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Blackpool is one of four shortlisted locations to be the next UK City of Culture

BySteven McIntosh and Ian Youngs
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Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to become the UK's City of Culture in 2029.

The winning location will be announced in May and will be the fifth holder of the title - following Derry-Londonderry, Hull, Coventry and Bradford.

A different location is given the City of Culture title every four years. Each shortlisted city will now receive at least £125,000 from the government to do further work on their bid.