The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.
Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Blackpool have been selected as leading contenders for the UK City of Culture title in 2029.
Herefordshire has missed out on its opportunity to become the first UK county to be named City of Culture Herefordshire has ...
Portsmouth has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029.
City council says the news recognises the city's "bold design heritage" and "creative communities".
Blackpool has made the long list of places that could become UK City of Culture 2029. The competition recognises places with ...
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