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High rise flats in Basildon town centre ‘uninhabitable for months’ after flood
Brooke House, BasildonA Grade II listed high rise block of flats will be “uninhabitable” for around three months after a “major” flood, The post High rise flats in Basildon town centre ‘uninhabitable for months’ after flood appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
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Council ramps up action against illegal e-scooters in south Essex town centre
Those caught breaking the law face having their bikes or e-scooters confiscated, crushed, and recycled.
Demonstrators gather at Basildon police station in protest over dog deaths case
DEMONSTRATORS gathered outside Basildon Police Station to call for “clarity” and continued awareness of the case of 41 dead dogs found at a Billericay home
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Market Square development milestone for Basildon
Site of homes development at Market Pavement Basildon (Image: Orwell Estates)A number of buildings have been demolished to allow the construction of 492 flats in Basildon town centre. Works are The post Market Square development milestone for Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Chunk of concrete wedged through car windscreen in Basildon vandalism rampage
A Slew of car windows have been smashed on Basildon streets this weekend.
Two Basildon men jailed for drug importation
L-r: Buddy Farey and Robert DumbrillEssex Police, working alongside UK Border Force colleagues to target the importation of drugs and weapons has seen two Basildon The post Two Basildon men jailed for drug importation appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Blindfolded sports day: Basildon parents spread awareness for blind kids
A remarkable young girl has inspired her family and Basildon residents who came together for an inclusive sports day on Sunday to raise awareness.
Plans for 130 new homes in Billericay agreed
Plans for 130 homes in Billericay (Image: M Scott Properties Limited)Basildon Council is set to approve plans for more than 100 new homes on green belt land in Billericay. M The post Plans for 130 new homes in Billericay agreed appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Council tenant evicted from Basildon home after accumulating £13.5k in unpaid rent
The Basildon woman had not made any rent payments since 2023
New school set to build new assembly and sports hall
Plans for the new school hall (Image: Chapel Hill Primary School/Lee Chapel Multi-Academy Trust)A new primary school is set to expand further with plans for a new assembly and sports hall, after getting The post New school set to build new assembly and sports hall appeared first on Yellow Advertiser...
Take a look inside Basildon's new Wingstop after 'wild' opening week
Festival Leisure Park's newest food outlet, Wingstop, opened to the public on Monday, July 28.
Basildon residents reminded of barbecue ban across all parks ahead of hot weather
Basildon Council issued the warning with another heatwave expected to sweep the UK.
Major milestone reached in Basildon former Wetherspoons housing development
The former site of Wetherspoons in Basildon has been demolished as a housing development in the town centre hits a major milestone.
Refurbishment of former Ask Italian among plans submitted to Basildon Council
The latest planning applications have been submitted to Basildon Council
Delays on M25 as exit ramp blocked after crash in south Essex
Motorists are experiencing delays following a crash on the M25 near Basildon.
Residents moved from Basildon tower block after water leak
Brooke House, BasildonCouncil tenants have been moved out of a Basildon town centre tower block after a mains water leak flooded the The post Residents moved from Basildon tower block after water leak appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Family of beloved Basildon dad who died suddenly take on fundraising gauntlet
THE family of a beloved Basildon dad are taking on a year-long fundraising challenge in in his memory after he died suddenly from a brain aneurysm last year.
'He lied to my face': Basildon Facebook marketplace scammer steals £1,450 camera
A Facebook Marketplace scam has left a Basildon man £1,450 out of pocket after a grifter tricked him into handing over a camera with a fake bank transfer
Plans to transform empty buildings into youth clubs across Basildon borough
Basildon Council partners with youth groups to transform empty buildings into youth hubs, expanding safe spaces and opportunities for young people in Basildon.
Asda pulls out of Wickford Co-op redevelopment
Plans for redevelopment of former Wickford Co-Op site - Image by Heriot UKMajor supermarket chain Asda will not be involved in a planned redevelopment of a derelict supermarket site in Wickford. The The post Asda pulls out of Wickford Co-op redevelopment appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....