Four locations have been named as finalists in the race to become the UK City of Culture 2029, securing funding to develop their bids ahead of a winner announcement.

Analysis reveals 19 UK council areas accommodate vastly more asylum seekers than homeless households, sparking intense debate over local housing resources.

MK Gallery is set to launch a major retrospective that dismantles misconceptions about LS Lowry, moving beyond his industrial scenes to showcase his broader cultural life.