Basildon news

• Colchester's Flanagan out for 12 weeks with knee injury

  02-12-2025 11:39 via bbc.com
  Colchester United defender Tom Flanagan will be out for at least three months after rupturing a medial ligament in his knee.
  
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• Leisure centre revamp proposals announced

  05-12-2025 14:58 via bbc.com
  Brentwood Borough Council says it hopes to submit a planning application by March next year.
  
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• Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV

  05-12-2025 11:37 via bbc.com
  The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street.
  
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• East coast's water quality has 'improved hugely'

  05-12-2025 11:11 via bbc.com
  The Environment Agency says the sea and rivers have generally become cleaner over the past 20 years.
  
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• Last supermoon of the year lights up the East

  05-12-2025 11:10 via bbc.com
  Weather watchers across the region snap pictures of the year's last supermoon.
  
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• Cardwell rejoins Southend from Forest Green

  05-12-2025 10:09 via bbc.com
  Southend United re-sign striker Harry Cardwell on loan from Forest Green Rovers for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent deal.
  
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• Delays on M11 near Stansted Airport after crash

  05-12-2025 10:01 via bbc.com
  Drivers are warned of delays of up to 45 minutes, National Highways says.
  
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• NHS boss warns of hospitals' rising winter pressure

  05-12-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  Frankie Swords says NHS services are "already very busy" with rising seasonal illnesses and viruses.
  
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• Taylor 'cuts loose' in Chelmsford FA Cup dream run

  05-12-2025 06:53 via bbc.com
  Lyle Taylor has eight FA Cup goals this season and is hoping to help Chelmsford City reach round three for the first time since the 1970s.
  
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• 'Hallelujah': Residents rejoice as work to clear bad smell starts

  05-12-2025 06:53 via bbc.com
  Describing the odour on a hot day, one dog walker says, "Imagine a cesspit".
  
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• Medics relocated after toxic culture found at unit

  05-12-2025 06:52 via bbc.com
  The trust says it took immediate action after concerns were being raised by resident doctors.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'voice of Essex' radio presenter

  05-12-2025 06:51 via bbc.com
  BBC Essex radio legend Dave Monk dies aged 72 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
  
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• Essex Women name Parry as head coach

  04-12-2025 14:20 via bbc.com
  Former Lancashire and England spinner Stephen Parry has been named new head coach of Essex Women.
  
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• Hashtag player's plea for more support after ACL injury

  04-12-2025 12:50 via bbc.com
  Lucy Connolly-Brame, 20, is raising money for private surgery after suffering a serious injury.
  
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• Anger over closure of long Covid service

  04-12-2025 10:20 via bbc.com
  A charity says the condition is "chronically under-researched, misunderstood and under-resourced".
  
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• O'Sullivan and Wilson beaten at UK Championship

  03-12-2025 01:31 via bbc.com
  Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.
  
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• 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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