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Jack Butler

Paul Hutchinson started as a reporter at a local Bedford radio station 20 years ago. Here he developed a passion for local media and worked his way up to become Deputy Editor of what was then the country’s largest commercial radio news hub.

Paul is fiercely passionate about local journalism and its important role in supporting democracy and the communities it serves.

Paul also sits on the Code Committee for regulator IMPRESS and plays an active role in promoting responsible and accurate journalism, as well as empowering younger writers to become the responsible and ethical journalists of the future.

Local tutor wins home education tutor of the year at National Tutoring Awards.

A local tutor from North Bedfordshire has been named Home Education Tutor 2025 at this year’s National Tutoring Awards. Praema Stelling is the owner and founder of Tutor Train, an...

24 Hours in Police Custody: ‘Lost Boys’ episode exposes realities of child exploitation in county lines drug gangs

The harrowing reality of child exploitation by county lines drug gangs will be laid bare in the latest episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody this weekend as the documentary follows Bedfordshire Police...

Bedford’s oldest shop celebrates 120 years in service

Arcadia sweetshop in Bedford has celebrated its 120th anniversary, officially becoming the oldest shop in the town centre. The family-run sweet shop opened in the Old Arcade...

Air ambulance charity calls on the public to name their new Mascot

The lifesaving charity, Magpas Air Ambulance, has welcomed a recruit in the form of their new Mascot, and the charity is looking for help in choosing a name for it. The air ambulance charity...

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