Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029

• Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to become UK City of Culture in 2029. • The winner, to be announced in May, will be the fifth holder of the title, following Derry-Londonderry, Hull, Coventry and Bradford. • Each shortlisted place will receive at least £125,000 from the government to develop its bid further. • The eventual winner will get £10m to deliver a year of cultural events drawing on its local strengths and stories.