Well there's a surprise...NOT 'An Essex Reform UK councillor who was elected last week has resigned and has been expelled from the party'

Either way, this could be curtains for the Essex Conservatives and they richly deserve being beaten.

NEW IN PS1 & PS2 GAMES #retroshop #retrogaming #retrogamingcommunity #xbox #playstation #sega #nintendo #atari #retrotoys #toys #leighonsea #southend #rayleigh #hadleigh #benfleet #essex

Emergency services were called to Rayleigh High Street this afternoon following a collision between a car and a pedestrian. One person has been taken to hospital by air ambulance. The High Street was temporarily closed. #Rayleigh #Accident #Essex

Great news for South Essex! A new special school with two sites in Rayleigh and South Woodham Ferrers is set to open in 2026. The school will provide 190 places for children with special educational needs and disabilities. #SpecialEducation #Essex #SEND

Delighted to be here on Bluesky - the #essex town of #Rayleigh is all present and correct!