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Family shaken after yobs throw brick at windscreen on key south Essex route
A mother has described how her family were shaken up after a brick was thrown at her car windscreen by yobs on a key south Essex route
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Three south Essex stations become first in the UK to offer designated 'safe spaces'
The initiative, which involves Southend Central, Basildon, and Grays stations, is part of a new partnership between c2c and WalkSafe.
Reform plan to block vape and barber shops in south Essex town slammed
A proposal to limit the spread of vape and barber shops in council-owned units has sparked a row, with critics accusing Reform UK of targeting businesses.
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NHS internship scheme helps young people into jobs across south Essex hospitals
Placements are delivered by Mid and South Essex NHS Trust in partnership with South Essex College and Chelmsford College.
New council leader unveils six key priorities for 'building a better Basildon'
Conservative councillor Andy Barnes was elected leader of Basildon Council at the authority’s Annual Council meeting.
Inside 'exceptional' £1.5m newly renovated luxury south Essex home
Located on Stacey Drive in Langdon Hills, the £1.5 million property combines modern comfort with timeless character and outstanding countryside views.
Hundreds of south Essex hospital volunteers praised for their hard work
More than 830 volunteers gathered for an afternoon tea during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate their efforts across south Essex.
Paedophile controlled south Essex schoolgirl's life, ordering her to skip school
A south Essex schoolgirl told Basildon Crown Court how paedophile Jack Kingsbury took control of every aspect of her life, turning her against her family.
Basildon set to be transformed into giant interactive game to encourage exercise
Beat the Street will invite residents to walk, cycle, run or wheel their way around the borough.
'Devious' south Essex paedophile got girl pregnant and forced her into abortion
Jack Kingsbury made weekly trips from Croydon to Basildon to sexually abuse a 14-year-old girl he groomed on Snapchat.
Pupils 'progress very well' at 'welcoming' south Essex school praised by Ofsted
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, in Elsenham Crescent, has been praised by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Man suffers head injuries after incident at south Essex supermarket
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an incident in the car park of Asda at Basildon's Pipps Hill Retail Park.
Trial: South Essex kebab shop worker found GUILTY of raping OAP on A130
Kebab shop employee Rahim Ghasemi has been convicted at Basildon Crown Court of raping a pensioner on the A130 after offering her a lift home from Chelmsford.
Construction underway on new £250k community sports facility in south Essex
The PlayZone will provide a small‑sided, multi‑use pitch designed for football and a range of other sports and activities.
Residents asked to shape new animal welfare rules after 41 dog deaths in south Essex
Basildon Council has launched a consultation on its Animal Activity Licensing Policy and Animal Charter.
Attendance issues remain at school in south Essex despite major improvements
The Basildon Lower Academy, in Timberlog Close, was visited by Ofsted inspectors earlier this year.
Man pleads not guilty to possessing explosive substance with intent in south Essex
Ben Banham has pleaded not guilty to possessing an explosive substance with intent in Rokescroft, Pitsea, in March 2026.
South Essex dealers who advertised crack cocaine and heroin 12,000 times jailed
Junior Brown and Joshua Mitchell were jailed at Basildon Crown Court for peddling crack cocaine and heroin in south Essex.
South Essex council to sell £15m retail park in Stevenage at a loss to cut debt
Basildon Council has agreed terms to sell a retail park in Stevenage for £15million.
Five shows to look forward to at Basildon's Towngate Theatre in the coming weeks
While there is plenty more to come, these five shows are among the key highlights of the programme in Basildon.