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Man arrested after reports of knife threats in Basildon
Officers have arrested a 19-year-old after reports of a man making threats with a knife in Basildon. Police were called The post Man arrested after reports of knife threats in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....

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‘Miserable’ homeless families in Basildon could get new homes by Christmas
Chapelgate housing development, BasildonHomeless families who are stuck in a “miserable existence” in hotel rooms could be moving into new “spacious” council homes The post ‘Miserable’ homeless families in Basildon could get new homes by Christmas appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....

More than 1,000 fly-tips cleared in one month amid Basildon Council crackdown
A council have vowed to crackdown further on fly-tipping after responding to more than 1,000 reports.
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Cyclist taken to hospital as air ambulance attends Basildon country park
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after falling from his bike in Westley Heights Country Park.
Air ambulance reportedly lands in Basildon country park to attend incident
The air ambulance reportedly landed at Westley Heights Country Park in Langdon Hills at around 4pm.
Shoplifter who stole from the same Basildon garage over 20 times pleads guilty
A thief who targeted a garage in Basildon more than 20 times has pleaded guilty to 29 shop thefts and an offence of drug driving
Man jailed just one day after early morning raids on south Essex car theft gang
A man has been jailed for 35 weeks for car theft following early-morning raids across Basildon and Southend.
Stock destroyed and deliveries delayed after huge Basildon industrial site blaze
A BUSINESS impacted by a huge blaze which tore through an industrial estate has seen stock destroyed and deliveries delayed.
Fire service issue update after huge blaze at Basildon industrial estate
An update has been issued following a huge blaze which ripped through a Basildon industrial estate.
Fundraiser to help Basildon rugby prodigy get back on field after devastating injury
A Basildon rugby prodigy who suffered a horror injury which could keep her away from the sport for two years is looking to raise enough for a surgery.
Family issue fresh plea to find Basildon man on first anniversary of disappearance
The family of a vulnerable Basildon man have issued a fresh appeal on the one-year anniversary of his disappearance
Police looking for missing Basildon man Yavuz Harmanka, 58
Essex Police are looking to find Yavuz Harmanka, 58, from Basildon who is missing.
Boss of south Essex wedding venue fears extra £60k-a-year costs after budget changes
Basildon's MP visited a wedding venue at the weekend to discuss government changes to apprenticeship schemes which the owner says will cost an extra £60,000 per year
Couple launch unique new coffee shop in Basildon from lockdown baking business
A COUPLE who started a baking business from home during lockdown have taken their idea and used it as a launchpad for a new coffeeshop in Basildon
'Carnage': Neighbour describes horror 'XL Bully-type' dog fight on Basildon street
A fight between two "XL Bully-type dogs" saw terror on the streets of a quiet Basildon estate.
New safety team to crackdown on yobs wreaking havoc in Basildon's town centres
Basildon council have announced more community safety officers to tackle antisocial behaviour but residents say stricter punishments are needed for rulebreakers

NEWSFLASH: Incident involving dogs in Basildon
Police are on the scene of an incident involving three dogs in Swanstead, Basildon. There are no injuries to the The post NEWSFLASH: Incident involving dogs in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....

New gym plans among latest planning applications submitted to Basildon Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Basildon Council, featuring a variety of proposals including home extensions, tree works, and changes of use.
Child taken to hospital after multi-car pileup on A127
Five ambulances were on the scene of the crash on Saturday morning, which left one child in hospital.

Witness appeal following police pursuit in Basildon
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them following a collision in Basildon. The driver The post Witness appeal following police pursuit in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
