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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary

The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.

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According to BBC News, the Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.

This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Author Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary and Bridget Jones Prize.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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BBC News
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Author Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget Jones Prize
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Entertainment

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