Charles Crook

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Deputy Editor at Citiblog

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Former MK Dons boss Russell Martin appointed new Rangers head coach

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Former MK Dons boss Russell Martin will be the new Head Coach of Scottish side Rangers. The 39-year-old has been appointed as a permanent successor to Phillippe Clement, who left the Glasgow-based club in February, and as a replacement for Barry Ferguson, who had been in caretaker charge since Clement’s departure. Martin has signed a 3 year contract at Ibrox, returning to a club who he played for on loan in 2018.
Police release CCTV as part of investigation into burglary at jewellery store in Milton Keynes

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Police have released CCTV of two people officers would like to speak regarding a burglary investigation in Milton Keynes. The image relates to an incident that happened around 3.10pm on 25 May, when police received a call from a branch of H Samuel in Crown Walk in the centre:mk shopping centre in Central Milton Keynes. The jewellery store reported that a glass cabinet had been broken and six solid gold bracelets were stolen. The offenders left the scene and no arrests have been made.
Police appeal after disturbance and possible firearm discharge in Bletchley

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Police are appealing for witnesses following a disturbance in Bletchley, during which a firearm may have been discharged. The appeal relates to an incident that happened around 4.20pm yesterday (3/6), when Thames Valley Police received a report of a disturbance on Garrowmore Grove between a number of people who were in possession of weapons. It was reported that during this incident, a firearm was discharged.
MK Dons announce plans for pre-season schedule

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

MK Dons have announced plans for their pre-season schedule, with the first team to play seven matches ahead of the 2025/26 season. The League 2 club’s preparations under new boss Paul Warne will say them play a variety of tests ahead of the upcoming campaign, with seven matches announced for the first team, including a match against Scottish top flight side St Mirren and one against Championship outfit Bristol City.
MK City Council announce changes to electoral map for 2026 local elections

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Milton Keynes City Council have announced there will be changes to the electoral map ahead of next year’s local elections. New electoral wards will be introduced for the May 2026 local elections following an independent review of Milton Keynes City Council’s electoral map and two consultations by The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC). Milton Keynes’ boundaries were last reviewed and redrawn in 2014. The LGBC is the national body that draws boundaries for English elections.
Police appeal after serious collision on A5 between Milton Keynes and Northampton

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on the A5 between Milton Keynes and Northampton. The incident happened yesterday morning (02/06) at about 6.50am involving two cars between Old Stratford and Towcester. A collision occurred involving the driver of a black Vauxhall Insignia travelling northbound towards Towcester and the driver of a silver Ford Focus travelling in the opposite direction.
Arrests made after major fire at retail park in Northampton

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Police have made four arrests after a major fire at a retail park in Northampton. Fire broke out at the Dunelm store in the Nene Valley Retail Park on Towcester Road in the Far Cotton area of central Northampton just after 3pm on Saturday (31/05), with fire overwhelming the store and later spreading to an adjacent branch of Pets at Home that had to be evacuated of staff and animals.
Former MK Dons boss Liam Manning leaves Bristol City to take Norwich City job

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Former MK Dons boss Liam Manning has left his position at Bristol City and has taken the role at their Championship rivals Norwich City. The 39-year-old, who was born in Norwich, will be a permanent successor to Johannes Hoff Thorup, who left the club in April. Former Arsenal player and England international Jack Wilshere had managed the final games of last season, but left the club at the end of the campaign. Manning takes over a Canaries team that finished 13th in the 2024/25 season.
Brackley Town confirm club chairman Francis Oliver to step down after 22 years in post

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Brackley Town have confirmed the club’s chairman Francis Oliver is stepping down, ending a run of 22 years in the position. In a statement last week, the National League North champions confirmed Oliver has chosen to step down, ending an association that began when he took the role back in 2003. He leaves at the end of a season that saw Brackley confirm their ascent to the National League for the first time in their history.
CCTV released after sexual assault reported on Milton Keynes bus

1 week ago | citiblog.co.uk | Charles Crook

Police have released a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak following a sexual assault on a bus in Milton Keynes. The incident happened between 7am and 8am on Monday 14 April. The victim, a woman in her twenties, boarded the number 6 bus heading towards Wolverton at Windermere Drive in Bletchley. A man sat down next to her and repeatedly tried to kiss her while touching her face. The man then got off the bus at the Fullers Slade stop and headed in the direction of the Kiln Farm estate.