Thornborough

City of London Police Authority Board chair calls for outcome-focused reform

At the Authority Board’s annual dinner, chair Tijs Broeke urged that police reform be judged on results, not structure, and stressed the force’s national economic importance.

London2 hours ago

City of London Police Authority Chair urges outcome-focused reform

At the annual Police Authority Board dinner, chair Tijs Broeke called for reforms centred on results, warned against merging the force and highlighted its economic importance to the UK.

London2 hours ago

Havering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027

A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.

Romford3 hours ago

Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham

A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham4 hours ago

Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry5 hours ago

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What's on in and around Thornborough

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Oct6Tue

MK Dons v Brentford U21s

Tomorrow, 19:00Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Oct10Sat

MK Dons v Reading

Sat 10 Oct, 15:00Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Oct17Sat

MK Dons v Luton Town

Sat 17 Oct, 12:30Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Oct25Sun

Music & gigs7.9 miles

Francis Rossi

Sun 25 Oct, 19:00Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

Oct31Sat

MK Dons v Doncaster Rovers

Sat 31 Oct, 15:00Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Nov4Wed

Arts & theatre11 miles

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Wed 4 Nov, 20:00The Stables - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Days out around Thornborough

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Temple of Friendship

Chackmore · 4.3 miles

This is where Cobham’s social and political clique gathered - an all-male safe space for drinking, holding forth and partying. It was severely damaged by fire in the 1840s.

Palladian Bridge

Chackmore · 4.3 miles

Designed to allow carriages to cross. Originally \nhigher over the water, but Octagon Lake has risen over the centuries. Stunning views."

Octagon Lake

Chackmore · 4.3 miles

Originally designed in a traditional formal style with eight structured sides. The lake was later ‘naturalised’ by Earl Temple. The surrounding area is generally level, but with grassy banks rolling down to the water

Gothic Temple

Dadford · 4.3 miles

Book a short stay or holiday at the Gothic \nTemple through The Landmark Trust. Stunning \n360 degree balcony views."

Temple of British Worthies

Dadford · 4.3 miles

A must see. This is Cobham’s monument to the best of British; Shakespeare, Isaac Newton, John Milton, Elizabeth I. Other more obscure examples reflect the politics of the time. It is no accident that amongst the most worthy is Signor Fido, Cobham’s dog