These are the 10 biggest stories from the Milton Keynes Citizen over the past 12 months.
1. Exclusive: M&S and Next to close down at shopping centre in Milton Keynes
This exclusive story outlined how M&S and Next would both be closing their stores at Kingston district centre. It was revealed that M&S would close at the end of February, and Next would close in June, with both retailers blaming the closures on the change in UK shopping habits. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Twenty children and adults from nursery in Milton Keynes are confirmed to have Covid-19
In this story from June, it was revealed that Acorn nursery at Westcroft had 20 staff, children and family members tested positive for Covid-19. Milton Keynes Director of Public Health, Muriel Scott, said at the time, “We’ve seen an outbreak in Milton Keynes in a setting where all sensible precautions were being followed. Covid-19 will take every opportunity it can to spread, it won’t be taking a break so please stay alert and stay safe.” Photo: Shutterstock
3. Tesco manager pens heartfelt letter to customers of his Milton Keynes store
Stephen Craig, who runs Tesco at Wolverton, posted a letter to the customers of his store on the Wolverton Massive Facebook site. In his letter, he urged customers to follow government guidelines and to visit the store as little as possible. Within hours of posting, Craig had won hundreds of likes and dozens of comments filled with praise. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Dragon found in Milton Keynes park is rescued by RSPCA
A bearded dragon was found in a park in Milton Keynes, prompting the RSPCA to launch an appeal to reunite the reptile with its owner. Photo: Shutterstock