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Got an idea to enhance Bedford town centre? Then the HSHAZ grant could bring it to life

To further enhance Bedford town centre, a series of grants are being made available to individuals or groups with exciting ideas for events or activities to encourage visitors...

New Higgins exhibition displays work by visually impaired art group

Work by visually impaired members of an art group is currently on display at the Higgins Bedford as part of a new exhibition. The Touch and See group meet at the Bedford Arts and Crafts...

Arts Council funding announced for The Higgins and Bedford Creative Arts

The Higgins Bedford and Full House Theatre are among arts organisations in the county that for the first time will receive a share of £1.4m annual Arts Council funding following...

David Hockney and Lucian Freud shine in new Higgins autumn exhibition

Some of the most well-loved British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries feature in a new exhibition at the Higgins Bedford on Castle Lane this autumn. From Eric Ravilious...

Bedford Indian Community celebrates the Festival of Lights and everyone’s welcome

Bedford's Indian community is inviting everyone to join their Festival of Lights this Saturday (15 October) when it returns following the pandemic. The 12th annual community...

91st anniversary of R101 crash remembered in history podcast

A history podcast, set up to alleviate the boredom of lockdown, has turned its attention to Bedford this week, to mark the 91st anniversary of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R101 airship...

Black History Month: Bedford singer’s lockdown project takes to the streets of London

Starting in the first Covid lockdown, Bedford resident, opera singer and BBC broadcaster, Peter Brathwaite embarked on a Twitter project that would exceed even his wildest...

Chance to ‘rename the streets of Bedford’ with new art project

A new art project in Bedford, starting today, is asking local people what they would rename streets across the Borough if they had the chance. The pop-up art installation runs this weekend...

Local author’s new book celebrates the value of connection after a year of lockdowns

While the last 18 months have been hard for everyone, they have also helped put into sharp focus the things that we really value and hold close. Local author, Sam Binnie, finished writing her latest...

High street 3D illusion art captures public imagination

A 3D illusion art piece, titled The Vault, has captured the public’s imagination on Bedford High Street. Located opposite Nando’s and adjacent to the high street bridge, the artwork was...