Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester More places in the UK have put in bids to be become the next City of Culture than ever before - with applications from all four corners of the country.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said a record 20 areas have expressed an interest in hosting a year of cultural festivities in 2025.
There is a bid from each UK nation, including Wolverhampton in England, Stirling in Scotland, Conwy County in Wales and a joint application from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Northern Ireland. READ MORE: Manchester breweries facing temporary summer closures team up for giant 'supertap' event this weekend Culture
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