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FOUND - Urgent search launched to find missing Basildon man
Essex Police have launched an appeal for 47-year-old Emile Strydom, who has been reported missing from the Basildon area. Last seen this morning.
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'Vulnerable' man spared jail for running south Essex crack and heroin drugs line
Class A drug dealer Liam Robinson, arrested by Essex Police in Basildon in November 2024, was sentenced at Southend Crown Court.
Mixed weather forecast across south Essex this bank holiday weekend
Residents across south Essex can expect a warm and fairly pleasant start to the weekend, before conditions turn cloudier and more unsettled.
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Budget hotel owner set to close final nine restaurants across Essex
The boss of Premier Inn has announced they could close their remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants across the UK.
Firefighters on scene of blaze near two busy retail parks
FIREFIGHTERS are on the scene of a van fire near two busy retail parks in Basildon, Essex.
Teen boy injured after 'multiple suspects' involved in attempted south Essex robbery
A teenage boy was injured following an attempted robbery in Great Oaks, Basildon
Man walks free over armed, racist rampage through south Essex neighbourhood
Charlie Edis screamed racist abuse at a child and went on a shirtless rampage around Pitsea, brandishing two knives, Basildon Crown Court heard.
Major south Essex road to close for 14 nights from next week
Essex County Council have announced that the A13 between the Pitsea Flyover and the Five Bells Roundabout will close for 14 nights from next week.
Popular garden centre issues update after crash on A127
Alton Garden Centre, who are situated on the A127 in Basildon, have issued an update after a crash happened just outside their centre earlier this morning.
Emergency services on scene of crash on major route
Emergency services have attended the scene of a crash on High Road in Laindon near the Fortune of War roundabout on the A127. Details currently unknown.
Trio stole victim's Kia, cash and jewellery in south Essex strip club robbery
Laindon men Matthew Clover and Sam Chambers were sentenced alongside Tendeki Chirinda, from Chelmsford, for robbing a man they met at Mac's Gentlemen's Club.
'Stunning' home with its own swimming pool for sale under £1m
The detached four-bedroom property, listed for around £930,000 and located on Wash Road in Noak Bridge, Basildon, offers a mix of modern and luxury living.
Students get insight into digital careers through Southend Council visit
Southend council visited South Essex College’s Basildon campus to meet Data and ICT students.
Council extends housing repair service in south Essex despite row over quality
Basildon Council and Morgan Sindall Property Services have now jointly confirmed a 12-month extension to the current contract.
Cyclist from south Essex to ride 1,000km after life-changing brain injury
A man from Wickford who suffered a life-changing brain injury is taking on a 1,000 kilometre bike ride to raise money for two charities that helped him
Person taken to hospital after motorbike crash in south Essex town
A motorbike crash in a south Essex town has left a person in hospital, Essex Police confirmed
'Overloaded' schools in south Essex could be saved by new SEND site
Plans for a new special needs school and community hub in Basildon to relieve "overloaded" schools in the borough have been shared with parents and residents
Basildon heart doctors lead landmark trial offering hope for angina patients
The study largely took place at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre in Basildon.
Builder sentenced after unsafe work at south Essex home breached building regulations
Steve Figg was sentenced on April 23, after appearing before a District Judge at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.
Electrician caught with over 100 drug deals in south Essex after 'work dried up'
Shuaip Gjoshi has been jailed at Basildon Crown Court after he was caught in Rayleigh with over 100 deals of cannabis and cocaine.