BMX bike racers have issued a plea to local electric scooter and remote-controlled car users: please don’t use their beloved Pineham track
The city’s historic circuit recently re-opened six months after a devastating flood severely damaged it
But local bicycle racers are worried that e-bikes and remote-controlled cars will swiftly wreck the freshly laid surface
The community facility was closed last September after being destroyed by flood water but re-opened after MK BMX Racing Club secured thousands of pounds of funding to carry out repairs
The club hopes to resume regular coaching and practice sessions as soon as possible
and the track is due to host hundreds of riders from across the country in a regional-level race at the end of June
But club members still have concerns about illegal use of the track by electric-powered vehicles such e-bikes and remote-controlled cars
which damages the surface and has to be repaired by volunteers before cyclists can ride safely
Powered vehicles repeatedly damaged the track when it was open last summer
and part of this month’s resurfacing work had to be repeated when large remote-controlled cars were used on the track
“Thanks to hard work by volunteers and a generous grant from Sport England
this historic community facility is finally back in action,” said club chairman Paul Ritchie
“But it won’t be open for long if people continue to trash it by using electric-powered bikes
flooding meant the track was only open for 100 days – and before literally every practice
volunteers had to spend time repairing damage caused by inappropriate and illegal use
“I know it’s frustrating that there aren’t enough facilities for everyone who wants to use e-bikes or RC cars
but BMX racing tracks are simply not designed for powered vehicles of any shape or size and the sign by the track entrance clearly states this
“The increase in flooding over recent years means it’s a constant struggle just to keep MK’s track usable for bicycles
please don’t make things harder by using powered vehicles on it.”
Milton Keynes BMX Racing Club has been coaching riders from complete beginners to world championship finalists at the Pineham track for more than 40 years
The club recently secured a substantial sponsorship from MK-based cycle distributor Madison to help ensure its immediate future
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Officers responded to reports of person carrying firearm
Thames Valley police say as IOPC launches investigation
A man has been shot dead by police responding to reports of a person carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station
Thames Valley police (TVP) officers were called to the station by members of the public at 12.55pm on Tuesday
The man was shot by police in the station square outside the building and died at 1.44pm
about an hour and a half after TVP officers arrived on the scene
the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched an investigation into the incident after being contacted by the force
The force said: “Officers from Thames Valley police and British Transport Police were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes railway station
“Armed officers from Thames Valley police responded and challenged the man
Life-saving actions were immediately taken at the scene
“There is not believed to be any further risk to the public at this time
We will provide more details as soon as we are able to.”
who described the investigation as being “in its very early stages”
said: “We were notified by TVP shortly after the incident and IOPC investigators have been sent to the station and the police post incident procedure to begin gathering information
“Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and all those who have been affected by this incident
Our role in these circumstances is to independently investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this incident including the actions and decisions taken by the police.”
Shivani Sharma, a reporter from LBC, said a witness told her “he heard screaming back and forth for around 30 minutes and the man refused to drop to the ground”
British Transport Police officers were also on scene
A spokesperson said: “BTP received a report from Thames Valley police at 1pm today
of a man carrying a firearm at Milton Keynes station
“Armed officers from Thames Valley Police responded and he was shot and pronounced dead outside of the station
BTP officers are on scene to assist our colleagues from TVP
A witness told the Daily Mail they would have nightmares after seeing the “shocking” scene outside the station
“I was having my coffee and I saw a police Volvo arrive
“I heard a pop – I used to work with firearms in private security
I knew it wasn’t a car backfiring or anything
“When I went out people were crowding around and I could see the hole in his stomach and blood gushing out
They turned him to look for an exit wound and then laid him flat and started doing compressions
Police put a cordon in place around the area and several entrances to the station were closed off
London Northwestern Railway said there had been no impact on services
were fatally injured in the attack at an address in Santa Cruz Avenue
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two women and trying to kill two other people in a series of stabbings in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day
Brown also attempted to murder Bradley Latter
He admitted to the offences during a brief hearing at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday
also pleaded guilty to having a knife in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal
Ms Pearson and Ms Grant died at the scene after emergency crews were alerted at around 6.30pm
while Mr Latter and the boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries
Thames Valley Police initially said the dog injured in the attack died
but the force later confirmed the pet survived
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Defence agent Charles Miskin KC said Brown had shown remorse for his actions and was "profoundly sorry"
Mr Justice Kerr remanded the defendant into custody ahead of sentencing on 22 May
said: "This was an inexplicable attack which has done irreversible damage - robbing two women of their lives and seriously injuring two others
gave Jazwell Brown little choice but to admit his guilt
and we are pleased that those affected by this tragic event have been spared the process of a trial
"While we may never know why Brown committed such mindless violence
we must remember the two lives that were needlessly lost
"Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Joanne and Teohna
and we hope that today's result provides them with some closure."
Milton Keynes City Council is calling on sports clubs and those involved in delivering sport
to share their thoughts on its Sports Strategy for 2025–2030
which sets out how clubs can be better supported to be more inclusive
accessible and sustainable for residents.
The city council hosted two ‘Talk About Sports’ events in April where around 100 representatives from local sports clubs
leisure centres and other governing bodies discussed the future of local sport from grassroots access to how future athletes can be supported in their journeys
Their feedback will join that emailed to leisure&communities@milton-keynes.gov.uk before 4 May in shaping the draft strategy, which will then be shared with sports clubs and other local representatives before being published.
Credit: Open UniversityA university has built a so-called 'living green roof' on its campus so scientists can study the benefits of having plants on top of buildings in this country
The Open University’s first green roof installation has been placed on top of an office building at its Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes.
Known as the 'Living Roof Live Lab'
it features eight rectangular beds – known as rigs – containing different vegetation
from crushed brick and limestone to sedum and wildflowers
The two-year project aims to provide research on the ecological and urban benefits of green roofing in the UK
"As well as being a nice rooftop green space
it will provide insights into how green roofs can mitigate urban heat
and improve energy efficiency in buildings," said Dr Kadmiel Maseyk from the Open University (OU)
“We need to look at the UK climate with respect to green roof performance
the data we have currently is largely based on North America and Europe
“Creating a green space on a rooftop is an ideal opportunity; it can keep a building warmer in winter and cooler in summer
They also cost very little in terms of what they are going to create
Milton Keynes is in the top two for cities outside of London with the most amount of 'intensive green roofs' according to the Open University
"These roofs are really important for biodiversity and to help tackle climate change" said Chris Bridgman
“We’ve come together with the university to look at all the green roofs and actually capture some really meaningful data that can be used to lobby the government and ensure that more rooftops are rolled out across the country
"It’s a nature-based solution to the biodiversity crisis.”
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This May marks one year since Unity Place fully opened its doors in the heart of Milton Keynes – and what a year it’s been
it feels only right that it lands alongside #LoveMK Day (1 May) – a city-wide celebration of everything that makes Milton Keynes bold
Because let’s be honest: there’s nowhere quite like Milton Keynes
From driverless buses and robot deliveries to the UK’s largest fleet of autonomous service robots – innovation isn’t a buzzword here
No wonder Milton Keynes is ranked among the UK’s top ten cities for start-ups
Unity Place was designed to slot right into that energy
the first place many people see when they arrive
we wanted to create a place that adds to the city’s momentum – a hub for big ideas
it’s a space designed to support the city’s vision – where innovation has room to grow
From flexible workspaces and collaborative zones to artisan coffee
and even a checkout – free store experience – every element has been shaped around how people live and work today
x+why offers 60,000 square feet of contemporary office space with full technology support
building a community of purpose-led businesses that are ready to grow with the city
Unity Place is proud to play its part in helping Milton Keynes stay bold
Milton Keynes: At the Heart of the UK’s Innovation Corridor
The city stands at the centre of one of the most ambitious growth corridors in Europe – the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Positioned to become the UK’s answer to Silicon Valley
the Arc is set to inject up to £78 billion into the national economy by 2035
creating a world-leading cluster of science
a city already making a powerful case for its leadership role within the Arc
With a tech sector that generates £3.4 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA)
and with one in three jobs connected to technology
Milton Keynes isn’t just part of the Arc’s Silicon Valley vision – it defines it
and testbed status for cutting-edge technology it has a magnetic pull for talent
The East-West rail link will further supercharge this momentum
But Milton Keynes should be more than a stop on that line
We’re here to grow with the city – to offer the spaces
and support that enable forward-thinking businesses to thrive
The recent announcement that Universal Studios will build its first European theme park just outside Milton Keynes marks more than a major investment – it signals a new era for the region
One rich with potential across sectors and supply chains
and scale-ups growing inside Unity Place to play an active role in that transformation and help shape the future
we’ve taken inspiration from the city around us
Whether it’s launching The Corner Store or championing smart-city ideas
we see Unity Place as more than just a building – it’s a mindset
A city that doesn’t just keep up – it leads
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Police and council officials have cracked down on shops selling alcohol and vapes to underage customers in a special operation today
Thames Valley police central city Neighbourhood Team officers joined forces with Licensing and MK City Council Trading Standards today for a proactive operation across MK
targeting illegal sales of alcohol and vapes to under-18s
they discovered two that sold alcohol to a child
two that sold a vape to a child and only two that asked for ID and refused the sale
“That’s four out of six failing the test – a surprisingly high number,” said a police spokesperson
“One shop has now sold alcohol to a child twice
The team has handed out Fixed Penalty Notices
given advice to the businesses and plan follow-up checks and staff training
“We carry out these operations regularly to make sure local premises stick to the rules and to help keep our young people and communities safe,” said the spokesperson
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The Robins looked to be in trouble early on when Connor Lemonheigh-Evans drove into the box but captain Ollie Clarke put in a vital covering tackle
Town then cut the visitors open with lively left-back Billy Kirkman sending in a low cross which Nnamdi Ofoborh just could not turn in
And Robins skipper Clarke again thwarted the marauding Dons forward Lemonheigh-Evans just as he was about to shoot after seizing on a rebound
Swindon goalkeeper Connor Ripley got a strong punch to deny a Callum Hendry header before gathering a mishit looping shot from Kane Thompson-Sommers
The Robins' Will Wright then crashed a free-kick into the Dons wall before blasting the rebound into the stand
After the break Wright did well to deny Danilo Orsi as he was about to pull the trigger
At the other end Danny Butterworth span on the edge of the box but his thunderbolt flew over
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Scroll LeftScroll RightSwindon Town have won just one of their last 14 league games against MK Dons (D3 L10)
MK Dons have won each of their last five league games against Swindon Town in succession and are unbeaten across their last six away visits to the County Ground to face the Robins (W4 D2)
Swindon have won five of their last six final games of a league campaign (D1
MK Dons have won five of their last six final league games of a league campaign that have come away from home (D1)
scoring 14 goals in total across those five victories
Delay in match because of an injury Will Wright (Swindon Town)
Grant Hall (Swindon Town) header from the centre of the box is close
Assisted by Will Wright with a cross following a corner
Paul Glatzel (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time
Will Wright (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Gavin Kilkenny (Swindon Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half
Jack Sanders (MK Dons) wins a free kick in the defensive half
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Milton Keynes’ popular Midsummer Festival returns on 22 June
interactive art and magical experiences for the whole family
Following a successful debut that welcomed more than 7,000 visitors last year
the Festival is back with even more to discover — this time drawing on themes of fantasy
Giant mischievous puppets will roam the site
and there’s a host of things to make and do in Festival Pavilions
Memorable activities will run throughout the day and evening
Find the full programme at www.midsummer-festival.co.uk
Midsummer Boulevard East will be closed to traffic during the event
with diversions and alternative bus stops clearly signposted
Details will be published closer to the event
The Orbitza is a new co-commission realised in collaboration with Croydon Council.
The first Universal Studios theme park to be built in Europe will be sited in Bedford
Plans for the huge entertainment site have been welcomed by the Government
and look set to create thousands of local jobs and billions of pounds of economic benefits to the region and the UK
entertainment complexes and rides are all part of the plans for the park
It will create 28,000 jobs – around 20,000 in the construction of the venue and another 8,000 in hospitality and staffing once the park is open
Universal’s owner Comcast expects the 476-acre former brickworks site to generate £50 billion within 25 years and has plans for 8.5 million visitors in its first year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Universal decision was a ‘vote of confidence in Britain’ and local officials have expressed their delight with the announcement
“This is a landmark moment for Bedford Borough,” said Tom Wootton
“Universal’s decision to proceed with its theme park and resort in the UK brings exciting opportunities to our doorstep – thousands of jobs
and a huge boost for local businesses.”
Universal will be one of the largest employers in the region and it is expected that approximately 80% of employees will come from Bedford
Luton and Milton Keynes,” said Laura Church
Bedford Borough is poised to become a must-visit destination and a prime hub for business investment
Bedford will join an illustrious list of Universal theme parks already open: Orlando
Artist’s impression courtesy Universal Studios
Milton Keynes City Council is boosting support for carers who live alongside vulnerable adults at home
The City Council’s Shared Lives service matches local people with adults who have support needs
carers earn a weekly fee of up to £700 depending on the level of care they provide
Shared Lives Carers can choose to offer support for a few hours at a time
Full-time placements come with additional benefits
the City Council has announced it will also cover the full cost of council tax for eligible carers
Shared Lives is a nationally recognised service that provides an alternative to supported living or residential care for adults with learning disabilities
these vulnerable adults are better able to develop life skills and maintain their independence
There are already 45 approved Shared Lives Carers across Milton Keynes and the City Council is working to expand the scheme to help more residents
To learn about Shared Lives in Milton Keynes, visit: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/sharedlives
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands is delighted to announce its support for Chestnuts Primary School in West Bletchley
with its contribution to the installation of a new picket fence
The initiative was sparked by the need to replace the school's previous fence
The new fence ensures a secure environment
enhancing the school's play area and fostering a safe space for the children to enjoy
Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey South Midlands
said: “We are delighted to have supported Chestnuts Primary School with the new fence
It looks fantastic and we are pleased that the children can now enjoy their outdoor play area safely
Supporting the communities in the areas that we build is extremely important to us
especially when it comes to creating safe and inspiring places for children to thrive.”
at Chestnuts Primary School said: “We are incredibly grateful to Taylor Wimpey for their support
The new fence has really tidied up our environment and enabled staff to make the most of the space safely
The Taylor Wimpey and Vennscapes team were fabulous from start to finish and have allowed us to retain funding to support children
The children were incredibly excited to see the work that has been carried out and are making the most of the space.”
Taylor Wimpey’s support for Chestnuts Primary School underscores its ongoing dedication to supporting the local communities in the areas in which it builds
Taylor Wimpey’s upcoming development Salden Place
each home will feature energy-efficient technologies and the development will include amenities such as a new school
play areas and sports and recreation spaces
creating a family-friendly environment with ample green space
An MK dad has set off today on a 130-mile walk for charity to raise funds for the organisation that has helped him and his family through a cancer hell
MKFM told how devastated Andrew Green was planning a mammoth walk to London from Milton Keynes
taking in every one of the capital’s football clubs
He left Stadium MK this morning to start his fund-raising journey
but not before he had a quick look at the club’s famous pitch
Andrew’s son Alexander has twice been diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma
radiotherapy and surgery including skin grafts to the side of his face
During Alexander’s recovery Andrew’s family were supported by the charity Young Lives vs Cancer
It’s that organisation that Andrew wants to raise funds for with his four-day walk and has set himself a target of £10,000
“It’s 20 grounds,” says Andrew
“Starting at MK Dons and finishing at Tottenham
the route works out about 26 miles a day to get to the 132 miles over four days.”
To support Andrew visit: www.justgiving.com/page/andrewsfundraiserforyounglivesvscancer
A high-tech crime fighting app that helps shopkeepers to identify criminals and report thefts
has been hailed a success one year after it was rolled out
the retail crime reporting app contains galleries of offenders
shares information about local criminal activity
allows users to report theft and anti-social behaviour and receives alerts and messages about shop incidents
Since its 2024 launch more than 1500 businesses have signed up to the free to use technology and over 1700 incidents have been registered
the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of his retail crime strategy in Thames Valley
“This app has been a key part of my retail crime strategy to make reporting shoplifting and the sharing of information easier for retailers and has been a great success,” said Matthew Barber
“I encourage businesses to join and to make full use of the app so more criminals can be brought to justice and retail staff can be protected
Maximising member participation is essential for successful crime reduction schemes.”
The scheme is available to businesses in Berkshire
Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes and can be used for retail
night-time economy or anti-social behaviour (ASB) schemes
The information is shared with Thames Valley Police and supports the use of enforcement action against offenders as well as increasing in shoplifting convictions
“Disc can support retailers through any obstacles
which allows the reporting of shoplifting or ASB to be completed very quickly,” said Oliver Fletcher, Thames Valley Business Crime Reduction Partnership Manager
“Some businesses still prefer to ring 101
but this system is tailored to retail and similar crimes
making it much more targeted and efficient.”
To sign up: oliver.fletcher@thamesvalley.police.uk
More information: https://discagainstcrime.com/
Mears has secured a major contract renewal with Milton Keynes City Council worth £230m over five years to deliver housing repairs and maintenance services
covers both planned and reactive maintenance across the council’s housing stock
A five-year extension option could take the total value up to £475m
which first picked up the flagship Milton Keynes contract back in 2016
Chief executive officer Lucas Critchley said: “This sees the conclusion of a busy period of contract rebids
against which the group has secured new orders to a value approaching £1.5bn at a 100% contract retention success rate.”
The award is still subject to finalising terms and the standstill period
the higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend
with cooler weather and isolated showers on the way for some
With isolated thundery showers in parts of southern and eastern England on Friday afternoon and evening
Saturday will see a further drop in temperatures with more frequent cloud
with temperatures on Saturday likely peaking at 22C in southern and central England
which is lower than those experienced by many in recent days
though any rain is still likely to be fairly light in nature
“The recent very warm weather for the time of year is subsiding over the weekend as a weak cold front moves over the UK,” said Tony Wisson
“We expect cooler temperatures as the front pushes south
This cooler air will also help introduce isolated showers across eastern parts
“Sunday will feel much cooler compared to recent days
with temperatures falling slightly below average for the time of year
We can expect mid-to-low double figures for many
and even single figures for those further north.”
It’s a similar theme for the Bank Holiday Monday
the cloudiest conditions are expected in the south and east
with further scattered showers possible at times
Milton Keynes City Council is providing £100,000 in match-funding to town and parish councils so they can deliver larger community projects in their area.
All MK’s 48 town and parish councils were given the opportunity to submit up to three applications for funding of up to £20,000 to boost projects that will make a difference to local people but that they could not afford to deliver alone.
Half of the money comes from the city council’s Community Infrastructure Fund with the other half coming from their own funds
This is the seventh year that the city council has boosted community projects through its Community Infrastructure Fund.
The following projects are being funded this year:
“We’re pleased to have helped town and parish councils make more than 80 community projects happen since the fund was put in place
We’ve helped lots of projects that are important to local people
from accessible play equipment to flood protection equipment and solar panels.”
projects are scored against criteria including ‘does it solve a persistent or safety issue’
‘does it have community support’ and ‘does it provide long term value for residents’.
Applications to the Fund for 2026/27 can be made by town and parish councils between 1 April and 31 August
Application details have been sent to each of the 48 town
community and parish councils across the city.
Image: Solar Panels installed on Newton Leys Pavilion building match-funded by the Community Infrastructure Fund 2024/2025
Milton Keynes City Council is encouraging eligible local residents to apply for free energy-saving home improvements under a new Warmer Homes Grant scheme
and other energy efficiency upgrades – all fully funded for those who qualify
The programme is funded by the UK Government in partnership with Milton Keynes City Council
This scheme replaces the previous grant and now has wider eligibility
While only households without gas heating qualified before
the updated criteria now includes those with gas heating as well as those on a means-tested benefit and living in a home with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D
The grant is available to landlords as well as private tenants
Residents who think they may be eligible are encouraged to visit the Warmer Homes website to check and apply
Milton Keynes has been building lots of houses in recent years
As Figure 1 shows, over the last 5 years, Milton Keynes has outperformed the rest of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and the rest of the country
It has also built houses faster than required by the Government’s new formula – building 2,110 homes per year compared to the new target of 1,720
Milton Keynes also does well on affordable housing delivery
It ranks 8th out of 296 English local authorities
securing 32 per cent affordable housing across all private developments
Milton Keynes has recently started building upward in its city centre
1,300 new apartments have been built in the last 5 years
increasing residential density in the city centre by 62 per cent
Milton Keynes does have the (dis)advantage of starting from a very low base – its central district was designed with a lot of car parking space
and it has a number of under/unused commercial buildings
Flipping these and building taller offices and multistorey car parks are relatively straightforward ways to increase city-centre density
Importantly, though, the local authority isn’t content with its progress so far. The 2024 draft city plan expects an additional 11,000 homes to be built in the central district by 2050
this would see central Milton Keynes becoming denser than both central Bristol and Manchester are today
A significant part of this growth is to be achieved through urban extensions
And these urban extensions haven’t just been allocated by the local authority – they are being actively facilitated by it
(Note: Milton Keynes Northern Expansion is being promoted by Urban & Civic Plc
The U&C Chief Executive is also Chair of the Centre for Cities board.)
Milton Keynes is a prosperous city that is growing quickly. These fundamentals mean local house prices, while lower than nearby areas (likely a result of consistently high building rates), are relatively high. As discussed in recent Centre for Cities research
these high house prices translate into significant potential land value capture
And Milton Keynes is doing a good job of utilising this potential
its forthcoming local plan requires 40 per cent affordable housing provision
and across the authority it has achieved an average of 32 per cent
Figure 4 shows that these outcomes are similar to what Centre for Cities modelling suggests is possible
The only potential issue is the distribution of this affordable housing
As all of it is delivered by developers on-site
the local distribution skews heavily toward greenfield sites
while central build-to-rent developments have returned an average of only 7 per cent
If the city wants mixed housing across the city
it could consider taking some of the greenfield land value capture (Section 106 contributions) in cash to fund direct delivery in central locations
There is obviously a lot that other authorities could learn from Milton Keynes when it comes to housing and planning
but this doesn’t mean things couldn’t be even better there
Effective strategic planning requires housing and transport developments to be coordinated
but the local authority currently has limited powers and capacity to do this
This is holding up two important interventions:
Despite the benefits, a proposal for a Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes mayoral authority was recently refused for prioritisation by the Government
there are several lessons for the Government
achieving high levels of housebuilding requires a variety of approaches
It isn’t upwards or outwards – high growth places have to be doing both
political willingness to grow is crucial and central Government should make the most of it
if Milton Keynes’ experience is anything to go by
coordinated growth makes future growth easier
Capacity and expectations developed today can set a course for decades to come
the mayoral authority that includes Milton Keynes should ensure it enables the city to go beyond its targets by providing the infrastructure it needs
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