Today (23 January) marks a major milestone for Milton Keynes: exactly one year until the city is 60 years old, having been officially designated as a New Town on 23 January 1967. The countdown begins now to mark six decades of community spirit, growth, and creativity. Over the years, Milton Keynes has grown from a bold idea into one of the UK’s most successful and fastest‑growing cities. Home to major national and international companies, world‑leading innovation, and one of

The England Football Team in action For a nation built on football, defeat has become a familiar companion. Penalty after penalty, the England men’s team has stumbled where others have thrived, carrying the weight of expectation and heartbreak. At the heart of it all stands Gareth Southgate, tasked with the near-impossible: confronting years of disappointment, reshaping the team’s mindset, and guiding a restless nation toward redemption. The journey isn’t just about winning m

Local councillors Shazna Muzammil and Keith McLean joined residents and community partners at an Army Engagement Day last week. The event provided the opportunity to meet serving personnel, learn about opportunities within the Army Reserve, and explore how military skills such as leadership, teamwork and problem-solving benefit not only the Armed Forces but also local businesses and communities. With reserve units based in Blakelands and Bletchley, the Councillors emphasise t

Emily Darlington, MP for Milton Keynes Central, today thanked NHS staff at Milton Keynes University Hospital for their hard work in continuing to get waiting lists down, as the Labour government marked a year since the publication of its Elective Reform Plan designed to cut waits. Across England, the NHS saw waiting lists fall by more than 86,000 in November, as new data today shows staff faced record demand in 2025. The progress came despite the NHS’s busiest ever year, with