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Why should Basildon be UK Town of Culture?

The Essex town is among the final 15 locations vying for the £3m accolade.

It was one of Britain's first postwar new towns, but could Basildon now become Britain's first Town Of Culture?

The Essex town has made it onto the final shortlist of 15 locations vying for the title - and the £3m funding that comes with it.

But what do the locals think will get it over the winning line?

(Photo credit: Laura Foster/BBC)

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