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Major plans to rejuvenate Basildon town centre updated in bid to boost safety
Updates to the project to rejuvenate Basildon town centre have been unveiled today including the introduction of new safety features.
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Officers "extremely concerned" for missing Basildon man, Tumaire Palmer
OFFICERS are looking for a man who is missing in Basildon.
Dead baby horse found dumped in ditch at south Essex nature reserve
THE RSPCA are appealing for information after the body of a baby horse was found dumped in a ditch at Bowers Gifford nature.
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Burglar jailed after laptops stolen from school
Christopher PenderA Basildon man who stole laptops from a Laindon primary school has been jailed for two-and-half years. In March staff The post Burglar jailed after laptops stolen from school appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Face of man jailed for stealing laptops from south Essex primary school in break-in
A THIEF who forced his way through a primary school window to steal laptops and an iPad has been jailed for two-and-a-half years
ICU nurse at Basildon given just months to live seeks to leave positive legacy
A Basildon nurse and mother of two has been given just 12-18 months to live after her breast cancer returned despite overcoming her first diagnosis in 2016.
Basildon cinema planning to stay open until 3am
East Square Cinema complex BasildonA new cinema in an Essex town centre wants to stay open until 3am. Vue Cinema in East Square, Basildon, The post Basildon cinema planning to stay open until 3am appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Government funding puts 74 new community police officers on Essex streets
Essex Police have announced a new community policing initiative which will see 74 new officers join police teams across Essex.
Man charged with criminal damage in Langdon Hills
A man charged with criminal damage has appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court. Police received reports of a suspect seen outside The post Man charged with criminal damage in Langdon Hills appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Violent offenders jailed for 25 years after brutal hammer attack in Basildon
Two violent offenders have been jailed for a total of 27 years after brutally attacking their victim with a hammer and a bottle as he lay defenceless
Pair jailed for drug-related attack in Basildon
L-r: Jordan Miah-Mora and Tom MullenA dangerous drug dealer has been jailed for his role in a violent aggravated burglary in Basildon. On August 3 The post Pair jailed for drug-related attack in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Long queues as fallen power lines cause severe delays on A13 in south Essex
Hanging power lines have caused severe delays on the A13 this morning between Saddlers Farm and Pitsea Flyover.
'Like winning an Oscar' - Basildon holistic pet business named best in country
A BASILDON business has won a prestigious award for developing holistic food and remedies for pets at the Animal Star Awards on Sunday.
Frustrated patient 'forced to go private' after appointments cancelled in south Essex
A PATIENT with a chronic neurological condition claims she has had no option but to resort to private treatment after her appointments were “cancelled”
Firefighters spotted attending derelict block of flats in south Essex
Firefighters were called to an empty block of flats in Basildon on Sunday afternoon.
18 'Class A drug wraps' found inside steering block of car, say police
A man has been arrested after officers found 18 wraps of suspected drugs hidden in a sock.
Paedophile asks to be released so he can 'live in a tent in a Basildon park'
Registered sex offender David Kidd was refused bail at Basildon Crown Court after repeatedly breaching a sexual harm prevention order
Man charged following incident in Basildon
A man has been charged following an alleged assault in Basildon. It was reported a man in his 50s was The post Man charged following incident in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Climbing centre plans for former Basildon nightclub
Unit 7 Festival Leisure Park, BasildonA former nightclub could be turned into a new climbing centre. Clip ‘n Climb, which runs a number of indoor climbing The post Climbing centre plans for former Basildon nightclub appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Plans revealed for urgent expansion to meet demand at Basildon Hospital A&E
AN APPLICATION for a major expansion to Basildon University Hospital’s emergency department has been submitted for approval.