News
Milton Keynes Muslim community blasts Woolwich killers as ‘barbaric’
The murder of a soldier on the streets of Woolwich yesterday has been condemned as ‘savage and mindless’ by Muslim community leaders in the city.
Great Linford fire was probably not ‘deliberate act’
The man arrested following a fire in Great Linford in which a middle-aged woman died will not face any charges.
Show us how your garden grows...
If you’ve been inspired by the colourful exhibits at this week’s Chelsea Flower Show then now’s the time to put those green fingers to work.
Herd gets moo-tivated for MK Midnight Moo
People looking to prepare for the annual Midnight Moo are invited to take part in training sessions before the big day.
Inspired by pupils
Students at Tickford Primary School got a surprise when they got to school last week as a giant mural appeared on their wall.
Woman desperate for CCTV system
A wheelchair-bound woman is desperate for new equipment to be installed in her home to make her feel safer when she answers the door.
Sport
Orbit gymnasts jump for joy at British Championship places
Martyn Howard and Rebekah Bridge from Orbit MK secured their places at the British Trampolining Championships in July as they won in Bath last week.
North Bucks title comes down to the wire
Though football season feels like it finished long ago, there were still matters to be addressed last week in the North Bucks and District Football League.
Youth riders take on Bowl
Young cyclists from Milton Keynes raced around the Bowl in preparation for the National Youth Championships in early June.
Angling by Trevor Johnson: May 23
This big French ‘girlie’ helped Gary Maton work up a sweat on his latest foreign trip – and at 37lb she’s a bigger grass carp than most are ever likely to see!
Bulls gear up for Monaco
Red Bull Racing will be looking to make it four in a row this weekend as the F1 circus rolls into the French Riviera for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Blades made no approach for Robbo
Sheffield United have not made a formal approach for MK Dons boss Karl Robinson despite rumours linking him with a move to Bramall Lane.
Video
Food giant kills off corner shop video
A David and Goliath battle has ended in bitter defeat for a couple forced out of business by a ‘greedy’ supermarket giant.
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Lifestyle
Jackie skips off into her retirement!
One of the driving forces behind a tourism organisation has retired.
Charley’s Aunt visits Stantonbury Campus
A record-breaking play with love, laughter and period costumes – the classic farce Charley’s Aunt brings some superbly constructed comedy to Stantonbury Campus Theatre on Saturday.
Eddie Stobart - Trucking Songs: Win a copy!
When you are on a long car journey, how many of you count the Eddie Stobart trucks you pass on the way?
Fish makes his return to Wavendon
Monday’s Stables gig isn’t simply another stop-off on the UK tour for Fish, it’s more than that.
Charity antiques auction set for Woburn Abbey
Get your paddle boards ready to bid in a charity antiques auction this bank holiday.
Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission
“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.
Community
Jackie skips off into her retirement!
One of the driving forces behind a tourism organisation has retired.
Nominate now for Pride in Milton Keynes Awards
Do you know somebody who deserves to be the pride of Milton Keynes?
Food giant kills off corner shop video
A David and Goliath battle has ended in bitter defeat for a couple forced out of business by a ‘greedy’ supermarket giant.
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Matron gets behind Citizen A&E campaign video
Jacqui Burnett was advised to not work with people but consider gardening as a career option.
VIDEO: When GO! met Shakespeare video
The two places couldn’t be more different - we have concrete, it has ornate, chocolate box cottages and pretty streets steeped in history, writes Sammy Jones.
MK 360 Play is going outdoors for the summer
Milton Keynes 360 Play has finally announced it will be opening its outdoor activity area.
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Weather for Milton Keynes
Friday 24 May 2013
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Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
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