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Getting to the heart and sole of Strictly
Think of Strictly Come Dancing and images of jumping jives, dresses drenched in sequins and cans of fake tan spring to mind.But one of the most important items to the dancers are often forgotten -
Bloomer set to go on show in town
A replica steam engine may soon be back on public display.The replica of the Wolverton Bloomer, which was moved out of Station Square in central Milton Keynes three years ago, could be set on a plinth
Council tackles cockroach infestation
The council is tackling an infestation of cockroaches in 200 flats in Central Milton Keynes. Animal control officers from Milton Keynes Council are working to eradicate the problem of cockroaches at
Group out to save canalside mural
A canal group hopes to preserve a historic mural.The Milton Keynes branch of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) aims to unite the community in an effort to save the image of a train painted on a
Time to rethink MK
A radical rethink of Milton Keynes' future is under way. Forty years after the Master Plan set out the vision for the new city, council leader Sam Crooks is asking residents ...
Gallery promotes art education work
Have you ever wondered how Milton Keynes Gallery makes its contemporary art exhibitions accessible to people and makes art work for Milton Keynes? On Wednesday, Ed Vaizey, Shadow Minister ...
Dons develop
Paul Mitchell took his MK NEWS video blog to Vandyke Upper School in Leighton Buzzard for a look at MK Dons SET's development centres ...
Amy Winehouse pleads guilty to panto assault
Amy Winehouse has pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of staff at the pantomime.
Up and away at thecentre:mk
Basketball arrived at Middleton Hall in spectacular fashion last night with an MK Lions star grabbing a different kind of basket at the shopping centre ...
Double Club adventures
Teams from the Milton Keynes Double Club programme put their numerical know-how to the test when they took part in a World Cup Numeracy Challenge at stadiummk ...
Dons hand deliver Christmas gifts
MK Dons players took on the role of Santa Clause when they visited the children's ward at Milton Keynes General Hospital last week ...
Keown backs MK's host city bid
Former England and Arsenal defender Martin Keown has become the latest star to follow in MK NEWS' footsteps at back MK's bid. Watch our video to see why Keown supports MK ...
Lions look to extend unbeaten run
MK Lions are looking to extend their unbeaten run when they host Worthing Thunder tomorrow (Friday) night ...
Webber returns to work
The Formula One season may have only just finished on Sunday, but workers at Red Bull Racing are already back at the factory building the car for 2010 ...
X marks the spot for cross stitch man
A man from Wolverton is among a growing number of embroiders pushing boundaries and breaking down classic stereotypes surrounding needle work. MK NEWS reporter Laura Hannam met up with Jamie ...
Swine flu jabs arrive at hospital
The first batch of swine flu vaccinations has arrived at Milton Keynes Hospital. Frontline health and social care staff who are in regular contact with those patients most likely to fall into the priority ...
Britain's last piano maker set to close
In two years, Bletchley-based piano maker Kemble and Company should be celebrating its centenary. Instead, in two weeks, the last piano-maker in Britain will close. Reporter JESSICA CUNNIFFE ...
'Diesel do nicely' say waste oil recyclers
A community recycling project has started making its own biodiesel out of used vegetable oil. MK NEWS reporter Laura Hannam went down to their warehouse in Kiln Farm to find ...
Peacock shot with cross bow
A peacock was nearly killed when it was shot with a cross bow. The young bird was rushed to a vet by an RSPCA inspector after its owners discovered it punctured ...
Beat goes on for drummer boy
Drum roll, please. A supermarket worker from Bletchley has become the latest on-stage, online sensation in the field of beatboxing. Reporter JESSICA CUNNIFFE met up with the man of a thousand sounds to find out more.
Look out for the Ladies
(Picture 89808)Paul Mitchell took his latest MK NEWS blog to Willen Road to see MK Ladies in action following their flying start to the season in the South East Combination League ...
Kids spread joy with kindness
The craze of spreading happiness through random acts of kindness has hit the streets of Milton Keynes.
Digging for clues - long dead First World War soldiers give up their secrets to science
Decades of quiet on the First World War's Western Front have been disturbed by the exhumation of soldiers' bodies from a mass grave in the village of Fromelles. The hope is ...
Communicating for Success
A pioneering scheme to get the older generation online has been launched at Oceana ...
Khan greets fans at Argos launch
Amir Khan spent two hours signing autographs for fans during a recent visit to Milton Keynes ...
Playing for success
Work behind the scenes at MK Dons is continuing to have an important impact in the local community, helped largely by the efforts of those working at the Playing for Success Centre ...
Watching the birdies
Five hundred pigeons flew across the heads of onlookers as a race was launched at Campbell Park. The birds' release was watched by a crowd of people on Saturday morning as ...
Student makes a point
A student from Bury Lawn School has been selected to represent Team GB at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tampere, Finland from 18-25 July this summer ...
Horse riding charity a help for troubled kids
Troubled young people are being taught to overcome their obstacles by a new horse riding charity. Ride High, supported by the BBC's Jeremy Vine, has been set up to help Milton ...
An heirloom wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
NEARLY 3,500 people turned up with their treasures when the Antiques Roadshow came to Bletchley Park this weekend.
Young people hope the answer lies in the soil
Despite the heat wave young people have been putting their backs into the launch of a new local food growing enterprise. Work has begun on the urban farm in Wolverton, where ...
Ince unveiled as new Dons boss
Paul Ince was officially unveiled as MK Dons manager today and admitted he can't wait to get started.
Green waste bin deliveries begin
New bins for green waste are being delivered across the city. By the end of this summer, all suitable properties will have received a 140 litre outdoor wheeled bin (unless they ...
Green waste bin deliveries begin
New bins for green waste are being delivered across the city. By the end of this summer, all suitable properties will have received a 140 litre outdoor wheeled bin (unless they ...
Pearce backs MK's World Cup host city bid
Stuart Pearce has backed Milton Keynes to be a host city if England win the 2018 World Cup bid ...
Olympic style winners at Bucks Youth Games
Over 1,000 children across Buckinghamshire came together in Milton Keynes for one of the highlights of the sporting calander - the Bucks Youth Games ...
Video: England U21s training
Stuart Pearce talks to MK NEWS about the England Under-21s from their Watford training base...
Restored bells welcomed home with town tour
Ancient church bells that have been polished up to their former glory were welcomed home with a procession through Olney. The eight bells were returned to the Church of St Peter ...
Alex flicks skateboard into record books
A schoolboy is heading for stardom after setting a new world record on his skateboard. Pint-sized Alex deCunha, aged 12, was challenged to break into the record books after talent spotters ...
Protest sparked by plans to build on green site
A group of residents is protesting against plans to build seven new homes on their village green ...
New council leader's vision for future
Councillor Sam Crooks spoke to reporter JESSICA CUNNIFFE about the challenges facing him as new leader of Milton Keynes Council. Sam Crooks remembers the day he came to Milton Keynes: ...
Mitch's video blog
This week's blog sees Paul Mitchell take MK Dons apprentices-turned-professionals Daniel Powell and David King to Rivers County First School to help the pupils with their reading ...
Sonic to launch UK's first Ski-a-thon
The city of firsts is to hold the UK's first ever ski-a-thon. The event, supported by MK NEWS, is to be held on the slopes of the SNO!zone in Xscape, Central Milton Keynes.
Sonic to launch UK's first Ski-a-thon
The city of firsts is to hold the UK's first ever ski-a-thon. The event, supported by MK NEWS, is to be held on the slopes of the SNO!zone in Xscape, Central Milton Keynes.
High Street 'dies' in Tesco funeral protest
Campaigners against a planned Tesco supermarket in Newport Pagnell made their feelings very clear in a unique parade.
Mitch's video blog
Paul Mitchell talks in his MK NEWS video blog about open trials, the hard work put in by football development officer Chris McGuane and others behind the scenes, plus he speaks of his own experiences at trials as a youngster ...
Fitness is a lean pole
Staying active can sometimes be a torturous task but one entrepreneur in Milton Keynes set up MK Pole Fitness to add a new twist to exercise...
Mitch's video blog
In his latest video blog for MK NEWS Paul Mitchell discusses the MK Dons Academy. After retiring Mitch joined the coaching set-up alongside director of youth football Mike Dove ...
On the beat with the specials
The police's force is looking for more volunteers to join its ranks. Reporter JESSICA CUNNIFFE went to find out what's so special about being a special constable.
Your views on new Tesco store proposals
Around 500 people flocked to find out more about Tesco's plans for a new store in Newport Pagnell at an information session held over the last two days. MK NEWS stood ...
