It was first rumoured in February 2007 that Apple would open a new Apple Store in the UK city of Milton Keynes. At the time it looked likely that the store could open towards the end of the Summer.

Delays forced this prediction towards the end of 2007; but the store is yet to open. ifoAppleStore is reporting that mis-sized glass has been the crux of the issue.

The Midsummer Place Apple Store in Milton Keynes is expected to open on Saturday March 1 2008.

[Update - 26/02/2008 11.30 GMT] Apple has sent out a press release to accredited UK journalists confirming that the Milton Keynes Midsummer Place Apple Store will open to the public on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 9.30am.