Businesses and historic buildings were illuminated in pink and blue to mark international baby loss awareness week. 

Shop fronts in Maldon were lit up and decorated for the fourth year as the town showed support for families and those affected by the loss of a baby. 

Businesses including Pocknells Accountants, Brights Solicitors, Mitchell’s Jewellers and Borough Flooring and Home were among those who took part in spreading awareness. 

David Ridgewell, 39, launched the Baby Loss Awareness Maldon Facebook group with wife Abby. 

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They introduced the lights and memorials in 2020 following the death of their baby Max at just one day old in November 2019 after complications in labour. 

Mr Ridgewell said: “This year the high street has once again stepped it up and embraced Baby Loss Awareness Week. More businesses than ever before have taken part by putting up lights and the high street is awash with pink and blue.

"We’re so pleased and it’s a really beautiful memorial to all the babies who should have come home but didn’t.” 

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Baby loss awareness week takes place every year from October 9 to October 15 and will see a “wave of light” service at All Saints Church in Maldon High Street for families.  

Those affected by the loss of a baby will be able to come together and light a candle in commemoration, as well as meet with others who have experienced a similar loss. 

Further information is available through the Facebook group.