Basildon1 day agoInvestigation launched into Basildon CouncilThe government says it has "concerns about member conduct and culture" at the local authority.1 day ago7 days agoMore hospital night flights set to start Basildon Hospital hopes the improved facilities will lead to more lives being saved.7 days ago8 days agoBasildon shortlisted for UK town of culture awardBasildon is announced among a shortlist of towns for the UK Town of Culture awards 2028.8 days ago8 days agoPontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of CultureBasildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.8 days ago3 Jul 2026Burglars jailed for trying to gun down van driverPolice say the attack was part of a feud between two rival groups in Essex.3 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Teen, 17, scores coaching job for semi-pro clubBowers & Pitsea FC's Freddie Soden wants to prove that his ability is more important than his youth.29 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Firefighters tackle blaze at terraced homesThe Essex Fire Service says crews were at the scene during the night.22 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Siblings' e-scooter deaths move coroner to tearsCoroner Michelle Brown says the injuries suffered by Roman and Darcie Casselden were "unsurvivable".18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026MasterChef finalist inspires new menu for hospiceAnurag Aggarwal, who appeared on the BBC show in 2023, says food has the power to connect people.18 Jun 2026...
