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Chilly but largely dry weather forecast across south Essex this weekend
The Met Office expects it to be a chilly but largely dry across south Essex this weekend.
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E-scooter yob targets three people in robbery incidents in south Essex town
Officers say the three incidents happened on Saturday, November 22, at around 7.45pm.
Council calls for ban on 'unfair' policy pushing up private rents in Basildon
Basildon Council has called on the Government to ban the use of London housing benefit rates outside the capital
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Basildon student graduates with first-class honours despite cancer diagnosis
Grace Mbuthia, 41, was diagnosed at the start of her final year at Anglia Ruskin University.
Basildon man sentenced after stealing £700 worth of goods from shop
Glen Wood, 26, of Wickhay, Basildon, was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work.
Bungalow near the A127 in south Essex set to go up for auction next month
The property, which is located at 1A The Mead, is among 163 lots listed by Clive Emson Auctioneers.
All the planning applications submitted across south Essex over the past week
A look at all the planning applications submitted across south Essex over the past week.
Dogs Trust Basildon warns owners to wipe pets’ paws after walks to avoid illness
As temperatures drop, Dogs Trust Basildon has urged caution against the health dangers posed by rock salt and grit.
Teenage drug dealers stabbed man after crashing into his bike in Basildon
Drug dealers Zechariah Mustapha and William Coffey have been jailed at Southend Crown Court for stabbing a man near Great Knightleys, Basildon.
Cold and rainy weather expected across south Essex this weekend
South Essex is set for a damp and breezy weekend, according to the Met Office.
Deported illegal immigrant caught back in south Essex dealing drugs
Deonald Loka was deported back to Albania in December 2024, yet was caught dealing cannabis in Southend in September 2025
Consultation launched to curb face-cover misuse and harassment in Basildon
Basildon Council has invited the community to have their say in a six-week consultation on proposed PSPO changes.
Murder trial set as alleged killer pleads not guilty over Basildon incident
Hornchurch man Hayadulla Turkmani has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Michael Ashton in Langdon Hills in September.
Police roll out new Alert app in Basildon to boost fight against retail crime
The rollout marks a major step in bringing police and businesses closer together.
Basildon Council leader nominated for national 'Leader of the Year' award
Councillor Gavin Callaghan, the leader of Basildon Council, is in the running for the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.
Four exciting new businesses set to open in Basildon town centre
Each are designed to revitalise the economy and bring residents back into the heart of the town.
One-bedroom flat in Basildon is among the cheapest properties on the market
The ground floor flat, situated on Menzies Avenue, in Basildon, is up for sale for offers in region of £150,000.
One man identified as part of suspected supermarket shoplifting group in Basildon
One man who is part of a suspected group of shoplifters from a Tesco in Basildon has been identified as police look to identify others.
Christmas light switch-ons are among the events in south Essex this weekend
South Essex is gearing up for a festive and fireworks-filled weekend.
Stalker rammed ex's car and smashed her windows with a hammer in Basildon
Dane Heather, from Pitsea, has been jailed after waiting near his ex-partner's workplace, chasing her car up Cranes Farm Road and threatening her.