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Disruption as burst water main affects dozens of customers in Basildon
A burst water main disrupted supply to around 30 customers in Basildon
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Bright but bitterly cold weather expected across south Essex this weekend
Residents across south Essex can expect a bright but bitterly cold weekend, according to the latest Met Office data.
Urgent search as Basildon woman, 31, reported missing for several days
Essex Police has launched an appeal to find a missing 31-year-old woman from Basildon
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Apprentices across Dunton and Dagenham share what life is really like at Ford
Ford apprentices across Dunton and Dagenham are sharing what life is really like inside one of the UK’s most iconic automotive brands.
Man who 'threw bottle at workers head' jailed for string of BP thefts
Roy Simmons, 48, of Basildon, jailed for Essex BP garage thefts totalling £5,000 in food and £700 in fuel. Five-year BP ban, assault, and drugs offences.
Porn addict repeatedly sent images to undercover Essex officer posing as 12-year-old
A MAN has been jailed after repeatedly sending sexual photos and videos to an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl
Highly-rated south Essex takeaway bids to stay open until 5am ‘to survive’
Wingo in Pitsea Town Centre has sent an application to Basildon Council for later opening hours
Face of south Essex man jailed after wounding woman with screwdriver
Gerome Smith was jailed at Basildon Crown Court for wounding a woman with a screwdriver.
Probe launched after car breaks down over 'contaminated fuel' at A127 petrol station
AN investigation has been launched after customers reported breaking down due to "contaminated fuel" at a petrol station on the A127
Are these the worst potholes in Basildon? – resident labels roads a ‘disgrace’
A resident has expressed how the potholes on Basildon roads are a 'disgrace'
Essex Police 'committed to reducing environmental impact' with EV rollout
The force is using high-power charging infrastructure at First Bus’s Basildon depot to power its growing electric fleet.
Musician to fight in Basildon charity boxing match a year on from baby's death
Basildon’s Ben Hall-Munn to make boxing debut at Basildon Sporting Village on 21 March, raising funds for The Lullaby Trust in memory of Ophelia Fifield
School issues update as student hospitalised after being hit by car in Basildon
A De La Salle student was taken to Basildon Hospital after being hit by a car on Long Gages, Basildon. Police and ambulance attended. School provides statement.
Eviction in Laindon and tenant in Pitsea faces injunction after racism and violence
Laindon tenant evicted and another in Pitsea faces an injunction after reports of racism and violence
Meet the new judge at Basildon Crown Court who is an electronic music fan
Resident judge Samantha Cohen has welcomed new permanent judge John Bristow to south Essex in a ceremony at Basildon Crown Court
Changes to evening and weekend bus services in south Essex announced
First Bus and Thurrock Council boost evening and weekend bus services in Basildon, south Essex, from 22 February, improving links to Asda, Lidl and local areas
Dealer who fled through vulnerable drug user's window in Basildon is jailed
A drug dealer was jailed for seven years after attempting to escape a Basildon property
22 people arrested for drink driving offences amid police crackdown in Basildon
POLICE arrested 22 people for drink and driving offences during a weeklong crackdown in Basildon
Popular Basildon jewellery store reopens following weeks of closure
A popular Basildon jewellery store has reopened after closing for a few weeks
Over 350 apprentices help strengthen patient care across south Essex hospitals
The apprentices are supporting teams across the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.