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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...

Fake news vs real news: How to identify trustworthy journalism

With so much information available online, it’s more important than ever to know how to identify a credible news story. Misinformation spreads quickly, and not all sources follow the same...

Bedford Independent deletes X/Twitter account after removal of misinformation reporting tool

The Bedford Independent has deleted its 'X' (formerly Twitter) account after becoming increasingly concerned with the way the platform is being used to spread misinformation, fake news and extremist...

Covid misinformation warning as half of Britain says it has been exposed to ‘fake news’

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has raised concerns about the risk of disinformation spread on social media amid the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting...

Letters: Don’t believe unreliable sources on social media

Please accept this response to the letter sent to the mayor from Mr Riccardo Mazzeo. As a university student due to return to Bedford in the coming...

M&S confirm Kempston store is open to all customers, following fake news on social media

The Marks & Spencer Foodhall in Kempston has reassured customers that they are open to everyone today, despite misleading posts on social media...

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