Sally Murrer

1 week ago | miltonkeynes.co.uk | Sally Murrer

More pregnant women in Milton Keynes received a vaccination against flu this winter, new figures suggestThe news comes as the number across England getting the vaccine rose for the first time since 2018. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists welcomed the news, but warned more must still be done to protect pregnant women and newborn babies.

1 week ago | miltonkeynes.co.uk | Sally Murrer

Milton Keynes is to host a special Tech Week to bring together some of the UK’s biggest companies and entrepreneurs with local students. The event, to be held this September, will be a major celebration of innovation, artificial intelligence, robotics and emerging technologies. Organised by Milton Keynes City Council, it builds on the success of last year’s Artificial Intelligence Festival which attracted more than 2,000 attendees.

1 week ago | miltonkeynes.co.uk | Sally Murrer

A sign advising dog owners to let their pet OFF the lead among wild animals has caused confusion in a city nature reserve. The Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve near Old Wolverton is sometimes home to herds of cattle and wild Konig ponies, whose task is to graze the taller vegetation and maintain a diverse landscape to attract more wildlife.

1 week ago | miltonkeynes.co.uk | Sally Murrer

Planning applications to chop trees, open care homes, build new houses and convert a former gasworks are among those received by Milton Keynes City Council this month. All were lodged since May 1 2025 and are yet to be determined by councillors. And you have a right to submit your views on any of them via the public planning portal here. We have picked out a dozen of the most interesting applications. They are: 51 WENFORD, BROUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7AN.

1 week ago | miltonkeynes.co.uk | Sally Murrer

A young man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was assaulted by a stranger at the Sidewinder music festival over the bank holiday weekend. The gbh assault happened on the Saturday evening of the two day festival, which featured underground Garage and Grime music at MK Stadium. Police, who are now appealing for witnesses, say the victim was in the smoking area between 9pm and 9.30pm when he was seriously assaulted by an unknown man.