Paul Hutchinson

6 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has reconfirmed its intention to close the Bedford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), placing nearly 200 jobs at risk and prompting concerns about patient safety across the region. Despite the Trust Board rejecting closure plans in February, it has now confirmed it will close both Bedford and Chelmsford EOCs in favour of a new operations centre in Essex. The Norwich EOC will remain operational.

6 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

A group of students from Bedford College got a taste of life in the fast lane earlier this month, as they joined Team BRIT for a day at Silverstone Circuit. On Saturday, 4 May, 14 students from Bedford College’s Pathways programme travelled to Silverstone during round two of the Britcar Endurance Championship, where they were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Team BRIT is the world’s only competitive team made up entirely of disabled racing drivers.

6 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

From illegal surveillance to economic pressure, media monopolies to SLAPP lawsuits, the UK might not be quite the bastion of press freedom it claims to be. According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the UK has risen slightly to 20th place, up from 24th last year. But the rating is still only ‘satisfactory’, and Britain ranks behind Estonia (2nd), Ireland (8th), Germany (11th), and even Czechia (10th).

6 days ago | lifestyle.rewind1019.com | Byron Donalds |Paul Hutchinson

Nonprofit leaders and Congressman Byron Donalds gather to amplify collaborative solutions to global trafficking crisisMiami, FL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a powerful display of unity and purpose, LFG America hosted an impactful charity event at Trump National Doral Miami, bringing together leading voices from across the anti-trafficking movement.

6 days ago | wbtw.com | Jeff Hoffman |Byron Donalds |Paul Hutchinson

LFG America Charity Gala at Trump National Doral Miami Spotlights Urgent Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Nonprofit leaders and Congressman Byron Donalds gather to amplify collaborative solutions to global trafficking crisis May 08, 2025, 6:22 PM ET Miami, FL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a powerful display of unity and purpose, LFG America hosted an impactful charity event at Trump National Doral Miami, bringing together leading voices from across the anti-trafficking movement. The...