A FUNDRAISER was joined by the MP for Southend West to celebrate his support for Southend Hospital.

Sir David Amess supported Malachy O'Sullivan MBE as part of his "50th Mile of Coins" fundraiser for the hospital.

Mr O'Sullivan said: "I was delighted that Sir David Amess took time to come along to congratulate me and my team on this unique achievement.

"These collections have taken place over the last 20years and have raised just over £47,000 for some 20 different areas in the hospital.

"I am as always grateful from supporters giving their precious time to come along to help collect and of course from the generosity and support of the people of Southend."