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Long-term ambitions to revamp a seaside town – described as being neglected for decades and looking like its stuck in the 1980s – have been given a “fresh start”. It comes amid comments about “how little work” producers for the ITV drama Joan – set in Herne Bay during the period – would have needed to do given its current appearance. Scenes for the show which hit TV screens this month were shot there last year featuring Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner. But a new taskforce has now been set up to ensure the revival of the town’s seafront continues following several hold ups – with £10m of inv…

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