Milton Keynes
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noun
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a new town in central England, in Milton Keynes unitary authority, N Buckinghamshire: founded in 1967: electronics, clothing, machinery; seat of the Open University. Pop: 184 506 (2001 est)
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a unitary authority in central England, in Buckinghamshire. Pop: 215 700 (2003). Area: 310 sq km (119 sq miles)
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One plaque will be installed at the Open University in Milton Keynes, where Beagle 2 was conceived by Professor Colin Pillinger.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
His funeral takes place today at Crownhill Crematorium in Milton Keynes, and both his parents will be in attendance.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
His wife, Mili, 30, from Milton Keynes, said that "he was a lovely husband and father who always wanted to help everyone".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
On 23 April 2025 he was sentenced by Milton Keynes magistrates to a youth rehabilitation order with intensive supervision and surveillance, ending on 22 October 2025.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Here, in towns with names such as Woking, Milton Keynes, and Didcot and Wantage, lie the headquarters or factories of 10 of the richest racing teams in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
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