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New helipad approved for Basildon Hospital to help transfer critical patients
An application for a new helipad proposed to support emergency medical services was approved by Basildon Council
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Multiple closure orders secured by Basildon Council to tackle anti-social behaviour
Disruptive and unlawful behaviour has resulted in multiple court orders being secured by Basildon Council
'Ultra-rare' Beatrix Potter 50p coin on sale for £9,500
A Royal Mint 50p coin part of a 2017 Beatrix Potter collection has been listed on eBay, selling for £9,500 in Basildon.
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Basildon mum 'willing to lose her leg' in cancer fight to see daughter grow up
Danielle King, from Basildon, has undergone three major operations since being diagnosed with the rare bone cancer chondrosarcoma back in 2017.
Road connecting two major south Essex routes CLOSED due to crash
Hardings Elms Road in Basildon has been shut in both directions due to a crash. Road connected Crays Hill and the A127.
New 'chewing gum taskforce' set up across Basildon after £27,000 grant awarded
Basildon Council has secured the funding through the Chewing Gum Task Force, a national initiative led by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Residents react after armed police called to firearm threats in south Essex
Multiple armed police officers descended on a Basildon neighbourhood following reports of a serious incident
Man 'threatened public with firearm' as cannabis seized in Basildon
A man allegedly threatened people with a firearm during an incident at Pattocks in Basildon yesterday evening. Cannabis seized and woman arrested.
Accused south Essex 'flasher' also charged with sexually assaulting paramedic
Wayne Steingold, from Dunton, pleaded not guilty at Basildon Crown Court to flashing and to sexually assaulting a paramedic in Upminster.
Inspiring journeys of staff at south Essex hospitals celebrated on NHS anniversary
Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has shared a series of personal journeys to mark the 78th birthday of the NHS.
Hospital heroes ‘shine’ as south Essex staff and volunteers shortlisted for awards
More than 30 individuals and teams across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted for this year’s Shine Awards.
New south Essex support group connects patients with underdiagnosed heart condition
Patients, clinicians and specialist nurses met for the first time earlier this month to share experiences and improve awareness.
Basildon communities asked to help shape £40m neighbourhood funding
Residents in Lee Chapel North, Laindon Central and Chalvedon are being invited to take part in a consultation for the Pride in Place scheme.
Council joins fight against 1,300 south Essex homes and submits formal objection
Basildon council has formally objected to controversial plans for 1300 homes in south Essex.
Round-Up: The Echo's top 10 most-read crime and court stories during June 2026
The Echo's top ten most-read crime and investigations stories of June 2026 include paedophiles, drug dealers and a murder convict who says he's innocent.
Rape, domestic abuse, GBH, drug dealing - Pleas entered at Basildon Crown Court
Defendants from across south Essex entered pleas at Basildon Crown Court on Friday (July 3) to charges including rape, GBH and domestic abuse.
Popular American fast food chain to hand out free goods in Basildon TOMORROW
Wendy’s fans in south Essex can enjoy a taste of America with free treats at the Festival Leisure Park branch in Basildon.
Teen girl arrested for assault after incident that closed south Essex hospital
A teen girl has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident that closed Basildon Hospital this morning.
Arrest as police called to concerns for welfare at south Essex hospital
Police were called to an incident at a Basildon Hospital this morning following concerns for a young person's welfare.
FOUND: 'Vulnerable' 13-year-old boy missing from home in south Essex
Essex Police are searching for a 13-year-old, who is missing from his home in Basildon.