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22/11/2025
Christmas is definitely on its way in Milton Keynes 🎄
Willen Hospice has packed the season with proper festive spirit — from the touching Lights of Love service to the ever-popular Santa Dash (now with its own mini market and Santa’s Grotto!). Add in a few Festive Afternoon Teas and you’ve got December sorted.
Discover Willen Hospice’s festive events in Milton Keynes, from Lights of Love to Santa Dash and Afternoon Tea. Heartfelt moments for all this Christmas.
19/11/2025
Snow arrived in Milton Keynes this morning — and plenty of drivers were caught out. One local garage has been preparing for days like this, with a winter check designed to stop the most common cold-weather breakdowns. There’s even a small extra that would have helped a lot of windscreens today.
Stay winter-ready with Soul Garages in Olney. The £79.99 winter check covers tyres, battery, fluids and more — plus a free ice scraper for cold mornings.
Carols at the Cathedral returns to Milton Keynes with festive music, storytelling, treats and community carolling. Free entry with charity stalls and MK Food Bank donations.
18/11/2025
Hollywood’s latest needle-free facelift technology has arrived in Northampton 🎉
Total Body Confidence has unveiled EMFACE — the groundbreaking treatment promising natural lift and rejuvenation without injections. The launch event brought hands-on demos, mini treatments and plenty of excitement as residents got a first look at the new tech.
Readers can find the full story, including everything EMFACE offers, right here 👇
Discover EMFACE, the needle-free facelift launching in Northampton with Total Body Confidence, offering natural lift and rejuvenation at a special event on 4 December.
18/11/2025
Something exciting is coming to Milton Keynes City Centre this Saturday… and the full festive line-up has just been confirmed. 🎄✨
From surprise appearances to feelgood performances and a finale the whole city will be talking about, the Christmas lights switch-on is shaping up to be a standout moment for MK.
Milton Keynes Community Hub Destination Milton Keynes Milton Keynes City Council Milton Keynes Theatre MK Gallery Midsummer Place thecentre:mk
Milton Keynes confirms the full line-up for this Saturday’s Christmas lights switch-on, with music, dance, comedy and fireworks in the city centre.
17/11/2025
✨ Northampton’s lighting up — and you’re invited! 🎄
That first sparkle of Christmas magic hits Market Square on Saturday 22 November for the Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 — and trust us, it’s the festive day out you don’t want to miss.
From 12pm–6pm, expect live music, panto stars, street entertainment, kids’ crafts, stalls full of gifts and goodies, a silent disco (yes, really!), and all the mulled wine you can dream of 🍷. Then at 4.55pm, the big switch flicks and Northampton officially shines ✨
💡 PLUS – WIN a family ticket to The Deco Theatre's panto Beauty and the Beast!
Enter our festive competition with Northampton Town and NN Pulse for your chance to bag this brilliant Christmas treat 🎁
Northampton’s Christmas Lights Switch On brings festive entertainment to Market Square on 22 November, with live music, crafts, panto and the big countdown.
17/11/2025
What do hospital care, rogue traders and a new play park have in common?
They’re all part of how Milton Keynes City Council is changing life in our city.
From faster discharges to safer streets and accessible play, the council’s latest update has something for everyone in MK.
Milton Keynes City Council marks progress with joined-up hospital care, warns residents of rogue traders, and opens an inclusive Coffee Hall play park.
17/11/2025
Northampton’s Delapré Abbey is transforming into a festive wonderland for Christmas 2025! 🎄✨
From the beloved Christmas Fair and Santa’s Grotto to an all-new Wild Sauna Club experience, Winter Light Trail, and a candlelit performance of A Christmas Carol — there’s magic around every corner.
🎅 Explore the full line-up and book tickets now at
Discover Delapré Abbey’s magical 2025 festive season in Northampton, from Santa’s Grotto and light trails to afternoon teas and winter saunas.
15/11/2025
14/11/2025
Northampton Town Council is set to bring festive cheer to Market Square on Saturday 22 November with the 2025 Christmas Lights Switch On 🎄
The free event runs from 12pm–6pm with live performances hosted by John Griff, family activities from The Wild Tribe and Lemonpop Workshops, panto stars from Royal & Derngate and The Deco Theatre, plus Santa, stalls, walkabout entertainment and more.
The lights switch on at 4.55pm, followed by music from The Funk Odyssey Band.
Northampton Town BID’s grotto also opens the same day, supporting local charities.
Northampton’s Christmas Lights Switch On brings festive entertainment to Market Square on 22 November, with live music, crafts, panto and the big countdown.
13/11/2025
🛍️ A gentler way to shop at Midsummer Place
Midsummer Place has introduced free sensory bags to help visitors who may find busy shopping environments overwhelming. Each bag includes items such as fidget toys, sensory aids, and noise-cancelling ear defenders — all designed to make the shopping experience calmer and more comfortable.
Launched on Purple Tuesday, this initiative reflects the centre’s commitment to accessibility and ensuring everyone can enjoy their visit with confidence. A refundable deposit is required, and the bags can be collected by speaking to a team member.
💜 Making Milton Keynes more inclusive, one small step at a time.
Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes launches free sensory bags to support shoppers with additional needs as part of its Purple Tuesday accessibility initiative.
13/11/2025
Something unusual is happening at Delapré Abbey — and it starts with a long-neglected cottage and a group of Northampton College students who’ve been handed an opportunity most learners never see.
The project is already shifting expectations about what heritage work can look like in our region… but the real significance sits behind the scenes.
Why this cottage? Why these students? And what does this mean for the Abbey’s future?
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