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Paul Hutchinson, Bedford Clanger

Paul Hutchinson is the Bedford Independent's editor and contributor to the Bedford Clanger, he is an accredited ethical journalist and sits on the IMPRESS Code Committee.

An experienced journalist, editor and local media leader with more than 25 years’ experience in newsrooms, publishing and digital media, Paul first came to Bedford as a journalist and deputy editor at Chiltern FM, reading the news each morning on the Andy Gelder Breakfast Show.

He later worked in PR and communications across Bedfordshire local government, the legal sector, and Charles Wells, before co-founding Progress Publishing, the company behind the Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger.

As editor of the Bedford Independent, Paul leads the title’s editorial direction with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, accountability and community impact. His approach is ethics-first and rooted in the belief that local news should inform, scrutinise and serve the people it represents.

Alongside his journalism, Paul is involved in Bedford’s civic and charitable life. He sits on the executive committee of Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends and is a founding member and current vice president of the Rotary Club of River Great Ouse.

Paul’s work is driven by a simple principle: journalism should be useful, accurate and accountable, helping to build a better-informed and more connected community.

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Review: Head to The Oakley Arms in Harrold for first-class dining

Words like incredible and wonderful are often overused, but they perfectly describe what’s on offer at The Oakley Arms in Harrold. Situated in one of Bedford Borough’s prettiest...

Restaurant review: Tana Lounge

As one of Bedford’s most popular restaurants, it was inevitable that one day they’d have to expand and Tana Thai has done just that by relocating to new premises on Castle Lane. With a new name too, Tana Lounge is hoping to bring...

Bedford Park Proms releases £25 tickets – but you’ll have to be quick to get one

Proms in the Park, or Bedford Park Proms to many will be back this year on Sunday, 6 July 2025 as part of the TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions series. And...

Breaking news: Proms in the Park to return as part of 2025 Bedford Summer Sessions

Organisers of the Bedford Summer Sessions concert series have confirmed that after overwhelming positive responses from Bedfordians, they are bringing Proms in the Park...

Breaking news: Bedford Summer Sessions will be ‘under the stars’ as organisers ditch ‘big top’ plans

Organisers of the Bedford Summer Sessions have said that this year's concerts will be back "under the stars" after ditching plans to erect a 'giant big top' for their 2025 concert season...

Could Bedford Park Proms return?

Bedford Summer Sessions have hinted Bedford Park Proms could return, but only if local people want it to. They've asked local music fans to get in touch and tell them if they should...

Cafe Mambo Ibiza back in Bedford as latest Summer Sessions headline announced

Cafe Mambo Ibiza is heading back to Bedford this year and (hopefully) bringing some of the Baleric summer weather with them for a Bedford Summer Sessions gig in July...

Breaking news: Council says only indoor Christmas events going ahead as Storm Darragh heads our way

Bedford Borough Council has said that the yellow weather warnings surrounding Storm Darragh this weekend have meant that only the indoor markets in the Haropur Suite and some small...

Breaking news: Yellow weather warning for Bedford forces Christmas market cancellation

Bedford Borough Council have just announced they've decided to cancel part of this year's Christmas markets this weekend due to yellow weather warnings in the area...

Simply brilliant support acts announced for Simple Minds Bedford Park gig

The Simple Minds gig in Bedford Park is shaping up quite nicely as Live Nation and Cuffe & Taylor announce the support acts who will be joining them next summer. On 3 July 2025, one...

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