Brackley Town will host Braintree Town in the First Round of the FA Cup if they can defeat Hartlepool United in a replay.

If the Saints can beat the side from the North East in an FA Cup replay tomorrow (15/10), their reward will be a side that, like Hartlepool, currently compete in the National League, with the winners facing a home tie.

The tie will be held at either Hartlepool’s Victoria Park or Brackley’s St James Park on the weekend around Saturday November 2nd 2024, with a specific date and kick-off time to be announced in due course.

Before either side can prepare to take on The Iron at home, Brackley and Hartlepool will first face off in a replay in Northamptonshire after their initial meeting finished 1-1 in the North East on Saturday (12/10).

Any meeting with Braintree would be the second year in a row facing them for Brackley, who were beaten by Braintree in last season’s FA Cup in the qualifying rounds after losing 3-2 despite being 2-0 up.

Having won promotion to the National League via the National League South’s play-offs last season, Braintree entered the FA Cup in the final qualifying round, with the side from Essex booking their place in the First Round through a 1-0’s win over Bishop Stortford.

The operators of the Revolution restaurant, bar and nightclub in Milton Keynes have announced they will be closing the branch down.

The bar at the XScape leisure complex in Milton Keynes announced that they will be closing down in early November, with Revolution Milton Keynes holding a closing down party on the night of Saturday November 2nd.

Earlier this year, the Revolution brand’s parent company Revolution Bars Group announced plans to restructure it’s business and its three brands Revolucion de Cuba, Revolution and Peach Pubs. The parent company previously closed down multiple sites in August on top of several closures in January.

In a post on their Facebook page over the weekend, the Revolution MK team said they have plans for a closing down party on November 2nd, running from 9pm until 5am on the morning of November 3rd, with tickets available on Fixr with links through the Facebook page and it’s own Facebook event page.

They said, “R.I.P REVS MK! With broken hearts and lots of tears we are so sad to announce that Revolution MK will be closing it’s doors on the 2nd of November.

“Our team are absolutely devastated and we have loved hosting all your parties and messy nights out over the years. We are still open until then so there is plenty of time for a party!

“We may be closing but we want to go out with a BANG! So if you have ever enjoyed a cheeky cocktail, a messy night our or a bevy bottomless brunch, it’s time to party ONE LAST TIME!

“2 EPIC FLOORS, 2 DJS, MORE ENTERTAINMENT THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE & THE BEST GOODBYE VIBES!

“We know there will be tears and we’re crying with you! Till Revs do us part. It’s time for one last Revolution.”

The Reggae Land Festival has announced its first acts for a 2025 festival to be held at the National Bowl music venue in Milton Keynes.

In their first announcement, the festival confirmed that Chronixx and Capleton will be headline artists for the event on the weekend of Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd.

The event will be the third Reggae Land to take place at the Milton Keynes Bowl, with the festival having moved there in 2023, and the 2025 event serving as the fifth time that it is has been held in the city.

As well as announcing the first headliners for 2025, Reggae Land also confirmed tickets will go on sale from 9am on Friday October 18th.

Tickets will go start from £54.50 + booking fee, which can be available either all in one hit or for an initial £10 deposit, with people paying the rest later across affordable, monthly payments.

Anyone interested in tickets can buy them through the festival website https://reggaeland.co.uk/

In the statement confirming the first two names, the festival said, “Reggae Land Family, we are SO excited to announce our first two artists for the biggest Reggae Land lineup to date, Chronixx & Capleton

“Capleton, known as the “Prophet”, will take to the main stage on Saturday 2nd August. Fans can expect him to deliver a high-octane set featuring anthems like “Jah Jah City”, “Who Dem?”, and “That Day Will Come”. As one of the genre’s most revered figures, Capleton’s performance is sure to be a show-stopping start to the weekend.

“Chronixx brings his signature sound to the main stage on Sunday 3rd August. With hits like “Here Comes Trouble”, “Skankin’ Sweet”, and “Smile Jamaica”, Chronixx has cemented himself as one of the most influential voices in modern reggae and will prove to be a be an unforgettable performance.”

Midsummer Place shopping centre in Milton Keynes will be hosting a trick-or-treat event on Halloween that will be free for all.

The free event on October 31st 2024 is one that families, friends, and Halloween enthusiasts are welcome to dress up for in fun and friendly costumes.

With Halloween this year coming in half-term, events at the shopping centre will begin from 10 am. Anyone that wants to take part can bring a pumpkin bucket and search for the stores with real carved pumpkins in the window, grab a sweet or treat and carry on.

The Halloween event is intended to serve as the centre-piece of Midsummer Place’s October/November half-term schedule, with further events set to be held.

From Monday October 28th to Friday November 1st, Midsummer Place will host party games in the centre at 11am and 2pm, with each session lasting for 45 minutes.

Children can have a devilishly delectable party and win a range of prizes. Hosted by our dippy ‘Dracula’, this is a great way to celebrate the lighter side of Halloween and give the children a safe and fun place to play.

This event is tailored for ages 3 and above, ensuring that the youngest guests to the shopping centre can be among those joining in the fun.

Tickets are free and can be booked on the Midsummer Place website.

Anyone seeking to book tickets are advised to note they only need to book one ticket per child; parents and guardians do not require tickets. A limited number of tickets will also be available for walk-ins on the day.

Kirsty McGiff, Marketing and Commercialisation Manager at Midsummer Place said, “We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting event like this after a few years of away. Our goal is to create a magical and mysteriously fun experience where children can have a dance and laugh. We can’t wait to see those little witches, ghosts, and superheroes light up the dance floor!”