Basildon news

• MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school

  22-05-2026 13:24 via bbc.com
  The government says it will no longer fund the 420-place Lodge Farm school in Witham, Essex.
  
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• Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'

  22-05-2026 13:18 via bbc.com
  By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.
  
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• Amber heat alert issued for East of England

  22-05-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  Vulnerable people are said to be at greatest risk from soaring temperatures across the region.
  
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• Tory and Reform deal in place to run council

  22-05-2026 09:50 via bbc.com
  The Conservatives will run Basildon Borough Council, with the support of Nigel Farage's party.
  
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• House and cars destroyed in large blaze

  22-05-2026 08:16 via bbc.com
  A charred building and burnt out cars are left behind after a big fire breaks out.
  
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• Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue

  22-05-2026 06:33 via bbc.com
  Star Amusements plans to repair the building and reopen it as a leisure attraction.
  
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• Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig

  22-05-2026 06:32 via bbc.com
  Archaeologists want to better understand the site before it is lost to sea.
  
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• Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford

  21-05-2026 19:28 via bbc.com
  The new leader, chartered accountant Adi Malviya, wants to bring "financial discipline".
  
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• Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiry

  21-05-2026 15:23 via bbc.com
  The arrests are made as part of a wider investigation involving Maldon & Tiptree Football Club.
  
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• Baby death remains unexplained after four years

  21-05-2026 12:56 via bbc.com
  Ralphie Payne was found not breathing in his pushchair, a court hears.
  
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• Teenager, 16, fatally hit by van after getting off bus

  21-05-2026 12:39 via bbc.com
  Police are not treating the collision as suspicious, a coroner says.
  
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• Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal

  21-05-2026 08:13 via bbc.com
  The Court of Appeal reduces Muritala Olaiya-Imam's 10-year prison sentence to seven.
  
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• Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle

  21-05-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  Campaigner Ian Rice says he is "absolutely over the moon" at the decision.
  
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• Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment

  20-05-2026 19:04 via bbc.com
  Southend United have appointed Jonathan Duckett as their new head of recruitment after he left a similar role at Colchester United.
  
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• Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win

  19-05-2026 21:36 via bbc.com
  Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.
  
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• Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent

  19-05-2026 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The stand-up comedian often celebrates and pokes fun at how Essex people sound.
  
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• Labour retains leadership of Southend council

  19-05-2026 10:52 via bbc.com
  Labour's Daniel Cowan will lead a coalition with independents and Liberal Democrats.
  
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• Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win

  18-05-2026 06:43 via bbc.com
  Shrimpers fans react as Southend United wins the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley

  17-05-2026 22:03 via bbc.com
  Fans of Southend United are in ecstasy as the side wins its first ever domestic trophy.
  
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• Trophy win 'everything I can ask for' - Southend's Bridge

  17-05-2026 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The Southend United wing-back speaks after winning the FA Trophy on penalties.
  
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• Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win

  17-05-2026 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The Southend United defender speaks after scoring the winning penalty against Wealdstone.
  
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• Paddleboarders and surfers protest over sewage

  17-05-2026 11:47 via bbc.com
  Protests took place at five locations in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
  
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• Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory

  17-05-2026 11:45 via bbc.com
  George Hatfield's family deliver "sensory trolleys" to Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals.
  
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• 'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'

  17-05-2026 07:37 via bbc.com
  A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
  
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• Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change

  17-05-2026 07:28 via bbc.com
  The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.
  
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• Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback

  17-05-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Julian Wantling is bringing an army of 13 relatives to the home of football this time around.
  
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• O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final

  16-05-2026 23:53 via bbc.com
  Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 6-3 to book a place in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel.
  
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• Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire

  16-05-2026 18:40 via bbc.com
  Jamie Porter scores a maiden first-class 50 in his 178th innings as Essex reach 281-8 in replay to Leicestershire's 333 all out.
  
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• Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester

  16-05-2026 15:17 via bbc.com
  Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey is among four first team players released by the club.
  
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• Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo

  16-05-2026 13:46 via bbc.com
  Braintree Town announce they have been placed under a transfer embargo by the National League.
  
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