Willen Lake have introduced new Cabana Boats that offer visitors a sail-and-dine experience.

Each self-driving electric boat is equipped with a built-in barbecue grill and seating for up to 10 people, allowing guests to enjoy an on-water dining experience. The boats require no license to operate, with full safety briefings provided to all riders before departure.

The business was officially opened by Councillor Paul Trendall, who praised the venture as it prepares to launch as a new arrival to Milton Keynes’ leisure sector.

Speaking at the launch event, Councillor Trendall said, “It’s brilliant to see such a creative and eco-friendly idea come to life here at Willen Lake. Cabana Boats will no doubt become a highlight for locals and visitors alike this summer.”

Christopher Iredele, Owner of Cabana Boats, added, “The response so far has been incredible. We knew it would be popular, but the level of interest and early bookings has exceeded expectations. We’ve had people travel from across the region just to experience sailing and dining on the lake.”

Cabana Boats areavailable to hire seven days a week throughout the summer, with a range of time slots and packages available. Early booking is recommended due to high demand.

Robert Wood, Executive Director at Willen Lake, added, “It’s been fantastic to see so many people enjoying Cabana Boats. They’ve added a real buzz to the lake and offer something genuinely new for our visitors. It’s a brilliant option for summer and complements our mission to provide great, family-friendly outdoor experiences.”

Milton Keynes City Council has prosecuted a rogue landlord who turned off utilities for their tenants before unlawfully evicting them.

The landlord, who has not been named, forcefully evicted the tenants by turning off the gas and electricity and also changed the locks to repossess the property.

Despite attempts to resolve the matter, the landlord refused to engage with the tenants. As a result, they were wrongfully evicted and left without access to the property or their belongings.

The tenants got in touch with the City Council, who then stepped in to provide accommodation and launched a full investigation leading to court proceedings.

Last week, the court found the landlord guilty of unlawful eviction and ordered them to pay a £3,000 fine.

They were also asked to pay £449.60 in full costs to Milton Keynes City Council, £2,150 in compensation to the tenants to cover emergency costs and unrecovered personal belongings, and a victim surcharge of £1,200.

MK City Council said that they work proactively to ensure landlords meet their legal obligations and tenants are protected. Anyone experiencing housing issues or unfair treatment from a landlord is urged to contact its housing team for support on [email protected].

Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Ed Hume, said, “Let this be a clear example that unlawful evictions will not be tolerated in Milton Keynes. Tenants have rights and we will use every tool at our disposal to protect them. I’m proud of the work colleagues did to support the tenants and ensure justice was served.”

Carlton Morris has left Luton Town after agreeing to join Championship outfit Derby County.

The 29-year-old has signed a three-year contract to join the Rams, with Luton receiving an undisclosed fee for their club captain.

Morris had spent 3 years at Luton after joining the Hatters from Barnsley in 2022.

He scored 39 times in 137 appearances for the club, including scoring 20 goals as Luton won promotion to the Premier League in the 2022/23 season and then being the Hatters’ top scorer in the Premier League in 2023/24.

Luton Manager Matt Bloomfield told the official Luton Town website that he wished Morris well.

He said, “Carlton has been a big player for our football club for a long time now, and in the relatively short spell that we have worked with him, he has led by example and given everything for the cause.

“We understand his desire to continue his career at the highest level he can, and he leaves to join Derby with our best wishes.

“I’m sure I speak for everyone in saying he’ll always be a welcome visitor at Kenilworth Road for what he helped the club achieve, and we all wish him well for his future career.”

Major disruption has been reported on the railway line via Milton Keynes after a derailment between Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central.

The derailment of a London Northwestern Railway (LNWR) train happened between 12pm and 1pm today (28/06) when rear carriages on a slow-moving service heading from Milton Keynes Central towards Bletchley derailed. No passengers were on the train and no injuries have been reported.

Trains have been cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes after the incident, with the position of the derailed train blocking two of the four tracks between Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central.

The incident has created a significant blockage on the busy West Coast Main Line that connects London with destinations such as Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales and Glasgow.

National Rail Enquiries have reported services have been delayed by up to 90 minutes or cancelled altogether as a result of the problems.

Electrical wire damage between Preston and Lancaster has added to the trouble on the line, with services heading north also disrupted and many trains being cancelled or revised.

A spokesperson from LNWR told the BBC, “We are working closely with Network Rail to resolve the disruption as soon as possible. In the meantime, ticket acceptance is available with East Midlands Railway and Transport for London Overground.”

Operators Avanti West Coast and LNWR have advised passengers can use tickets booked for today for other operators where suitable.

Passengers intending to travel today have been advised to check the status of their intended trains with their operators before travelling

Replacement buses between Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Wolverton and Northampton have also been commissioned.