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Basildon Council launches budget consultation to help shape its spending plans

Basildon Council is inviting residents and businesses to take part in its annual budget consultation.

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'I am not a monster': Basildon man tells abuse trial photos of girl were planted

Terry Park, from Pitsea, told a jury at Southend Crown Court he was innocent of child sex abuse and photos of his accuser in bed had been planted on his phone.

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Basildon dad jailed for attacking ex-partner in 'persistent assault'

South Essex dad Zak Robinson was jailed at Basildon Crown Court for attacking his ex-partner over a child custody dispute.

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Prolific Basildon offender with 138 convictions muted by court after outbursts

Robber Terry Ford told Basildon Crown Court he was a 'slave' and a 'worldwide celebrity' in a series of bizarre outbursts at a sentencing hearing

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Opening date revealed for Basildon's new Wendy's restaurant - here's when

The popular chain will open its doors at Unit 22, Festival Leisure Park, on November 12, 2025.

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Man in court charged with 'suffocation' of woman in Basildon

East London man Peter Faires has appeared at Basildon Crown Court charged with suffocating a woman in Basildon.

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Uncle of teen killed in A13 horror crash haunted by 'nightmares' of dying moments

The family of 18-year-old Ellie Jo Evers, killed in a crash on the A13, have told a judge of their heartbreak and nightmares

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Basildon man denies rape, sexual assault and harassment charges

Ethan Pepper, from Langdon Hills, will stand trial over rape, sexual assault and harassment charges next year.

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Driver killed friend, 18, and seriously injured others while 'showing off' on A13

Joshua Claydon, from Canvey, killed Benfleet teen Ellie Jo Evers and injured three others by his dangerous driving in Pitsea

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Young dad led police on 80mph chase with cocaine in his pocket in Basildon

Ryan Flude, from Laindon, avoided prison after leading police on a high-speed chase with cocaine in his pocket.

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Basildon Council officially launches its much-loved annual Christmas Gift Drive

Basildon Council is once again running its Christmas Gift Drive, encouraging people to donate presents.

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One of the cheapest homes on the market in Basildon up for auction at £130k

Located in Bartlow End, the three-bed terraced house is up for auction at a guide price of £130,000.

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Five stand-out shows scheduled this month at Basildon's Towngate Theatre

The Towngate Theatre is gearing up for an electric month including An Evening with Katie Price & Kerry Katona.

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Trial set for man accused of stalking Basildon woman and threatening her family

Damian Bundock, from Tilbury, pleaded not guilty at Basildon Crown Court to stalking a woman and threatening her family.

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Huge fireworks display to 'light up Basildon night sky' for thousands next month

The annual event, organised by Basildon Round Table, will be held at the Basildon Sporting Village.

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Thug who 'terrorised' wife and broke her nose walks free from Basildon court

Myat Htwe walked free with a suspended sentence after punching his wife in the head and face and breaking her nose.

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'Game changer': First fully electric buses in Essex go into service in Basildon

The first fully electric buses in Essex have taken to the roads in Basildon this week, marking the start of a £30 million investment

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Councillors react as pedestrian in life-threatening condition after being hit by car

A PEDESTRIAN is in a “life-threatening condition” after being hit by a car in a residential road in Basildon and councillors have thanked the emergency services for responding.

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Police put two day dispersal order in place over horse and trap racing on A127

The order was put in place at 11am today (Sunday September 28) and will run until 11am on Tuesday (September 30)

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Pedestrian in 'life-threatening condition' after being hit by car in Basildon

A PEDESTRIAN is in a “life-threatening condition” after being hit by a car in a residential road in Basildon.