This special baby will forever be remembered for sharing a birthday with his town.

Little Connor was one of six bouncing new-borns who took their first gasps on Basildon's 50th anniversary.

The boy, whose mum Denise Drew lives in Denys Drive, Basildon, came into the world at around 5pm on Monday.

Just hours after the babies were born they were given gifts by Basildon Council as part of a special ceremony.

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