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Four UK cities are shortlisted for the 2029 City of Culture title, each receiving £125,000 to develop bids aimed at boosting local economies and civic pride.
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Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
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Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new yearBlackpool, 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 and each will be given £125,000 to develop their bids before the winner is announced in the new year. Continue reading...
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