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Bradford has been named as the UK City of Culture for 2025.
Congratulations to Bradford!
City of culture attracts a bit of stick, but I spent a bit of time in Hull when they had this honour and I thought there was a great buzz.
Bradford named as the UK city of culture 2025
City announced winner after months of competition, beating Southampton, Wrexham and County Durham
www.theguardian.com
Bradford, one of the most diverse places in the UK, has been named the 2025 city of culture, a prestigious accolade that attracts thousands of tourists and guarantees millions of pounds of funding and investment.
Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, announced the winner live on BBC One’s The One Show on Tuesday evening, after months of intense competition for the title.
Dorries said Bradford was a “worthy winner” of the 2025 title against stiff competition.
“Art and culture should be accessible to everyone and this prestigious title will help Bradford deliver unforgettable events for communities on their doorstep.
“Coventry has shown us how powerful the UK city of culture title is at boosting investment, attracting visitors and leaving a lasting legacy for local people.”
Bradford 2025, the bidding team, tweeted: “This is our time to celebrate our extraordinary district – and for our young population to become leaders and change-makers to begin an exciting new chapter in our story.”
Congratulations to Bradford!
City of culture attracts a bit of stick, but I spent a bit of time in Hull when they had this honour and I thought there was a great buzz.