Milton Keynes at 50: The making of a new town
As Milton Keynes celebrates its 50th birthday, we look back at how it was formed and how things are going in the current day.
Watch ITV News Anglia's special programme to mark Milton Keynes at 50
The iconic New Town of Milton Keynes celebrated the 50th anniversary of its creation on Monday 23 January 2017.
ITV News Anglia hosted a special programme from centre:mk in the heart of the community presented by Becky Jago and Jonathan Wills.
From concrete cows to roundabouts, the programme traced the history of the planning prototype for a new city and reported on the celebrations there.
It featured birthday messages from long jumper Greg Rutherford, jazz legend Cleo Lane, Formula 1 racing driving Christian Horner and MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman.
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Ten facts about Milton Keynes you may not know
As Milton Keynes celebrates 50 years since it became one of Britain's new towns in 1967, here are some facts you may not have known.
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Enormous cake to mark MK's 50th birthday
A huge cake was cut to mark the official birthday celebrations at Milton Keynes.
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A look at the landmarks of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has been mocked for its concrete cows and many roundabouts - but it's home to some iconic local - and national - landmarks.