So said for this to happen at much-respected Basildon Hospital maternity unit echo-news.co.uk/news/17495684.…

Sadly the fireman's pole is no longer there but a great project for someone with lots of imagination! echo-news.co.uk/news/18598002.…

Southend United won’t look back after this great news! echo-news.co.uk/news/local_new…

I’m here at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre where the count will soon begin. GeneralElections2024 #SouthendWestandLeigh or #SouthendEastandRochford

Just had a chat with the Southend West and Leigh Reform candidate Peter Little about his campaign. “It’s been very positive. By and large most people have been very welcoming. GeneralElections2024, you could also add on there #SouthendWestandLeigh or #SouthendEastandRochford”

“I’d say we’ve probably had more support than we expected. That’s encouraging because we are a start-up party. The number of supporters I’ve had in terms of volunteers has been terrific.” GeneralElections2024, #SouthendWestandLeigh #SouthendEastandRochford

Ipsos UK exit poll has declared Southend West and Leigh and Southend East and Rochford “too close to call” #GeneralElections2024

Spare a thought for the 600 Southend City staff, including counting supervisors, presiding officers and polling clerks who ensure the count goes smoothly!

Turnout for Southend West and Leigh was 62.71 per cent and for Southend East and Rochford 56.68 per cent #GeneralElections2024 #SouthendWestandLeigh #SouthendEastandRochford

James Allen Lib Dem candidate for Southend East and Rochford had a tough week on the doorstep. #GeneralElections2024, #SouthendWestandLeigh #SouthendEastandRochford

“Difficult to get people to answer the doors. It's been difficult to get people to interact and I think there's a "pox on all your houses" attitude. Nationally if the polls are anything to go by we've got about 50 extra seats. #GeneralElections2024 #SouthendEastandRochford

Southend East and Rochford Labour Gain Bayo Alaba wins for Labour #GeneralElections2024 #SouthendWestandLeigh #SouthendEastandRochford

Southend West and Leigh Labour gain David Burton-Sampson takes the former Tory safe seat from Anna Firth #GeneralElections2024 #SouthendWestandLeigh #SouthendEastandRochford

Customs and police crackdown on illegal booze and cigarettes echo-news.co.uk/news/11830451.…

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Good news for Southend artists! echo-news.co.uk/news/15439177.…

How times have changed! echo-news.co.uk/news/15449811.…