Police have released CCTV images of two men officers would like to speak to following a burglary in Milton Keynes.

The incident occurred at around 4.10pm on Sunday 24 November 2024 at Captain Ridley’s Shooting Party at Wetherspoons, in Queensway in the Bletchley area of the city.

Two offenders entered the pub, where they took mobile phones and other electronic items, along with cash from the premises, before leaving the premises.

Thames Valley Police released the images as part of their appeal into the incident.

Investigating officer, PC Matthew Gillett, said, “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the men pictured as they may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries.

“If this is you, please come forward as soon as possible.

“If you have any information relating to this incident, please call 101 or report it online, quoting 43240568957.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

Luton marked the opening of the transfer window with the signing of defender Christ Makosso from Belgian side RWD Molenbeek.

The 20-year-old has signed for the Championship side for an undisclosed fee and signed a deal of undisclosed length at Kenilworth Road.

Makosso’s arrival was confirmed earlier today (01/01), with the Congolese international’s deal subject to international clearance and the deal making him Luton’s first signing of the January transfer window.

The move was not confirmed in time for the defender to feature against the Hatters against Norwich earlier today, but the paperwork is set to be completed by the time of their next game at QPR next Monday.

Makosso is the second defender in quick succession to join the Hatters, with the club having signed experienced Dutchman Erik Pieters on a free transfer last month, although Pieters is yet to make an appearance for the Bedfordshire club.

The defender had spent a year in Belgium with Molenbeek, having joined the club from French outfit Sochaux. Makosso made 23 appearances for the side from Belgium in his year with the club. He has also made 4 appearances with the Congo national team, including being called up for the team’s most recent international fixtures in November.

Luton boss Rob Edwards told the club’s official website that he was happy to see the deal completed to bring him to the club.

He said, “Christ is a young and really athletic defender who has caught the eye of the recruitment team, and we all think he’s got a really big future ahead of him.

“We’ll need some patience as he continues his development, but he’s an exciting young player who fits into the way we want to play going forward. We’re really looking forward to working with him.”

Makosso added, “I’m really excited to be joining Luton. I’ve seen so many positive stories about the club and the amazing fans. I can’t wait to meet my new team-mates and get working with them and the coaches.

“Everyone has made me feel welcome and I’m looking forward to being at Kenilworth Road for the first time to watch us tomorrow.”

Northampton Town played out a 0-0 draw with Stevenage in their first home game managed by Kevin Nolan.

A stalemate between two sides promoted together in 2023 saw neither side show the quality required to steal the points, as the Cobblers continue to wait for their sixth league win of the season, with the side also dealt a blow after captain Jon Guthrie was stretchered off with an injury.

A point means Northampton sit 3 points ahead of the relegation zone after 24 games of the season, with Nolan’s side sat 19th in the table. The Cobblers have however failed to win any of their last five outings.

After starting his tenure as Northampton boss with two away games, Nolan took charge of a game at Sixfields for the first time in the Cobblers’ first contest of 2025.

Despite their injury list remaining lengthy, with top scorer Cameron McGeehan joining the absences, Northampton did make a bright enough start against Stevenage, with TJ Eyoma having a header kept out by away goalkeeper Murphy Cooper and Will Hondermarck seeing a strike shave the post on the way out.

Guthrie and Tom Eaves both saw attempts repelled by Cooper in the visiting goal, before the host’s momentum dipped as skipper Guthrie suffered an injury following an awkward fall. He would require on-pitch treatment before being stretchered off.

This lead to 8 minutes of stoppage time, during which Stevenage had their first real chance of the half when Jordan Roberts sent a strike wide.

Half time Cobblers sub Tarique Fosu would come close after the break, with the winger seeing a strike curl its way narrowly wide of the mark.

The hosts however would struggle for chance creation after half-time, and Stevenage had the best chances when Nik Tzanev denied Jamie Reid and Roberts before Dan Philips missed the target with an effort.

Ultimately, the contest fizzled out with neither side really coming close to a late winner, ensuring just a point for Northampton in their first assignment of the new year.

Northampton will seek to return winning ways in their first away outing of 2025 on Saturday, when they travel to play bottom side Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.

Luton lost a third consecutive match after a 1-0 defeat at home by Norwich City.

Marcelino Nunez’s drive into the bottom corner won the game for the Canaries, as Luton were punished for missing several opportunities in the course of the game.

The Hatters’ defeat means they now fall to 20th position in the Championship table, with Rob Edwards’ side having lost 14 of their first 25 games of the campaign.

The team’s advantage remained at three points after Hull suffered an injury time defeat to Middlesbrough in the game’s evening kick off, but does little to ease building pressure around the club as they continue to struggle back in the second tier.

Having endured defeats at Bristol City and Swansea in their last two outings, Luton were hoping to return to winning ways on their on pitch as a relief from their poor away form that had seen them suffer nine consecutive Championship away losses.

Proceedings had begun in a busy manner, with the Hatters coming close early on after Elijah Adebayo saw a strike denied by Angus Gunn in the Norwich goal.

Norwich would come close when Emiliano Marcondes was thwarted by Thomas Kaminski, in a reminder of the visitors’ threat.

Luton came close in the latter stages of the first half after Adebayo met Tahith Chong’s cross and saw a header denied by Gunn in the Norwich goal.

Borja Sainz miscued a strike from the edge of the box just after the break, before a lot of the second half pressure fell Luton’s way.

Chong saw a firm hit strike the crossbar with Gunn beaten, with the rebound from Zack Nelson blocked, before Gunn denied Tom Holmes’ header at a corner and Shane Duffy pulled off a block on Morris’ strike.

But just as it seemed Luton seemed likelier to find a way through, the Hatters would instead concede the opening goal. The Chilean international received Marcondes’ pass and was able to advance to a shooting position. His low effort duly went through a crowd, deceived Kaminski and found the bottom corner.

Norwich sub Ante Crnac saw an effort go wide in an attempt to seal the deal for the visitors, before Luton missed a great chance to level in added time when substitute Cauley Woodrow smacked a shot off the post.

But there was no way back for Luton, who have now won just one of their last five games. The Hatters will be seeking to return to some form and fix their away record in their next game, when they travel to QPR next Monday.