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Journalist turned lecturer who ‘created his own niche’ dies aged 64

Tony PadmanA journalist who wrote for his local newspaper and also lectured in journalism has died aged 64.

Tributes have been paid to Tony Padman, pictured, who contributed to the Hampstead & Highgate Express.

As well as his work for the Ham & High, Tony was published in national titles including The Guardian, The Times, Daily Express and the Daily Mail.

Latterly, he began lecturing on journalism, teaching classes at Birkbeck College, University of London and the London School of Journalism, among others.

His lifelong friend John Gibbons told the Ham & High: “He was always a very cheerful and jovial character.”

Tony worked for many years as a sales rep for Tetley, as well as stints at HM Revenue & Customs and as a hospital radio DJ at Barnet General Hospital.

John added: “He was kind of a one-off. I don’t know how you get into journalism, but he didn’t seem to do it by the normal route. He created his own niche if you like.”

Tony died at his home in Maida Vale, London, last month after a long illness. He lost his long-term partner Veronica O’Farrell in 2020, but is survived by his brother Alex.