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Four places shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029

The UK government named Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham as finalists for the title and a £10 million prize.

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  • The government says the winner will receive £10 million; it did not identify the winner in its announcement.
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The shortlist narrows the competition to four places, but the announcement does not specify when a winner will be named.

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