Basildon news

• Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times'

  13-06-2025 23:56 via bbc.com
  The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.
  
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• Police dog helper among those honoured by King

  13-06-2025 23:30 via bbc.com
  Linda Belgrove, 70, has helped raised almost £100,000 towards the welfare of retired police dogs.
  
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• ‘Howzat?’ Danbury 'suspends' village cricket

  13-06-2025 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The decision was made by the Parish Council after someone was hit by a cricket ball.
  
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• Support withdrawn for 10,000 homes plan near city

  13-06-2025 19:25 via bbc.com
  A council will tell the government there is already too much pressure on towns and villages.
  
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• WATCH: Armed police stop Mercedes on A127 in Basildon after knifepoint robbery - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 19:24
  WATCH: Armed police stop Mercedes on A127 in Basildon after knifepoint robbery  Southend Echo
  
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• Smash-hit musical on Buddy Holly set to come to Basildon's Towngate Theatre - MSN

  13-06-2025 18:53
  Smash-hit musical on Buddy Holly set to come to Basildon's Towngate Theatre  MSN
  
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• Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in Basildon street - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 18:13
  Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in Basildon street  Southend Echo
  
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• Rail passengers could be overcharged for weeks

  13-06-2025 18:11 via bbc.com
  Rail operator c2c says the first round of refunds will begin over the weekend.
  
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• Call to waive 'utterly crazy' air ambulance £95k fee

  13-06-2025 16:54 via bbc.com
  A councillor says it is a "fair charge" for an "excellent service".
  
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• Two charged after raids across Basildon as part of probe into 15 burglaries - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 16:26
  Two charged after raids across Basildon as part of probe into 15 burglaries  Southend Echo
  
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• Lane remains closed on A127 in Basildon after car burst into flames on major road - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 16:02
  Lane remains closed on A127 in Basildon after car burst into flames on major road  Southend Echo
  
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• MP calls for new law to license animal shelters

  13-06-2025 15:24 via bbc.com
  Richard Holden says local authorities would have more trust in places which are licensed.
  
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• Photos show burnt out car as emergency services shut off A127 in Basildon - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 14:37
  Photos show burnt out car as emergency services shut off A127 in Basildon  Southend Echo
  
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• Major road CLOSED amid fire as smoke seen across A127 in Basildon - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 14:16
  Major road CLOSED amid fire as smoke seen across A127 in Basildon  Southend Echo
  
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• Break-in at Basildon home sparks police appeal and burglary investigation - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 09:05
  Break-in at Basildon home sparks police appeal and burglary investigation  Southend Echo
  
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• Defunct care home to house homeless people

  13-06-2025 07:39 via bbc.com
  Plans are approved despite concerns raised with the council.
  
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• Clubs 'badly affected' by leisure plan, says MP

  13-06-2025 07:36 via bbc.com
  A district council leader insists the revamp of the centre will future-proof the popular facility.
  
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• Sunny weekend set to hit south Essex as warm temperatures continue - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 05:00
  Sunny weekend set to hit south Essex as warm temperatures continue  Southend Echo
  
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• 'No-nonsense approach': New team clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Basildon - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 05:00
  'No-nonsense approach': New team clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Basildon  Southend Echo
  
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• 1,000 homes in Basildon set to be upgraded with solar panels and heat pumps - Southend Echo

  13-06-2025 05:00
  1,000 homes in Basildon set to be upgraded with solar panels and heat pumps  Southend Echo
  
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