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Milton Keynes is up for UK City of Culture 2029. Here are the other contenders

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DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million

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  1. The Independent
    The four ‘incredible’ places up for UK City of Culture in 2029

    The prize is awarded every four years and is presently held by Bradford

    Read on The Independent
  2. The Guardian
    Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029

    Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be…

    Read on The Guardian
  3. The Independent
    Milton Keynes is up for UK City of Culture 2029. Here are the other contenders

    DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million

    Read on The Independent
  4. BBC
    Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029

    The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.

    Read on BBC

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