MK Dons have signed defender Gethin Jones, who will join the club from Bolton Wanderers.

The 29-year-old will move from Bolton to Milton Keynes at the start of July upon the expiry of his contract in the North West, with Jones signing a contract of undisclosed length at Stadium MK.

The deal makes Jones’ MK Dons’ third new signing ahead of the 2025/26 season, following the previously confirmed arrivals of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.

Jones moves after five years playing for Bolton, with the defender having joined Wanderers from Carlisle in 2020. He achieved promotion from League Two to League One in his first season with the club.

In all, he made over 185 appearances for Bolton, scoring 8 times in the process. One of these came as Bolton won the EFL Trophy in 2023.

Jones has also received 6 caps for the Australian national team, having made his debut for the Socceroos last year.

The defender told the official MK Dons website

He said, “I look forward to playing for the Dons fans, it’s a great stadium and I look forward to seeing them here. I want to get MK Dons back to where it should be, it’s a brilliant club and to get that promotion would be perfect.

“I’m predominantly a right-back, but I can play right centre-half across the back five, and as a wing-back. I’m the type of player who likes to get up and down the pitch, I like to get crosses in, I like to defend; I’m an all-round full-back who enjoys running so I’ll be up and down the pitch quite a bit.”

His new boss Paul Warne said he was very happy to bring Jones to Stadium MK.

He said, “I’ve admired Gethin for many seasons, and I’ve faced him on numerous occasions. He knows what it takes to win, and he’s been successful in a promotion campaign and an EFL Trophy lift with Bolton.

“He can play in multiple positions across the backline, although as an attacking full-back, he provides great delivery into the box, but his flexibility enables us to play different systems. 

“When we met, I really liked how he was as a man and his enthusiasm for the game. I find that usually, the players who love the sport give everything, and that’s what we want at this football club.”

Police have releasing an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with a theft investigation in Milton Keynes.

The image release relates to an appeal into a theft in the Furzton area of the city in which a washing machine was stolen outside a house in the area on 21 May.

On the day in question, a man left a new washing machine outside his home in Blackmoor Gate due to him not having time to take it into his property.

A man rang the doorbell at around 8.30am, asking the victim whether it was for scrap. The victim told the man it was not scrap or for sale, and the person left.

At just after 9.45am on the same day, the victim was again alerted on his phone of another person ringing the doorbell, asking if they could have the washing machine. The victim again said it was not for sale.

The machine was then stolen. The men left in separate vehicles, one of which is believed to be a white Ford Transit.

Thames Valley Police have released an image of a person they are seeking to speak with as part of their appeals.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Sarah Lucas of the Milton Keynes Assessment and Investigation Unit said, “I am releasing this image of a man who I believe may have important information that may assist this investigation.

“If this is you, or you know who this is, I would urge you to contact Thames Valley Police, either by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250249726.

“Similarly, if you have any information that could assist my investigation, please get in touch with us.”

Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a vehicle in Milton Keynes.

The appeal relates to an incident that happened sometime between Thursday 29 May and last Friday (6/6), when a white Citroen flatbed lorry was taken from Granby Court.

Investigating officer Sergeant Steven Kelly lead the appeals on behalf of Thames Valley Police. They said, “I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the theft of the lorry, or who has any information on its whereabouts, to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“I also ask that if anyone has noticed any suspicious activity in the area between the times mentioned, or has any dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage that may assist our enquiries to please get in touch.

“You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250274558.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Silverstone will be opening a new go-kart track adjacent to their main race circuit later this year.

Backed by investment from the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), Kart Silverstone will feature as part of the new Silverstone complex.

The 1,377-metre track boasts six different configurations, allowing for everything from elite-level race meetings to casual sessions for families and children from the age of six.

The track will include building on the Bridge and Priory corners that used to form part of the full Grand Prix circuit between 1991 and 2009.

Kart Silverstone will play host to full karting events as well as more casual affairs like corporate events, team-building days, and group activities.

The infrastructure is part of recent developments at Silverstone, which includes the building of hotels and the Escapade resort.

An official opening date has not yet been confirmed, with Silverstone confirming the plan to open the track in the autumn.

Designed with input from BRDC figures including President and former F1 race winner David Coulthard and former F1 driver Anthony Davidson, the track will be fully licensed to host FIA international kart events and is expected to welcome over 160,000 visitors a year. 

The centre will also feature a rooftop deck with views across the circuit as well as a pizza place, bar and food & drink options.

Stuart Pringle, CEO of Silverstone said, “This commitment by our owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, marks a significant milestone in Silverstone’s transformation into a world-class, year-round motorsport and leisure destination. Kart Silverstone supports the BRDC’s mission to nurture new talent while also enhancing our visitor experience and expanding our product range.” 

Davidson added, “Karting is where every racing journey begins. To see Silverstone and the BRDC invest in something of this quality is truly exciting. I’ve no doubt it will inspire the next generation and maybe even lead some drivers to the very F1 circuit that surrounds it.” 

Current F1 star George Russell also praised the look of the site, with the Mercedes driver revealing he had been given the chance to tour the complex.

He said, “I visited Silverstone recently and had the chance to tour the future karting circuit. It’s incredibly impressive – I am confident it will become one of the premier karting facilities in the world, and a venue that all of British motorsport can be truly proud of. I am excited to get out on the track once it is open and support the next generation of young racers just starting out and chasing their motorsport dreams, just as the BRDC has done for me.”