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The New Seaside

The Victorian splendour of many of Britain鈥檚 seaside towns has long faded. Southend-born writer Farrah Jarral goes in search of a brighter future for neglected coastal communities.

The Victorian splendour of many of Britain鈥檚 coastal towns has long faded. Many of them rank among our most economically deprived communities. The Southend-born writer Farrah Jarral talks to people who believe in a brighter future by the seaside, including an entrepreneur with a vision for the Wirral. Is he our New Victorian?

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Tue 31 Dec 2019 09:00

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