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Georgia Bowers, Bedford Borough librarian and first-time author holding a mock-up of the cover of her debut novel Foes & Cons. Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford librarian celebrates launch of her debut UK novel

A librarian at Bedford Central Library has celebrated the release of her first book - and credits libraries with giving her a love of literature. Georgia Bowers, who says she has been a member...
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The best in comics, serial fiction and Manga at Bedford’s new storytelling convention

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Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...
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Bedfordians Assemble: NICE comic con returns to the Corn Exchange this weekend

Now in its sixth year, the NICE comic convention returns to Bedford Corn Exchange on 7 and 8 September. Founded in 2013, the comic and arts convention...
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NICE comic con releases iconic 2019 poster artwork

The artwork for this year’s NICE comic convention has been released and it features one of Bedford town centre’s most recognisable landmarks...
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