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Widow ‘disgusted’ after late husband’s ring ‘stolen’ in Basildon Hospital
A widow was ‘disgusted’ after her late husband’s wedding ring was ‘stolen’ in Basildon Hospital
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Two arrested after 'large knife' chase on Basildon estate as police issue appeal
Two men have been arrested by Essex Police and released on bail following reports of a knife chase on Hereford Walk in Basildon. Both arrested for GBH.
Grandmother's car windscreen smashed and shed raided in south Essex
A grandmother had her car window smashed and shed raided by yobs while with her grandchildren as a surge of vandalism in Wickford continues
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Terrified mum chased by cars using fake sirens to impersonate police on A127
A mother was alarmed when fake sirens were blared out by yobs impersonating police on A127
Plans submitted for all‑electric 28-home modular development in Basildon
The application has been lodged with Basildon Council for land on the north east side and land south west of Cranes Lane.
Arson-hit south Essex police station could be razed to the ground in new plans
Fresh plans have been submitted to Basildon Council for the former Pitsea Police Station.
Council pledges £9,000 to keep Basildon's popular free waste collection service
Basildon Council’s cabinet approved funding for the Crunch service in the 2026/27 budget.
Charity thanks group for specialist pram donation to Basildon Hospital
Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity said the Forget-Me-Not Baby Loss Support Group donated a 4Louis privacy pram.
Photos show proposed Basildon special needs school as plans backed by council leader
New pictures of a planned special needs school have been revealed after the major project received the backing of Basildon Council’s leader
Basildon depot welcomes students to showcase careers across hire industry
Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland hosted visits during Build UK’s Open Doors 2026.
LISTED: The major roadworks affecting Southend and Basildon today
Here are all the major roadworks affecting Southend and Basildon on Easter Sunday. Drivers advised to allow for more journey time as delays are expected.
Basildon Council confirms return of popular Crunch service this month
Basildon Council has confirmed the popular Crunch service will return on April 25.
I tried breakfast at a Basildon café with dozens of five-star reviews (order this!)
I tried Full English Breakfast at Royal Cafe and Restaurant in Basildon
Boy, 17, arrested after stabbing in Basildon as victim remains in hospital
A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a stabbing in the area of Markhams Chase Park, Basildon
'Persistent' Basildon domestic abuser on bail after degrading and strangling woman
Jaco Schalkwyk, from Laindon, strangled and abused his wife until she feared he'd kill her - but has now been released on bail until September.
98-year-old to take on wing walk for Basildon charity in memory of wife and son
Harry Heasman, 98, is set to attempt a "world-record" wing walk in support of Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.
Windy and unsettled Easter weekend forecast across south Essex, says Met Office
Residents across south Essex can expect a mixed and unsettled Easter weekend, according to the Met Office.
'I'm not a monster,' man in Essex Police child sex sting trial told officers
Jurors in a trial over a Southend undercover child sex sting operation have watched the police interview of Rochford defendant Igor Jagodzinski.
Six men on trial for 'arranging child sex' in undercover Essex Police sting
Six men from Southend, Rochford and beyond have gone on trial at Basildon Crown Court, accused of arranging child sex with undercover Essex Police officers.
Basildon Hospital doctor given formal warning over post-mortem failings
Dr Kingsley Ufunwen Osayi, a consultant in histopathology and cytopathology at Basildon Hospital, was been given the warning after a hearing.