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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Dogs Trust in south Essex issues urgent warning over Facebook scam reports

Dogs Trust Basildon is warning the public about a fraudulent Facebook group falsely advertising dogs and puppies for sale or collection from its centre.

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'Crash on A130 shows the dangers which our emergency workers face every day'

Crashes within minutes of each other between the Rayleigh Spur and Sadlers Farm roundabouts on Saturday morning seriously injured five people.

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Police release update on A130 crash which injured five and led to three arrests

The men, who are yet to be charged, were all arrested on suspicion of drug driving offences following a collision on the A130 on Saturday morning.

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What we know so far about the A130 crash - and what happens next

The incident could have been much more serious, given it is understood to have involved a vehicle colliding with an ambulance on the scene.

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Estate agent buys home at new Basildon development after being left 'impressed'

Daniel Glover was working on the sale of private homes at Sempra Homes’ Ghyllgrove Place development

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£145k Basildon home among the cheapest on the south Essex market

Located on Great Knightleys in the Lee Chapel North area, the first-floor property is being marketed for £145,000 and is among the cheapest in the area.

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Police appeal to public after A130 crash which left emergency workers injured

Essex Police's chief superintendent Morgan Cronin has now appealed to the public to help the force with their investigation into the incident.

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Mangled vehicles, including an ambulance, taken from scene of A130 crash

Shortly before 10am, three vehicles were seen being transported from the scene by pick-up trucks.

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Police re-open A130 after major crash closed the road overnight

Emergency services originally attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the A130, near Rayleigh Spur roundabout, shortly before 1am.

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Pictures show emergency services on scene as major south Essex road remains shut

The road is currently closed in both directions and officers are diverting traffic at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout.

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Five Arctic sled dogs at Basildon Dogs Trust looking for forever homes

The Arctic sled dogs are currently under care at the Dogs Trust centre in Basildon and are looking to be rehomed this new year

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Mechanic in Basildon rape trial has convictions for attacking woman, jury told

South Essex mechanic Joseph Thomas has past convictions for attacking a woman, a jury at Basildon Crown Court heard as he was cross-examined.

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New protein-based menu launches at Basildon dessert parlour to start New Year

Heavenly Desserts, based at Festival Leisure Park, introduced the offering to meet growing demand for healthier options without compromising on taste.

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Met Office forecast cold and unsettled weekend across south Essex

While conditions will remain mostly dry on Saturday, Sunday could turn more unsettled later in the day.