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Paul Hutchinson
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Co-managing editor, Bedford Independent
Bedford
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Biography
Co founder and co-managing editor, Bedford Independent. 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.
Bedford Borough Local News
Content
By Paul Hutchinson Verified| Bedford Independent Verified Universal Studios’ announcement to build a world-class theme park and resort in Bedford Borough has made international headlines. But beyond the scale of the investment and global interest lies a local story — one about partnerships, preparation, and long-term opportunity. Chief Executive of Bedford Borough Council, Laura Church, described the confirmation moment as exciting and intense. “We couldn’t tell anyone,” she explained.
Opinion: CheatCode 2025 — a safe space to ask questions about Bitcoin but Truss was a stretch too far - Bedford Independent
By Paul Hutchinson Verified| Bedford Independent Verified Walking into Bedford’s Corn Exchange with an open mind, I left feeling like I’d been handed a question I couldn’t ignore. CheatCode 2025 — the self-described ‘largest international Bitcoin event in the world’ — brought speakers, campaigners, economists, politicians and entrepreneurs from all over to our town, but why? While the posters said Bitcoin, the real theme of the event was far more grounded: freedom, opportunity, and fixing the things we’ve been told can’t be fixed.
By Paul Hutchinson Verified, Tom Carr| Bedford Independent Verified When the Winklevoss twins visited Bedford for the first time, it wasn’t to discuss Wall Street, ETFs, or high-level tech strategy. It was to watch their football team play. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Olympic rowers turned tech entrepreneurs, have become the most high-profile investors in Real Bedford FC. Read: Winklevoss twins’ $4.5m “gift to Bedford” finalised But their $4.5m investment isn’t just a financial decision.
Company Info
Bedford Independent
The Bedford Independent is a professional online newspaper that serves the Bedford Borough area. Launched in November 2018, it has quickly become the most-read news source in the region, known for its fact-checked and well-researched articles. The publication is led by founders Julia Course-Crofts, Paul Hutchinson, and Erica Roffe, along with a team of freelancers and a sports editor. The Bedford Independent offers comprehensive local news coverage, focusing on a variety of topics such as local events, politics, and community news. It also features "The Bedford Clanger," a guide to local cultural activities, including theatre, film, live music, and art exhibitions. The publication adheres to a strict editorial policy that emphasizes balanced and accurate reporting, earning the trust of its readers and local businesses. With over 6,700 articles published, including more than 200 exclusives, it plays a vital role in connecting the community with authentic, locally sourced news.
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Founded: 2018