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28 August 2026
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Philippa McDonald

Sam, the winner of category 5 at the Harpur Trust art competition standing in front of his portrait. Image Harpur Trust

Young Bedford artists showcase big ambitions in ‘Aspire’ exhibition

An art competition showcasing over 100 works of art by pupils from 40 schools across Bedford Borough has opened at the Higgins. The Aspire: Nurturing Your Potential exhibition...
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Front cover of 'Snails for All'

Mythical molluscs take centre stage at the Higgins Bedford in new Bawden exhibition

A new Edward Bawden exhibition, based on a book he wrote and illustrated for his young children, is opening at the Higgins later this month. 'Snails for All' was written and illustrated by Bawden...
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Bedford-based author David Litchfield surrounded by some of the books he's written and illustrated.

Bedford creatives take a stand against changes to AI copyright law

Award-winning author and illustrator, David Litchfield, is encouraging Bedfordians to write to their MP this week to oppose changes to copyright laws around artificial intelligence (AI) which could affect the creative community...
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