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Now that’s what I call Bedford: ‘blender selects’ vinyl launch

Circus of Illustration celebrates eight years’ of talent in new exhibition

Artists' collective, The Circus of Illustration are holding a new exhibition to celebrate the multitude of people who have been involved with them over...

90th anniversary of R-100 airship at Cardington gets commemorative stamp of approval

Gigs 4 Kids celebrates exceeding fundraising target

Bedford Creative Arts' Gigs 4 Kids campaign has successfully exceeded its target by raising £16,999 thanks to support from generous backers. With the fun...

Pecha Kucha night returns to Bedford with new home at the Place Theatre

Pecha Kucha is coming back to Bedford, and if you've never experienced it before, we guarantee you don't know what you're missing...

Christmas crafting at the Higgins Bedford

From this weekend, visitors to the Higgins Bedford can get into the festive spirit with craft workshops and a cultural shopping experience offering unique...

Bedford-based artist commissioned to create His Dark Materials artwork

International launch of Bedford-based photographer’s new work

A Bedford-based photographer is launching his most ambitious and experimental project to date, developed with the participation of inmates of HMP...

Peoples’ progress as John Bunyan film gets Bedford screening

A new animated film of the Pilgrim's Progress will be screened in Bedford - the hometown of author John Bunyan - following a campaign backed by the Bedford...

Campaigners want Pilgrim’s Progress film screened in Bedford

A campaign is underway to persuade Cineworld Bedford to screen the new animated adaption of A Pilgrim’s Progress. The film launches nationwide on Friday...