Seaside town in Norfolk, England
Rupert Lowe has described Dunblane as a single murder during a Joe Rogan interview, prompting strong condemnation from opponents who say the comments ignore the mass tragedy that led to UK gun-law reforms. The incident is drawing renewed scrutiny of Lowe’s political stance and past remarks.
Fifteen towns have been shortlisted from nearly 400 applications to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. Each shortlisted town will receive £60,000 to develop full bids, with the winner receiving £3 million to host a year‑long cultural programme in 2028; runners‑up receive £250,000 each. The shortlist includes Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, Stockton Town Centre Ward, Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and Rotherham. The decision will be made by an independent panel early next year.