The authority says its existing facilities are at "a critical investment juncture".

Four Bedfordshire and MK councils could form a devolved strategic authority - without Northants.

Councillors vote unanimously to explore forming a new strategic authority with five other councils.

In Newport Pagnell, volunteer flood wardens are now part of its emergency response to flooding.

The market says it is a "devastating blow" for traders in the run-up to Christmas.

All 140 rooms of a hotel are block booked to be used as temporary accommodation for five years.

Chris Curtis, the Labour MP for Milton Keynes North, says it is "is neither safe nor appropriate".

All six upper tier councils in Beds, Herts and Bucks are looking at various devolution options.