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Milton Keynes City Council answers your questions about fostering

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (688+ words) Thursday, 14 May 2026 08: 53 During the fortnight, the city council runs activities to celebrate the incredible contribution of local foster carers, and to prompt more people to consider fostering with them in Milton Keynes. Across Milton Keynes, there are 120 council foster carers…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > milton-keynes-sen-students-shine-at-the-regional-finals-of-young-enterprise

Milton Keynes SEN Students shine at the regional finals of Young Enterprise

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (428+ words) Tuesday, 5 May 2026 10: 19 The group, who run a student company called'Printed Pastimes, first impressed at a trade event at Midsummer Place earlier this year. Their performance continued during a judged presentation, where they were awarded'Best Product, securing a place at the…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > milton-keynes-mum-calls-on-government-support-for-parents-engaging-in-cancer-treatment

Milton Keynes mum calls on government support for parents engaging in cancer treatment

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (439+ words) Monday, 4 May 2026 11: 21 Hollie Pardue has created a UK Parliament petition, and needs your help to reach 100, 000 signatures - ther magic number that will mean Parliament have to debate the issue. "When someone is diagnosed with cancer, life changes overnight but the…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > could-milton-keynes-family-provide-engaging-little-boy-ashley-with-a-loving-home1

Could Milton Keynes family provide engaging little boy Ashley with a loving home?

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (565+ words) Wednesday, 8 April 2026 08: 29 Parents And Children Together (PACT) is looking for a loving and permanent home for one-year-old Ashley. Ashley - not his real name - has Down's syndrome and associated health needs. He loves playing with his toys, being outside, going to…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > free-support-groups-for-send-parents-in-milton-keynes

Free support groups for SEND parents in Milton Keynes

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (477+ words) Wednesday, 8 April 2026 08: 08 Makewell Clinic has introduced free SEND parent support groups, designed to provide local families with access to expert advice, peer support, and evidence-based strategies in a relaxed and inclusive environment. The sessions aim to address a growing need…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > friends-rally-to-raise-funds-for-milton-keynes-man-dealt-with-devastating-health-blow

Friends rally to raise funds for Milton Keynes man dealt with devastating health blow

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (440+ words) Monday, 6 April 2026 13: 49 When Scott Tapp, 52, attended a routine eye appointment, it proved to be the start of a number of tests before he received the news that he had a high grade brain tumour. "The tumour is located in his…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > milton-keynes-college-group-staff-and-students-work-to-help-the-environment

Milton Keynes College Group staff and students work to help the environment

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (621+ words) Monday, 30 March 2026 09: 52 The event supported the College Group's focus on sustainability and environmental impact. More than 1, 200staff and students volunteered to do their bit in a host of tasks around the environment, helping important charities or just putting a smile on…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > councillor-funds-free-mentoring-places-for-young-people-in-milton-keynes

Councillor funds free mentoring places for young people in Milton Keynes

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (591+ words) Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10: 57 Cllr Muzammil, member for Tattenhoe Ward, has directed part of her community budget to Action4 Youth, a new city charity delivering vital support, employability and enrichment programmes for young people across Milton Keynes. The funding will support several youngpeople…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > milton-keynes-is-named-the-best-place-in-england-for-an-outdoor-childhood

Milton Keynes is named the best place in England for an outdoor childhood

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (699+ words) Wednesday, 18 March 2026 12: 30 The study analysed official government datasets to identify the areas where children have the greatest opportunities to play outside safely, something many parents know has become increasingly difficult in modern life. Researchers assessed local authorities using three key…...

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mkfm. com > news > local-news > conference-to-focus-on-mental-health-support-for-send-youngsters-in-milton-keynes

Conference to focus on mental health support for SEND youngsters in Milton Keynes

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (414+ words) Tuesday, 17 March 2026 11: 32 The independent voluntary organisation event will focus on'providing mental health support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The conference will be hosted at 28 Portland Drive in Willen on Saturday, March 28. Entry is free. The group…...