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Cashless parking scheme extended
The cashless parking (payment by mobile phone, internet or app) service is being extended to cover all parking spaces owned by Milton Keynes Council from Monday. The scheme will cover all standard
Rail disruptions set to be resolved
Virgin Trains have announced that checks are being made on the he line to make sure all is safe to reopen. Trains are waiting at Cheddington & Milton Keynes ready to go once the all clear has been
Man sentenced for causing cyclist death on A5
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court today (Friday), for causing the death of a cyclist on the A5. Martin Boulton, of Lucas Place, Woughton on the Green, was sentenced to a
Police attempt to stop opportunist car thieves
Police in Milton Keynes will be working under Operation De-Icer tomorrow (Friday) and throughout the weekend to ensure car thieves don't benefit from the cold weather. The operation combats the theft
MK NEWS exclusive interview: Council boss David Hill on bridges
Following two damaging reports released last week on Milton Keynes Council's management of the city's bridges, and into the handling of the Secklow Gate bridge repairs project, MK NEWS spoke
Milton Keynes Council praised by Housing Minister Grant Shapps
For the second time in a week, Milton Keynes Council has been applauded at national level for its contribution to the economy. Speaking in a debate over new homes and investment, Grant Shapps, the
Body found in Netherfield
POLICE were called to a property in Farthing Grove, in Netherfield, at around 8.20am today (Thursday) after the ambulance service reported that a man had been found dead on some ground close to his
Man jailed for minimum of ten years ten months for sex offences against children
A 55-year-old man has today (Friday), been given an indeterminate jail sentence with a minimum of ten years and ten months after being convicted of committing sexual offences against two children.
School evacuated after small fire in lab
Denbigh School had to be evacuated this morning after a small fire in a laboratory. A fire crew from Great Holm was called to the incident at around 9.30 this morning (Friday), but the fire had been
Train disruptions-update
At approximately 02.20 today, an frieght train, leased to and operated by Virgin Trains, derailed at Bletchley south junction The loco was not hauling any carriages and the driver was the only person
Train derailment at Bletchley-update
Passengers are being told to expect severe delays to south bound travel today. Network rail have said that they hope to have two lines operational by midday. London Midland issued a statement that
Train derailment at Bletchley causes chaos on Milton Keynes to Euston line - travel information
A train derailment at Bletchley overnight has left the line between Milton Keynes and Euston blocked this morning (Friday). Due to the single-carriage freight train coming off the tracks, Virgin
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Dons complete two deadline day swoops
Dons strengthened their ranks with two late signings on transfer deadline day. Manager Karl Robinson moved swiftly to replace right-back Adam Smith, who was recalled from his loan by Tottenham, by
Incident which saw Robbo sent to the stands 'a fuss over nothing'
John Gorman has said that there was nothing in the incident which resulted in Dons manager Karl Robinson getting sent to the stands last night. An altercation between the boss and Sheffield
Alan Smith lured to Dons by Robbo's stylish football
Alan Smith made his stunning move to stadiummk as he had already been blown away by the Dons' brand of stylish, attractive football. The former Manchester United and England star has signed on-loan
Dons 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1: draw in promotion battle
MK DONS 1 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 A DONS side bolstered by the major signing of Alan Smith fought out a draw in the massive top six clash with promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday last night. Smith had
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Film reviews: A Monster in Paris
Synopsis: 3D animation about a monster's love for a nightclub singer Who's in it: Vanessa Paradis, Bob Balaban, Adam Goldberg THERE are loads of animated films vying for attention these days so
Film reviews: The Dedcendants
Synopsis: A man is faced with two life changing events at once Who's in it: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges GEORGE Clooney is an A-list actor so he will always get people to the cinema
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FRIDAY NIGHT FILM - A MAN ESCAPED (U) EXHIBITOR Daria Martin has selected this 1956 drama/thriller which has been directed by Robert Bresson and written by Michael Brooke. French Resistance activist
MK Theatre- Choir of The Year
Sunday, February 5, 9am and 2.45pm SOME of the best singing groups in the country will be flexing their vocal chords at Milton Keynes Theatre in a BBC competition. A wide range of musical styles will
Daily Life-what's on this week
Friday STONYWORDS!8. A host of talent pays homage to song writer Jackson Brown at Running on Empty at The White Horse, Stony Stratford. Starts at 8.30pm. MK MANGA Club Meeting. 2012 is the Year of the
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