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Damp, cloudy and breezy weather expected across south Essex this weekend
South Essex is set for a damp and breezy start to the weekend, according to the Met Office.
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Cancer patient raises more than £10,000 for Basildon Hospital after Everest trek
To thank the team at the hospital’s breast unit, Natalie Robinson raised £10,195 by trekking to Everest Base Camp.
Basildon Council urges residents to join fight against fly-tipping this November
Basildon Council has teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy for the "Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight" initiative.
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Basildon resident ordered to pay £780 after fly-tipping three black sacks
Ms Apetrei was ordered to pay a total of £780 after being found guilty of fly-tipping.
Basildon Dogs Trust launch urgent appeal for more foster carers in Essex
The appeal comes as the charity continues to receive more than 800 enquiries every week to take in dogs.
Basildon firm named finalist for top honour at Essex Wedding Awards
Wedding Video Essex is in the running for “Videographer of the Year” at the 2026 Essex Wedding Awards.
Listed: All south Essex schools inspected by Ofsted this year and their ratings
Some schools have celebrated strong ratings, while others have been told there is work to do
Revealed: All the big names opening new stores in south Essex this month
Shoppers across south Essex can look forward to an exciting month of openings.
Leader of Basildon Council pledges to deliver long-overdue war memorial
Councillor Gavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, met with veterans in the area.
Young cadets inspired to pursue careers in nursing after Basildon Hospital visit
The day was arranged by the Professional and Commissioned Education team at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust.
Remembrance tributes are among events across south Essex this weekend
From moving tributes on Southend Pier to remembrance services and festive markets, there’s plenty happening.
All you need to know ahead of Christmas light switch-on events across south Essex
Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to soak up the festive cheer.
Calm and pleasant weather expected across south Essex this weekend
Residents across south Essex can expect a dry, mild and sunny weekend — a pleasant spell of autumn weather.
New jobs at £2.75m new Wetherspoon pub in Basildon ahead of Christmas
The Sigered, King of Essex is looking to expand its team again for the Christmas period
Doctor who 'secretly' worked at Basildon Hospital jailed in £268k NHS fraud case
Richard Akinrolabu, 61, of Orpington, Kent, was sentenced to three years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court
All the key issues as 'serious and systemic failures' found at south Essex hospitals
The CQC found “serious and systemic failures” in leadership and organisational culture.
Leadership at south Essex hospitals rated 'inadequate' in damning CQC report
Leadership at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection.
TV show helps Basildon Dogs Trust’s Queen Bee and 11 puppies find forever homes
Viewers of the show’s latest episode watched Queen Bee’s story unfold after she arrived at Dogs Trust Basildon.
Construction work officially begins on new 'modern' golf facility in Basildon
Work on the Golf Pod development at Basildon Sporting Village has begun.
Accused dad banned from Basildon as he awaits trial over alleged domestic violence
Matthew Vincent, of Linford Drive, pleaded not guilty to allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional suffocation.