Luton-based South Bedfordshire News Agency, better known as Fairley's, has closed down after its proprietor and final writer Tim Corkett retired. In more recent times Mr Corkett, reporter Ross Francis and photographer John O'Reilly have been at the helm. Mr Francis, 71, retired in 2021 and Mr O'Reilly, 72, followed earlier this year. "The copy-taker would sometimes yawn if you were going on too long," said Mr Corkett. "Unfortunately there was just me and a secretary who have been keeping things going recently," said Mr Corkett, who joined Fairley's in 1983.

Source: The Times August 05, 2024 15:45 UTC