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Drug dealer in Basildon murder trial 'told jury evidence was series of coincidences'
Codey Nolan, on trial for the murder of Hassan Bousanguar, told a previous jury the evidence linking him to the attack was a series of coincidences.
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Brain damaged Basildon man had possible shoeprint on face, murder trial told
Hassan Bousanguar suffered fatal brain damage consistent with a 'severely violent assault', jurors in Codey Nolan's Basildon murder trial have been told.
Drug dealer denies kicking 'lovely character' to death in Basildon murder trial
Codey Nolan is on trial at Basildon Crown Court, accused of kicking to death 'lovely' local man Hassan Bousanguar.
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New antibiotic approach helps south Essex patients leave hospital sooner
The changes follow a new approach by the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust.
One-bedroom flat in Laindon is among the cheapest properties on the market
The top-floor flat, situated on Spruce Close, in Laindon, is up for sale for offers over £150,000.
Here’s where you can park for free across south Essex this festive season
Festive shoppers across south Essex will once again benefit from a range of free parking offers.
Chilly but largely dry weather forecast across south Essex this weekend
The Met Office expects it to be a chilly but largely dry across south Essex this weekend.
Popular chicken restaurant in Basildon to re-open with new look this week
Nando's Basildon will unveil its new look on Friday, November 28, after a five week closure.
E-scooter yob targets three people in robbery incidents in south Essex town
Officers say the three incidents happened on Saturday, November 22, at around 7.45pm.
Council calls for ban on 'unfair' policy pushing up private rents in Basildon
Basildon Council has called on the Government to ban the use of London housing benefit rates outside the capital
Festival Leisure Park in Basildon to host series of exciting Christmas events
Festival Leisure Park, in Basildon, will host a programme of seasonal activities throughout December.
Events to launch in Basildon as part of campaign to end violence against women
A FULL programme of activities is set to launch in Basildon as part of a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls
Basildon student graduates with first-class honours despite cancer diagnosis
Grace Mbuthia, 41, was diagnosed at the start of her final year at Anglia Ruskin University.
Basildon man sentenced after stealing £700 worth of goods from shop
Glen Wood, 26, of Wickhay, Basildon, was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work.
Bungalow near the A127 in south Essex set to go up for auction next month
The property, which is located at 1A The Mead, is among 163 lots listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers.
All the planning applications submitted across south Essex over the past week
A look at all the planning applications submitted across south Essex over the past week.
Dogs Trust Basildon warns owners to wipe pets’ paws after walks to avoid illness
As temperatures drop, Dogs Trust Basildon has urged caution against the health dangers posed by rock salt and grit.
Teenage drug dealers stabbed man after crashing into his bike in Basildon
Drug dealers Zechariah Mustapha and William Coffey have been jailed at Southend Crown Court for stabbing a man near Great Knightleys, Basildon.
Cold and rainy weather expected across south Essex this weekend
South Essex is set for a damp and breezy weekend, according to the Met Office.
Deported illegal immigrant caught back in south Essex dealing drugs
Deonald Loka was deported back to Albania in December 2024, yet was caught dealing cannabis in Southend in September 2025