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Serial thief with 46 convictions led police on chase in stolen Basildon van
Callum O'Brien, from Vange, was jailed at Basildon Crown Court for his latest ten offences. He had 46 prior theft-related convictions.
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Echo Comment: Basildon family business shows how to thrive for 70 years
Longmans Motors in Basildon has grown alongside the town it serves
'Smug, cocky' speeder almost hit pedestrian during south Essex police chase
Judge Samantha Cohen called prolific offender Shane Hagger 'smug' and 'cocky' as she jailed him for a dangerous, high-speed police chase through Basildon.
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Largely grey and damp end to January expected across south Essex
While temperatures will remain relatively mild, unsettled conditions will give both days a gloomy feel.
Carjacking victim 'feels sick' as Basildon offender walks on suspended sentence
A restaurant manager whose car was stolen in a 'violent robbery' said he felt sick after Tyler Rogers, from Harold Wood, walked free on a suspended sentence.
Nurse to walk from Southend to Basildon Hospital for heart patients
Shona Perry works at Basildon Hospital’s internationally recognised Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC).
Boys, 14 and 16, arrested for 28 offences after south Essex Range Rover incident
Two Wickford boys have been arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of 28 offences, including theft of a Land Rover and attempted theft of a Range Rover
Dealer sold cocaine and cannabis in Basildon 'to fund drug habit', court told
Laindon man Charlie Wall pleaded guilty at Basildon Crown Court to dealing cocaine and cannabis, but said he only did it to fund his own habit.
Essex Police issue warning as they record hundreds of speeding offences
Essex Police recorded 583 speeding offences in a week-long crackdown, with checks in Basildon and Pitsea. Speeding remains a top cause of serious crashes.
Revealed: The number of non-crime hate incidents recorded across south Essex
Reports of non-crime hate incidents have fallen sharply in south Essex, with Essex Police figures showing declines in Basildon, Southend, and Castle Point
A13 re-opens after three vehicle crash causes severe delays in south Essex
The A13 has now re-opened between Pitsea and Five Bells following a three vehicle crash that happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning
Mental health patient allowed to leave Basildon Hospital 'to vape' before fatal fall
A PATIENT in mental health crisis was allowed to leave Basildon Hospital to “vape and go to the shop” before falling to his death from a car park
Dangerous driver led police on 150mph A127 chase after 'seriously violent' robbery
Tyler Rogers, from Romford, crashed a Volkswagen stolen in a violent carjacking in Basildon, Southend Crown Court was told
Facebook fundraiser reaches £100k milestone for Dogs Trust Basildon
Tammy Preston reached the total after raising funds by selling donated pre-loved items online through her Facebook page
Plans submitted for electric car charging hub at south Essex retail park
GRIDSERVE submits plans to Basildon Council for a 12-bay electric vehicle charging hub at Mayflower Retail Park, Essex, offering rapid EV charging 24/7.
Essex Police respond to 16000 cases in Basildon over past year, figures revealed
Police in Basildon solved nearly 20 per cent more crimes last year while overall offending continued to fall.
South Essex serial burglar who broke into multiple shops and businesses jailed
A burglar who targeted businesses across Basildon has been jailed after being caught through forensic evidence.
Unique running event around south Essex test track set to return this year
The Test Track Ten Races will take place on Saturday, May 16, within the grounds of the Ford Dunton Technical Centre.
Modern Basildon flat offering perfect opportunity for first time buyers at just £150k
One-bedroom flat in Basildon’s Herschell Court for £150,000. Ideal for first-time buyers, with long lease, parking, no chain, and excellent transport links.
Five adorable dogs looking for a home at Dogs Trust centre in Basildon
Adopt a dog at Dogs Trust Basildon. Meet Tetley, Jessie, Ronnie, Brian and Ollie—loving rescue dogs seeking forever homes in Essex. Rehoming now.