Cultural capitals

Stirling has been named among eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025. Following a record 20 bids, the eight longlisted locations are Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Bradford, Cornwall, County Durham, Derby, Southampton, Stirling and Wrexham County Borough. The places will now work with a panel of experts and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to finalise their bids before the shortlist is announced early next year. www.gov.uk