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Songwriter violently raped woman in Basildon after she called him 'one-hit wonder'
Gareth Keane, 39, of Pynnacles Close in Stanmore, was found guilty of rape and voyeurism at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday, February 26
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Brighter and milder weekend ahead for south Essex, says Met Office
Residents in south Essex can expect a brighter and slightly milder weekend than recent weeks, according to the Met Office.
‘Brilliant start’ for new Lidl as south Essex primary school pupils cut ribbon
Phoenix Primary School attended the opening of the new Lidl in Laindon and partook in the ribbon cut
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In photos: New Lidl unveiled in south Essex as shoppers queue for ‘manic’ opening
Numerous locals attended the 'manic' opening of the new Lidl in Laindon
Raid uncovers huge £3 MILLION cannabis farm with thousands of plants in Basildon
A huge weed farm in Basildon containing plants with a whopping estimated street value of £3m has been raided by police, with two men arrested
New image released by police after huge haul of air rifles stolen in south Essex
Essex Police appeal after 81 air rifles, including Coyote 1474-J and Scorpion SL-R models, stolen from lorry in Paycocke Road, Basildon. CCTV, dashcam sought.
Three men deny kidnapping and violence charges over alleged Basildon incident
Thomas, Jamie and Michael Anderson all pleaded not guilty at Basildon Crown Court to kidnapping and other offences.
Basildon Council publishes internal report after investigation into deaths of 41 dogs
The council has published the report following the police-led operation at 9 Hope Road in Crays Hill in May 2025
Poundland shut suddenly in Basildon shopping centre weeks before 'closing date'
Locals expressed sadness after Basildon Poundland was surprisingly closed in Eastgate Shopping Centre
Epstein Files: Ex-Basildon tractor plant boss referred to paedophile as 'master'
Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, then a boss at CNH UK Ltd, which ran the Basildon New Holland tractor plant, appears hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.
South Essex council's £13m contract for agency staff 'essential' to deliver services
Basildon council has been criticised by a local who cannot understand why £13 million was allegedly spent on agency staff
Suspects in Basildon shooting 'were using phone masts serving the crime scene'
Nelson Buckland, Donny Archer and Johnny Smith were all using phone masts serving Crays Hill at the time of a shooting last April, Basildon Crown Court heard.
Free bulky waste collection service set to return across Basildon next week
The Crunch, a community drop-off event for household bulky waste, will launch its first session of the year next week.
Thug jailed after holding up JD Sports store in Basildon with a knife
Mohammed Dabo was sent to prison after holding up JD Sports, at Basildon town centre's Westgate retail park, with a knife last July.
Large emergency presence seen after ‘concern for woman’s welfare’ in south Essex
A large emergency response was seen in Basildon due to concerns over a woman's welfare
Controversial plans for 40 homes on 'unsuitable' land in Basildon delayed
A DECISION over controversial plans to build 40 homes on “unsuitable” green belt has been delayed
Residents who love Laindon urged to help shape new £20m investment plans
A new community-led board will be created to oversee £20 million of investment in Laindon.
Bulk of air rifles stolen overnight from lorry parked in south Essex industrial area
Police officers are investigating the theft of 81 air guns which were taken from a parked lorry in Paycocke Road between 8.30pm last Thursday and 4.30am last Friday, February 20.
£9m secured for greener and cleaning lighting across south Essex hospitals
The £9.2m funding will support Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as it replaces existing lighting.
Project supporting girls and young women from exploitation launches in south Essex
Under the Radar, developed by Essex Police and the Active Essex Foundation (AEF), will support girls aged 11 to 24 in Basildon and Thurrock.