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Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
Source: The Guardian · Published
The winner will receive £10m and each shortlisted city will be given £125,000 Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award viewed as a way to boost local economies, foster civic pride and, above all, have some fun. The four places were chosen from a longlist of nine. The title will be announced in the new year and the three…
Key points
- The winner will receive £10m and each shortlisted city will be given £125,000 Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award viewed as a way to boost local economies, foster civic pride and, above all, have some fun.
- The four places were chosen from a longlist of nine.
- The title will be announced in the new year and the three…
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