MK Dons returned to winning ways as they recorded a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town in Shropshire.
First half goals by Scott Hogan and Will Collar won the day for Paul Warne’s side, who picked up a first win in 5 games in League Two.
Former Don Chuks Aneke got a goal back for the home side with 15 minutes of normal time remaining, but the visitors were able to keep the home side from equalising.
A win at Croud Meadow helped lift the Dons up the ranks in the developing League Two table. With ten games of the season complete, the Dons are 9th in the table.
They are 2 points behind Bristol Rovers in the final play-off position and 6 points behind next opponents Gillingham, who sit in the final automatic promotion place after their first defeat of the new campaign.
Further enforced changes had been made for the Dons after an injury-hit team suffered yet more absences, with Conor Lemonheigh-Evans injured and Luke Offord suspended. But a reshuffled Dons side would take the early advantage as they opened the scoring with just 3 minutes on the clock.
Hogan would grab his first goal of the season, with the experienced striker being first to Alex Gilbey’s flick-on at a long throw and the forward duly prodded the ball into the back of the net.
Each side had their moments in the first half, with Shrewsbury’s Ismael Kabia having a strike denied by Craig MacGillivray before Laurence Maguire had an effort repelled by home keeper Will Brook.
MK Dons duly grabbed a second goal with six minutes of the first half to go, as Collar turned in the rebound after Aaron Nemane’s shot from outside the box had been parried by Brook.
A low quality second half initially saw very few strikes created, but Shrewsbury would make it 2-1 with 76 minutes on the clock. Sam Clucas was able to touch the ball into the path of Aneke, who beat MacGillivray to get the home side on the scoreboard.
But MK Dons were able to keep Shrewsbury from finding an equaliser, in the process taking victory for the first time since beating Newport in late August.
Luton Airport has reopened a new car park on the site of one destroyed by fire in 2023.
The newly rebuilt Terminal Car Park 2 reopened earlier this week, with 1,900 vehicle spaces and a brand-new covered Express Drop-Off and Pick-Up zone on the ground floor in a site adjacent to the airport’s main terminal building.
Terminal Car Park 2 at the airport has been destroyed by a major fire that broke out at the facility in October 2023, which saw the car park suffer significant damage. The multi-story car park was later knocked down.
As well as opening the new car park, Luton Airport announced that they would be launching a dedicated Public Transport Investment Fund.
With a commitment to invest £1.5 million in the first year of operation, and working in partnership with transport operators and local authorities, the funding will be used to explore opportunities to develop and promote rail, bus and coach operations to the airport.
The opening of the new site has also lead to Luton Airport announce the current temporary drop-off area outside the terminal will make way for additional bus stands and, as part of the improvement programme, further changes have been made across the airport’s pick-up and drop-off points.
Incoming changes include:
- Paid for Drop-off and Pick up area is relocating to the ground floor of TCP2
- Duration doubled to 10 minutes at a cost of £7
- Blue Badge holders can park for 30 minutes free in TCP1
- Electric Vehicles benefit from £1 for 30 minutes in TCP1
- Free drop-off and pick up is extended to 2 hours in the Long Stay car park
- No drop-off facility in the Mid-Stay car park
In a statement, Alberto Martin, CEO of London Luton Airport, said, “We are committed to improving connectivity and to encouraging an increase in the use of more sustainable modes of transport to and from London Luton Airport. As part of our growth plans, we have set challenging targets on public transport use. We have begun exploring opportunities for the £1.5 million Public Transport Investment Fund to be directed towards local bus services, improved rail connections, and infrastructure upgrades around the airport to encourage more sustainable travel and reduce reliance on private cars.
“By reopening our car park alongside this £1.5 million public transport fund, we’re supporting both the immediate needs of our passengers and the long-term goal of improving public transport links to and from the airport.”
An event is announced to unveil a new public artwork in Station Square outside Milton Keynes Central railway starion.
Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) and Milton Keynes City Council will be hosting an event on 2 October 2025 to unveil a piece designed by globally acclaimed British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE.
The artwork, which has been named “Walk With Your Dreams”, will be officially unveiled at 4.30pm as part of a larger event.
Between 4.15pm and 7.30pm, Station Square will be hosting a programme of events that includes:
- A performance from the African Diaspora Foundation Dance Group
- Sheniah Asiamah, local musician and performer, presenting My City and a new poem by Maureen Onwunali, poet in residence at IF:Milton Keynes International Festival The Roundhouse and Milton Keynes resident
- A showcase from SLQY Collective, a community of local artists, poets and musicians
- Live DJ
Commissioned by MKDP and the city council, Walk With Your Dreams will fill Station Square with striking colours and patterns inspired by Nigerian textiles and by Milton Keynes itself. Integrated into the flooring, the installation will help guide pedestrians towards the city centre as well as creating a more welcoming public space at this busy city arrival point.
The artwork is complemented by a new planting scheme with species selected for their beauty, biodiversity and sustainability.
Chair of MKDP, Nicola Sawford, said, “We’re proud to be making this substantial commitment in the city centre which will transform the experience of everyone who visits. The design gives Station Square the boost it needs to become a welcoming, vibrant and memorable space for residents, visitors and those discovering the city for the first time.
“Station Square is an incredibly important space and complements our wider plans to create a modern and deserving city centre, including our proposals to create a new live entertainment and events venue at the Old Bus Station. Bringing these projects together will give local people public spaces they can be proud of and create a strong first impression to our growing city.”
Cabinet Member for Planning and Placemaking, Cllr Shanika Mahendran, added, “This is much more than a stunning piece of art, it’s a real celebration of our city’s creativity and diversity. Station Square is the gateway to our city and this installation welcomes everyone with colour, culture and inspiration. I’m really looking forward to the launch which will bring our communities together to celebrate something truly unique.”
The former MK Dons captain Dean Lewington has been awarded Freedom of the City of Milton Keynes.
Lewington received the honour at a ceremony earlier this week, with the club’s former captain having been awarded the honour by Milton Keynes City Council earlier this year.
The 41-year-old, who retired at the end of last season in May, made over 917 appearances for the Dons, making him the club’s all-time appearance record-holder. He was also club captain for over a decade.
In 2023, he set a new English Football League record for the most league appearances for a single club, surpassing John Trollope’s 40-year-old record for Swindon Town.
The announcement of the honour being presented to Lewington came during ‘An Evening with Dean Lewington’, a Gala Dinner held in his honour in May shortly after his final game for the club, with Lewington receiving the award four months later.
In a ceremony attended by his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the Mayor of Milton Keynes and representatives of Milton Keynes City Council, Dean was presented with the Freedom of the City Award.
Lewington remains associated with the club, having started a coaching role as a Development Coach following his retirement.
The award makes Lewington the second recipient of a Freedom of the City of Milton Keynes, with the first having also been given to a football star. The first recipient was England women’s football captain Leah Williamson, who was awarded the honour in 2023 just after leading the Lionesses to their first major trophy when they won the 2022 European Championships.
Goalkeeper Tim Krul has announced his retirement from professional football 3 months after leaving Luton Town.
The 37-year-old announced on social media that he will officially be retiring from professional football, ending a career that lasted over 20 years playing in the Premier League and at the World Cup.
Krul ended his career after a two year spell at Luton Town, having joined the Hatters from Norwich City in 2023. He made just 6 appearances for the club.
In a post on social media, Krul thanked all the clubs he played for and fans for his time in the sport.
He said, “As I hang up my gloves after 20 incredible years as a professional football player, I want to take a moment to reflect on my journey.
“From joining Newcastle as a 17-year-old boy to representing Holland on the international stage. I have truly lived the dream I had as a young boy in every match and every training session, and every rollercoaster moment has shaped me into who I am today.
“Thank you to the clubs, coaches, team mates, my beautiful family and most importantly you fans for your support throughout my career. I am excited for the next chapter and will always cherish the memories made on the pitch.
“Here’s to new adventure off the pitch! Thank you, Tim Krul.”
Having begun his career with youth teams in his native Netherlands, Krul moved to England in 2005 when he joined Newcastle United.
After keeping a clean sheet on his professional debut in a UEFA Cup match against Palermo in 2006, Krul would spend time on loan with Falkirk and Carlisle before establishing himself as the Magpies’ number one. In all, Krul made 184 appearances for Newcastle before leaving in 2017.
Having spent the last year he was contracted to Newcastle on loan with Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, Krul had a brief spell as a reserve keeper with Brighton before joining Norwich in 2018. He became a cult hero in Norfolk, helping Norwich to two Championship titles and playing for them in the Premier League, making 169 appearances for the Carrow Road-based club.
Krul would also win 15 caps for the Dutch national team between 2011 and 2021. His most famous appearance came at the 2014 World Cup, where he came on as a substitute just for a penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the Quarter Finals, and where he famously saved two penalties.
His final professional appearance came in Luton shirt, playing for the Hatters against Manchester City in an FA Cup tie in February 2024.
