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'Sober Raves - what's the big deal?' asks Natalie Baker
Milton Keynes hosted its very first sober rave last Saturday in New Bradwell’s understated community centre. From cacao shots and toxic-free glow sticks, to hula hooping and house music, guests soon lost their inhibitions and relaxed into the occasion. ...

Milton Keynes NSPCC Half Marathon proves twice the success in 2016!
A new course didn't deter people from finding their stride at this year's race - which has raised in the region of £40,000 for the charity...

Make a Difference Day - Can you help The Parks Trust plant a pretty future?
“The work of our volunteers is vital to ensuring Milton Keynes’ green spaces remain beautiful and inspiring places for people to visit and enjoy – we simply couldn’t do it without them!" said Carla Boswell, Volunteer Coordinator at The Parks Trust....
Rare Willow Emerald Damselfly spotted in Milton Keynes for the first time!
The Willow Emerald damselfly was spotted by one of The Parks Trust’s dedicated volunteers, Harry Appleyard, at a pond in Tattenhoe. Harry and Martin Kincaid, Biodiversity Officer for The Parks Trust, were able to watch a female damselfly ovipositing (laying eggs) on a goat willow tree by the water....

A Peaceful Noise: Tickets go on sale for 02 Shepherd Bush Empire show this morning
The music community comes together to honour the music lovers who lost their lives during last year's terrorist attack on The Bataclan Theatre. Tickets for A Peaceful Noise, featuring Frank Turner, Fran Healy, Gaz Coombes and Maximo Park go on sale at 9am....

Milton Keynes charity Medical Dogs is 'thrown a Lifeline' by the BBC
Milton Keynes-based charity Medical Detection Dogs has been chosen to be the BBC Lifeline appeal charity for October, with an appeal fronted by popular presenter Kate Humble ...