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Illegal immigrant caught in Basildon with crack cocaine in his underpants
Illegal immigrant Lucas Souza De Jesus was jailed for 20 months after being caught in south Essex with Class A drugs in his underwear.
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Patient died after fall through gap in Basildon Hospital fire escape stairwell
A Prevention of Future Deaths report has been issued following the death of Warren Green
'We had no choice' - Staff at special educational needs school in Basildon to strike
The schools are Pioneer in Basildon, Columbus School and College in Chelmsford, and Lift Clacton's The Key in Clacton.
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Poll shows Reform UK would 'sweep the board' in Basildon and Thurrock
JL Partners poll shows Reform UK would have led Basildon and Thurrock local elections, cancelled by councils, with strong voter opposition to delays
REVEALED - The most and least expensive streets and postcodes in Basildon
Discover Basildon's most and least expensive streets in 2025, average house prices, top postcodes, and latest property market trends from HM Land Registry data.
Dog deaths at rescue prompt new Basildon Council policy to improve standards
Basildon Council has given the green light to a new Animal Activity Licensing Policy
Young carers club at Basildon school boosted by funding from Tesco initiative
The Basildon Lower Academy has announced it has been given funding through Tesco Stronger Starts.
Former Strictly star to host and perform at south Essex hospice charity event
Ian Waite will host and perform at a Strictly-inspired show raising funds for St. Luke’s Hospice.
All you need to know on plans for dozens of new homes on south Essex green belt
The proposed scheme would see up to 61 homes built on a 2.45-hectare site in Dry Street, protected Green Belt land currently used for grazing.
5 cute Dogs Trust Basildon pooches looking for their forever homes
The south Essex centre, featured on Pete Wicks' 'For Dogs Sake', provides care for up to 120 dogs still looking for their forever home.
Lego event among five activities taking place across south Essex this weekend
It is set to be a packed weekend of film, art, aviation, tradition and family-friendly creativity across south Essex.
Major c2c closures to affect south Essex commuters this weekend
c2c will close both the Basildon and Ockendon lines for a full day due to works between Limehouse and Upminster, affecting passengers in Essex.
Popular jewellery shop in Basildon announces more than three-week closure
The Pandora store in Eastgate Shopping Centre will be closed during the refurbishment and is set to reopen on February 9
Nine Basildon residents hit with more than £1,800 in littering fines by council
Nine individuals were found guilty of littering offences, with seven people fined £220 each, while one was fined £200 and another £83.
Grey and foggy weather expected across south Essex this weekend
Residents across south Essex can expect a largely grey and subdued weekend, according to the Met Office.
Abusive south Essex mechanic jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour
Joseph Thomas, 37, was jailed for 20 months at Basildon Crown Court after being acquitted of rape but convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour.
Appeal for missing 48-year-old with ties to Basildon and Southend
Scott was last seen on October 26, 2025 in Stoke-on-Trent and has connections to Basildon and Southend.
LISTED: Basildon and Southend's best primary schools as application deadline looms
The Department of Education has compiled the top schools where students performed well during the 2024-25 academic year in Basildon and Southend
Owner of south Essex firm to pay £3.4k over razor blades and faeces dumped at school
James Blewitt, 35, has been handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence at St Albans Magistrates Court.
Animal abuser had 'no option' but to admit offences over 37 dead dogs in south Essex
Oaveed Rahman, 26, of Hope Road, Crays Hill, appeared at Basildon Crown Court today.