Sports journalist Chris Phillips' notepads stolen during Eastbourne Open

Chris Phillips, a sports reporter for the Echo, reported his prized notepads, containing 20 years of Southend United statistics, were stolen from his parents' car while at the Eastbourne Open in East Sussex. The theft occurred on Saturday and included other personal items like a laptop and phone. Phillips expressed deep disappointment over the loss, especially as the notes documented iconic matches, including Southend's FA Vase triumph and a notable victory over Manchester United in 2006. He hopes for their recovery and is considering rewriting the statistics in new notepads, despite the effort it may entail. Sussex Police have noted the incident and plan to follow up with Phillips.

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