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Local Businesses
Go green over e-car scheme
WOLVERTON is set to become the ‘green capital’ of Milton Keynes following the announcement it has been selected to pilot a new electric car scheme.
Shopping centre took really powerful steps to having fun
A MILTON Keynes shopping centre has won a top marketing award for using footstep power to keep 1,000 Christmas tree lights on.
New Milton Keynes property partners look to positive future
THE partners of the first new home-grown commercial property company in Milton Keynes in over a decade are determinedly philosophical about the shock way its creation became necessary, writes business editor David Tooley.
Secret to start-up success shared at Cranfield VentureDay
MORE than 270 entrepreneurs, investors, UK start-ups and advisors were united earlier this month to celebrate the power of entrepreneurship.
Uplifting experience for Milton Keynes company customers at the races
A MILTON Keynes company launched new products at Towcester Racecourse.
Pizza base gets golden topping as HQ in MK wins big regional award
DOMINO’S Pizza’s new headquarters building in Milton Keynes has won a major regional award.
Young women shun apprenticeships in technology sector
A MILTON Keynes firm hasn’t had an application from a woman to join its apprenticeship scheme in two years.
Flagship Milton Keynes store staff working over night to get ready for relaunch
EMPLOYEES at a flagship Milton Keynes store are working overnight tonight (Thursday) to get the next phase of a £27million refurbishment ready in time for 9am opening tomorrow.
Is there an Architect in the House?
ARCHITECTS in Milton Keynes have signed up to a scheme to raise money to help the homeless.
Firms join forces to put a glamping twist on hen parties
BUSINESSES near Milton Keynes have teamed up to offer more services to customers.
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GALLERY: Milton Keynes Food & Leisure Awards winners revealed Picture gallery
THE very best food and leisure venues across the city were honoured at a glitzy ceremony last night.
Kids were inspiration for Milton Keynes mum to set up own business
A SINGLE mum from Milton Keynes has set up her own business selling educational mini work uniforms for children.
Milton Keynes businesses celebrate reaching £3million charity milestone
TWO Milton Keynes-based retail brands and their customers have raised £3million for the Teenage Cancer Trust in just 21 months.
MK Live to provide a portal into Milton Keynes video
A WEBSITE portal has been developed aimed at giving viewers an insight into the latest views and events across the city.
Youth job plan is backed by Cranfield accountant
AN accountant has crunched the numbers on the government’s Youth Contract and says it makes sense to give a young unemployed person the chance of a job.
Job losses are on the cards as Clinton’s enters administration
WORKERS at Clinton Cards’ three Milton Keynes based stores face an uncertain future after the company went into administration.
Market boost for town high street
A SPECIAL market day to celebrate Bletchley town centre has attracted 80 new stalls.
VIDEO: Hannah’s plan to help kids Get Out! interests Sir Richard Branson video
AN entrepreneur has been shortlisted for a chance to win investment from business tycoon, Sir Richard Branson.
Old Wolverton courier company has two reasons to celebrate
A COURIER company is celebrating a top award at the same time as marking 30 years in business.
Hotel company signs up Milton Keynes estate agency
A MILTON Keynes estate agency and a Manchester consultancy have been retained as planning advisors by hotel chain Travelodge.
Red Bull employs 10 young apprentices at its F1 base in Milton Keynes
TEN talented students have started dream three-year apprenticeships in advanced engineering at Red Bull Technology in Milton Keynes.
Silverstone plans to attract 400k more to events at the circuit
IT already attracts more than one million people to its various events every year but Silverstone’s historic racing circuit aims to add another 400,000 to that.
Garden centre branches out
A GARDEN centre is branching out in business by organising party packages for children.
MK company had 10 teams in marathon relay
TALK about going the extra mile at work... one company in Milton Keynes had a whopping 43 members of staff taking part in the new city’s first marathon.
What do lizards, a court room and Age UK fashionistas have in common? They all Love Bletchley
A SPECIAL market day to celebrate Bletchley town centre has attracted 50 new stalls.
Pizza co picks up phone app gong
A MILTON Keynes company has won a top award for its mobile ordering service.
60% profit fall at MK employer
MILTON Keynes-based Home Retail Group, owner of the Argos, Homebase and Habitat brands, saw profit before tax fall by 60 per cent in the year to March 3.
Apathy greets new neighbourhood planning project in Central Milton Keynes
ONE of England’s most ambitious new neighbourhood planning projects – in Milton Keynes – has been greeted with apathy and scepticism.
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New beauty spa at centre of flagship MK store’s facelift
A BEAUTY spa will be added to a flagship store in Milton Keynes as part of a multi-million pound revamp.
Stadium celebration aims to raise funds for young sport talent in Milton Keynes
A HUGE celebration of sport is being planned in Milton Keynes to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the new city.
MK firms warned ‘Don’t join digital revolution just for the sake of it’
FIRMS were warned against following the herd onto social media websites like Facebook and Twitter at a breakfast briefing this morning (April 25).
Linford Wood firm uses Investors in People to improve company performance
AN award-winning IT support company has done it again, this time with Investors in People.
Bletchley advertising agency grows by thinking positive
AN advertising agency based in Bletchley has increased turnover by 30 per cent in one year and puts its success down – in part – to positive thinking.
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