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Men in Essex Police child sex sting 'had option to abort and report', jury told
Prosecutor Stephen Rose KC has given his closing argument in the trial at Basildon Crown Court of five men charged with arranging child sex.
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Brighter spells forecast across south Essex this weekend
Residents in south Essex can expect a fairly settled weekend with brighter spells developing.
Armed cops arrest man in Basildon street for terrorism offences
Armed police arrested a man on London Road, Pitsea in connection with a terrorism offence on Tuesday.
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'Very serious failings' - Scathing inspection of Basildon Council social housing
“Very serious failings” have been found in Basildon Council’s social housing after a scathing inspection from the regulator
New appeal launched by south Essex hospice to help raise funds as demand rises
St. Luke's Hospice, in Basildon, is asking people to purchase a blue heart garden ornament as part of a fundraising campaign.
Man rushed to hospital after razorblade smuggled into Basildon Crown Court
Paramedics were scrambled to Basildon Crown Court on Monday after a defendant smuggled a razorblade past security and began self-harming during his hearing.
Councillor leaves south Essex Reform group over bullying allegations
Alleged bullying has led a Wickford councillor to quit Reform UK and stand as an independent candidate in the local elections
‘We don’t miss anything’ – family loving life after move from Basildon to Spain
‘We don’t miss anything’ were the words from a father who moved from Basildon to Majorca with his wife and two kids
Rescue dog in south Essex finally finds forever home after more than 200 days
Dogs Trust Basildon has confirmed the successful rehoming of Kiera, a crossbreed described as a “super mum”.
'It's ridiculous' - Man waits one month for rubbish removal near Basildon home
A frustrated resident waited one month before rubbish dumped near his Basildon home was removed by the council
Man in Essex Police sex sting trial says he wanted to save children, not abuse them
Yorkshire businessman Nurettin Onay told Basildon Crown Court he was trying to expose child sex traffickers, unaware the were really undercover police.
REVEALED: Basildon restaurants, cafes and takeaways with new hygiene rating
Food hygiene ratings handed out to Basildon restaurants and businesses throughout March have been revealed, including Nandos and Brick Lane Bagel Co.
Basildon Hospital receives special donation in memory of war veteran
The £1,000 gift has funded a new relatives’ bed at Basildon Hospital, providing overnight comfort for family members.
In pictures: Popular superheroes and villains event returns to Basildon
The Heroes and Villains Day took place at Festival Leisure Park on Sunday, April 5, attracting hundreds of visitors.
I tried this highly rated Basildon cafe (and I recommend this real bargain meal)
I tried lunch at Miracles Cafe on 73 Southernhay in Basildon
Basildon dad to take on half marathon after daughter’s life‑changing surgery
Tim Lill is preparing to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday after his daughter Amelia underwent leg-lengthening surgery.
Works near completion on £100,000 project to improve park pond in Basildon
The improvement scheme at Markhams Chase Pond is now entering its final stages.
Inside £850k four-bed home in 'prestigious' part of Basildon up for sale
A four-bed home on Curlew Crescent in Basildon has been listed for sale on Zoopla for £850k. Sits in Kingswood Development area of Basildon.
Police warn ‘further arrests will follow’ after cats killed by dogs in south Essex
Essex Police have issued a warning after cats were killed by dogs in Wickford
REVEALED: Full list of candidates for upcoming Basildon Council elections
The full list of candidates for the Basildon Council elections has been revealed. Find out who is up for election in your ward on May 7 2026.