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Newspaper April Fool's that turned heads in previous years. Image: Chancellor (The Guardian), Polar Bear (The Telegraph), Pizza (Daily Express).

Opinion: In an age of fake news, are April Fool’s Day stories in newspapers ethical?

Trust in journalism is fragile. Paul Hutchinson and former editor Chris Gill debate whether April Fool’s stories are harmless tradition or unethical misinformation in the age of fake news...
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Bedford Independent editor among first accredited ethical journalists in UK

Bedford Independent editor Paul Hutchinson has gained ethical journalism accreditation through Impress, reinforcing the title’s commitment to trust, accuracy and accountability...
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Keeping conversations constructive: Our social media terms and conditions

Progress Publishing, the publisher of the Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger, welcomes healthy, respectful debate on our social media channels. We fiercely defend responsible free speech...
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Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting investments in ‘unethical’ countries

“Our values must be more than just a Facebook post,” members were told, as Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting two overseas banks from its investment list...
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Who writes the news? A guide to bylines used by responsible newspapers and what they tell you

Bylines are a key part of any news story, identifying the writer and providing insight into the article’s purpose. A responsible publication uses bylines to create transparency, which reflects...
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