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Poundland shut suddenly in Basildon shopping centre weeks before 'closing date'
Locals expressed sadness after Basildon Poundland was surprisingly closed in Eastgate Shopping Centre
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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
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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.
Plans for padel courts expansion at Basildon Sporting Village approved
Plans to add new padel courts and extend opening hours at Basildon Sporting Village have been approved.
Resident labels roads in Basildon the ‘worst in Essex’ amid pothole problem
A resident has described the roads in Basildon as the 'worst in Essex.'
Basildon firefighter to run two endurance races in full fire gear for charity
Tom Kendle, a firefighter from Basildon Fire Station, will run both the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the London Marathon.
I tried breakfast at a hidden gem café with just 22 reviews in south Essex
I tried a Full English Breakfast at Laindon Cafe on Wrexham Road, Basildon
Five family-friendly events taking places across south Essex this weekend
Events range from hands-on animal encounters and nostalgic singalongs to live music festivals and family craft sessions.
'Outstanding' Ofsted report celebrates 'life-changing' foster care in Basildon
Foster Care Associates (FCA) Eastern was given the rating in all areas after being inspected in December.
Tributes pour in for ‘caring’ Basildon man, 103, who served in Second World War
Tributes have poured for a Basildon man who served in World War 2 before passing away at the age of 103
Campaigners slam 'disgusting' Essex dog abuse sentence and call for law change
Campaigners have called for higher sentences for animal cruelty after a Billericay fraudster received five years for abusing dozens of dogs.