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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rob Freeman

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.

They join Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Swindon, and Wrexham on the longlist, aiming to succeed Bradford, the 2025 holder.

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