Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

The nine areas in the running to be UK City of Culture

Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Blackpool have been selected as leading contenders for the UK City of Culture title in 2029.

Portsmouth included on UK City of Culture 2029 longlist

Portsmouth has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029.
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Nine locations named on UK City of Culture in 2029 longlist

Nine locations have been longlisted to be the UK City of Culture in 2029, with funding awarded to support their bids.

A Welsh city is in the running to be City of Culture 2029

Wrexham has made the list of places which could be named UK City of Culture in 2029. The city joins Blackpool, ...