Basildon19 Aug 2026Drill artist brought revolver to probation meetingNoble Nwokocha is sent back to prison for four years and eight months by a judge.19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Hospital emergency department to get major upgradeBasildon Hospital's rapid assessment, triage and treatment area is to more than double in size.19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Tories vow to change law to stop unauthorised traveller sitesIf elected, the Conservatives say they would amend the Town and Country Planning Act. 18 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Teenager denies murdering 12-year-old hit by carA 15-year-old boy and a 43-year-old man appear in court charged with the murder of Bobby Bloomfield.17 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the lawThe government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?15 Aug 202610 Aug 2026More houses needed for young people, says councilAndy Barnes says expensive properties are failing to sell in Basildon and smaller homes are needed.10 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Drug dealer dragged girl skating home into bush Mohammed Younas is jailed for nine years following an attack on a 13-year-old girl.7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026'Essex people aren't numpties' says town boasting culture bidBasildon residents share their love for their hometown, which could become the UK's Town of Culture.7 Aug 20265 Aug 2026'Deeply upsetting' corridor care is region's worstData reveals how many patients were treated in corridors at Basildon Hospital's emergency department.5 Aug 2026...
