- It is being hailed as a once in a generation General Election.
- Rumours are turnout has been high across the country and voters in north Essex have been heading to the polls all day to choose who they want to represent the area.
- We'll be bringing you live updates from the counts for the Colchester, Clacton and Harwich and North Essex constituencies as well as highlights from neighbours Braintree, Maldon and Witham.
- Polls close at 10pm with the results expected between 3am and 4am tomorrow morning.
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