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 longlisted to become UK City of Culture 2029

A Hampshire city has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029. Portsmouth is one of nine places in the running for the prestigious title, and will now receive £60,000 to develop their full ...

City can still be a place of culture, says director

A city that failed to make the longlist for UK City of Culture 2029 could "make its own city of culture", a theatre director ...

Blackpool among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

Blackpool has made the long list of places that could become UK City of Culture 2029. The competition recognises places with ...