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UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed
The Independent and GB News describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedDCMS 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.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed". The right frames it as "Final shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 revealed".
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Left / center-leftUK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed
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Right / center-rightFinal shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 revealed
Final shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029 revealed
The final shortlist for the 2029 UK City of Culture has been revealed. Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Wrexham are the four contenders, all vying for Government recognition. All fo...
