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Former south Essex teacher cleared of sexual assaults - but may face retrial
Former Basildon music teacher Mark Yeldham has been found not guilty of four alleged sexual offences, but may face retrial over two charges
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Murder trial shown Basildon drug dealer 'laughing and joking' after stabbing
Basildon drug-dealer Zack O'Keeffe insisted he was just 'putting on a front' after murder trial is shown footage of him 'laughing and joking' after stabbing.
Fussy eating 8-year-old boy hooked on jacket potatoes cured by hypnosis
A fussy-eating schoolboy who was hooked on jacket potatoes for seven years has been cured by hypnosis.
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Listed: All the latest planning applications submitted to Basildon Council
A listed summary of the most recent planning applications validated by Basildon Council over the past week.
Jury told 20-year-old Basildon murder suspect was 'groomed into' drugs gang
Zack O'Keeffe, from Langdon Hills, has told a murder trial at Chelmsford Crown Court how he was 'groomed' into dealing Class A drugs.
CCTV shows Basildon dealer chase young dad before 'self-defence stabbing', court told
Laindon drug-dealer Zack O'Keeffe has told a murder jury at Chelmsford Crown Court that he stabbed Kieran Shepherd in self-defence.
Former south Essex teacher tells jury sexual abuse 'never happened'
South Essex music teacher Mark Yeldham has told the jury in his sexual abuse trial that his alleged offences 'never happened'.
Appeal for 39-year-old Ricky Hawkins, who is missing from Basildon
Ricky Hawkins, 39, has not been seen in the town since Wednesday evening.
Mum brands barrister 'disgusting' in south Essex teacher's sexual assault trial
The trial of music teacher Mark Yeldham, at Basildon Crown Court, heard testimony from the mother of his accuser
Fugitive Essex fraudster to be sentenced in his absence after months on the run
A fugitive who went missing before his fraud trial at Basildon Crown Court will be sentenced in his absence, a judge has decided.
146 homes on edge of Basildon recommended for approval despite 'loss of green belt'
Plans for 146 homes set be discussed at a Basildon Council planning meeting next week have been recommended despite a "significant loss of green belt".
UPDATE: Controlled explosion due in Basildon
Teams have now left Britten Avenue in Basildon and all items have been removed. One item will now be subject The post UPDATE: Controlled explosion due in Basildon appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Former south Essex music teacher's accuser 'can't exactly remember' alleged abuse
A girl who accused a former Basildon and Billericay music teacher of sexual assault told his trial she 'can't exactly remember' her alleged abuse
Police on the scene of discovery in Basildon street
Police areworking alongside explosive and chemical experts at a property in Britten Avenue, Basildon. Officers had visited the property for The post Police on the scene of discovery in Basildon street appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Trial date set for man accused of rape and sexual assaults in Basildon
Josepth Thomas, from Stanford Le Hope, has denied raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Basildon earlier this year.
Former south Essex teacher had 'upskirting' photo on his phone, prosecutor claims
Mark Yeldham, a former teacher at Basildon's Lee Chapel Primary School and Billericay Music Academy, is on trial for sexual assault.
Basildon Hospital bosses apologise after 93-year-old sent home in just a gown
HOSPITAL bosses have apologised after a 93-year-old was subjected to "atrocious neglect" and sent home wearing nothing but a hospital gown
Strictly Come Dancing star set to bring his solo tour to the stage in Basildon
Kai Widdrington will perform at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon.
Basildon Pride Festival returns
Basildon is gearing up for one of the brightest, boldest celebrations of the year. On Saturday September 6, Basildon Sporting The post Basildon Pride Festival returns appeared first on Yellow Advertiser....
Proposal for 450 homes is among latest plans submitted to Basildon Council
A listed overview of all the applications submitted to Basildon Council over the last week.