Basildon news

The force said 2013 to 2017 models of the car had been the victim of thefts in October

Essex Police issues warning to owners of Ford Fiestas after 100 thefts in a month

Scene - Carers and owners were attacked in Norfolk and Basildon

Updated Dogs Trust to stop rehoming XL Bullies following spate of recent attacks

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Investigating - Basildon CID is investigating an incident which saw a teenager stabbed in the leg

Teenager stabbed in the leg in 'deeply concerning' 2am attack in Basildon

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Grieving Matilda Handy suggested the heartwarming idea

Where you can send letters to lost loved ones with 'post boxes to heaven' in Essex

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Wanted man: Callum Taylor

Wanted teenager who failed to comply with court order sparks public appeal

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Group of strangers play huge game of tag which lasts for weeks across Essex

Group of strangers play huge game of tag which lasts for weeks across Essex

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The film written and directed by Richard Curtis follows ten separate stories and begins five weeks before Christmas. Picture: PA

The Essex link to Christmas classic Love Actually you might have missed

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A13 closed in south Essex after crash with 'air ambulance to attend'

A13 closed in south Essex and air ambulance called after 'serious' crash

How would Essex fare in a zombie apocalypse? Areas ranked by likelihood to survive

How would Essex fare in a zombie apocalypse? Areas ranked by likelihood to survive

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Jerry Connors, from Essex, is wanted for breaching court bail. Photo: Warwickshire Police

Hunt for Essex man wanted for breaching court bail after series of incidents

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Council shares memories of the Queen's most famous trips to Essex in video

Council shares memories of the Queen's most famous trips to Essex in video

Basildon Pride: Thousands of people attended

In pictures: thousands celebrate Basildon Pride together

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Max Whitlock (centre), Georgia-Mae Fenton (left) and Courtney Tulloch at the South Essex Gymnastics Club (PA)

Famous gymnast surprises youngsters at his Essex club as the sport is 'thriving'

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A man has been charged with murder in connection with missing Madison Wright

Man charged with murder in connection with missing Madison as body found in park

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Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ extreme heat weather warning for Essex (PA / Met Office)

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ extreme heat weather warning for Essex

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Essex to get heatwave from this weekend with temperatures to hit high 20s (PA)

Essex to get heatwave from this weekend with temperatures to hit high 20s

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General image of Basildon Hospital

Man who damaged Basildon Hospital window is ordered to pay compensation

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‘Thunder fever’ warning for East of England’s hay fever motorists

‘Thunder fever’ warning for East of England’s hay fever motorists

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There are engineering works affecting c2c and Greater Anglia routes this bank holiday

Round-up: the rail delays and changes expected this bank holiday in Essex

Ten new firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Picture: Essex County Fire and Rescue

Essex Fire Service welcomes 10 new firefighters in special passing out ceremony

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Watch: Snow starts to fall in Essex this morning as experts say more is 'likely'

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Named and shamed: 10 drivers in court for speeding on the A127

Named and shamed: 10 drivers in court for speeding on the A127

The film written and directed by Richard Curtis follows ten separate stories and begins five weeks before Christmas. Picture: PA

The Essex link to Christmas classic Love Actually you might have missed

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Royal Mail reveals the Essex areas hit by delays to post just days before Christmas

Royal Mail reveals the Essex areas hit by delays to post just days before Christmas

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Former mayor and Kerry Smith with the flag in 2017

'We're not proud of Essex anymore' - row over raising flag to mark county's patron saint

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The display before the vandalism

Halloween display destroyed by cruel yobs who slashed inflatables with knife

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One puppy found dead and three others put down after being dumped in crate

One puppy found dead and three others put down after being dumped in crate

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Diana made a number of visits to Essex over the years

Remembering Princess Diana's visits to Essex on 24th anniversary of her death

New research by Moneybarn has revealed the cheapest, most expensive, best and worst places in the UK to buy a used car

Essex town named among most expensive places to buy a secondhand car

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'KFC gravy left me with third-degree burns' - grandmother's warning

Graphic content 'KFC gravy left me with severe burns' - great nan's warning after nasty injury

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In Essex 1,630 care home residents died with the virus between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021

Revealed: Every care home in Essex which has reported a Covid death

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So in the spirit of our banter and behaviour, here are things that could happen Only in Essex

15 bizarre things that could only ever happen in Essex

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The games, which were postponed due to the pandemic last year, will see a number of Essex stars take part

The Essex athletes hoping for glory in Tokyo - and when you can watch them in action

Magistrates receive regular training and usually sit in threes with an experienced chairperson

Could you become a magistrate at courts in Essex? Everything you need to know

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Insurers will be required to offer renewing customers a price that is no higher than they would pay as a new customer

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to drivers over their car insurance

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Sneak peak: An inside look at Basildon's brand new Empire cinema

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Great Berry open space

Travellers told to leave five different parks in space of a month

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The Great Berry Open Space

Travellers move across town and pitch up at park

Silvanna Court care home

Care home team up with primary school for assembly sing-song

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Charlie with his trophy

Young racer in bid to inspire kids after British title win

The cottage before and after the revamp

First flat at historic Elizabeth Cottage sold with huge revamp complete

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Jon Bullock, the founder of Elite Outdoor Fitness Academy, wants to help parents teach their children to enjoy exercise

Fitness instructor's tips to help tackle Essex’s childhood 'obesity epidemic'

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Organisers plan 'dogging' meet-up in Basildon

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Smoke-free is officially recognised by the Government as when five per cent of the population or less are smokers

Poll: Would you like to see south Essex become smoke-free?

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Dion with councillor Craig Rimmer

Former footie legend and TV star Dion Dublin opens gym studio at leisure centre

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Family man - Kirit Patel with his loved ones

Tributes to shopkeeper who earned celebrity status as the 'man who never forgot a face'

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These are five of the best places to get fish and chips in Southend

These are five of the best places to get fish and chips in Southend

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Festival Leisure

Man arrested in connection with Festival Leisure attack which knocked out Good Samaritan

Scrapping £8.4million youth zone will allow swimming pool to open next year

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Rider suffers 'broken ankle' in jet ski marina crash

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Travellers pitch up overnight at popular park near primary school

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Basildon Hospital

Covid-19 still 'suppressed' across large swathes of south Essex

Basildon Town Centre

Kids 'preyed on' by crooks amid 'major drugs problem' in town

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James Gibbons was killed in Laindon

James Gibbons murder: Mourners set to say farewell to beloved dad at funeral