Milton Keynes

2022 - 7 - 12

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Milton Keynes embraces Wimbledon to raise cash for disabled charity (Milton Keynes Citizen)

MK SNAP, a charity for adults with learning disabilities, organised the event at its Walnut Tree base for tennis lovers to enjoy.

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MKFM wins Most Supportive Business at the Milton Keynes ... (MKFM)

MKFM was crowned 'Most Supportive Business' at the Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards on Saturday (9/7).

Inspiring School - Ducklings preschool Upcoming Group/Band - MoovingOn 29 winners, voted for by the general public, were announced in total during a formal dinner party.

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Huge multicultural Eid festival to be held in Milton Keynes this ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

The attractions include a bouncy castle, bungee trampoline, Zorb balls, water Zorb, inflatable slide, face painting, Henna/Mehandi and jewellery and fashion ...

In light of it being such a historic year, festival organisers have prepared their most ambitious event program to date.” Food lovers are in for a treat with a generous range of multicultural cuisines available, cooked by local community businesses. The festival has not been able to take place for the past couple of years due to the Covid pandemic so the organsiers, Events & Arts Society, are expecting a large turnout.

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Milton Keynes murder arrest as man found unresponsive on street (BBC News)

Thames Valley Police said a person called just before 01:00 BST on Monday saying there was an injured man on the pavement on Towan Avenue, Fishermead. It said ...

Police said they believed the attacker and victim knew each other and there was no risk to the wider community. Thames Valley Police said a person called just before 01:00 BST on Monday saying there was an injured man on the pavement on Towan Avenue, Fishermead. A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found unresponsive on a pavement in Milton Keynes.

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Murder investigation launched after body found on Milton Keynes ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

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If you saw anything, have footage or information, please contact the force online or call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43220304480.” It was reported that the unresponsive man was then assisted by members of the public who took him in a vehicle to hospital, where sadly, he was later pronounced deceased. Officers were called by a member of public at just before 1am yesterday (Monday) stating there was an unresponsive man on the pavement in Towan Avenue near to the roundabout with Polruan Place in Fishermead.

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Milton Keynes murder probe launched after man found ... (Buckinghamshire Live)

A crime scene was put up in Towan Avenue but has since been removed. Police say they are now working to establish the moments around the man's death, ...

“Our Major Crime Unit is working tirelessly to establish what happened in Towan Avenue in the early hours on Monday morning. The victim has not yet been formally identified, but we can confirm he is a 35-year-old man from Milton Keynes. "His next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Murder investigation launched – Milton Keynes (Thames Valley Police)

Thames Valley Police is now treating an unexplained death in Milton Keynes as suspicious, and therefore has launched a murder investigation.

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Murder investigation launched after body of unresponsive man is ... (MKFM)

Senior Investigating officer Detective Inspector Nicola Douglas said: “Due to enquiries carried out by our detectives, Thames Valley Police is now treating this ...

“Our Major Crime Unit is working tirelessly to establish what happened in Towan Avenue in the early hours on Monday morning. We believe that the victim and offender were known to each other and that there is no risk to the wider community. If you saw anything, have footage or information, please contact the force online or call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43220304480.

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In pictures: Milton Keynes embraces Wimbledon to raise cash for ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

MK SNAP, a charity for adults with learning disabilities, organised the event at its Walnut Tree base for tennis lovers to enjoy.

Photo: Jane Russell Photo: Jane Russell Photo: Jane Russell

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Brand new autism and ADHD clinic offers speedy private ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

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One parent states: “The ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) community is huge in MK and there is nowhere to go to help our children. No-one is listening, no-one is prepared to make the changes our children need, and our children are suffering.” The report investigated the experiences of families using CAMHS and mental health support for children with autism and special educational needs. "If someone or their child is suffering with a potential mental health diagnosis, we don’t want them to can’t for two or three years to be seen and offered the help they need.” “Currently our assessment service is for five to 25-year-olds, however we also offer ongoing management and medication reviews for people of all ages who already have a diagnosis,” said Jane. Jane Lambert runs the private Makewell clinic at Bradwell Common and set up the new facility to offer “accessible and affordable options” to gain a faster assessment and support.

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Over £1000 raised for 5 On It Foundation at Milton Keynes awards ... (MKFM)

Over £1000 was raised for the charity that runs free sports and arts activities for young people.

£802 was raised in total through the raffle, raising a grand total of £1052 for the charity. During the night, a 50/50 raffle was held which raised £500 for 5 On It, giving the lucky ticket winner £250. Over £1000 was raised for the charity that runs free sports and arts activities for young people.

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Darren and Lia celebrate 5 years on the Milton Keynes Breakfast ... (MKFM)

I know, we can't believe it either! Darren and Lia have been waking up Milton Keynes every weekday morning for the last 5 years (when Michael Blades isn't ...

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Milton Keynes children warned not to play on railway tracks as ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

Fortunately the driver of the train applied his emergency brakes and saved the children's lives. Network Rail has now condemned the youngsters' “reckless ...

Richard Pedley, Network Rail’s Western route level crossing manager, said: “The footpath level crossing at Wantage Road is on a section of very high-speed line with around 200 trains per day. Alison Kramer, Network Rail’s Community Safety Manager, said: “The behaviour of the children captured by CCTV is really shocking and reckless. It clearly depicts the actions of this group of children and their reckless and dangerous behaviour on the level crossing, including what appears to be one of the group dancing near the railway track as the high-speed train passes just inches away.

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New bus route will take Milton Keynes residents to nearby forest (MKFM)

Bus company Arriva have partnered with Forestry England and Milton Keynes Council to put Salcey Forest on the map this summer.

We strive to ensure that our woodlands offer a great value day out for residents of Milton Keynes and Northampton and this certainly does just that! You can find out more here - Bus fares to increase for people across Milton Keynes Bringing Salcey Forest into that bus network for the first time gives us a unique opportunity to connect more people with nature, green spaces, and the great outdoors.”

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Post Office in Milton Keynes town set to reopen following sudden ... (MKFM)

Today (13/7), The Post Office has confirmed that services are set to be restored to Wolverton Post Office on Friday 9th September 2022. The services will be ...

In August last year, it was confirmed after speculation that the Post Office on Stratford Road was to remain closed until further notice. Today (13/7), The Post Office has confirmed that services are set to be restored to Wolverton Post Office on Friday 9th September 2022. Wolverton Post Office services are set to be restored from September this year.

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Snow White set to bring panto magic to Milton Keynes Theatre - with ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

With spectacular special effects and an equally starry cast – including Lesley Joseph and Rob Rinder - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opens on Saturday ...

“The audience love it when things go wrong,” he smiles. “I said: ‘Like chocolate and cream and stuff?’ And he said: ‘No. Stop eating, Fatty.’” “It’s one of the best things about panto.” "Ask them who they love best and they always say the dragon,” she smiles. She explains: “When I’m not performing I sing at various residential homes and for charity. In addition he’s an author, national newspaper columnist and human rights campaigner, as well as being a panto performer par excellence.

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Police issue warning notices to anti social bikers in Milton Keynes (MKFM)

Several complaints have been made to the Milton Keynes North Neighbourhood Team reporting persistent anti-social use of quad bikes and motor cross bikes. The ...

If found riding these bikes again in this manner, Police will have the power to seize the bikes, and will also consider pursuing substantive offences. Alternatively, you can report information to us anonymously through Crime Stoppers." "We are aware that this is an ongoing issue and that other areas within Milton Keynes are also having similar problems There are other riders we are working to identify and we will continue to carry out pro-active and visible patrols.

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Milton Keynes to host Radio 4's popular Gardeners' Question Time ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

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We have booked The Chrysalis Theatre at Camphill Community as the venue for the recording and really welcome the opportunity to support this fantastic organisation.” The Chrysalis Theatre is in Japonica Lane at Willen Park and is run by the Camphill Milton Keynes Community The Trust, which looks after more than 6,000 acres of parkland in Milton Keynes, will be hosting the show at the city’s Chrysalis Theatre on Tuesday August 9.

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Framework for futuristic new primary school is completed in Milton ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

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He added: "The Trust will bring all its experience of running outstanding schools in Milton Keynes to ensure that Watling Primary and its students thrive. The new school will operate in line with the ethos and vision of the schools already in the Trust, which is to provide outstanding care, education and opportunity to all its students and staff.” It will capture natural light and use solar panels and air source heat pumps to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

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