Houghton Regis30 Apr 2026Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings planWhitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.30 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Cat owner calls for air gun ban after pet is shotTwo-year-old Tommy is recovering after being hit by four pellets in Houghton Regis.20 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Man killed in crash was 'one of life's characters'Motorcyclist Paul Gowlett, known as Gadget, will be greatly missed, his family and friends say.31 Mar 202617 Feb 2026Teen pool players to represent England at EurosJed Leech and Cavan Roberts, both 17, will compete at the tournament in Cyprus later this month.17 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Families take legal action as British tourists dieA law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.1 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Man who murdered his partner's baby sent to jailKieran Humphreys, 33, who killed Archie Woodbridge, must spend at least 21 years behind bars.28 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Farmers block Lidl site with tractor barricadeThey say similar protests are taking place around the country.22 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Crews attending house fire leads to road closureResidents were warned to keep their windows and doors shut. 17 Jan 20266 Jan 2026New powers to tackle street races to be consideredDrivers could be fined for excessive revving, harsh braking or performing stunts.6 Jan 2026...