KashmireHawker
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Coventry HAS JUST WON the 2021 UK City of Culture!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42272675
THIS is going to be a very big thing for the West Midlands and is a major scoop by Andy Street; the West Mids Mayor.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42272675
Coventry has been chosen to be the UK's City of Culture for 2021.
The bid team said their plans were "about changing the reputation of a city" as well as hosting a year of cultural celebration.
The title is awarded every four years and Coventry will hope to emulate the success of Hull, which is UK City of Culture this year.
The other places in the running for the title were Swansea, Paisley, Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland.
Arts minister John Glen said it was "an incredible opportunity for Coventry to boost investment in the local economy, grow tourism and put arts and culture centre stage".
He said: "In 2017 I have seen the truly transformative effect this prestigious title has had on Hull.
"The city has embraced City of Culture and in doing so has demonstrated how culture, the arts and heritage can bring communities together. I look forward to seeing what Coventry has in store in 2021."
THIS is going to be a very big thing for the West Midlands and is a major scoop by Andy Street; the West Mids Mayor.
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