"This is a chance to showcase the confidence, creativity and ambition that defines Sheffield." The city council's leader, Tom ...

A city that failed to make the longlist for UK City of Culture 2029 could "make its own city of culture", a theatre director ...

Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Blackpool have been selected as leading contenders for the UK City of Culture title in 2029.

The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

City council leader Shabina Qayyum says the result will push the city to become "bigger and better".

Herefordshire has missed out on its opportunity to become the first UK county to be named City of Culture Herefordshire has ...

Portsmouth has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029.

A Hampshire city has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029. Portsmouth is one of nine places in the running for the prestigious title, and will now receive £60,000 to develop their full ...

Portsmouth is known as the “leading council in the whole country” for its support for veterans, a council leader has said.

Milton Keynes has taken a step towards scooping a £10m windfall after being included on the longlist for the next UK City of ...

Portsmouth’s council leader has called out a Reform UK councillor for “lying” about asylum seekers – and causing him to receive abuse and threats.

City MPs Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin have welcomed the announcement of major progress for Portsmouth’s bid for City of ...