Basildon news

• Mixed messages over future of Basildon's popular Towngate Theatre - Thurrock Nub News

  02-12-2025 08:23
  Mixed messages over future of Basildon's popular Towngate Theatre  Thurrock Nub News
  
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• Services disrupted after person hit by train

  01-12-2025 21:20 via bbc.com
  Services between the capital and Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are affected.
  
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• Dangerous e-scooters may be banned from almost all of Basildon borough - Yellow Advertiser

  01-12-2025 20:25
  Dangerous e-scooters may be banned from almost all of Basildon borough  Yellow Advertiser
  
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• MP's call for station platform lifts turned down

  01-12-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  The MP says the lack of step-free access is causing difficulties for many of his constituents.
  
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• 'Death trap' e-scooters could be banned across all of south Essex borough - Southend Echo

  01-12-2025 15:57
  'Death trap' e-scooters could be banned across all of south Essex borough  Southend Echo
  
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• Seven beaches rated as excellent for water quality

  01-12-2025 15:31 via bbc.com
  The local authority says the ratings will help boost tourism and local pride.
  
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• LOOK INSIDE: New attraction at former Basildon Debenhams takes shape ahead of opening - Southend Echo

  01-12-2025 15:30
  LOOK INSIDE: New attraction at former Basildon Debenhams takes shape ahead of opening  Southend Echo
  
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• Car seized after A13 police stop with driver reported for 'invalid licence' - Southend Echo

  01-12-2025 13:30
  Car seized after A13 police stop with driver reported for 'invalid licence'  Southend Echo
  
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• MP writes to chancellor over closed ferry crossing

  01-12-2025 07:50 via bbc.com
  Jen Craft wants to see the return of a crossing that links Essex and Kent over the River Thames.
  
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• Teen ambassador wants DofE for all young people

  01-12-2025 06:55 via bbc.com
  Saieesha Bailoor is one of 31 young ambassadors who will engage with decision-makers in Parliament.
  
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• Essex's busiest library reopens after revamp

  01-12-2025 06:55 via bbc.com
  Colchester Library will welcome readers back after having been closed for more than a year.
  
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• Basildon teen wants Duke of Edinburgh Award available for all - BBC

  01-12-2025 06:55
  Basildon teen wants Duke of Edinburgh Award available for all  BBC
  
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• Southend & Basildon Sunday Football League – Results – Sunday, November 30 - Yellow Advertiser

  30-11-2025 23:19
  Southend & Basildon Sunday Football League – Results – Sunday, November 30  Yellow Advertiser
  
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• 'Shocking' - Plans for 32 south Essex flats agreed without affordable homes - Southend Echo

  30-11-2025 18:02
  'Shocking' - Plans for 32 south Essex flats agreed without affordable homes  Southend Echo
  
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• Children's cancer charity in south Essex receives generous £32,000 donation - Southend Echo

  30-11-2025 13:00
  Children's cancer charity in south Essex receives generous £32,000 donation  Southend Echo
  
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• Woman dies in house fire in town

  30-11-2025 12:41 via bbc.com
  A man also had to be treated in hospital following the fatal fire, police say.
  
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• A-road reopens following multi-vehicle collision

  30-11-2025 11:17 via bbc.com
  The major road is reopened after being closed southbound and having diversions put in place.
  
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• 'Tell me, how do I make money Rachel Reeves?'

  30-11-2025 07:25 via bbc.com
  Essex businesses and workers give their views on what they think the Chancellor's Budget will mean for them.
  
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• Man's mission to find hundreds of missing graves

  30-11-2025 07:25 via bbc.com
  Plumber Mark Rogers is appealing for help as he attempts to map out the Chelmsford cemetery.
  
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• Basildon teenager chosen as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador - Southend Echo

  30-11-2025 05:00
  Basildon teenager chosen as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador  Southend Echo
  
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• Why snooker's golden generation are still shining at 50

  29-11-2025 08:07 via bbc.com
  As Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to turn 50 like Mark Williams and John Higgins, BBC Sport looks at why the Class of 92 are still at the top of snooker.
  
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• Sushi restaurant applies for new premises licence to sell alcohol in Basildon - Southend Echo

  29-11-2025 05:00
  Sushi restaurant applies for new premises licence to sell alcohol in Basildon  Southend Echo
  
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• Police raid cannabis farm in Basildon with one man bailed on 'strict conditions' - Southend Echo

  28-11-2025 17:50
  Police raid cannabis farm in Basildon with one man bailed on 'strict conditions'  Southend Echo
  
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• Epping church stars in Hollywood ‘whodunnit’

  28-11-2025 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  ‘Knives Out’ sees actor Daniel Craig play a detective in a murder mystery with a twist.
  
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• Basildon launches Essex’s first all-electric bus station after £30.6m transformation - Mobility Portal

  28-11-2025 15:00
  Basildon launches Essex’s first all-electric bus station after £30.6m transformation  Mobility Portal
  
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• Pictured: Basildon man jailed after elderly couple defrauded out of life savings - Southend Echo

  28-11-2025 14:27
  Pictured: Basildon man jailed after elderly couple defrauded out of life savings  Southend Echo
  
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• Basildon electric bus depot opens for business - BBC

  28-11-2025 13:57
  Basildon electric bus depot opens for business  BBC
  
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• Essex’s first fully electric bus depot opens in Basildon - electrive.com

  28-11-2025 12:00
  Essex’s first fully electric bus depot opens in Basildon  electrive.com
  
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• Here's when and where you can find out more about Basildon's draft local plan - Southend Echo

  28-11-2025 10:48
  Here's when and where you can find out more about Basildon's draft local plan  Southend Echo
  
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• Hotel and homes plan for Basildon town centre approved despite parking concerns - Southend Echo

  28-11-2025 05:00
  Hotel and homes plan for Basildon town centre approved despite parking concerns  Southend Echo
  
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• Hospice receives £800k for building upgrades

  27-11-2025 18:54 via bbc.com
  Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford says it is pleased with the grant but frustrated it is ringfenced.
  
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• Revamp of Colchester's oldest building put on hold

  27-11-2025 18:25 via bbc.com
  The city council says it remains committed to the project despite St Helena Hospice pulling out.
  
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• Trump & O'Sullivan face tough UK Championship openers

  27-11-2025 17:42 via bbc.com
  World number one Judd Trump will take on Stephen Maguire when he begins his defence of his UK Championship title, while Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Zhou Yuelong.
  
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• Popular chicken restaurant in Basildon to re-open with new look this week - Southend Echo

  27-11-2025 14:04
  Popular chicken restaurant in Basildon to re-open with new look this week  Southend Echo
  
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• Roman mosaic to go on permanent display

  27-11-2025 13:36 via bbc.com
  The project in Colchester is expected to be completed by the second half of next year.
  
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• What does M&S have ‘in store’ for Essex?

  27-11-2025 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The retailer is aiming to double the size of its food outlet business with new locations.
  
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• Notts to start title defence against Somerset

  27-11-2025 11:08 via bbc.com
  Title-holders Notts will start the 2026 County Championship with an away game against Somerset, while One-Day Cup winners Worcestershire face Derbyshire in their opening match.
  
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• Island's birds thriving decade after Crossrail project

  27-11-2025 07:21 via bbc.com
  Wallasea is proving to be a thriving environment for birds ten years after the project concluded.
  
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• Police and EE join forces to advise on deepfakes

  27-11-2025 07:20 via bbc.com
  Essex Police and EE mobile offer parents advice on using AI tech safely.
  
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• The US families celebrating Thanksgiving 5,000 miles from home

  27-11-2025 07:18 via bbc.com
  "We've tried to find new friends who may not have somewhere to be on the day."
  
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• New four-star hotel at Basildon town centre block revealed in 'mini-hospital' plan - Southend Echo

  27-11-2025 05:00
  New four-star hotel at Basildon town centre block revealed in 'mini-hospital' plan  Southend Echo
  
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• Lower Thames Crossing gets extra £891m in Budget

  26-11-2025 17:52 via bbc.com
  In her Budget, the chancellor describes infrastructure as "the backbone of economic growth".
  
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• Council's plea as iconic Basildon town centre fountain 'filled with bubbles again' - Southend Echo

  26-11-2025 16:49
  Council's plea as iconic Basildon town centre fountain 'filled with bubbles again'  Southend Echo
  
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• Mum denies murdering 19-year-old son

  26-11-2025 16:13 via bbc.com
  The trial is due to take place in March next year.
  
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• Essex Olympian makes ‘surprise’ comeback

  26-11-2025 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Max Whitlock trains in Basildon and hopes to be at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
  
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• Christmas Events in Basildon 2025 - Basildon Borough Council

  26-11-2025 12:54
  Christmas Events in Basildon 2025  Basildon Borough Council
  
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• Main pool CLOSED at south Essex leisure centre amid 'drainage issue' - Southend Echo

  26-11-2025 11:28
  Main pool CLOSED at south Essex leisure centre amid 'drainage issue'  Southend Echo
  
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• Tributes to police officer who died in crash

  26-11-2025 10:57 via bbc.com
  PC Mathew Parker will be remembered for his courage, his family says.
  
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• Council continues legal bid against asylum hotel

  26-11-2025 09:23 via bbc.com
  Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.
  
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• Max Whitlock comeback is inspirational, says coach

  26-11-2025 07:21 via bbc.com
  Britain's most successful gymnast is plotting a Team GB return for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  
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