Local
12 vehicles damaged in Stony Stratford
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after two men damaged a number of vehicles along Clarence Road, Stony Stratford on Friday.
Witness appeal after ‘at least eight’ involved in altercation
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after an incident in Bletchley on Friday where a number of people were involved in an altercation.
MP backs fight for Muscular Dystrophy care
Milton Keynes North MP Mark Lancaster has vowed to back thousands of families across Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire who are living with muscular dystrophy and related conditions.
Next Generation Broadband roadshow coming to town
PEOPLE wanting to hear more about the best ways of using the internet are invited to a special event next Wednesday.
MPs urged to back curbs on loan sharks
With Parliament voting on an amendment to curb the excesses of legal loan sharks today campaigners have stepped up demands for MPs to back the reforms.
National
Double-killer mother loses appeal
A mother who murdered her two young children and placed their bodies in holdalls in the boot of her car has lost her appeal against her sentence.
Palace guests bask in sunshine
Guests at the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the summer have basked in baking sunshine as temperatures at the royal residence soared to 24C.
Boy, seven, dies after house fire
A seven-year-old boy has died after being rescued from a house fire.
Father's call over friendly fire
The father of a young soldier who was accidentally shot dead by a comrade while on active service in Afghanistan has called for "lessons to be learned" from the tragedy.
Killer told he may never be freed
An anti-paedophile vigilante who murdered a gay man he wrongly believed to be a child molester has been told he may never be released from prison.
Business
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.
Firm’s clearance at airport caused a terminal scare
EMPLOYEES from a waste recycling company in Hemel Hempstead inadvertently caused part of a major UK airport to be evacuated when they set off a security alarm.
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.
Videos
Hungry Horse Food Awards win is ‘absolutely fantastic’ video
A CITY pub is celebrating after being named as the best family restaurant in Milton Keynes.
VIDEO: Ladies have the pedal power at Cycletta video
LADIES showed their pedal power as they cycled in the sunshine at Woburn Abbey on Sunday.
VIDEO: ‘Powerful’ drama filmed in Milton Keynes video
A HARD-HITTING drama about the lives of people living on a deprived estate has been filmed in Milton Keynes.
VIDEO: ‘King’ Phil and the Paris House kitchen sofa video
THE great kings and queens throughout history have often surveyed their kingdoms from suitable thrones.
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.
Regional
1,000 refinery jobs under threat
Nearly 1,000 jobs were in jeopardy on Sunday amid reports that an oil refinery that went bust is likely to be closed and turned into a storage terminal.
Stabbed police dog scoops award
A police dog from Ipswich who helped with the arrest of an armed man despite being stabbed has been honoured at a special awards ceremony.
Runners smash relay marathon record
Runners across the UK including in Hertfordshire believe they have broken the record for distance relay running in a challenge which has generated £100,000 for Brain Tumour UK.
Jubilee events get funding boost
Communities across the country, including Colchester, will be marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in style thanks to more than £292,000 in lottery funding.
Airport ground staff set to strike
Stansted airport is to be hit by seven days of strike action by ground staff belonging to the GMB union.
Your Say
Hungry Horse Food Awards win is ‘absolutely fantastic’ video
A CITY pub is celebrating after being named as the best family restaurant in Milton Keynes.
VIDEO: Ladies have the pedal power at Cycletta video
LADIES showed their pedal power as they cycled in the sunshine at Woburn Abbey on Sunday.
Tech savvy teens are on fast track to film success
CARL Mason doesn’t have any doubt what he wants to be.
VIDEO: ‘Powerful’ drama filmed in Milton Keynes video
A HARD-HITTING drama about the lives of people living on a deprived estate has been filmed in Milton Keynes.
VIDEO: ‘King’ Phil and the Paris House kitchen sofa video
THE great kings and queens throughout history have often surveyed their kingdoms from suitable thrones.
Columnists
Geoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: The Artist, Shame, Chronicle
THINGS have changed since the last time a silent movie won an Oscar.
Some vital lessons for every parent...
THERE may be those who huff and puff about parenting classes being the thin end of the nanny state, but if you ask me the drive to educate tomorrow’s mums and dads about what they’re letting themselves in for should start long before the little one arrives.
Matt Adcock’s film review: The Dictator
‘Aladeen, my friends – welcome to the nation state of Wadiya, I am your benevolent dictator Admiral General Aladeen, and it is I who keep everything Aladeen in this great place.’
In memory of Sir John Fortescue
DESCENDED from Richard Fortescue, Knight, ‘Cupp-bearer to King William the Conqueror’, Sir John Fortescue, (or ‘Sir John Ffoscue’, as he appears in writings of the time), purchased the interest of Salden, near Mursley in the later 16th century.
Photos unearthed during spring cleaning bring back memories
FOR some reason or another I decided to check exactly what I have in my loft. Don’t ask me why because I haven’t lived in my present house for that long, but clamber up a ladder I did.
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Weather for Milton Keynes
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 12 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North
