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All of the latest news, sport, and local updates from the town of #Rayleigh in #Essex - also a persistent thorn in Mark Francois’s backside

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Reform Councillors 🎳
Reform UK councillor resigns days after winning a seat on Essex County Council amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged racist posts. Prior held roles in Rayleigh West and Sweyne Park and Grange, with results impacting both councils. itv.com/news/anglia/2026-05-…
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Who would you rather see as Prime Minister?
Sir Keir StarmerAndy BurnhamAngela RaynerWes Streeting
37%Sir Keir Starmer
44%Andy Burnham
12%Angela Rayner
7%Wes Streeting
43 votes • Final results
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🔴RAYLEIGH & WICKFORD (Lab target 402): James Hedges picked as Labour candidate.
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🇬🇧 After 14 years of rule, we have a message to the @Conservatives on behalf of the British people. #ThankYouTories 🙏🏻
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All Essex County Council recycling centres will be closed between 9am-2pm on Saturday 6 May 2023 to honour the Coronation of King Charles III. The sites will reopen from 2pm-5pm.
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Tonight 283 Conservative MPs voted to BLOCK the Sewage Discharge Bill, which would have cracked down on polluting water companies. 🟦 This is a new low for Conservative MPs who simply don’t care about the sewage crisis. ❌🦦 Can you spot your MP on the list?🔍⬇️
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Chris - have you been reporting on the 10 million quid the conservatives have cut from Essex police in 2023 the further cuts to police officers the further budget cuts as peoples council tax still rises - paying more for less
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The deadline to register to vote in local elections on 4 May is approaching 📅 Make sure you register by 11:59pm on 17 April. gov.uk/register-to-vote
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The award-winning Rayleigh Windmill re-opens to visitors for the 2023 season from Saturday 1st April. The beautiful attraction, in Bellingham Lane, provides a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Read more about it's opening times here: orlo.uk/QfRaE
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Dear @EssexPoliceUK We have two criminals, Rishi Sunak and Sue Ellen Braverman walking through Chelmsford right now. Just thought we'd send you a heads up
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We say a sad goodbye to one of our own. RIP Wilko Johnson 1947-2022 An absolute legend in these parts, he’ll be very sorely missed. – at Canvey Island, East
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It's been 16 years to the day since a mighty Manchester United (that included @Cristiano & @WayneRooney) turned up in Southend and were beaten by @SUFCRootsHall
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Man Who Wants Boris Back
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PLEASE Don’t follow the advice of The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Rt Hon Theresa Coffey @theresecoffey Only use prescribed antibiotics Finish the course Don’t use left over antibiotics Never share with others (Share widely)
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Liz Truss repeatedly told the BBC that energy bills are capped at £2,500. They are not. This figure is based on what a “typical” household with average use will pay. It is *not* the maximum amount any household will pay.
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I see a working class Tory voter. Yous?
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An autumn booster of the #COVID19 vaccine will be offered to people at higher risk to extend their protection against getting seriously ill. This follows the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation (JCVI). More: ow.ly/LWXz50JYUtO
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Delve into the history of #Essex in the swinging 60s | Great British Life greatbritishlife.co.uk/lifes…
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So Basildon Punk band The K**ts have officially just sold the most singles across the UK in Jubilee week... Not even the Sex Pistols managed to do that
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TIER has today started managing the operations of the shared e-scooter scheme in #Essex, in partnership with @Essex_CC, as part of the nationwide trials run by the Department for Transport.