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Rail worker and his wife raise more than £23,000 in memory of baby daughter
A railway worker and his wife have raised more than £23,000 in memory of their baby daughter after precious time spent with her inspired them to help other bereaved families
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Two jailed after south Essex van stop uncovered cannabis dealing operation
Three drug dealers were sentenced at Basildon Crown Court after Essex Police pulled over their Ford Transit for a suspected driving offence on the A127.
Details of Remembrance Sunday parades and services planned across south Essex
Communities across south Essex will come together for Remembrance Sunday, with parades and services planned to honour those who served and sacrificed their lives
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£312,000 funding to help prevent homelessness and support rough sleepers in Basildon
More than £312,000 is set to help prevent homelessness and support people sleeping rough in Basildon as winter approaches
Council tenants evicted over abusive behaviour and noise nuisance in Basildon
Two council tenants have been evicted from homes in Basildon borough following persistent reports of serious antisocial behaviour affecting neighbours
First-floor rear extension plans approved at Laindon home
Plans for a first-floor rear extension at a home in Laindon have been approved by the council
College campus to welcome prospective students in Basildon
School leavers can explore career options and vocational courses at an upcoming college open evening in Basildon
Five protected weeping willow trees to be pollarded in Basildon
Five weeping willow trees will be pollarded following approval from Basildon Council
Man sentenced after being caught speeding in 30mph zone in Basildon
A motorist has been sentenced after being caught speeding in a 30mph zone in Basildon
Pitsea park set to host festive wreath-making workshops
Christmas crafters can learn new skills at a seasonal workshop in Pitsea
Thief sentenced for stealing Doctor Who Blu-rays in Basildon
A thief has been handed a conditional discharge after stealing Doctor Who items in a Basildon shop theft
Free mental health yoga sessions offered at venue in Laindon
A free community yoga class is helping people prioritise their mental health and wellbeing
Christmas-themed event for children to be held at Basildon restaurant
A Christmas-themed event for children will take place in Basildon later this year
Basildon motorist fined £1,000 after failing to identify driver
A Basildon motorist has been fined £1,000 for failing to identify a driver to police
Revealed: Uber driver who killed south Essex man had prior 'mistreatment' complaints
Jurors in the murder trial of Hornchurch Uber driver Hayadulla Turkmani were not told he had faced prior complaints over his behaviour towards customers.
A stabbed eye, a blinded dog, an Uber killer: October's most-read crime stories
The 10 most-read crime stories from Basildon and Southend Crown Courts included Uber killer Hayadulla Turkmani and paedophile kidnapper Kieran Mansfield.
Five dogs waiting for homes at Dogs Trust Basildon (including Pete Wicks show star)
Dogs Trust Basildon: Pete Wicks TV dog Tetley and four others seek forever homes in Essex. Meet Hudson, Tosh, Elton and Polly and learn how to apply.
'Understaffed' care home had 'culture of fear', convicted employees tell court
Convicted employees Naomi Anie and Tabitha Thami told Basildon Crown Court that Gifford House Care Home was 'understaffed' and had 'a culture of fear'.
Carers caught on camera ignoring injured south Essex woman's pleas for help
Naomi Anie and Tabitha Thami were caught on camera mistreating Gifford House Care Home patient Doreen Austin after she fell and broke her hip, a court heard.
'Her dignity mattered' - Tears in court for OAP neglected at south Essex care home
Alison Austin cried at Basildon Crown Court as she read a statement about the neglect of her mother-in-law Doreen by two workers at the Gifford House Care Home.