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Photos remember 90 years since R100’s maiden overseas voyage

On this day 90 years ago, the R100 airship set off from Cardington Sheds, Bedford, to embark on its first Transatlantic flight to Canada. To commemorate this important step in aviation history...

Pop up ‘house gallery’ opens to showcase local Bedford artists

A Bedford artist has opened a gallery in her house, to safely showcase local artists' work throughout lockdown.Shân Edwards teaches ceramics at...

Bedford artist’s painting of Sir Lenny Henry shortlisted for BP Portrait Award 2020

Bedford-based artist, Martyn Burdon, has had his painting of Sir Lenny Henry accepted into this year's BP Portrait Award. It's the second time he's been...

Bedford Creative Arts receives over £100k funding for Cardington ‘Airship Dreams’ project

Bedford's historical association with airships will be celebrated with a programme of events and exhibitions later this year, thanks to Bedford Creative...

Trace: new contemporary art exhibition opens at Basement @ Bunyan this week

Two local artists, with very different approaches to figurative art, have an exhibition opening today (Tuesday) at the Basement @ Bunyan...

‘Bloke from Yorkshire’ visits Bedford and reminds us all what a great town it is

We're often guilty of taking for granted what's right on our doorstep, and never more so than when it comes to the beauty of Bedford...

Bedford artist, Martyn Burdon unveils new work at London portrait exhibition

Bedford-based artist, Martyn Burdon, is exhibiting his latest work at the Contemporary British Portrait Painters Group show in London this March...

Creative collaboration by Bedford film-maker and illustrator on new Wah Wah Club video

A Bedford-based film-maker and illustrator have collaborated on a five-month project to create an animated music video for local band, Wah Wah Club...

New Edward Bawden exhibition launches at the Higgins Bedford

A new exhibition showcasing Edward Bawden's passion for architecture opens at The Higgins Bedford this Saturday (8 February). A reoccurring subject...

Visitor Information Centre finds permanent home at Bedford Library

Bedford's volunteer-run Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will be moving to a new home in Bedford Central Library from March this year...

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