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Local News (Citiblog)
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Late double sees Luton swipe victory against Derby
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Police appeal after serious injuries in road traffic collision near Milton Keynes
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Red Bull announce Liam Lawson as new race driver for 2025
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Northampton knocked out of EFL Trophy after defeat by rivals Peterborough
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Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez part company
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Northampton confirm departure of Martyn Waghorn as striker's contract cancelled
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Milton Keynes Theatre announce line-up for 2025 spring season
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Former Milton Keynes-based police officer sentenced for misconduct
More Local News
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Countdown is on to Northampton Dragonboat Festival 2024
Time is running out to enter your team for a chance to take home the inaugural Northampton Dragon Boat Festival trophy!
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New trail celebrates city centre’s art and architectural heritage
An arts and heritage trail championing Milton Keynes’ design history has arrived in the city centre.
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Creative way to share ideas about city’s future
Milton Keynes City Council is working with a theatre company on an innovative way to help local people share their experiences about living in Milton Keynes.
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Appeal for witnesses following possession of offensive weapon
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a report of a possession of an offensive weapon in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
Sky News Latest
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Here's a list of NHS trusts which have put up hospital parking charges in past two years
A total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.
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England 1966 World Cup footballer George Eastham dies
George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress
The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal.
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Trump aide's Mandelson jibe was clearly designed to stir things up - but why?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "absolute moron".
UK News
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas
Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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England 1966 World Cup footballer George Eastham dies
George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88.
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How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do roasties forever
If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
Sports News
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome
Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Rival camps deadlocked in replacement judge dispute ahead of heavyweight championship fight
With just one day to go before Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the rival camps are locked in a dispute over a replacement official and the length of the former champion's beard.
Entertainment News
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
World News
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
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US says it has killed Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in Syria airstrike
The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria.
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Russia should have invaded Ukraine 'earlier' says Putin - as he addresses possible peace talks
Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier, in a national address spanning more than four hours.
Video News
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Car production falls in UK for ninth month in a row, SMMT data shows - after worst November for industry since 1980
UK car manufacturing fell again in November, the ninth month of decline in a row, according to industry data.
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Government borrowing in November hits three-year low
Government borrowing in November was the lowest for that month in three years, according to official figures.
Technology News
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru
A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones' origins
Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.
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President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January.
Politics News
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, nominated for peerage
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage.
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Who has been given a peerage? Full list of people nominated to House of Lords
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated 30 former Labour MPs, staff and union leaders to the House of Lords.
Offbeat News
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
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Most mispronounced words of 2024
Trying to keep up with the latest trends is difficult enough, especially when you don't know how to pronounce them.
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Mother sues toy company Mattel over porn website printed on Wicked doll packaging
Toy giant Mattel is being sued by a mother who says her daughter accessed a porn website via a link on the packaging for a Wicked doll.
Business News
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High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs
Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.