<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Basildon - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Basildon with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex pick up crucial win at struggling Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex all but secure their Division One status with a 47-run victory over Essex, who remain in relegation trouble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sussex-pick-up-crucial-win-at-struggling-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sussex-pick-up-crucial-win-at-struggling-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested for conspiracy to murder  after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two teenagers injured in the alleged attack need ongoing treatment, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-for-conspiracy-to-murder-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-for-conspiracy-to-murder-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consortium working to try saving football club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club says a group of local businesses are trying to secure a future for Maldon &amp; Tiptree FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/consortium-working-to-try-saving-football-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/consortium-working-to-try-saving-football-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-world champ Bruno delivers footballs to parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-profit initiative Found Football leaves footballs in parks to encourage children to exercise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-world-champ-bruno-delivers-footballs-to-parks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-world-champ-bruno-delivers-footballs-to-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People stuck in airport corridor as shuttle stops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger says she has been trapped in a corridor at Stansted Airport for 90 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/people-stuck-in-airport-corridor-as-shuttle-stops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/people-stuck-in-airport-corridor-as-shuttle-stops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after motorcyclist dies in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist police officers are supporting the family of the deceased, who was in his 40s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur sleuth uncovers 80-vehicle chop shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amateur detective work by a man whose car was stolen leads to 10 arrests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amateur-sleuth-uncovers-80-vehicle-chop-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amateur-sleuth-uncovers-80-vehicle-chop-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepper says he learned to make gunpowder watching YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Banham says he only planned to use the explosives "in a post-apocalyptic scenario".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/prepper-says-he-learned-to-make-gunpowder-watching-youtube/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/prepper-says-he-learned-to-make-gunpowder-watching-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents urged to have say on borough's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consultation period for Thurrock Council's draft local plan will run until 14 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-urged-to-have-say-on-boroughs-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-urged-to-have-say-on-boroughs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council criticised at protest over traveller site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of residents say the authority should have done more to prevent the unauthorised development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-criticised-at-protest-over-traveller-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-criticised-at-protest-over-traveller-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track fault causes train cancellations and delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Anglia says extensive faults were found on the track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/track-fault-causes-train-cancellations-and-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/track-fault-causes-train-cancellations-and-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two lanes on M25 shut after vehicle collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers face congestion of four miles causing long delays, National Highways says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-lanes-on-m25-shut-after-vehicle-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-lanes-on-m25-shut-after-vehicle-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revamp for city's oldest building back on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers &pound;2.65m to restore the Holy Trinity Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/revamp-for-citys-oldest-building-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/revamp-for-citys-oldest-building-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All officers trained in roadside drink-drug tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says its 115 road officers will be better prepared when stopping people on the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-officers-trained-in-roadside-drink-drug-tests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-officers-trained-in-roadside-drink-drug-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-senior-aide-filmed-suggesting-way-to-avoid-donations-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-senior-aide-filmed-suggesting-way-to-avoid-donations-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sussexs-crocombe-takes-second-hat-trick-in-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sussexs-crocombe-takes-second-hat-trick-in-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chaos' - An EFL transfer deadline day like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich City sporting director and Colchester United manager discuss the rarity of deadline day falling on the same day as matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chaos-an-efl-transfer-deadline-day-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chaos-an-efl-transfer-deadline-day-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign forward Omochere on season-long loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign forward Promise Omochere from Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-forward-omochere-on-season-long-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-forward-omochere-on-season-long-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester rejected bids for Payne - Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says the club turned down bids for creative midfielder Jack Payne during the transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-rejected-bids-for-payne-cowley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-rejected-bids-for-payne-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘exceptional’ Roman fossil find of Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 100-million-year-old fossil discovered by the Romans is unearthed in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-exceptional-roman-fossil-find-of-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-exceptional-roman-fossil-find-of-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign Kouassi &amp; Williams on deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign Blackpool striker Kylian Kouassi and Crawley midfielder Jay Williams, both for undisclosed fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-kouassi-amp-williams-on-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-kouassi-amp-williams-on-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three injured after shotgun fired in town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA["Targeted attack" between two groups has been linked to the sale of drugs, Essex Police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-injured-after-shotgun-fired-in-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-injured-after-shotgun-fired-in-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex batter Allison signs new two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex batter Charlie Allison, 21, signs a two-year extension to keep him at Chelmsford until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-batter-allison-signs-new-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-batter-allison-signs-new-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster 'prepper' asked chatbot about making a bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improvised explosive device and gunpowder were found in Ben Banham's flat in March, trial hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/disaster-prepper-asked-chatbot-about-making-a-bomb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/disaster-prepper-asked-chatbot-about-making-a-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boys club demolition to begin ahead of £2m rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lifstan Boys Club has been described as "a community beacon" by the minister for sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boys-club-demolition-to-begin-ahead-of-2m-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boys-club-demolition-to-begin-ahead-of-2m-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The future of pubs is community-owned pubs']]></title><description><![CDATA[Community-owned pubs are "the way forward" say Essex landlords who are enjoying a successful spell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-future-of-pubs-is-community-owned-pubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-future-of-pubs-is-community-owned-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceptional fossil gives glimpse into Roman life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists say the ichthyosaur vertebra was deliberately collected and kept during Roman times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/exceptional-fossil-gives-glimpse-into-roman-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/exceptional-fossil-gives-glimpse-into-roman-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Force trains hundreds of officers to use new Taser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between 1 January and 31 July this year, Essex Police deployed their Tasers 161 times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/force-trains-hundreds-of-officers-to-use-new-taser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/force-trains-hundreds-of-officers-to-use-new-taser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chairwoman appointed for mental health trust board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie Craissati says she wants to continue the trust's efforts with "developing and improving" services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chairwoman-appointed-for-mental-health-trust-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chairwoman-appointed-for-mental-health-trust-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter fire leaves family homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service warns people to keep an eye on charging batteries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/e-scooter-fire-leaves-family-homeless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/e-scooter-fire-leaves-family-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex gets £8m in four years from location shoots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The total is boosted by a recent shoot in the county featuring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-gets-8m-in-four-years-from-location-shoots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-gets-8m-in-four-years-from-location-shoots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departing police boss warns PM against cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex chief constable urges Andy Burnham not to "throw the baby out with the bath water".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/departing-police-boss-warns-pm-against-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/departing-police-boss-warns-pm-against-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was paralysed - now I'm running 5,000km']]></title><description><![CDATA[Esmee Gummer is hosting a 5km run club in every British city and running between each location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-was-paralysed-now-im-running-5000km/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-was-paralysed-now-im-running-5000km/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Foakes century helps Surrey draw with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/superb-foakes-century-helps-surrey-draw-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/superb-foakes-century-helps-surrey-draw-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains delayed after signalling cables are stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services to London from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are all travelling at "much reduced" speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-delayed-after-signalling-cables-are-stolen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-delayed-after-signalling-cables-are-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retrospective application made for traveller site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A field remains covered in loose-laid hardcore after unauthorised work over a May Bank Holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retrospective-application-made-for-traveller-site/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retrospective-application-made-for-traveller-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse says relatives 'swept away' in Nepal floods]]></title><description><![CDATA["My wife's aunt and uncle, their granddaughter and her husband are missing," says Rajendra Pudasaini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nurse-says-relatives-swept-away-in-nepal-floods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nurse-says-relatives-swept-away-in-nepal-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucks queuing at London Gateway container port]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some drivers are reporting being at a standstill for hours approaching the container port in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trucks-queuing-at-london-gateway-container-port/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trucks-queuing-at-london-gateway-container-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This could be some ride' says Southend boss Dyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United head coach Kieron Dyer says he is embracing the responsibility that management brings after leading his side to three wins in three games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/this-could-be-some-ride-says-southend-boss-dyer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/this-could-be-some-ride-says-southend-boss-dyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears grow for famous cat after six weeks missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max has thousands of followers across the world on social media but his owner is unable to find him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-grow-for-famous-cat-after-six-weeks-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-grow-for-famous-cat-after-six-weeks-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hackers-steal-data-from-millions-of-airport-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hackers-steal-data-from-millions-of-airport-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with 21-year-old's kidnap and murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victim Jack Sullivan died days after he was found in a car park in Cheshunt, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-with-21-year-olds-kidnap-and-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-with-21-year-olds-kidnap-and-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation begins on red lines plan near airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents have resorted to using unofficial signs and bright orange cones to deter parking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/consultation-begins-on-red-lines-plan-near-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/consultation-begins-on-red-lines-plan-near-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends died in 50C desert valley hike near Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aran Martinson and Cassius Newton are reported missing during a trek in sweltering temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/friends-died-in-50c-desert-valley-hike-near-dubai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/friends-died-in-50c-desert-valley-hike-near-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex's Elgar - 'It's right time to quit for my family']]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex batter and former South Africa captain Dean Elgar says it is time to put his family first after deciding to end his playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essexs-elgar-its-right-time-to-quit-for-my-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essexs-elgar-its-right-time-to-quit-for-my-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourist killed in wildfire was trapped in villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner gives Lisa Fryett's provisional cause of death as "extensive burns-related changes".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tourist-killed-in-wildfire-was-trapped-in-villa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tourist-killed-in-wildfire-was-trapped-in-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is in store at the 33rd Clacton Airshow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about attending the Clacton Airshow on Thursday and Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-in-store-at-the-33rd-clacton-airshow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-in-store-at-the-33rd-clacton-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health trust's leaders need to improve - CQC]]></title><description><![CDATA[It issues its latest report on an NHS trust under scrutiny at an inquiry into mental health deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-trusts-leaders-need-to-improve-cqc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-trusts-leaders-need-to-improve-cqc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-South Africa captain Elgar announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex opening batter and former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announces he will retire from playing at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-south-africa-captain-elgar-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-south-africa-captain-elgar-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for my son's safety in mainstream school keep me awake at night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freddie is also autistic and non-verbal but no place can be found for him at a special school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-for-my-sons-safety-in-mainstream-school-keep-me-awake-at-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-for-my-sons-safety-in-mainstream-school-keep-me-awake-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey, Essex, Somerset &amp; Blaze make County Cup Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey, Essex, Somerset and The Blaze make Finals Day at Old Trafford next Saturday after winning their quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-essex-somerset-amp-blaze-make-county-cup-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-essex-somerset-amp-blaze-make-county-cup-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crosscountry-cancels-uk-services-after-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crosscountry-cancels-uk-services-after-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains cancelled following 'track quality' issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amended c2c timetable will be in place until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-cancelled-following-track-quality-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-cancelled-following-track-quality-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They're part of British culture, but how safe are flight shows?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating how two crashes happened in two days in the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/theyre-part-of-british-culture-but-how-safe-are-flight-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/theyre-part-of-british-culture-but-how-safe-are-flight-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From lockdown video games to pro racing driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Witham-based racing driver says E-Sports video games got him into the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/from-lockdown-video-games-to-pro-racing-driver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/from-lockdown-video-games-to-pro-racing-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex pair prevent Somerset innings win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Allison hits an unbeaten 105 and adds 187 with Matt Critchley as Essex avoid an innings defeat and reach 314-3 on day three against Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-pair-prevent-somerset-innings-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-pair-prevent-somerset-innings-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuffed bird of prey seized over licence issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Det Con Dane Wyatt says the licensing system helps prevent illegal wildlife crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stuffed-bird-of-prey-seized-over-licence-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stuffed-bird-of-prey-seized-over-licence-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Normal service to resume on derailment train line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Anglia says repair work has started after the train was removed from the tracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/normal-service-to-resume-on-derailment-train-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/normal-service-to-resume-on-derailment-train-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Judo has taught me to fall without hurting myself']]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbara Carolan, 71, says learning skills from the martial art has changed her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/judo-has-taught-me-to-fall-without-hurting-myself/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/judo-has-taught-me-to-fall-without-hurting-myself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miss England hopeful wants to win in second-hand outfits]]></title><description><![CDATA["Cost is obviously a big part of it, so if I can lead by example, then hopefully more people can enter," says Lisa Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/miss-england-hopeful-wants-to-win-in-second-hand-outfits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/miss-england-hopeful-wants-to-win-in-second-hand-outfits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex rally against Somerset after following on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset strengthen their bid for a first-ever County Championship title with an impressive second day performance against Essex at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-rally-against-somerset-after-following-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-rally-against-somerset-after-following-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign Saints midfielder Sesay on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign Southampton midfielder Moses Sesay on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-saints-midfielder-sesay-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-saints-midfielder-sesay-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters rescue mule trapped in deep mud]]></title><description><![CDATA["It was a relief to see her up and about, eating and reuniting with her herd," a crew manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-rescue-mule-trapped-in-deep-mud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-rescue-mule-trapped-in-deep-mud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I need miserable weather, says cricket groundsman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Kerrison says he is taking drastic measures to keep the grass alive during the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-need-miserable-weather-says-cricket-groundsman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-need-miserable-weather-says-cricket-groundsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fentanyl 'serial killer' review closed by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC can reveal detectives considered bringing new charges against double murderer Luke D'Wit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fentanyl-serial-killer-review-closed-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fentanyl-serial-killer-review-closed-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Globally rare wasp found in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outside of the UK, the nearest population of the wasp is in eastern Europe, in Poland and Estonia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/globally-rare-wasp-found-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/globally-rare-wasp-found-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reservoir 'half full' after hot, dry weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex and Suffolk Water is working "tirelessly" to find and fix leaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reservoir-half-full-after-hot-dry-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reservoir-half-full-after-hot-dry-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher hopes app 'doesn't kill results days']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of students received their GCSE results through an app this year for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teacher-hopes-app-doesnt-kill-results-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teacher-hopes-app-doesnt-kill-results-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailed train will not hurt tourism, says council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A railway line to Southend-on-Sea remains closed after a train came off the tracks on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/derailed-train-will-not-hurt-tourism-says-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/derailed-train-will-not-hurt-tourism-says-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-police officer breaks record for most ocean rows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former police officer Dawn Smith BEM has now rowed across the ocean seven times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-police-officer-breaks-record-for-most-ocean-rows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-police-officer-breaks-record-for-most-ocean-rows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailed train disruption to last another week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train came off the tracks on Friday, with the line expected to remain closed for several days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/derailed-train-disruption-to-last-another-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/derailed-train-disruption-to-last-another-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I saved an extinct tiger's head from obscurity']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Cranfield knew an "antique fox head" up for auction was something much more special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-saved-an-extinct-tigers-head-from-obscurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-saved-an-extinct-tigers-head-from-obscurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drill artist brought revolver to probation meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noble Nwokocha is sent back to prison for four years and eight months by a judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drill-artist-brought-revolver-to-probation-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drill-artist-brought-revolver-to-probation-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex man spends £60k on extinct tiger head]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;find of a lifetime&rsquo; specimen was originally thought to be a fox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-man-spends-60k-on-extinct-tiger-head/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-man-spends-60k-on-extinct-tiger-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital emergency department to get major upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital's rapid assessment, triage and treatment area is to more than double in size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hospital-emergency-department-to-get-major-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hospital-emergency-department-to-get-major-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault leaves man in life-threatening condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police appeal for information after officers find a man with a head injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/assault-leaves-man-in-life-threatening-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/assault-leaves-man-in-life-threatening-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories vow to change law to stop unauthorised traveller sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[If elected, the Conservatives say they would amend the Town and Country Planning Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tories-vow-to-change-law-to-stop-unauthorised-traveller-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tories-vow-to-change-law-to-stop-unauthorised-traveller-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England international Grewcock signs new Essex deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Jodi Grewcock signs a contract extension with Essex Women until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/england-international-grewcock-signs-new-essex-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/england-international-grewcock-signs-new-essex-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Prolific offender' jailed for sexually abusing child]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old is sentenced after admitting eight offences including assault and attempted rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/prolific-offender-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-child/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/prolific-offender-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex swings the axe on net-zero policies – what is being cut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK-led county council says scrapping some green policies will save almost &pound;3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-swings-the-axe-on-net-zero-policies-what-is-being-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-swings-the-axe-on-net-zero-policies-what-is-being-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender Flanagan joins Colchester backroom staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former defender Tom Flanagan becomes Colchester United's head of first team recruitment just weeks after injury forced his retirement as a player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/defender-flanagan-joins-colchester-backroom-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/defender-flanagan-joins-colchester-backroom-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Area put under hosepipe ban with immediate effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affinity Water says the hosepipe ban is going to to be in place "only for as long as necessary".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/area-put-under-hosepipe-ban-with-immediate-effect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/area-put-under-hosepipe-ban-with-immediate-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-mp-suspended-as-party-launches-investigation-into-covid-loans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-mp-suspended-as-party-launches-investigation-into-covid-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England batter Cox leaning on advice from Kohli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him "forever" as he prepares for England's first Test with Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/england-batter-cox-leaning-on-advice-from-kohli/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/england-batter-cox-leaning-on-advice-from-kohli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teenagers killed in woodland car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17-year-old driver and 19-year-old passenger are killed on the B172 near Theydon Bois.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teenagers-killed-in-woodland-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teenagers-killed-in-woodland-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot suffers life-changing injuries during airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Accidents Investigation Branch is looking into the incident at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pilot-suffers-life-changing-injuries-during-airshow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pilot-suffers-life-changing-injuries-during-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager denies murdering 12-year-old hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old boy and a 43-year-old man appear in court charged with the murder of Bobby Bloomfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-denies-murdering-12-year-old-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-denies-murdering-12-year-old-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread rail disruption due to signalling fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Anglia says services may be delayed or cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/widespread-rail-disruption-due-to-signalling-fault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/widespread-rail-disruption-due-to-signalling-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS plans to move hospital injuries unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to move a minor injuries unit in Essex to another location are being finalised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-plans-to-move-hospital-injuries-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-plans-to-move-hospital-injuries-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mum's death from Legionnaires was preventable']]></title><description><![CDATA[The sisters describe their shock when they were told their mum had died of the preventable illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mums-death-from-legionnaires-was-preventable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mums-death-from-legionnaires-was-preventable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who voted for Count Binface and why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/who-voted-for-count-binface-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into a &pound;5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-faces-renewed-watchdog-probe-after-clacton-by-election-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-people-in-clacton-think-of-farages-by-election-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-by-election-victory-wont-stop-questions-about-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/has-the-by-election-changed-things-for-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Count Binface 'gratified' for being present at declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Count Binface - whose real name is Jonathan David Harvey - received 9,455 votes for the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/count-binface-gratified-for-being-present-at-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election polls close and counts begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-breaking contest is being challenged by 34 candidates, resulting in a metre-long ballot paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-polls-close-and-counts-begin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-polls-close-and-counts-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting under way in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/voting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/voting-under-way-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating plane crash that killed two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is considering whether any crime was committed in the crash, a coroner says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigating-plane-crash-that-killed-two/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigating-plane-crash-that-killed-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy suffered fatal brain injury in seaside drowning]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the deaths of Musa Ahmed, his cousin and her mother will be heard in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-suffered-fatal-brain-injury-in-seaside-drowning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-suffered-fatal-brain-injury-in-seaside-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice: Could the UK's driest region run out of water?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We put your questions to the water firm to find out what is being done to protect water supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/your-voice-could-the-uks-driest-region-run-out-of-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/your-voice-could-the-uks-driest-region-run-out-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrons urge racecourse to 'be honest' over refunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some customers are yet to receive money back for cancelled events at the troubled racecourse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patrons-urge-racecourse-to-be-honest-over-refunds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patrons-urge-racecourse-to-be-honest-over-refunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bake Off cook on 'terrible' five-day water issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of houses in Essex and east London have been affected by the shortages since Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bake-off-cook-on-terrible-five-day-water-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bake-off-cook-on-terrible-five-day-water-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water to look at restrictions on businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could mean businesses being restricted from using water for "non-essential" reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anglian-water-to-look-at-restrictions-on-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anglian-water-to-look-at-restrictions-on-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken pipe unfixed on day five of water outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Water says three pipes have been fixed, but customers queuing for bottled water demand refunds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/broken-pipe-unfixed-on-day-five-of-water-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/broken-pipe-unfixed-on-day-five-of-water-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Clacton by-election count will take place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-the-clacton-by-election-count-will-take-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-the-clacton-by-election-count-will-take-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth man charged over small boat landing in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Albanian national appears in court after a boat was spotted on a sandy beach last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fifth-man-charged-over-small-boat-landing-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fifth-man-charged-over-small-boat-landing-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Leccy' the hedgehog rescued from substation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dehydrated hedgehog was found by "pure chance" after taking refuge during a recent heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leccy-the-hedgehog-rescued-from-substation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leccy-the-hedgehog-rescued-from-substation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat health alert for Essex: Latest forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[How hot will it get in the coming days as Essex experiences an amber heat health alert?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amber-heat-health-alert-for-essex-latest-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amber-heat-health-alert-for-essex-latest-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messy skip hire site risk to human safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Roy Brett, 66, tells the Environment Agency he "doesn't do emails".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/messy-skip-hire-site-risk-to-human-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/messy-skip-hire-site-risk-to-human-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeaten Liddard chasing 'little George's dream']]></title><description><![CDATA[George Liddard says he is living out a boyhood dream as he prepares to fight for the vacant European middleweight title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unbeaten-liddard-chasing-little-georges-dream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unbeaten-liddard-chasing-little-georges-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy docks in Harwich after 60-year absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMS Severn, which patrols the UK coastline, is expected to set sail from the Essex port later today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/royal-navy-docks-in-harwich-after-60-year-absence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/royal-navy-docks-in-harwich-after-60-year-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where can I watch the solar eclipse in eastern England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch parties, pinhole cameras, colanders - experts offer tips on Wednesday's celestial event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/where-can-i-watch-the-solar-eclipse-in-eastern-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/where-can-i-watch-the-solar-eclipse-in-eastern-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire &amp; Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonnes of metal alight in recycling centre fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews have been working through the night to tackle the blaze at the site, the fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tonnes-of-metal-alight-in-recycling-centre-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tonnes-of-metal-alight-in-recycling-centre-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf club battles hungry badgers digging up greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Park Lake Golf Course is using netting, loud radios and lights to deter the stripey saboteurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golf-club-battles-hungry-badgers-digging-up-greens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golf-club-battles-hungry-badgers-digging-up-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you can dance? Ashley Banjo backs bursary programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the number of working dancers and choreographers drops by a third.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/think-you-can-dance-ashley-banjo-backs-bursary-programme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/think-you-can-dance-ashley-banjo-backs-bursary-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-clacton-voters-want-from-their-next-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester boss Danny Cowley reflects on his side&rsquo;s efforts in defeat by Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-united/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police target speeding and unsafe conduct on water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt Alex Southgate says reports of incidents have risen over the past two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-target-speeding-and-unsafe-conduct-on-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-target-speeding-and-unsafe-conduct-on-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lawn mower racing is a window into people's lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer Harry George Hall captures the cheapest form of motorsport at a race event in Braintree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawn-mower-racing-is-a-window-into-peoples-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawn-mower-racing-is-a-window-into-peoples-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex narrowly beat Glamorgan in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-narrowly-beat-glamorgan-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-narrowly-beat-glamorgan-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealer dragged girl skating home into bush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammed Younas is jailed for nine years following an attack on a 13-year-old girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealer-dragged-girl-skating-home-into-bush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealer-dragged-girl-skating-home-into-bush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/badenoch-pens-letter-to-clacton-ahead-of-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester re-sign Thorn on loan from Lincoln]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United re-sign midfielder Oscar Thorn from Lincoln City on a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-re-sign-thorn-on-loan-from-lincoln/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-re-sign-thorn-on-loan-from-lincoln/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pain of Courtney's murder will last until we die']]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and family members gather to honour Courtney Mitchell, who was murdered in Ipswich in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pain-of-courtneys-murder-will-last-until-we-die/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pain-of-courtneys-murder-will-last-until-we-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five four-week-old kittens saved from house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters say they gave the animals oxygen with specialised masks after rescuing them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-four-week-old-kittens-saved-from-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-four-week-old-kittens-saved-from-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Essex people aren't numpties' says town boasting culture bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon residents share their love for their hometown, which could become the UK's Town of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-people-arent-numpties-says-town-boasting-culture-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-people-arent-numpties-says-town-boasting-culture-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree Town transfer embargo lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[National League South club Braintree Town have their transfer embargo lifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintree-town-transfer-embargo-lifted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintree-town-transfer-embargo-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-serial-candidates-standing-against-farage-in-the-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign keeper Lo-Tutala on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala on a season-long loan from Hull City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-keeper-lo-tutala-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-keeper-lo-tutala-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after being caught in Spanish wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our hearts are completely broken," her family says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-dies-after-being-caught-in-spanish-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-dies-after-being-caught-in-spanish-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasser Hussain's brother eyes World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Over-60s cricket vice-captain Mel Hussain bids to do something his famous brother Nasser never did - lift a World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nasser-hussains-brother-eyes-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nasser-hussains-brother-eyes-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected migrants seen jumping off lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicle suffers "significant damage" including a hole in the roof, during the incident in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/suspected-migrants-seen-jumping-off-lorry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/suspected-migrants-seen-jumping-off-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court over £1m streetlamp thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[John O'Sullivan is not allowed to touch streetlamps as part of his bail conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-in-court-over-1m-streetlamp-thefts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-in-court-over-1m-streetlamp-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews rescue flock of sheep from river]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service praises its "baa-rilliant animal rescue specialist".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-rescue-flock-of-sheep-from-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-rescue-flock-of-sheep-from-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to teen after fatal motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Barrow's family say they are "heartbroken" after a fatal crash last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tributes-paid-to-teen-after-fatal-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tributes-paid-to-teen-after-fatal-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Deeply upsetting' corridor care is region's worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data reveals how many patients were treated in corridors at Basildon Hospital's emergency department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deeply-upsetting-corridor-care-is-regions-worst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deeply-upsetting-corridor-care-is-regions-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents allowed home after gas leak evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A damaged gas pipe is fixed allowing dozens of people to return home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-allowed-home-after-gas-leak-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-allowed-home-after-gas-leak-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated']]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/death-of-swan-family-leaves-residents-devastated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/death-of-swan-family-leaves-residents-devastated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review must give answers say murdered MP's family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir David Amess' family say lessons need to be learned to prevent future tragedies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/review-must-give-answers-say-murdered-mps-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/review-must-give-answers-say-murdered-mps-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More children sign up for sea safety lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tendring District Council say about 100 more children have been signed up compared to last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-children-sign-up-for-sea-safety-lessons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-children-sign-up-for-sea-safety-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS must plan for heat and wildfires, says expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim van Daalen says healthcare systems "are becoming more strained" due to the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-must-plan-for-heat-and-wildfires-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-must-plan-for-heat-and-wildfires-says-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign ex-Forest midfielder McAdam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign midfielder Kyle McAdam on a two-year deal after his release by Nottingham Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-ex-forest-midfielder-mcadam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-ex-forest-midfielder-mcadam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York bring in Southend defender Boyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[York City bring in Southend United wing-back Harry Boyes for an undisclosed fee ahead of their EFL return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/york-bring-in-southend-defender-boyes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/york-bring-in-southend-defender-boyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex get big win over Pears in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-get-big-win-over-pears-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-get-big-win-over-pears-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The longest ballot in British electoral history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-longest-ballot-in-british-electoral-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-longest-ballot-in-british-electoral-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the legacy of Epping's asylum protests, one year on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in the west Essex town describe the division which is now felt by some locals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-the-legacy-of-eppings-asylum-protests-one-year-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-the-legacy-of-eppings-asylum-protests-one-year-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Sims returns to Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sutton United goalkeeper Jack Sims signs for Southend United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-sims-returns-to-southend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-sims-returns-to-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/soap-star-shane-richie-facing-drink-drive-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/soap-star-shane-richie-facing-drink-drive-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff wave tearful goodbye to university campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university says the closure is due to financial pressures, leading to 400 staff redundancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/staff-wave-tearful-goodbye-to-university-campus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/staff-wave-tearful-goodbye-to-university-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airborne soldier statue unveiled in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The statue marks 25 years of 16 Air Assault Brigade being based at the city's Merville Barracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/airborne-soldier-statue-unveiled-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/airborne-soldier-statue-unveiled-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service plea after 2,000 calls in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being asked not to ignite fireworks, bonfires and disposable barbecues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-service-plea-after-2000-calls-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-service-plea-after-2000-calls-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty firefighters tackle blaze at beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to avoid the area to make space for crews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fifty-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fifty-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Essex in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire &amp; Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hampshire-beat-essex-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hampshire-beat-essex-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign Chiwome on loan from Wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign young forward Leon Chiwome on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-chiwome-on-loan-from-wolves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-chiwome-on-loan-from-wolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign midfielder Richards from Port Vale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign midfielder Rico Richards from Port Vale for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal, with a club option of a third year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-midfielder-richards-from-port-vale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-midfielder-richards-from-port-vale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize super cars after peak-time convoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says the cars were coming from London during peak-time traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-seize-super-cars-after-peak-time-convoy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-seize-super-cars-after-peak-time-convoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water company imposes first hosepipe ban since 1997]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time since June 1997 that the company has put restrictions in place, it says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-company-imposes-first-hosepipe-ban-since-1997/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-company-imposes-first-hosepipe-ban-since-1997/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hospital-parking-hike-adds-stress-patients-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hospital-parking-hike-adds-stress-patients-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driving PC crashed car while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[A misconduct panel bans Ben Gardiner from returning to policing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drink-driving-pc-crashed-car-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drink-driving-pc-crashed-car-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex beaten by Sussex in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beaten-by-sussex-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beaten-by-sussex-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-7-dies-after-beach-tragedy-that-killed-mum-and-daughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-7-dies-after-beach-tragedy-that-killed-mum-and-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People urged to stay away from 40-acre crop fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten crews are tackling the blaze, which is creating large plumes of smoke in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/people-urged-to-stay-away-from-40-acre-crop-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/people-urged-to-stay-away-from-40-acre-crop-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer market tough, says Colchester boss Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says "recruitment is really tough at the moment" after his side are beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/transfer-market-tough-says-colchester-boss-cowley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/transfer-market-tough-says-colchester-boss-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Reversing van rams police car in pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says two officers were injured in the collision, but were able to continue the pursuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-reversing-van-rams-police-car-in-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-reversing-van-rams-police-car-in-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missed chances led to Legionnaires death - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhoda Freedman died after arriving at hospital confused, agitated and dehydrated, the inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/missed-chances-led-to-legionnaires-death-inquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/missed-chances-led-to-legionnaires-death-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum in court charged with murdering baby daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight-month-old died in July, with tests deeming her death to be suspicious, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mum-in-court-charged-with-murdering-baby-daughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mum-in-court-charged-with-murdering-baby-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are people and wildlife faring in the heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As another amber heat health alert is issued, what are the issues across the region?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-are-people-and-wildlife-faring-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-are-people-and-wildlife-faring-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiring police chief targets 'armchair critics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben-Julian Harrington will retire after eight years as chief constable of Essex Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retiring-police-chief-targets-armchair-critics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retiring-police-chief-targets-armchair-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane lost control before Southend Airport crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators' inquiries into the deadly crash that killed four people are ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plane-lost-control-before-southend-airport-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plane-lost-control-before-southend-airport-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unauthorised-airport-car-park-grows-despite-stop-notice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unauthorised-airport-car-park-grows-despite-stop-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedboat killer admits violent attack on woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/speedboat-killer-admits-violent-attack-on-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/speedboat-killer-admits-violent-attack-on-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester goalkeeper Smith signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester agree a new deal to keep goalkeeper Tom Smith at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-goalkeeper-smith-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-goalkeeper-smith-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse racing could return after agreement struck]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agreement is struck to bring horse racing back to Chelmsford, whose last race was in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/horse-racing-could-return-after-agreement-struck/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/horse-racing-could-return-after-agreement-struck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's causing the 'Shoebury stink'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distinctive odour along the Essex coast has been likened to rotten eggs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/whats-causing-the-shoebury-stink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/whats-causing-the-shoebury-stink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helpline set up for firms affected by explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Stephen Robinson says it has been a "shocking event" for people in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/helpline-set-up-for-firms-affected-by-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/helpline-set-up-for-firms-affected-by-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with stealing streetlamps worth £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police investigating the removal of ornate lanterns charge a 20-year-old man with theft offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-with-stealing-streetlamps-worth-1m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-with-stealing-streetlamps-worth-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester defender Vincent-Young signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full-back Kane Vincent-Young signs a new deal with Colchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-defender-vincent-young-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-defender-vincent-young-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lampard Inquiry: Five things we've learned so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of evidence, the inquiry into mental health services is uncovering serious failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lampard-inquiry-five-things-weve-learned-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lampard-inquiry-five-things-weve-learned-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex beat Derbyshire in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beat-derbyshire-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beat-derbyshire-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-looked-up-and-an-exploded-barn-rained-on-me/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-looked-up-and-an-exploded-barn-rained-on-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue couple question lack of life-saving gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[A risk assessment found that rescue devices would be unlikely to be effective, a council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rescue-couple-question-lack-of-life-saving-gear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rescue-couple-question-lack-of-life-saving-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll be as much for the East as the North-West' - Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[What did the new PM's first visit to the East of England tell us about his policies for the area?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ill-be-as-much-for-the-east-as-the-north-west-burnham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ill-be-as-much-for-the-east-as-the-north-west-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in hospital after sea rescue near Essex pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they were brought ashore after getting into difficulty in the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-in-hospital-after-sea-rescue-near-essex-pier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-in-hospital-after-sea-rescue-near-essex-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/twenty-firefighters-taken-to-hospital-after-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/twenty-firefighters-taken-to-hospital-after-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do teens think about the social media ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens at Latitude speak about the proposals, as experts have contrasting views on the idea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-teens-think-about-the-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-teens-think-about-the-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the 'weird' world of a stink pipe superfan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeking out relics of Victorian sewer systems is one woman's unusual pastime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-the-weird-world-of-a-stink-pipe-superfan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-the-weird-world-of-a-stink-pipe-superfan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-moment-of-explosion-as-huge-fire-breaks-out-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-moment-of-explosion-as-huge-fire-breaks-out-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/beach-hero-tells-of-attempt-to-save-drowning-girl-and-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/beach-hero-tells-of-attempt-to-save-drowning-girl-and-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council becomes latest to scrap net-zero policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK-led Thurrock Council votes to scrap a climate emergency declaration made in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-becomes-latest-to-scrap-net-zero-policies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-becomes-latest-to-scrap-net-zero-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex chairman Gallian steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex chairman Jason Gallian steps down from the role after "careful consideration".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-chairman-gallian-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-chairman-gallian-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour win council seats after Reform resignations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Reform councillors quit weeks after being elected, triggering the by-elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-win-council-seats-after-reform-resignations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-win-council-seats-after-reform-resignations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifeboat and police at scene of West Mersea incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are warning people to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area of West Mersea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lifeboat-and-police-at-scene-of-west-mersea-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lifeboat-and-police-at-scene-of-west-mersea-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Colclough, Backwell &amp; Kamara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for assault earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-colclough-backwell-amp-kamara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-colclough-backwell-amp-kamara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 91, died of Legionnaires', inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhoda Freedman arrived to the hospital confused, agitated and clinically dehydrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-91-died-of-legionnaires-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-91-died-of-legionnaires-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council joins legal action against the government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlow's Conservative leader Dan Swords says Westminster's plans are "deeply flawed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-joins-legal-action-against-the-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-joins-legal-action-against-the-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘weird’ world of an Essex stink pipe superfan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is Jenni Kelly fascinated by these unusual pieces of Victorian street furniture?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-weird-world-of-an-essex-stink-pipe-superfan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-weird-world-of-an-essex-stink-pipe-superfan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail disruption after person hit by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Anglia says its trains will not be stopping at Prittlewell until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rail-disruption-after-person-hit-by-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rail-disruption-after-person-hit-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court accused of racist post about Lioness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-year-old is accused of using racist language in a post about the footballer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-in-court-accused-of-racist-post-about-lioness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-in-court-accused-of-racist-post-about-lioness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health leaders explain monitoring system snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The system which tracks pulse and breathing rates, and takes images is used by a number of trusts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-leaders-explain-monitoring-system-snub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-leaders-explain-monitoring-system-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearn dreams of Football League for his local team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary sports promoter is backing Brentwood Town FC financially for the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hearn-dreams-of-football-league-for-his-local-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hearn-dreams-of-football-league-for-his-local-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family rage at unlicensed sitter after dog dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog boarder is given a suspended prison sentence after dog Hero dies in her care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/family-rage-at-unlicensed-sitter-after-dog-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/family-rage-at-unlicensed-sitter-after-dog-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train passengers warned of hot weather disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[With soil shrinking in the heat, Network Rail says trains will be slower while engineers work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/train-passengers-warned-of-hot-weather-disruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/train-passengers-warned-of-hot-weather-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-food takeaways to be banned near schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that one in three children are overweight or obese when leaving primary school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fast-food-takeaways-to-be-banned-near-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fast-food-takeaways-to-be-banned-near-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care residents not treated with dignity, says CQC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Care Quality Commission says "significant provider failings did not reflect a caring service".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/care-residents-not-treated-with-dignity-says-cqc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/care-residents-not-treated-with-dignity-says-cqc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essex A-road that&rsquo;s Britain's worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 9,000 motorists were asked about their driving experiences on UK roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-essex-a-road-thatrsquos-britains-worst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-essex-a-road-thatrsquos-britains-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland fire thought to have been set deliberately]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it has been called to the woods in Maldon "a number of times".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woodland-fire-thought-to-have-been-set-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woodland-fire-thought-to-have-been-set-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend 'stronger for summer of change' - chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United chairman Justin Rees says the club will be "stronger for the changes we've made".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-stronger-for-summer-of-change-chairman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-stronger-for-summer-of-change-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder detectives appeal for information about victim's &pound;1k Louis Vuitton trainers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Jack Sullivan, 21, was kidnapped from Waltham Abbey on 22 June and found seriously injured in Cheshunt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-detectives-appeal-for-information-about-victims-pound1k-louis-vuitton-trainers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-detectives-appeal-for-information-about-victims-pound1k-louis-vuitton-trainers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed would-be burglars pose as Deliveroo drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two suspects say they have a delivery to make before trying to force their way into an Essex home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/armed-would-be-burglars-pose-as-deliveroo-drivers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/armed-would-be-burglars-pose-as-deliveroo-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates standing in the Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-candidates-standing-in-the-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-candidates-standing-in-the-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teen-stuck-on-m25-for-eight-hours-on-first-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teen-stuck-on-m25-for-eight-hours-on-first-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families near waste plant bemoan lack of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator of an incinerator is also investigating, having faced its own water issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/families-near-waste-plant-bemoan-lack-of-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/families-near-waste-plant-bemoan-lack-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencers spend 12 days on Moana-themed garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Haven's Hospice in Benfleet supports young people with complex or incurable conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/influencers-spend-12-days-on-moana-themed-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/influencers-spend-12-days-on-moana-themed-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Baddow gold coin mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discovery is Britain's largest ever hoard of Iron Age gold coins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-great-baddow-gold-coin-mystery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-great-baddow-gold-coin-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang rapper jailed for murdering content creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis Heather, also known as Rack5, must serve a minimum of 28 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Highways sorry for 'eight-hour' M25 waits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers experience disruption for about 14 hours as a result of a series of lane closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/national-highways-sorry-for-eight-hour-m25-waits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/national-highways-sorry-for-eight-hour-m25-waits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy killed in crash had kindest heart, says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Dennis pays tribute to her son, George, 11, saying he will be missed every single day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-killed-in-crash-had-kindest-heart-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-killed-in-crash-had-kindest-heart-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School summer holidays could start one week earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[But pupils would be back in the classrooms in August, a councillor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-summer-holidays-could-start-one-week-earlier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-summer-holidays-could-start-one-week-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone']]></title><description><![CDATA[He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-manager-says-trust-wanted-4000-reports-gone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-manager-says-trust-wanted-4000-reports-gone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence leaves Southend to become Carlisle CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Lawrence will leave his role as director at Southend United to take up the chief executive role with Carlisle United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawrence-leaves-southend-to-become-carlisle-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawrence-leaves-southend-to-become-carlisle-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants beat Essex to reach T20 Blast semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hants-beat-essex-to-reach-t20-blast-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hants-beat-essex-to-reach-t20-blast-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Thieves steal Ford Fiesta in four minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thieves managed to steal the car... although they did also reverse it into a wall as they made their escape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-thieves-steal-ford-fiesta-in-four-minutes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-thieves-steal-ford-fiesta-in-four-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex all-rounder Thain signs new three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex all-rounder Noah Thain signs a contract extension that will see him remain at the county until 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-all-rounder-thain-signs-new-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-all-rounder-thain-signs-new-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dont-let-blood-be-on-your-hands-mother-tells-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dont-let-blood-be-on-your-hands-mother-tells-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Police use chainsaw to raid drug dealer's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroin and cocaine were seized from the home of a dealer who was operating a drug line from Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-police-use-chainsaw-to-raid-drug-dealers-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-police-use-chainsaw-to-raid-drug-dealers-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates standing in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-candidates-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did one water company not impose a hosepipe ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three water companies are enforcing hosepipe bans on customers - but one is not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-did-one-water-company-not-impose-a-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-did-one-water-company-not-impose-a-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rock hires out cinema for 200 school pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood star fulfils promise of Moana screening for children at St Gregory Primary School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-rock-hires-out-cinema-for-200-school-pupils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-rock-hires-out-cinema-for-200-school-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at nature nursery 'started deliberately']]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of an outdoor nursery is left heartbroken after a fire "decimated" the children's area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-at-nature-nursery-started-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-at-nature-nursery-started-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country estate festivals cancelled over finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Live calls off summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End and Englefield at short notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/country-estate-festivals-cancelled-over-finances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/country-estate-festivals-cancelled-over-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire started 'deliberately' in High Street building]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 25 fire crews were sent to tackle the blaze on High Street in Harwich on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-started-deliberately-in-high-street-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-started-deliberately-in-high-street-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patten promises to show tennis ally his hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon champion says Manningtree, in Essex, is "a beautiful place".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patten-promises-to-show-tennis-ally-his-hometown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patten-promises-to-show-tennis-ally-his-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride displays may have upset parents, says leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Peter Harris says displays in some libraries contained "inappropriate" books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pride-displays-may-have-upset-parents-says-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pride-displays-may-have-upset-parents-says-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleary-eyed hikers walk 100 miles without sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Copsey and Simon Alexander questioned their sanity during the hilly walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bleary-eyed-hikers-walk-100-miles-without-sleep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bleary-eyed-hikers-walk-100-miles-without-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/extra-250m-to-boost-jewish-community-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/extra-250m-to-boost-jewish-community-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex end T20 Blast campaign with win over Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-win-over-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-win-over-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lorry-driver-arrested-as-child-dies-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lorry-driver-arrested-as-child-dies-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten and Heliovaara win second Wimbledon title together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara claim their second Wimbledon men's doubles title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-win-second-wimbledon-title-together/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-win-second-wimbledon-title-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Essex outplay Hampshire, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham lose to Essex but reach T20 Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/durham-lose-to-essex-but-reach-t20-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/durham-lose-to-essex-but-reach-t20-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-back Hunt extends Colchester stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United right-back Rob Hunt signs a new deal with the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/right-back-hunt-extends-colchester-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/right-back-hunt-extends-colchester-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a hosepipe ban mean for the UK's driest region?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge Water and Anglian Water are imposing hosepipe bans covering much of the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-does-a-hosepipe-ban-mean-for-the-uks-driest-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-does-a-hosepipe-ban-mean-for-the-uks-driest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water hosepipe ban for UK's driest region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary ban is being introduced during "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affinity Water hosepipe ban after demand rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restrictions affect parts of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Surrey and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/affinity-water-hosepipe-ban-after-demand-rises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/affinity-water-hosepipe-ban-after-demand-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten people rehoused as fire affects mobile homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flames are now under control and firefighters are working to dampen the area down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ten-people-rehoused-as-fire-affects-mobile-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ten-people-rehoused-as-fire-affects-mobile-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester captain Flanagan announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland international and Colchester United captain Tom Flanagan announces his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-captain-flanagan-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-captain-flanagan-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election date set for 13 August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend to visit Altrincham in National League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-to-visit-altrincham-in-national-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-to-visit-altrincham-in-national-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays on motorway after car and lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[All traffic is temporarily held before all lanes are reopened, but long delays remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/long-delays-on-motorway-after-car-and-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/long-delays-on-motorway-after-car-and-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS insider jailed for helping smuggle £10m of cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Archbold abused his position at UPS to help smuggle 300 parcels through an Essex depot, CPS says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ups-insider-jailed-for-helping-smuggle-10m-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ups-insider-jailed-for-helping-smuggle-10m-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-mystic-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-mystic-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lampard Inquiry: Concerns raised before death were not acted on]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS manager tells the Lampard Inquiry she had raised concerns before the death of Bethany Lilley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lampard-inquiry-concerns-raised-before-death-were-not-acted-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lampard-inquiry-concerns-raised-before-death-were-not-acted-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More hospital night flights set to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital hopes the improved facilities will lead to more lives being saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-hospital-night-flights-set-to-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-hospital-night-flights-set-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten and Heliovaara reach Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara reach their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-reach-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-reach-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon shortlisted for UK town of culture award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon is announced among a shortlist of towns for the UK Town of Culture awards 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-shortlisted-for-uk-town-of-culture-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-shortlisted-for-uk-town-of-culture-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle six field fires in 52 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flames spread "out of control quickly" in dryer conditions, the Essex fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crews-battle-six-field-fires-in-52-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crews-battle-six-field-fires-in-52-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-by-election-in-clacton-officially-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-by-election-in-clacton-officially-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains cancelled in Essex due to heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator c2c cancels some services to and from London because of the hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-cancelled-in-essex-due-to-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trains-cancelled-in-essex-due-to-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NHS nurse says staff apathy 'astonishing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex trust apologises and says care and staffing on its wards have been "transformed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-nhs-nurse-says-staff-apathy-astonishing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-nhs-nurse-says-staff-apathy-astonishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says opponents 'scared' of losing by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's leader says he wants to be judged by Clacton's voters rather than a Parliament watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-says-opponents-scared-of-losing-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-says-opponents-scared-of-losing-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Farage resigned and what happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has faced increasing pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-rivals-rule-out-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farages-rivals-rule-out-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Farage's resignation honourable or a psychological game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clacton will hold a by-election this summer, but most parties say they will not field candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/is-farages-resignation-honourable-or-a-psychological-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/is-farages-resignation-honourable-or-a-psychological-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter lost in mental health system, says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Wolff says medical staff ignored her daughter's autism diagnosis before she took her own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/daughter-lost-in-mental-health-system-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/daughter-lost-in-mental-health-system-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Farage's constituents think about his resignation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in Clacton share contrasting feelings of frustration and support towards Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-farages-constituents-think-about-his-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-farages-constituents-think-about-his-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will the Essex heatwave last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are expected to remain very high again across the county all this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-long-will-the-essex-heatwave-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-long-will-the-essex-heatwave-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust 'to spend &pound;30m' on mental health inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquiry is looking into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths over a 24-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-trust-to-spend-pound30m-on-mental-health-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nhs-trust-to-spend-pound30m-on-mental-health-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Duncan joins Southend on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City academy goalkeeper Joe Duncan joins Southend United on a season-long loan deal for 2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-duncan-joins-southend-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-duncan-joins-southend-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water company 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says the situation is changing very quickly with another heatwave forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-company-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-company-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-says-hes-done-no-wrongdoing-after-benefits-from-ally-not-declared/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-says-hes-done-no-wrongdoing-after-benefits-from-ally-not-declared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police not seeking anyone over tower block death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are treating a man's fatal fall in Westcliff-on-Sea as "unexpected".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-not-seeking-anyone-over-tower-block-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-not-seeking-anyone-over-tower-block-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester takeover collapse an opportunity - Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third failed takeover in 12 months leaves Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley with a recruitment headache but plenty of "opportunity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-takeover-collapse-an-opportunity-cowley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-takeover-collapse-an-opportunity-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School opens early to screen match for 200 pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers welcome pupils for breakfast and to watch the game to prevent them from going to bed late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-opens-early-to-screen-match-for-200-pupils/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-opens-early-to-screen-match-for-200-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of murdering his mum appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Mansfield, 65, is due to enter a plea to the murder charge in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-accused-of-murdering-his-mum-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-accused-of-murdering-his-mum-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign defender Daley-Campbell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign wing-back Vontae Daley-Campbell on a one-year deal following his release from League Two side Chesterfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-defender-daley-campbell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-defender-daley-campbell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother backs watchdog for inquiry findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Leahy backs calls for an independent watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mother-backs-watchdog-for-inquiry-findings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mother-backs-watchdog-for-inquiry-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swim courses vital after heatwave deaths, says teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children in Essex aged between seven and 14 enjoy sessions run by Swim England and the RNLI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swim-courses-vital-after-heatwave-deaths-says-teacher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swim-courses-vital-after-heatwave-deaths-says-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patten &amp; Heliovaara maintain Wimbledon title bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara maintain their bid to reclaim the Wimbledon men's doubles title by reaching the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patten-amp-heliovaara-maintain-wimbledon-title-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patten-amp-heliovaara-maintain-wimbledon-title-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Essex lose to Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-essex-lose-to-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-essex-lose-to-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast round-up - Bouchier stars as Hants go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Thunder to return to the top of the Vitality Women's Blast after Surrey lose to Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camping BBQ causes field fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grassland fire was caused by a BBQ where people were camping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/camping-bbq-causes-field-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/camping-bbq-causes-field-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub group for strangers marks 1,000th meet-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events are held in Essex and Peterborough and as far away as the United Arab Emirates and Colombia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pub-group-for-strangers-marks-1000th-meet-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pub-group-for-strangers-marks-1000th-meet-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Animal rescue mission was like a Terminator film']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pen Farthing has returned to the UK after rescuing 194 animals from the Ukrainian front line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/animal-rescue-mission-was-like-a-terminator-film/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/animal-rescue-mission-was-like-a-terminator-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet woman who builds palaces out of gingerbread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Garland recreates iconic buildings from around the world, and from a well-known video game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/meet-woman-who-builds-palaces-out-of-gingerbread/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/meet-woman-who-builds-palaces-out-of-gingerbread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 75, aiming for world Hyrox history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annie Reid wants to be the first 80-year-old woman to compete in the Hyrox World Championships solo category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-75-aiming-for-world-hyrox-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-75-aiming-for-world-hyrox-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Bearman on catching up to Kimi Antonelli - and Harry Kane's F1 potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British driver makes his return to his home Grand Prix this weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ollie-bearman-on-catching-up-to-kimi-antonelli-and-harry-kanes-f1-potential/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ollie-bearman-on-catching-up-to-kimi-antonelli-and-harry-kanes-f1-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex romp to big win over Sussex - T20 Blast round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts Outlaws stay top of the T20 Blast North Group as Olly Stone holds his nerve with the ball in the final over to beat Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-romp-to-big-win-over-sussex-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-romp-to-big-win-over-sussex-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left-back Iandolo signs new Colchester deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United left-back Ellis Iandolo agrees a new deal to keep him at the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/left-back-iandolo-signs-new-colchester-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/left-back-iandolo-signs-new-colchester-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goat-and-skin-in-millions-of-lamb-kebabs-compared-to-horsemeat-lasagne-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goat-and-skin-in-millions-of-lamb-kebabs-compared-to-horsemeat-lasagne-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrants arrive by boat in Farage's constituency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six men are detained after being dropped off from a boat off the coast of Holland-on-Sea in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/migrants-arrive-by-boat-in-farages-constituency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/migrants-arrive-by-boat-in-farages-constituency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham defender Leake joins Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United make former Oldham Athletic defender Jake Leake their second signing of the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oldham-defender-leake-joins-colchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oldham-defender-leake-joins-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No criminal offences linked to nursery, say police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maldon nursery says it will remain closed until all inquiries are completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-criminal-offences-linked-to-nursery-say-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-criminal-offences-linked-to-nursery-say-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager arrested in car park murder investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it has recovered a silver MG car as part of its inquiries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New crossing spared after spending cuts announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says some schemes will be scaled back to help fund a &pound;15bn boost in defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-crossing-spared-after-spending-cuts-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-crossing-spared-after-spending-cuts-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club launches official membership scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme is for fans who "wish to go the extra mile" to help the Shrimpers, says the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-club-launches-official-membership-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-club-launches-official-membership-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for pupils as school strike runs into its ninth week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching at Grays Convent High School is being disrupted due to ongoing industrial action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-for-pupils-as-school-strike-runs-into-its-ninth-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-for-pupils-as-school-strike-runs-into-its-ninth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal plane crash 'traumatising' for villagers in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A church minister says the deaths of two people in Ongar have been traumatising for local people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fatal-plane-crash-traumatising-for-villagers-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fatal-plane-crash-traumatising-for-villagers-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Essex in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks maintain their perfect record in the T20 Blast by beating Gloucestershire at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-beat-essex-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-beat-essex-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign experienced defender Raggett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign experienced central defender Sean Raggett on a free transfer following his release by Rotherham United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-experienced-defender-raggett/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-sign-experienced-defender-raggett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs beat Yorks as Bears get third straight Blast win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire Thunder eased to a six-wicket victory against rivals Yorkshire, while Warwickshire Bears breezed past Essex to claim a third T20 win in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lancs-beat-yorks-as-bears-get-third-straight-blast-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lancs-beat-yorks-as-bears-get-third-straight-blast-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar during a 30-minute flying experience on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-dead-after-plane-crashed-during-flight-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-dead-after-plane-crashed-during-flight-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review into university nursing course standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nursing regulator carries out an "extraordinary review" of a mental health nursing course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/review-into-university-nursing-course-standards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/review-into-university-nursing-course-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rude' PC threw body-worn camera towards colleague]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Annabelle Shaker is sacked by Essex Police for her conduct at work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rude-pc-threw-body-worn-camera-towards-colleague/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rude-pc-threw-body-worn-camera-towards-colleague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning refusals are inconsistent, says developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for Stansted Mountfichet and Birchanger are turned down by Uttlesford District Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/planning-refusals-are-inconsistent-says-developer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/planning-refusals-are-inconsistent-says-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Women sign Kirk on loan from The Blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex sign batter Michaela Kirk on loan from The Blaze for their five remaining group games in the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-women-sign-kirk-on-loan-from-the-blaze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-women-sign-kirk-on-loan-from-the-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games place boosts Bennett after serious injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex hurdler Sam Bennett suffered a serious knee injury at the end of last year, but is now back and in top form as he looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/games-place-boosts-bennett-after-serious-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/games-place-boosts-bennett-after-serious-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club renames home ground amid police inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The non-league Essex club's home ground will now be known as The Maldon Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/club-renames-home-ground-amid-police-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/club-renames-home-ground-amid-police-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry driver was proud and loving dad, says family]]></title><description><![CDATA["He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lorry-driver-was-proud-and-loving-dad-says-family/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lorry-driver-was-proud-and-loving-dad-says-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How might 'King of the North' Burnham treat the East?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has criticised a north and south inequality &ndash;&nbsp;but what about the East of England?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leonna, 7, remembered one year after tree death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black armbands will be worn by cricketers who tried to help lift the branch off Leonna in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leonna-7-remembered-one-year-after-tree-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leonna-7-remembered-one-year-after-tree-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after struggling in the water at beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it is treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-struggling-in-the-water-at-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-struggling-in-the-water-at-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Derby defender Cox joins Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign former Derby County defender Daniel Cox on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/former-derby-defender-cox-joins-southend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/former-derby-defender-cox-joins-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-found-cancer-after-requesting-mammogram-at-79/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-found-cancer-after-requesting-mammogram-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sikhs tell Nowak's mum his death won't divide them]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows members of the faith reporting hostilities since murderer Vickrum Digwa was jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sikhs-tell-nowaks-mum-his-death-wont-divide-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sikhs-tell-nowaks-mum-his-death-wont-divide-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex thrashed by Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-thrashed-by-northants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-thrashed-by-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women fined after 58 animals found in filth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the women are no longer allowed to look after any animals for the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/women-fined-after-58-animals-found-in-filth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/women-fined-after-58-animals-found-in-filth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No hosepipe ban, but use carefully says water firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company supplying much of eastern England urges careful use of water to preserve supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posh sign keeper Andeng Ndi from Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peterborough United sign goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi from National League side Southend United for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/posh-sign-keeper-andeng-ndi-from-southend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/posh-sign-keeper-andeng-ndi-from-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester to start season away at Accrington Stanley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-to-start-season-away-at-accrington-stanley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-to-start-season-away-at-accrington-stanley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lever urges England to bat Cox higher up the order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex president and former Test player John Lever urges England to allow Jordan Cox to bat higher up the order in Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lever-urges-england-to-bat-cox-higher-up-the-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lever-urges-england-to-bat-cox-higher-up-the-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang rapper guilty of murder at music video shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis Heather, a drill rapper known as Rack5, is to be sentenced at the Old Bailey in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gang-rapper-guilty-of-murder-at-music-video-shoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gang-rapper-guilty-of-murder-at-music-video-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV captures 'enormous' lightning strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the residents of the care home are safe and unharmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cctv-captures-enormous-lightning-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cctv-captures-enormous-lightning-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School shuts as pupils suffer nosebleeds in heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex primary head teacher calls for more funding to future-proof schools for extreme weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-shuts-as-pupils-suffer-nosebleeds-in-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-shuts-as-pupils-suffer-nosebleeds-in-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CQC rating upgrade for youth mental health wards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors visit wards run by an Essex mental health trust and find improvements have been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cqc-rating-upgrade-for-youth-mental-health-wards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cqc-rating-upgrade-for-youth-mental-health-wards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More domestic abuse help for 999 control rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nour Norris hopes more families may be spared the heartbreak that hers lives with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-domestic-abuse-help-for-999-control-rooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-domestic-abuse-help-for-999-control-rooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trace £20k stolen digger behind mud mound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say the vehicles will undergo forensic examination before they are reunited with owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-trace-20k-stolen-digger-behind-mud-mound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-trace-20k-stolen-digger-behind-mud-mound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nesting sites disturbed by bikers during break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is just one of a "series of shocking incidents" at Essex Wildlife Trust's sites in 2026, it says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nesting-sites-disturbed-by-bikers-during-break-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nesting-sites-disturbed-by-bikers-during-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-took-eight-minutes-to-find-henry-nowaks-fatal-stab-wound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-took-eight-minutes-to-find-henry-nowaks-fatal-stab-wound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins for Blaze, Durham &amp; Lancs in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze move further clear at the top, Durham climb to third and Lancashire thrash struggling Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wins-for-blaze-durham-amp-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wins-for-blaze-durham-amp-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraudster who stole Gift Aid worth £700k is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul Robbani "cynically exploited" the charity system for personal gain, prosecutors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fraudster-who-stole-gift-aid-worth-700k-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fraudster-who-stole-gift-aid-worth-700k-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave brings thunder and lightning to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber weather warning is in place across the county, with a more dramatic warning for Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/heatwave-brings-thunder-and-lightning-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/heatwave-brings-thunder-and-lightning-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory in soapbox rally was inspired by pub trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Beesley and Lee Masser hit top speeds of 35mph (56km/h) as they hurtle past the finish line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/victory-in-soapbox-rally-was-inspired-by-pub-trips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/victory-in-soapbox-rally-was-inspired-by-pub-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading sign winger Lisbie from Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading sign attacker Kyreece Lisbie from Colchester United as their first addition of the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reading-sign-winger-lisbie-from-colchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reading-sign-winger-lisbie-from-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['AI couldn't fix a boat': The apprentices keeping a traditional craft afloat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of apprentice carpenters is falling, but one boatyard is bucking that trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ai-couldnt-fix-a-boat-the-apprentices-keeping-a-traditional-craft-afloat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ai-couldnt-fix-a-boat-the-apprentices-keeping-a-traditional-craft-afloat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursery's registration suspended over 'harm risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The education watchdog says it has "reasonable belief that children might be at risk of harm".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nurserys-registration-suspended-over-harm-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nurserys-registration-suspended-over-harm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitt to remain as manager of Braintree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Steve Pitt is to remain in charge of Braintree Town despite their relegation from the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pitt-to-remain-as-manager-of-braintree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pitt-to-remain-as-manager-of-braintree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silverwood unhappy with Essex batting effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex boss Chris Silverwood insists batting first was "absolutely the right decision" despite a heavy Championship defeat by Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Notts complete innings victory at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire wrap up an innings victory against Essex inside three days in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornchurch sign striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hornchurch-bring-in-ex-southend-striker-walker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hornchurch-bring-in-ex-southend-striker-walker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to take government to court over reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK-led Essex County Council will ask the High Court for a judicial review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-to-take-government-to-court-over-reforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-to-take-government-to-court-over-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Patterson-White takes a career-best 6-43 as Nottinghamshire dominate against Essex on day one of their County Championship game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patterson-white-takes-6-43-as-notts-dominate-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/patterson-white-takes-6-43-as-notts-dominate-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Thief somersaults out of motor home after police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police release footage of the moment a vehicle gets wedged between railings and the driver flees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-thief-somersaults-out-of-motor-home-after-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-thief-somersaults-out-of-motor-home-after-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 18, dies after being hurt by loading vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are urging people who witnessed the incident to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/girl-18-dies-after-being-hurt-by-loading-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/girl-18-dies-after-being-hurt-by-loading-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat warning for Essex: latest forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very high temperatures are expected over the weekend and into early next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/extreme-heat-warning-for-essex-latest-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/extreme-heat-warning-for-essex-latest-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters save girl's fingertips after accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crew searches for Olive's fingertips before reuniting her with them in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-save-girls-fingertips-after-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-save-girls-fingertips-after-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wait for parking lines 'ridiculous', say residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeley resident Miriam Turton says locals would "paint the lines down themselves" if it were legal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wait-for-parking-lines-ridiculous-say-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wait-for-parking-lines-ridiculous-say-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiree celebrates bus pass with epic 840-mile ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Beckett, 68, enjoyed the kindness of strangers during his 804 miles of catching buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retiree-celebrates-bus-pass-with-epic-840-mile-ride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retiree-celebrates-bus-pass-with-epic-840-mile-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[National league Southend United bring in former National League-winning midfielders Darren Oldaker and Anthony Hartigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-midfielders-oldaker-and-hartigan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-midfielders-oldaker-and-hartigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siblings' e-scooter deaths move coroner to tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coroner Michelle Brown says the injuries suffered by Roman and Darcie Casselden were "unsurvivable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/siblings-e-scooter-deaths-move-coroner-to-tears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/siblings-e-scooter-deaths-move-coroner-to-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions winner suffered brain injury in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are treating Anthony Canty's death as a suspected hit-and-run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/euromillions-winner-suffered-brain-injury-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/euromillions-winner-suffered-brain-injury-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six young poets picked to open Latitude Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will perform their pieces on the theme of generations at Henham Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MasterChef finalist inspires new menu for hospice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anurag Aggarwal, who appeared on the BBC show in 2023, says food has the power to connect people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/masterchef-finalist-inspires-new-menu-for-hospice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/masterchef-finalist-inspires-new-menu-for-hospice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust warned over self harm and staffing levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care Quality Commission inspectors find staff at a mental health ward did not think it was safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trust-warned-over-self-harm-and-staffing-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trust-warned-over-self-harm-and-staffing-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't delay breast checks, says TOWIE's Attwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality star says women and girls should not be embarrassed about getting their breasts checked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dont-delay-breast-checks-says-towies-attwood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dont-delay-breast-checks-says-towies-attwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unusual whale found on Canvey beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine experts say it's more than 15 years since the last sighting in Essex waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unusual-whale-found-on-canvey-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/unusual-whale-found-on-canvey-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bar and van destroyed in late-night seaside fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into the cause of the blaze is to be carried out, a fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bar-and-van-destroyed-in-late-night-seaside-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bar-and-van-destroyed-in-late-night-seaside-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 anti-clockwise closures due to two lorry fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene and a diversion is in place, National Highways says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/m25-anti-clockwise-closures-due-to-two-lorry-fires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/m25-anti-clockwise-closures-due-to-two-lorry-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town is transformed into collection of book shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author John Tarrow comes up with the idea after realising his town does not have a bookshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/town-is-transformed-into-collection-of-book-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/town-is-transformed-into-collection-of-book-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex set to name first female chief constable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force says it will ratify the decision at a hearing in due course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-set-to-name-first-female-chief-constable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-set-to-name-first-female-chief-constable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we being warned about toxic caterpillars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm weather leads to an increase in oak processionary moth caterpillars - but how dangerous are they?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-we-being-warned-about-toxic-caterpillars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-we-being-warned-about-toxic-caterpillars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit find like a Benny Hill sketch, says mechanic]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'd like to think it's living a happy life in a field somewhere now," the mechanic adds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rabbit-find-like-a-benny-hill-sketch-says-mechanic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rabbit-find-like-a-benny-hill-sketch-says-mechanic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Cocaine gang taken down in series of arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the sentences "reflect both the scale of this operation and the seriousness of the offences committed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-cocaine-gang-taken-down-in-series-of-arrests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-cocaine-gang-taken-down-in-series-of-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed after protest outside asylum hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendant is set to spend almost three years behind bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-jailed-after-protest-outside-asylum-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-jailed-after-protest-outside-asylum-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex go top with victory over Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Walter's 110 helps guide Essex to victory at Leicestershire to go top of Division One in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-go-top-with-victory-over-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-go-top-with-victory-over-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak killer's 'unduly lenient' sentence to be reviewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nowak-killers-unduly-lenient-sentence-to-be-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nowak-killers-unduly-lenient-sentence-to-be-reviewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teenagers charged over fatal park stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old face murder charges after a stabbing in a city park, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teenagers-charged-over-fatal-park-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teenagers-charged-over-fatal-park-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair deny murder two years after woman found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women enter not guilty pleas over the murder of Helen Bloomfield, whose body was found in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pair-deny-murder-two-years-after-woman-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pair-deny-murder-two-years-after-woman-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Idris Elba punched me and it was great fun']]></title><description><![CDATA[Delilah O'Riordan, 14, says it was "great fun" filming stunts with the Hollywood star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/idris-elba-punched-me-and-it-was-great-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/idris-elba-punched-me-and-it-was-great-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill leads Foxes resistance to hold up Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire bat through all of day three to reach 326-7 as they try to hold up Essex's push for victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hill-leads-foxes-resistance-to-hold-up-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hill-leads-foxes-resistance-to-hold-up-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proud moment for dad of world No 1 Patten]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's a result of an extraordinary year's worth of tennis by the pair of them."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-patten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-patten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Essex lose to Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Elwiss hits a match-winning 96 as The Blaze comfortably beat Surrey to strengthen their hold on top spot in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-one-day-cup-essex-lose-to-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-one-day-cup-essex-lose-to-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Cox extends contract with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox signs a contract extension with Essex after being named in England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/englands-cox-extends-contract-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/englands-cox-extends-contract-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend make Popoola new boss Dyer's first signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United make forward Josh Popoola their first signing since the appointment of Kieron Dyer as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-make-popoola-new-boss-dyers-first-signing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-make-popoola-new-boss-dyers-first-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Colchester stars win big at Seniors World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Duguid, Jamie Cureton and Greg Halford all star for the U's in the early-2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-colchester-stars-win-big-at-seniors-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-colchester-stars-win-big-at-seniors-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox ton puts Essex in charge against Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Cox celebrates his call-up to the England squad with an unbeaten 184 as Essex overcome a rocky start to dominate Leicestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cox-ton-puts-essex-in-charge-against-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cox-ton-puts-essex-in-charge-against-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirate radio musical cancels again after injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercury Theatre says all ticket holders will be contacted with options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pirate-radio-musical-cancels-again-after-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pirate-radio-musical-cancels-again-after-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epping asylum hotel to close by July, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Hudson says "this situation has gone on for far too long".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-asylum-hotel-to-close-by-july-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-asylum-hotel-to-close-by-july-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School 'blown away' by dog birthday video reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clip subsequently went viral, something co-headteacher Paul Bailey says took them by surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-blown-away-by-dog-birthday-video-reaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/school-blown-away-by-dog-birthday-video-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews rescue Gus the cat from rooftop ordeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The black and white moggy is recovering well after three days spent on the roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-rescue-gus-the-cat-from-rooftop-ordeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-rescue-gus-the-cat-from-rooftop-ordeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of motorway closed after crash involving lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers warn the road will be closed "for some time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/part-of-motorway-closed-after-crash-involving-lorry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/part-of-motorway-closed-after-crash-involving-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four boys arrested after building catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say their investigation in Shoeburyness is being taken "extremely seriously".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/four-boys-arrested-after-building-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/four-boys-arrested-after-building-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: I left my holiday to sing with Ed Sheeran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lianne Kaye was unaware she would be singing alongside Sheeran when she left her holiday to perform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-i-left-my-holiday-to-sing-with-ed-sheeran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-i-left-my-holiday-to-sing-with-ed-sheeran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer meets mum whose teen son died from ecstasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angie Long is raising awareness of the dangers of drugs after her son Ryan died while on holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/starmer-meets-mum-whose-teen-son-died-from-ecstasy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/starmer-meets-mum-whose-teen-son-died-from-ecstasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epping asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-asylum-hotel-vacated-after-fire-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-asylum-hotel-vacated-after-fire-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and teen driver in court accused of murdering 12-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendants are remanded in custody until a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-and-teen-driver-in-court-accused-of-murdering-12-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-and-teen-driver-in-court-accused-of-murdering-12-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum hotel protester jailed for violent disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth football coach Lee Gower led a "mob" who clashed with police, a judge says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/asylum-hotel-protester-jailed-for-violent-disorder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/asylum-hotel-protester-jailed-for-violent-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry consortium takeover of Colchester off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A takeover of Colchester United involving a consortium including John Terry has fallen through, the club confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/terry-consortium-takeover-of-colchester-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/terry-consortium-takeover-of-colchester-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The life and times of 'Peter' the Colchester pothole]]></title><description><![CDATA[How long would it take for a Colchester pothole to be noticed, reported and fixed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-life-and-times-of-peter-the-colchester-pothole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-life-and-times-of-peter-the-colchester-pothole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins for Lancs, Essex &amp; Northants in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wins-for-lancs-essex-amp-northants-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wins-for-lancs-essex-amp-northants-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans say Dyer's arrival is 'great news' for club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer is the new Southend United head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fans-say-dyers-arrival-is-great-news-for-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fans-say-dyers-arrival-is-great-news-for-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Pilates class moves to cafe over council row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The free sessions leave the sands, with participants "frustrated" by the council's demands for fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/beach-pilates-class-moves-to-cafe-over-council-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/beach-pilates-class-moves-to-cafe-over-council-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry after boy, 12, dies in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy, 15, and a 43-year-old are held on suspicion of murder as police appeal for CCTV of a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-inquiry-after-boy-12-dies-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-inquiry-after-boy-12-dies-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox return boosts Essex in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex batter Jordan Cox is set to play his first game for the club this season when they meet Kent Spitfires in the T20 Blast on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cox-return-boosts-essex-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cox-return-boosts-essex-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies causing nuisance by climbing Big Ben]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Day denies intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance by climbing the Elizabeth Tower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-denies-causing-nuisance-by-climbing-big-ben/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-denies-causing-nuisance-by-climbing-big-ben/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England midfielder Dyer named new Southend boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United appoint ex-Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-england-midfielder-dyer-named-new-southend-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-england-midfielder-dyer-named-new-southend-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance trust to take fewer patients to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trust unveils a "major plan" in a bid to improve patient care and response times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ambulance-trust-to-take-fewer-patients-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ambulance-trust-to-take-fewer-patients-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 54, charged with attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it is in connection with a disturbance which left a woman with serious head injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-54-charged-with-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-54-charged-with-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel spillage causes long M25 delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing long delays after several lanes were closed for resurfacing work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fuel-spillage-causes-long-m25-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fuel-spillage-causes-long-m25-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Off-duty police officer tackles shoplifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV footage shows a man being wrestled to the ground moments after filling a bag with goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-off-duty-police-officer-tackles-shoplifter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-off-duty-police-officer-tackles-shoplifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of patient records taken in cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex NHS trust discloses the data breach more than six months after it was notified about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thousands-of-patient-records-taken-in-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thousands-of-patient-records-taken-in-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respect and tolerance needed in politics, says chaplain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Reform UK-run councils are introducing the Lord's Prayer but many have held services for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/respect-and-tolerance-needed-in-politics-says-chaplain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/respect-and-tolerance-needed-in-politics-says-chaplain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils amazed by Tudor tunnels under their school]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hall School is built on the grounds of one of King Henry VIII's palaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pupils-amazed-by-tudor-tunnels-under-their-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pupils-amazed-by-tudor-tunnels-under-their-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran takes to the skies to mark 102nd birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Bukowski returns to the ex-RAF Ridgewell base more than 80 years after serving there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/veteran-takes-to-the-skies-to-mark-102nd-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/veteran-takes-to-the-skies-to-mark-102nd-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex claim big win over Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-claim-big-win-over-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-claim-big-win-over-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Essex in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumont hits a half-century as The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder in a low-scoring match to go top of the Women's T20 Blast table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hampshire-beat-essex-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hampshire-beat-essex-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire causes significant damage to derelict building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the blaze is being treated as a "suspected arson" and investigations were progressing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-derelict-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-derelict-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten beaten in French Open doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men's doubles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gbs-patten-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery over strange squares on our roads is solved]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Grid explains what the white painted symbols in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mystery-over-strange-squares-on-our-roads-is-solved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mystery-over-strange-squares-on-our-roads-is-solved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windrush descendant honours ancestors with display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stories gathered by Dexter Stewart, aka Papa D, will be on display until September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/windrush-descendant-honours-ancestors-with-display/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/windrush-descendant-honours-ancestors-with-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup cash to lift Braintree transfer embargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa is due to pay Braintree Town &pound;175,000 for letting one its players take part at the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/world-cup-cash-to-lift-braintree-transfer-embargo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/world-cup-cash-to-lift-braintree-transfer-embargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New library policy 'Orwellian', says councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Librarians are being told they can no longer promote events such as Pride and Black History Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-library-policy-orwellian-says-councillor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-library-policy-orwellian-says-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder suspects bailed after body found in harbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Mitchell, 35, from Chelmsford in Essex, is thought to have gone in the water on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-suspects-bailed-after-body-found-in-harbour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-suspects-bailed-after-body-found-in-harbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered toddler Oakley 'captured all our hearts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Barnett will be sentenced on Friday for fatally poisoning her son in Loughton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murdered-toddler-oakley-captured-all-our-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murdered-toddler-oakley-captured-all-our-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Nowak inquest to probe actions of police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full inquest into Henry Nowak's death is scheduled for September 2027 in Winchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/henry-nowak-inquest-to-probe-actions-of-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/henry-nowak-inquest-to-probe-actions-of-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative secures return to lead city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories in Colchester have struck a coalition deal with the Liberal Democrats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/conservative-secures-return-to-lead-city-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/conservative-secures-return-to-lead-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonny Green reveals next steps after BGT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artist from Southend-on-Sea says he wants to inspire young people to get into poetry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sonny-green-reveals-next-steps-after-bgt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sonny-green-reveals-next-steps-after-bgt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway carriage classrooms inspire pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carriages in Upshire are for use by the community as well as by primary and pre-school children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/railway-carriage-classrooms-inspire-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/railway-carriage-classrooms-inspire-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library staff told to tone down support for Pride events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers will not be able to promote events, including Pride, on the council's social media channels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/library-staff-told-to-tone-down-support-for-pride-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/library-staff-told-to-tone-down-support-for-pride-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrests as 11 officers hurt in Nowak protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters pelted police with missiles in clashes close to where Henry Nowak was stabbed to death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-arrests-as-11-officers-hurt-in-nowak-protests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-arrests-as-11-officers-hurt-in-nowak-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Scrivens signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Grace Scrivens signs a new two-year deal until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to former Essex MP and deputy speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Haselhurst represented Saffron Walden for 40 years before leaving the House of Commons in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tributes-paid-to-former-essex-mp-and-deputy-speaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tributes-paid-to-former-essex-mp-and-deputy-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/community-shocked-by-violence-at-henry-nowak-police-protest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/community-shocked-by-violence-at-henry-nowak-police-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail services disrupted due to trespassers on line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East, Cambridge and Stansted have been affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rail-services-disrupted-due-to-trespassers-on-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rail-services-disrupted-due-to-trespassers-on-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal portrait celebrates Marilyn Monroe at 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[A percentage of funds raised when it is auctioned next month will go to a children's charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crystal-portrait-celebrates-marilyn-monroe-at-100/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crystal-portrait-celebrates-marilyn-monroe-at-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army veteran pulled lorry driver from M6 wreckage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth Evans describes the moment motorists went to help after a lorry overturned on the motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/army-veteran-pulled-lorry-driver-from-m6-wreckage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/army-veteran-pulled-lorry-driver-from-m6-wreckage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen's design wins her a VIP trip to FA Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruby Robinson, 18, from Essex, says it was a dream to see her shirt design at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teens-design-wins-her-a-vip-trip-to-fa-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teens-design-wins-her-a-vip-trip-to-fa-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree's Smith embracing 'special' New Zealand environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintrees-smith-embracing-special-new-zealand-environment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintrees-smith-embracing-special-new-zealand-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex defeat Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round up of the T20 Blast action as Chris Lynn scores an unbeaten century in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-defeat-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/t20-blast-round-up-essex-defeat-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex beat Lancashire in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beat-lancashire-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-beat-lancashire-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night's T20 Blast round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/friday-nights-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/friday-nights-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast: Essex beat Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-t20-blast-essex-beat-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-t20-blast-essex-beat-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA Trophy-winning captain Ralph leaves Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Ralph, the first Southend captain to lift a domestic trophy, is to leave the National League club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fa-trophy-winning-captain-ralph-leaves-southend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fa-trophy-winning-captain-ralph-leaves-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essex celebs who got their Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn says there's no quirky perks with his freedom of the borough honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-essex-celebs-who-got-their-freedom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-essex-celebs-who-got-their-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy from Essex with Tourette syndrome was ejected from Gatwick for shouting &lsquo;bomb&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-with-tourettes-refused-flight-for-bomb-remark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-with-tourettes-refused-flight-for-bomb-remark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Exciting’ future for Southend landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seaside icon saw motorbikes roar along the Wall of Death and lions thrill visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/exciting-future-for-southend-landmark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/exciting-future-for-southend-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it will no longer fund the 420-place Lodge Farm school in Witham, Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mp-hits-out-at-outrageous-decision-to-axe-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mp-hits-out-at-outrageous-decision-to-axe-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-reform-councillors-quit-for-personal-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-reform-councillors-quit-for-personal-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat alert issued for East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vulnerable people are said to be at greatest risk from soaring temperatures across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory and Reform deal in place to run council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives will run Basildon Borough Council, with the support of Nigel Farage's party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tory-and-reform-deal-in-place-to-run-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tory-and-reform-deal-in-place-to-run-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House and cars destroyed in large blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charred building and burnt out cars are left behind after a big fire breaks out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/house-and-cars-destroyed-in-large-blaze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/house-and-cars-destroyed-in-large-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Amusements plans to repair the building and reopen it as a leisure attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/takeover-deal-finalised-for-iconic-seaside-venue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/takeover-deal-finalised-for-iconic-seaside-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists want to better understand the site before it is lost to sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tudor-fort-to-be-uncovered-during-coastline-dig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tudor-fort-to-be-uncovered-during-coastline-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new leader, chartered accountant Adi Malviya, wants to bring "financial discipline".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-to-lead-minority-administration-at-rochford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-to-lead-minority-administration-at-rochford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrests are made as part of a wider investigation involving Maldon &amp; Tiptree Football Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-more-men-arrested-in-sex-offences-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-more-men-arrested-in-sex-offences-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby death remains unexplained after four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralphie Payne was found not breathing in his pushchair, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/baby-death-remains-unexplained-after-four-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/baby-death-remains-unexplained-after-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager, 16, fatally hit by van after getting off bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are not treating the collision as suspicious, a coroner says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-16-fatally-hit-by-van-after-getting-off-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-16-fatally-hit-by-van-after-getting-off-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal reduces Muritala Olaiya-Imam's 10-year prison sentence to seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/partner-of-baby-killer-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/partner-of-baby-killer-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigner Ian Rice says he is "absolutely over the moon" at the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oak-trees-spared-the-axe-after-two-year-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oak-trees-spared-the-axe-after-two-year-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United have appointed Jonathan Duckett as their new head of recruitment after he left a similar role at Colchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-appoint-duckett-as-head-of-recruitment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-appoint-duckett-as-head-of-recruitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stand-up comedian often celebrates and pokes fun at how Essex people sound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/russell-kanes-guide-to-the-essex-accent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/russell-kanes-guide-to-the-essex-accent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour retains leadership of Southend  council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Daniel Cowan will lead a coalition with independents and Liberal Democrats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-retains-leadership-of-southend-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-retains-leadership-of-southend-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrimpers fans react as Southend United wins the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-southend-united-fans-react-to-fa-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-southend-united-fans-react-to-fa-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Southend United are in ecstasy as the side wins its first ever domestic trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-fans-joy-after-penalty-drama-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-fans-joy-after-penalty-drama-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophy win 'everything I can ask for' - Southend's Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United wing-back speaks after winning the FA Trophy on penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trophy-win-everything-i-can-ask-for-southends-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/trophy-win-everything-i-can-ask-for-southends-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United defender speaks after scoring the winning penalty against Wealdstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/scott-morriss-on-deserved-fa-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/scott-morriss-on-deserved-fa-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddleboarders and surfers protest over sewage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protests took place at five locations in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/paddleboarders-and-surfers-protest-over-sewage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/paddleboarders-and-surfers-protest-over-sewage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Hatfield's family deliver "sensory trolleys" to Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/equipment-donated-to-hospitals-in-boys-memory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/equipment-donated-to-hospitals-in-boys-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters']]></title><description><![CDATA[A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-cancer-test-makes-me-feel-womens-health-matters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-cancer-test-makes-me-feel-womens-health-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lib-dems-in-essex-suggest-leadership-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lib-dems-in-essex-suggest-leadership-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Wantling is bringing an army of 13 relatives to the home of football this time around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dad-who-ditched-holiday-is-plotting-wembley-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dad-who-ditched-holiday-is-plotting-wembley-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 6-3 to book a place in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-to-face-brecel-in-snooker-900-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-to-face-brecel-in-snooker-900-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/porter-hits-maiden-50-for-essex-against-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/porter-hits-maiden-50-for-essex-against-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey is among four first team players released by the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-macey-to-leave-colchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/goalkeeper-macey-to-leave-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town announce they have been placed under a transfer embargo by the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintree-town-placed-under-transfer-embargo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/braintree-town-placed-under-transfer-embargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Register has called the police 198 times since July to report criminals on his land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmer-terrorised-by-machete-wielding-hare-coursers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmer-terrorised-by-machete-wielding-hare-coursers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pool staff in Basildon clean up three incidents of vomiting and one of diarrhoea in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plea-to-swimmers-after-poo-and-vomiting-in-pool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plea-to-swimmers-after-poo-and-vomiting-in-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull']]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Mathias is asking people to think before they speak, after hurtful comments on her appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-have-alopecia-but-someone-asked-if-i-was-dressed-as-pitbull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-have-alopecia-but-someone-asked-if-i-was-dressed-as-pitbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says it is "proud" of the move, but the Conservatives have branded it "performative".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says residents helped design the skatepark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/maldon-skatepark-opens-after-911000-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/maldon-skatepark-opens-after-911000-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service highlights the importance of working fire alarms in the aftermath of the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nine-people-homeless-after-cigarette-causes-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nine-people-homeless-after-cigarette-causes-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shrimpers are taking on Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-southend-uniteds-final-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-southend-uniteds-final-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dredging works completed at picturesque quay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work to dredge mud, silt and debris and allow safe access for barges took 10 weeks to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dredging-works-completed-at-picturesque-quay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dredging-works-completed-at-picturesque-quay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Harris tells government that local government reform in Essex is "ill-thought and expensive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-leader-threatens-legal-action-against-council-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-leader-threatens-legal-action-against-council-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform council to scrap new library charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Essex County Council leadership promises to remove the &pound;1.15 fee for book reservations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-council-to-scrap-new-library-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-council-to-scrap-new-library-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death after a night out in Southampton, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/student-stabbed-with-21cm-knife-murder-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/student-stabbed-with-21cm-knife-murder-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men in court accused of killing football fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve men are due to enter pleas in September, accused of killing Simon Dobbin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/men-in-court-accused-of-killing-football-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/men-in-court-accused-of-killing-football-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says a lack of trees puts people at risk of ill health, pollution and environmental harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Bingley returns to his Essex roots after three years as leader of Plymouth City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-picks-ex-plymouth-leader-to-run-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-picks-ex-plymouth-leader-to-run-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court extends injunction on traveller site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deputy judge warns that any breach could result in prosecution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/high-court-extends-injunction-on-traveller-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/high-court-extends-injunction-on-traveller-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-than-1000-passengers-held-on-cruise-after-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-than-1000-passengers-held-on-cruise-after-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames crossing will be built at pace, says King]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;10bn Lower Thames Crossing project features in the King's Speech, announced at Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thames-crossing-will-be-built-at-pace-says-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thames-crossing-will-be-built-at-pace-says-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat rescued after hitching 15-mile ride under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olaf has a huge stroke of luck as it emerges the car's owner works at a cat charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cat-rescued-after-hitching-15-mile-ride-under-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cat-rescued-after-hitching-15-mile-ride-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council buys abandoned cinema in regeneration plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlow Council vows to breathe new life into the former town centre Odeon building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-buys-abandoned-cinema-in-regeneration-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-buys-abandoned-cinema-in-regeneration-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rival fans abuse football club after owners arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club says players, fans and staff have experienced "unacceptable behaviour".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rival-fans-abuse-football-club-after-owners-arrested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rival-fans-abuse-football-club-after-owners-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Murs pushed to his limits by charity challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 41-year-old is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/olly-murs-pushed-to-his-limits-by-charity-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/olly-murs-pushed-to-his-limits-by-charity-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembley loss will fuel Southend for FA Trophy - Ralph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United captain Nathan Ralph believes last season's play-off defeatat Wembley will provide extra inspiration in Sunday's FA Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wembley-loss-will-fuel-southend-for-fa-trophy-ralph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wembley-loss-will-fuel-southend-for-fa-trophy-ralph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More coins found at site of largest Iron Age hoard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coins will join 933 other treasures due to go on display for the first time in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-coins-found-at-site-of-largest-iron-age-hoard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-coins-found-at-site-of-largest-iron-age-hoard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-did-the-tories-hold-on-to-harlow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-did-the-tories-hold-on-to-harlow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatterji leads Surrey to One-Day Cup win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priyanaz Chatterji leads Surrey to a three-wicket One-Day Cup win in a nervous run chase against Essex at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealers threw firecrackers at sleeping man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five offenders are sentenced after an investigation finds they humiliated two vulnerable men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealers-threw-firecrackers-at-sleeping-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealers-threw-firecrackers-at-sleeping-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient remains found under Essex hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'spectacular' decorated Roman coffin was unearthed on a site that&rsquo;s being redeveloped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ancient-remains-found-under-essex-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ancient-remains-found-under-essex-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform selects new Essex County Council leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Harris, Nigel Farage's general election agent, is chosen by Reform councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-selects-new-essex-county-council-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-selects-new-essex-county-council-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Rebels on the up despite semi-final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Claire Paxton says the future looks bright for the Essex Rebels women's team despite missing out on a place in the Super League Basketball final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-rebels-on-the-up-despite-semi-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-rebels-on-the-up-despite-semi-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman woman's remains found during hospital dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lead coffin found in Colchester contains the remains of a high-status woman, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/roman-womans-remains-found-during-hospital-dig/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/roman-womans-remains-found-during-hospital-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel costs double for Essex &amp; Herts Air Ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Mark Jarman-Howe says it is putting "significant" pressure on the service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fuel-costs-double-for-essex-amp-herts-air-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fuel-costs-double-for-essex-amp-herts-air-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 25 years, the Tories lose Essex County Council and Thurrock turns away from Labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/potholes-and-change-why-essex-voted-for-reform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/potholes-and-change-why-essex-voted-for-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex look to build momentum after three-day win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Tom Westley hopes Essex have "turned a corner" following their six-wicket home win over Hampshire in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-look-to-build-momentum-after-three-day-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-look-to-build-momentum-after-three-day-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the elections tell us about the East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not all of them are, but the elections of 2026 will be remembered, says political editor Andrew Sinclair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-the-elections-tell-us-about-the-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-the-elections-tell-us-about-the-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan caps his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army parachutes on to island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester-based team parachute on to Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/army-parachutes-on-to-island-to-help-briton-with-suspected-hantavirus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/army-parachutes-on-to-island-to-help-briton-with-suspected-hantavirus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saxon coin hoard linked to time of Viking raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coins were minted by a Saxon king who could not prevent an upsurge in Viking raids, says expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/saxon-coin-hoard-linked-to-time-of-viking-raids/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/saxon-coin-hoard-linked-to-time-of-viking-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Photographing stars in Cannes are days I will never forget']]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending 20 years capturing the Cannes Film Festival was very "special", says Richard Blanshard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmer and Porter help Essex to parity with Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Harmer and Jamie Porter eke out an unlikely first-innings lead for Essex in the County Championship against Hampshire at Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/harmer-and-porter-help-essex-to-parity-with-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/harmer-and-porter-help-essex-to-parity-with-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend-long dispersal order put in place in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows reports of anti-social behaviour and large groups of young people gathering, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/weekend-long-dispersal-order-put-in-place-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/weekend-long-dispersal-order-put-in-place-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buses to replace trains during platform work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work at Sawbridgeworth, Cheshunt and Broxbourne stations is happening on Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learned from Essex's local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK describes it as a "barnstorming" victory - but what can we learn from Essex's election?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-things-we-learned-from-essexs-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-things-we-learned-from-essexs-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caravan plot on 'illegal' traveller site listed on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/caravan-plot-on-illegal-traveller-site-listed-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/caravan-plot-on-illegal-traveller-site-listed-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage's party celebrates winning Essex County Council and Thurrock Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-ends-tories-25-year-control-of-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-ends-tories-25-year-control-of-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club owners in court on rape and trafficking charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maldon &amp; Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-club-owners-in-court-on-rape-and-trafficking-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-club-owners-in-court-on-rape-and-trafficking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction from Southend as results come in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Party, Conservatives and Labour were captured on camera reacting to the results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reaction-from-southend-as-results-come-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reaction-from-southend-as-results-come-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local elections 2026: How, where and when can I vote in Essex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide to where, when and how you can vote in the biggest local elections in Essex since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-2026-how-where-and-when-can-i-vote-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-2026-how-where-and-when-can-i-vote-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traveller site construction 'in breach of law']]></title><description><![CDATA[A council orders all work on the land, which began on bank holiday weekend, to cease immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/traveller-site-construction-in-breach-of-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/traveller-site-construction-in-breach-of-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death rumour embarrassing and weird, says teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former teacher discovers rumours of his death on a Facebook page for his old school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/death-rumour-embarrassing-and-weird-says-teacher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/death-rumour-embarrassing-and-weird-says-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police activity at football club disrupts polling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maldon District Council says an "ongoing police investigation" has caused a change of plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-activity-at-football-club-disrupts-polling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-activity-at-football-club-disrupts-polling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested for human trafficking and rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police officers raid properties in Danbury, Maldon and Braintree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-men-arrested-for-human-trafficking-and-rape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-men-arrested-for-human-trafficking-and-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sentenced after e-scooter crash kills siblings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deimante Ziobryte did not stop or call emergency services, the court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-sentenced-after-e-scooter-crash-kills-siblings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-sentenced-after-e-scooter-crash-kills-siblings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate alleged racial abuse of coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentwood Town says its first-team coach was abused during the crunch match at Billericay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigate-alleged-racial-abuse-of-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigate-alleged-racial-abuse-of-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op records 100% profit rise despite tricky year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Rigby says 2025 was "one of the most challenging" in his 45 years in food retail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian, 16, dies after being hit by van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for eyewitnesses after the boy and a 23-year-old man were hit by the vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pedestrian-16-dies-after-being-hit-by-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pedestrian-16-dies-after-being-hit-by-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash deaths prompt staff driving course push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are being encouraged to send staff on training courses after a rise in road deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crash-deaths-prompt-staff-driving-course-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/crash-deaths-prompt-staff-driving-course-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyez, oyez! Town crier contest returns to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA["People do say about town crying, it is the most fun thing you can do with your clothes on."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oyez-oyez-town-crier-contest-returns-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/oyez-oyez-town-crier-contest-returns-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's sink or swim... you feel like you're drowning']]></title><description><![CDATA[Families call for research into progressive supranuclear palsy after loved ones were misdiagnosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Leyton Orient defender denies conspiracy to rob]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Judd is remanded in custody after the hearing at St Albans Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deprived village has high hopes for first carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in Jaywick, Essex, want the new event to bust preconceptions about their village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deprived-village-has-high-hopes-for-first-carnival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deprived-village-has-high-hopes-for-first-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sport stopped me disappearing with Parkinson's']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Nicholls says walking football "brought me out of my shell" after aParkinson's diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sport-stopped-me-disappearing-with-parkinsons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sport-stopped-me-disappearing-with-parkinsons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wu-beats-murphy-in-decider-to-win-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wu-beats-murphy-in-decider-to-win-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He'll need to tell us his secret' - analysing Murphy's new break-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Championship finalist Shaun Murphy has adopted a new style of break-off - what is it and why is it working so well?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learnt from five party interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-things-we-learnt-from-five-party-interviews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-things-we-learnt-from-five-party-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's strongest woman 'didn't like sport']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrea Thompson says it is "such an inspiration" to see younger women competing in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/worlds-strongest-woman-didnt-like-sport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/worlds-strongest-woman-didnt-like-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is International Dawn Chorus Day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first Sunday of May, thousands of people across 80 countries wake at 04:00 to hear birdsong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-international-dawn-chorus-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-international-dawn-chorus-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens have knife wounds and a third is arrested after a 30-person brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dispersal orders are in place and a 15-year-old is arrested on suspicion of assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teens-have-knife-wounds-and-a-third-is-arrested-after-a-30-person-brawl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-teens-have-knife-wounds-and-a-third-is-arrested-after-a-30-person-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming pool closed to 'diarrhoea incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports village closes a pool and contacts swimmers with existing bookings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swimming-pool-closed-to-diarrhoea-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swimming-pool-closed-to-diarrhoea-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon swimming pool closed to due to 'diarrhoea incident' - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon swimming pool closed to due to 'diarrhoea incident'&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-swimming-pool-closed-to-due-to-diarrhoea-incident-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-swimming-pool-closed-to-due-to-diarrhoea-incident-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church appeals over ban on street preaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The church is accused of telling people they are going to hell while street preaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/church-appeals-over-ban-on-street-preaching/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/church-appeals-over-ban-on-street-preaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Diarrhoea incident' leaves Basildon sports centre pool closed - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA['Diarrhoea incident' leaves Basildon sports centre pool closed&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/diarrhoea-incident-leaves-basildon-sports-centre-pool-closed-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/diarrhoea-incident-leaves-basildon-sports-centre-pool-closed-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a struggling school tackled misogyny and became a happier place]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex school is out of special measures after getting a grip on bullying and sexist behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-a-struggling-school-tackled-misogyny-and-became-a-happier-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-a-struggling-school-tackled-misogyny-and-became-a-happier-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is going on at troubled Chelmsford City Racecourse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue is in turmoil after losing its racing licence in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-going-on-at-troubled-chelmsford-city-racecourse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-is-going-on-at-troubled-chelmsford-city-racecourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend make £1.3m loss despite revenue boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United's chairman thanks supporters and staff as they look ahead to the FA Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-make-13m-loss-despite-revenue-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-make-13m-loss-despite-revenue-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon residents worry there's 'no point' in voting at local elections - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon residents worry there's 'no point' in voting at local elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-worry-theres-no-point-in-voting-at-local-elections-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-worry-theres-no-point-in-voting-at-local-elections-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former EFL footballer charged over armed robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Judd is remanded in custody and is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 5 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/former-efl-footballer-charged-over-armed-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/former-efl-footballer-charged-over-armed-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Rance, 44, is jailed for more than 20 years at Basildon Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-high-on-drugs-killed-mum-of-two-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-high-on-drugs-killed-mum-of-two-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Alfie Coleman appeared to be a normal teenager but was hiding a dark plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-mi5-foiled-a-tesco-workers-plan-for-mass-gun-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-mi5-foiled-a-tesco-workers-plan-for-mass-gun-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK's Basildon Leader Accused of Bullying After Filming Council Staff and Residents With Meta-Style Smart Glasses - Byline Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Basildon Leader Accused of Bullying After Filming Council Staff and Residents With Meta-Style Smart Glasses&nbsp;&nbsp;Byline Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-uks-basildon-leader-accused-of-bullying-after-filming-council-staff-and-residents-with-meta-style-smart-glasses-byline-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reform-uks-basildon-leader-accused-of-bullying-after-filming-council-staff-and-residents-with-meta-style-smart-glasses-byline-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police stop overloaded car with pink unicorn on roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reminding people the dangers of overloading cars with more than they can carry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-stop-overloaded-car-with-pink-unicorn-on-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-stop-overloaded-car-with-pink-unicorn-on-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuter-friendly campus hailed as game changer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Essex introduces shuttle buses and lounges for students who travel to campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/commuter-friendly-campus-hailed-as-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/commuter-friendly-campus-hailed-as-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donation of milk station to Basildon Hospital to save nurses time and get parents involved in premature babies' care - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donation of milk station to Basildon Hospital to save nurses time and get parents involved in premature babies' care&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/donation-of-milk-station-to-basildon-hospital-to-save-nurses-time-and-get-parents-involved-in-premature-babies-care-rayo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/donation-of-milk-station-to-basildon-hospital-to-save-nurses-time-and-get-parents-involved-in-premature-babies-care-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-received-5m-from-donor-before-he-became-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-received-5m-from-donor-before-he-became-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for killing driver while watching TikTok videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-watching-tiktok-videos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-watching-tiktok-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued and school evacuated after house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is due to begin after a fire at a house which affects a nearby school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dog-rescued-and-school-evacuated-after-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dog-rescued-and-school-evacuated-after-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterworks scheme will disrupt roads for three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 19km (11.8 miles) of pipes are due to be upgraded across 60 roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/waterworks-scheme-will-disrupt-roads-for-three-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/waterworks-scheme-will-disrupt-roads-for-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of access raised at social care debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adults with learning disabilities ask questions in a special social care debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lack-of-access-raised-at-social-care-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lack-of-access-raised-at-social-care-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor denies misleading council in failed deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Kavanagh says there has been no "fraud, dishonesty or other wrongdoing" on his part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/investor-denies-misleading-council-in-failed-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/investor-denies-misleading-council-in-failed-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town international has one big football dream left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ipswich defender Tommy Smith tells college students he is hoping for a World Cup call-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/town-international-has-one-big-football-dream-left/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/town-international-has-one-big-football-dream-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEND school support staff win extra pay dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unison says it is "fantastic they're finally getting the payment they deserve after fighting so hard".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/send-school-support-staff-win-extra-pay-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/send-school-support-staff-win-extra-pay-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: High-speed pursuit ends in man's arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected stolen car is followed at more than twice the speed limit before two men try to run off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-mans-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-mans-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Essex site on Uk ‘most endangered’ list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building was once owned by the grandfather of pioneer nurse Florence Nightingale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/historic-essex-site-on-uk-most-endangered-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/historic-essex-site-on-uk-most-endangered-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspection highlights care home failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter House, which supports people with learning difficulties, is rated as "requires improvement".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inspection-highlights-care-home-failings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inspection-highlights-care-home-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Basildon market set to return soon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular Basildon market set to return soon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-market-set-to-return-soon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-market-set-to-return-soon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Rebels will take a perfect home record into the women's Super League Basketball play-off quarter-finals this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rebels-aim-to-make-home-advantage-count-in-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rebels-aim-to-make-home-advantage-count-in-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westley century leads Essex to draw with Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex captain Tom Westley hits two sixes and 22 fours in a powerful 136 to lead his side to a comfortably-achieved draw against Surrey at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/westley-century-leads-essex-to-draw-with-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/westley-century-leads-essex-to-draw-with-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening date revealed for new shop in town's former Poundland store - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening date revealed for new shop in town's former Poundland store&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/opening-date-revealed-for-new-shop-in-towns-former-poundland-store-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/opening-date-revealed-for-new-shop-in-towns-former-poundland-store-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager, 16, takes mud race crown with no prep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert barely looks out of breath as he crosses the finish line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-16-takes-mud-race-crown-with-no-prep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenager-16-takes-mud-race-crown-with-no-prep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence &amp; Sibley tons edge Surrey ahead of Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centuries from Dom Sibley and Dan Lawrence help Surrey gain a first-innings lead against Essex in a game that is heading to a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawrence-amp-sibley-tons-edge-surrey-ahead-of-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lawrence-amp-sibley-tons-edge-surrey-ahead-of-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the Gen Z politicians of Essex tackle the big issues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five of the youngest politicians in the county go head to head on live radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-will-the-gen-z-politicians-of-essex-tackle-the-big-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-will-the-gen-z-politicians-of-essex-tackle-the-big-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why did the driver who killed my cat not stop?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cat owners question why their pets are not given the same recognition as other animals if they are involved in a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-did-the-driver-who-killed-my-cat-not-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-did-the-driver-who-killed-my-cat-not-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze edge to win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Yorkshire, Hampshire and The Blaze all pick up wins in the fourth game week of the women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-blaze-edge-to-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-blaze-edge-to-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencer dies days after being hit by car in Soho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/influencer-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-car-in-soho/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/influencer-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-car-in-soho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two survive plane crash with minor injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it made the scene safe and stopped fuel from leaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-survive-plane-crash-with-minor-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-survive-plane-crash-with-minor-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance overturns in three-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a woman in her 50s remains in custody following the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ambulance-overturns-in-three-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ambulance-overturns-in-three-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC granted 5am licence despite noise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant in Chelmsford promises to be a good neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/kfc-granted-5am-licence-despite-noise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/kfc-granted-5am-licence-despite-noise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the UK's longest-running roadworks holding this town back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodend Bridge in Essex is jokingly voted Witham's number one tourist attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/are-the-uks-longest-running-roadworks-holding-this-town-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/are-the-uks-longest-running-roadworks-holding-this-town-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five injured after private ambulance involved in crash on A13 - Colchester Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five injured after private ambulance involved in crash on A13&nbsp;&nbsp;Colchester Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-injured-after-private-ambulance-involved-in-crash-on-a13-colchester-gazette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-injured-after-private-ambulance-involved-in-crash-on-a13-colchester-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon dad woken up by car crashing into his home - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon dad woken up by car crashing into his home&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-dad-woken-up-by-car-crashing-into-his-home-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-dad-woken-up-by-car-crashing-into-his-home-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Joint statement from Basildon Council and Morgan Sindall Property Services on the future of housing repairs services - Basildon Borough Council - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Joint statement from Basildon Council and Morgan Sindall Property Services on the future of housing repairs services - Basildon Borough Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-joint-statement-from-basildon-council-and-morgan-sindall-property-services-on-the-future-of-housing-repairs-services-basildon-borough-council-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-joint-statement-from-basildon-council-and-morgan-sindall-property-services-on-the-future-of-housing-repairs-services-basildon-borough-council-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health inquiry evidence prompts 'refocus']]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquiry into 2,000 mental health deaths has "ongoing issues" with how the NHS is engaging with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-inquiry-evidence-prompts-refocus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mental-health-inquiry-evidence-prompts-refocus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police give update after car smashes into Basildon home - Colchester Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police give update after car smashes into Basildon home&nbsp;&nbsp;Colchester Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-give-update-after-car-smashes-into-basildon-home-colchester-gazette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-give-update-after-car-smashes-into-basildon-home-colchester-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates as car smashes through wall damaging home - Colchester Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live updates as car smashes through wall damaging home&nbsp;&nbsp;Colchester Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/live-updates-as-car-smashes-through-wall-damaging-home-colchester-gazette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/live-updates-as-car-smashes-through-wall-damaging-home-colchester-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home badly damaged after car crashes through wall - Brentwood Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home badly damaged after car crashes through wall&nbsp;&nbsp;Brentwood Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/home-badly-damaged-after-car-crashes-through-wall-brentwood-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/home-badly-damaged-after-car-crashes-through-wall-brentwood-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home badly damaged after car crashes through wall - Braintree &amp; Witham Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home badly damaged after car crashes through wall&nbsp;&nbsp;Braintree &amp; Witham Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/home-badly-damaged-after-car-crashes-through-wall-braintree-amp-witham-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/home-badly-damaged-after-car-crashes-through-wall-braintree-amp-witham-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple arrested after botched extension 'horror']]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Figg is told he must compensate Rob and Davies &pound;85,000 for his illegal construction work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/couple-arrested-after-botched-extension-horror/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/couple-arrested-after-botched-extension-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after vehicle crashes into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage related to the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-vehicle-crashes-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-vehicle-crashes-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell&rsquo;s continued presence at the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pietersen-criticises-cook-for-bethell-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pietersen-criticises-cook-for-bethell-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council planning to buy Basildon's Eastgate Shopping Centre in 'time-critical' purchase - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council planning to buy Basildon's Eastgate Shopping Centre in 'time-critical' purchase&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-planning-to-buy-basildons-eastgate-shopping-centre-in-time-critical-purchase-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-planning-to-buy-basildons-eastgate-shopping-centre-in-time-critical-purchase-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from mid-race seizure - Warner-Judd on second chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Jess Warner-Judd will make her London Marathon debut less than two years after a mid-race seizure left her fearing her career might be over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/back-from-mid-race-seizure-warner-judd-on-second-chance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/back-from-mid-race-seizure-warner-judd-on-second-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor admits taking millions from council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Kavanagh believes funds he received were for his own benefit, legal papers reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/investor-admits-taking-millions-from-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/investor-admits-taking-millions-from-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of missing WW1 soldier finally laid to rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reginald Joseph Blake's remains are buried nearly 110 years after the young private went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/body-of-missing-ww1-soldier-finally-laid-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/body-of-missing-ww1-soldier-finally-laid-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tattoo parlour targeted after argument over flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Willett says his business has been review bombed after he asked two men to stop hanging a flag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tattoo-parlour-targeted-after-argument-over-flag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/tattoo-parlour-targeted-after-argument-over-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against John Higgins at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-and-selby-ease-into-last-16-at-crucible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-and-selby-ease-into-last-16-at-crucible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council plans to buy Basildon shopping centre - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council plans to buy Basildon shopping centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-plans-to-buy-basildon-shopping-centre-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-plans-to-buy-basildon-shopping-centre-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience &ndash; not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivans-rolling-the-dice-cue-gamble-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivans-rolling-the-dice-cue-gamble-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalwart of Essex politics dies suddenly aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local Lib Dem MP describes Mike Mackrory as her mentor and as a "formidable" campaigner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stalwart-of-essex-politics-dies-suddenly-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stalwart-of-essex-politics-dies-suddenly-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered MP's daughter wants Reform candidate suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Amess says "there is no place in our society" for elected officials who call for violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murdered-mps-daughter-wants-reform-candidate-suspended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murdered-mps-daughter-wants-reform-candidate-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque unveiled for Women's Institute pioneer]]></title><description><![CDATA["She was a person of many different accomplishments," her grandson says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/blue-plaque-unveiled-for-womens-institute-pioneer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/blue-plaque-unveiled-for-womens-institute-pioneer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer pursued relationships while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt Llewellyn Holmes is found to have committed gross misconduct by Essex Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-officer-pursued-relationships-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-officer-pursued-relationships-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents invited to shape Basildon’s approach to tackling anti-social behaviour - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents invited to shape Basildon&rsquo;s approach to tackling anti-social behaviour&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-invited-to-shape-basildons-approach-to-tackling-anti-social-behaviour-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-invited-to-shape-basildons-approach-to-tackling-anti-social-behaviour-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers could 'lose livelihood under pylon plan']]></title><description><![CDATA[National Grid plans to build a 114-mile (185km) chain of pylons to carry electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmers-could-lose-livelihood-under-pylon-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmers-could-lose-livelihood-under-pylon-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jodie Marsh granted new primate licence by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marsh says she is "elated" after the council she beat in court grants her a primate licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/jodie-marsh-granted-new-primate-licence-by-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/jodie-marsh-granted-new-primate-licence-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC wanting 5am licence says it won't be noisy neighbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A KFC representative says it is committed to tackling any noise issues that crop up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/kfc-wanting-5am-licence-says-it-wont-be-noisy-neighbour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/kfc-wanting-5am-licence-says-it-wont-be-noisy-neighbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key issues, potential outcomes, and what the results could mean for Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/need-to-know-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/need-to-know-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council shortlisted for three national awards celebrating innovation in Waste and Fleet Services - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council shortlisted for three national awards celebrating innovation in Waste and Fleet Services&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-shortlisted-for-three-national-awards-celebrating-innovation-in-waste-and-fleet-services-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-shortlisted-for-three-national-awards-celebrating-innovation-in-waste-and-fleet-services-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex, was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reality-tv-star-was-found-dead-in-ditch-in-thailand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/reality-tv-star-was-found-dead-in-ditch-in-thailand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelmsford appoint Cooper as new manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Cooper is named as new manager of Chelmsford City and will work alongside new head of football John Still.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-appoint-cooper-as-new-manager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-appoint-cooper-as-new-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barker helps Warwickshire to victory against Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Barker takes four wickets to help Warwickshire to a 41-run victory over Essex in Division One of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon residents report 'strong stink' as site told by Environment Agency to take action - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon residents report 'strong stink' as site told by Environment Agency to take action&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-report-strong-stink-as-site-told-by-environment-agency-to-take-action-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-report-strong-stink-as-site-told-by-environment-agency-to-take-action-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesy Nelson offers a &pound;10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/singer-appeals-after-car-with-medical-equipment-is-stolen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/singer-appeals-after-car-with-medical-equipment-is-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried breakfast at south Essex café and I was impressed with this one thing - Clacton Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[I tried breakfast at south Essex caf&eacute; and I was impressed with this one thing&nbsp;&nbsp;Clacton Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-tried-breakfast-at-south-essex-caf-and-i-was-impressed-with-this-one-thing-clacton-gazette/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-tried-breakfast-at-south-essex-caf-and-i-was-impressed-with-this-one-thing-clacton-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why was an EasyJet plane too heavy for take-off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-was-an-easyjet-plane-too-heavy-for-take-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-was-an-easyjet-plane-too-heavy-for-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott-Morriss hitches ride to play for Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend full-back Gus Scott-Morriss plays in their 6-2 win over Halifax after reaching the game on another club's bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/scott-morriss-hitches-ride-to-play-for-southend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/scott-morriss-hitches-ride-to-play-for-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex on top despite Hain's heroics for Warwicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex remain on top against Warwickshire after two rain-affected days of their County Championship match at Edgbaston despite Sam Hain's superb innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-on-top-despite-hains-heroics-for-warwicks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-on-top-despite-hains-heroics-for-warwicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey march on as Yorkshire earn first One-Day Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey make it three wins out of three in the One-Day Cup as Yorkshire earn their first victory as a tier-one team and Warwickshire beat Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping at old station is 'abhorrent mess']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council says it remains "committed to resolving this matter and preventing further harm to the area".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fly-tipping-at-old-station-is-abhorrent-mess/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fly-tipping-at-old-station-is-abhorrent-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says a pedestrian - a man in his 40s - remains in a critical condition in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Colchester United fans feel about a John Terry takeover?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans tell the BBC of a mixture of excitement, intrigue and concern about Terry's potential arrival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-do-colchester-united-fans-feel-about-a-john-terry-takeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-do-colchester-united-fans-feel-about-a-john-terry-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-home-cooks-reviving-forgotten-british-dishes-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-home-cooks-reviving-forgotten-british-dishes-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the warning signs that a dog is about to attack?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of a 19-year-old woman reignites conversations about which dogs can be aggressive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-are-the-warning-signs-that-a-dog-is-about-to-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-are-the-warning-signs-that-a-dog-is-about-to-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Man wants reform - New Statesman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Man wants reform&nbsp;&nbsp;New Statesman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-man-wants-reform-new-statesman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-man-wants-reform-new-statesman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strikes by workers at Stansted Airport called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 100 people at facilities firm ABM are considering a new pay rise made to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/strikes-by-workers-at-stansted-airport-called-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/strikes-by-workers-at-stansted-airport-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears stroke victim will lose Cambodia hospital bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Blake is partially-paralysed and is unable to talk, according to his son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-stroke-victim-will-lose-cambodia-hospital-bed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fears-stroke-victim-will-lose-cambodia-hospital-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government rules out 750 homes on green belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Inspectorate says the project would have caused substantial harm to the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-rules-out-750-homes-on-green-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-rules-out-750-homes-on-green-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six passengers were asked to leave the aircraft before it could take off for Malaga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/passengers-asked-to-leave-too-heavy-southend-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/passengers-asked-to-leave-too-heavy-southend-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, April 19 - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, April 19&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-april-19-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-april-19-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GolfPod installs second site at Basildon Sport &amp; Leisure Club - Golf Business News]]></title><description><![CDATA[GolfPod installs second site at Basildon Sport &amp; Leisure Club&nbsp;&nbsp;Golf Business News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golfpod-installs-second-site-at-basildon-sport-amp-leisure-club-golf-business-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golfpod-installs-second-site-at-basildon-sport-amp-leisure-club-golf-business-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seriously failing its tenants, says report - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council seriously failing its tenants, says report&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-seriously-failing-its-tenants-says-report-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-seriously-failing-its-tenants-says-report-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon council handed lowest consumer grade as RSH finds ‘serious failings’ - Housing Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon council handed lowest consumer grade as RSH finds &lsquo;serious failings&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Housing Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-handed-lowest-consumer-grade-as-rsh-finds-serious-failings-housing-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-handed-lowest-consumer-grade-as-rsh-finds-serious-failings-housing-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspection finds 'very serious failings' in Basildon council housing service - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspection finds 'very serious failings' in Basildon council housing service&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inspection-finds-very-serious-failings-in-basildon-council-housing-service-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inspection-finds-very-serious-failings-in-basildon-council-housing-service-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy Stars Win Basildon United Awards - Southend United Football Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy Stars Win Basildon United Awards&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend United Football Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/academy-stars-win-basildon-united-awards-southend-united-football-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/academy-stars-win-basildon-united-awards-southend-united-football-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council accepts C4 housing rating and commits to urgent improvements. - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council accepts C4 housing rating and commits to urgent improvements.&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-accepts-c4-housing-rating-and-commits-to-urgent-improvements-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-accepts-c4-housing-rating-and-commits-to-urgent-improvements-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) Judgement Announcement - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) Judgement Announcement&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-regulator-of-social-housing-rsh-judgement-announcement-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-regulator-of-social-housing-rsh-judgement-announcement-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc &amp; Co. completes &pound;4.6m finish and exit loan for Basildon commercial scheme - The Intermediary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc &amp; Co. completes &pound;4.6m finish and exit loan for Basildon commercial scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;The Intermediary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/arc-amp-co-completes-pound46m-finish-and-exit-loan-for-basildon-commercial-scheme-the-intermediary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/arc-amp-co-completes-pound46m-finish-and-exit-loan-for-basildon-commercial-scheme-the-intermediary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester fans excited by possible Terry takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club are in talks with a consortium said to include former England and Chelsea star John Terry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-fans-excited-by-possible-terry-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-fans-excited-by-possible-terry-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Value' questioned as 37 Southend and Basildon council staff earn above &pound;100k - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA['Value' questioned as 37 Southend and Basildon council staff earn above &pound;100k&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/value-questioned-as-37-southend-and-basildon-council-staff-earn-above-pound100k-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/value-questioned-as-37-southend-and-basildon-council-staff-earn-above-pound100k-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village church opens doors after dog attack death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of Jamie-Lea Biscoe will have caused a "ripple" through the village, says the local vicar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/village-church-opens-doors-after-dog-attack-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/village-church-opens-doors-after-dog-attack-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven marathons teen aims to inspire youngsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Nunn raises money for a charity and says youth services have helped him and millions of others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/seven-marathons-teen-aims-to-inspire-youngsters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/seven-marathons-teen-aims-to-inspire-youngsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture and arts venues to share £6.6m funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venues include museums, art galleries and library services across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/culture-and-arts-venues-to-share-66m-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/culture-and-arts-venues-to-share-66m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student to be remembered with celebrity match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The match in memory of Henry Nowak - who was stabbed to death - will feature familiar faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/student-to-be-remembered-with-celebrity-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/student-to-be-remembered-with-celebrity-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester confirm 'detailed' sale talks amid Terry link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United confirm 'detailed' takeover talks are ongoing with an unnamed consortium amid reports that John Terry is involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charges two years after woman found dead at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they now believe Helen Bloomfield's death in April 2024 was suspicious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-charges-two-years-after-woman-found-dead-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/murder-charges-two-years-after-woman-found-dead-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seafood has been fished in Leigh-on-Sea since the 1880s, but popularity has declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/has-essex-fallen-out-of-love-with-cockles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/has-essex-fallen-out-of-love-with-cockles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester United pay tribute to double-winner Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United pay tribute to double-winning former midfielder Nicky Smith, who has died at the age of 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-united-pay-tribute-to-double-winner-smith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-united-pay-tribute-to-double-winner-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket a 'great leveller' - Essex boss Silverwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of cricket Chris Silverwood is looking for Essex to bounce back strongly following a three-day defeat by Somerset in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cricket-a-great-leveller-essex-boss-silverwood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cricket-a-great-leveller-essex-boss-silverwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews spend night at large blaze in workshops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six crews "worked hard to surround the fire and stop it from spreading", a station manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-spend-night-at-large-blaze-in-workshops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-spend-night-at-large-blaze-in-workshops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight road closures at roundabout for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roads are being shut between 21:00 BST and 05:00 for repairs and resurfacing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/overnight-road-closures-at-roundabout-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/overnight-road-closures-at-roundabout-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No keepers in U-7s football will be 'catastrophic']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association is bringing in the mandatory change for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-keepers-in-u-7s-football-will-be-catastrophic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-keepers-in-u-7s-football-will-be-catastrophic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in dog attack at house named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the seized dog - a family pet - is believed to be a Lurcher cross.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-killed-in-dog-attack-at-house-named/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-killed-in-dog-attack-at-house-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset race to 10-wicket win at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset bowl out Essex for 245 before easing to a target of 47 to win by 10 wickets on day three of their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-was-pressured-into-refusing-a-blood-transfusion-aged-11/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-was-pressured-into-refusing-a-blood-transfusion-aged-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Wins for Lancs, Somerset, Surrey &amp; Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Lancashire begin their defence of the Women's One-Day Cup with a resounding 149-run victory at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside &pound;850k four-bed home in 'prestigious' part of Basildon up for sale - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside &pound;850k four-bed home in 'prestigious' part of Basildon up for sale&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-pound850k-four-bed-home-in-prestigious-part-of-basildon-up-for-sale-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-pound850k-four-bed-home-in-prestigious-part-of-basildon-up-for-sale-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police take no further action on leader's post - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police take no further action on leader's post&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-take-no-further-action-on-leaders-post-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-take-no-further-action-on-leaders-post-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: April 2026 - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: April 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-april-2026-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-april-2026-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Announcement of candidates for Basildon Council - Local Elections 7 May 2026 - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Announcement of candidates for Basildon Council - Local Elections 7 May 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-announcement-of-candidates-for-basildon-council-local-elections-7-may-2026-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-announcement-of-candidates-for-basildon-council-local-elections-7-may-2026-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council has published the official list of candidates standing in the 2026 local elections - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council has published the official list of candidates standing in the 2026 local elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-has-published-the-official-list-of-candidates-standing-in-the-2026-local-elections-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-has-published-the-official-list-of-candidates-standing-in-the-2026-local-elections-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe was left stranded on Brighton seafront and could have been late for the ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-bride-hitchhikes-to-wedding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-bride-hitchhikes-to-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh plans to demolish Basildon estate hit by 'crumbling' concrete revealed - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh plans to demolish Basildon estate hit by 'crumbling' concrete revealed&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fresh-plans-to-demolish-basildon-estate-hit-by-crumbling-concrete-revealed-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fresh-plans-to-demolish-basildon-estate-hit-by-crumbling-concrete-revealed-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW FUEL GRANTS: Basildon Council set to introduce Taxi Fuel Support Grants amid rising pump price costs - taxi-point.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW FUEL GRANTS: Basildon Council set to introduce Taxi Fuel Support Grants amid rising pump price costs&nbsp;&nbsp;taxi-point.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-fuel-grants-basildon-council-set-to-introduce-taxi-fuel-support-grants-amid-rising-pump-price-costs-taxi-pointcouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-fuel-grants-basildon-council-set-to-introduce-taxi-fuel-support-grants-amid-rising-pump-price-costs-taxi-pointcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASILDON BC ANNOUNCE FUEL SUPPORT GRANT FOR TAXI DRIVERS OTHER COUNCILS TAKE NOTE - PHTM]]></title><description><![CDATA[BASILDON BC ANNOUNCE FUEL SUPPORT GRANT FOR TAXI DRIVERS OTHER COUNCILS TAKE NOTE&nbsp;&nbsp;PHTM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-bc-announce-fuel-support-grant-for-taxi-drivers-other-councils-take-note-phtm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-bc-announce-fuel-support-grant-for-taxi-drivers-other-councils-take-note-phtm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent search launched for missing Basildon man as public urged to call 999 - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent search launched for missing Basildon man as public urged to call 999&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/urgent-search-launched-for-missing-basildon-man-as-public-urged-to-call-999-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/urgent-search-launched-for-missing-basildon-man-as-public-urged-to-call-999-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protester was 'pillar of community', trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors are told the defendant acted in self-defence during protests at The Bell Hotel in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/protester-was-pillar-of-community-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/protester-was-pillar-of-community-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If the Minister had seen Basildon Park, he’d realise how absurd the Brooksfield copy is for central Christchurch - The Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Minister had seen Basildon Park, he&rsquo;d realise how absurd the Brooksfield copy is for central Christchurch&nbsp;&nbsp;The Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-the-minister-had-seen-basildon-park-hed-realise-how-absurd-the-brooksfield-copy-is-for-central-christchurch-the-press/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-the-minister-had-seen-basildon-park-hed-realise-how-absurd-the-brooksfield-copy-is-for-central-christchurch-the-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teen-tried-to-buy-gun-for-terrorist-attack-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teen-tried-to-buy-gun-for-terrorist-attack-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Basildon - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lower-basildon-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lower-basildon-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gladiators star banned from driving after speeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barney Walsh, who already had nine penalty points, gets a six-month ban after speeding on the M4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gladiators-star-banned-from-driving-after-speeding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/gladiators-star-banned-from-driving-after-speeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadworks causing 'absolute carnage' say residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say lorries are mounting the kerbs to squeeze past other vehicles as they avoid roadworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/roadworks-causing-absolute-carnage-say-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/roadworks-causing-absolute-carnage-say-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cars land on top of one another after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The occupants of the vehicles escape with only minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cars-land-on-top-of-one-another-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cars-land-on-top-of-one-another-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility shop reopens eight months after huge fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular customers welcome its return after the devastating blaze destroyed most of the premises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mobility-shop-reopens-eight-months-after-huge-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mobility-shop-reopens-eight-months-after-huge-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peregrine rescued from skyscraper roof garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Essex Wildlife Hospital retrieves the female bird, which was trapped on the the 75th floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/peregrine-rescued-from-skyscraper-roof-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/peregrine-rescued-from-skyscraper-roof-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local elections - what business wants from Essex councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses see councils as vital for infrastructure but some see them just as tax collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-essex-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-essex-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local elections - what business wants from councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses see councils as vital for infrastructure but some see them just as tax collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jedi Con IV: Basildon, Essex: 19th December 2001 - Fantha Tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jedi Con IV: Basildon, Essex: 19th December 2001&nbsp;&nbsp;Fantha Tracks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/jedi-con-iv-basildon-essex-19th-december-2001-fantha-tracks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/jedi-con-iv-basildon-essex-19th-december-2001-fantha-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starlight's Basildon BTR scheme progresses - BTR News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starlight's Basildon BTR scheme progresses&nbsp;&nbsp;BTR News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/starlights-basildon-btr-scheme-progresses-btr-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/starlights-basildon-btr-scheme-progresses-btr-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persistent dust pollution hotline launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new service for residents could help to identify the source of the problem, Thurrock Council says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/persistent-dust-pollution-hotline-launched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/persistent-dust-pollution-hotline-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris dancing 'antidote to toxic masculinity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The claim is made by the organiser of a Morris group as it marks a century of Easter performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/morris-dancing-antidote-to-toxic-masculinity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/morris-dancing-antidote-to-toxic-masculinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I might as well just throw my CV into a shredder']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who has applied for 1,500 jobs in 18 months calls for more support for people out of work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-might-as-well-just-throw-my-cv-into-a-shredder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-might-as-well-just-throw-my-cv-into-a-shredder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow appeals for return of late husband's ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[She believes the wedding ring was stolen from his hospital bedside before his death from cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon widow appeals for return of late husband's ring - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon widow appeals for return of late husband's ring&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos and hope felt ahead of local elections in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters give their views on politics in two areas of Essex that will be highly contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chaos-and-hope-felt-ahead-of-local-elections-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chaos-and-hope-felt-ahead-of-local-elections-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley stars as Essex wrap up big win at Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt for man 'unlawfully at large' after making off from Basildon Hospital - Maldon &amp; Burnham Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police hunt for man 'unlawfully at large' after making off from Basildon Hospital&nbsp;&nbsp;Maldon &amp; Burnham Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-hunt-for-man-unlawfully-at-large-after-making-off-from-basildon-hospital-maldon-amp-burnham-standard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-hunt-for-man-unlawfully-at-large-after-making-off-from-basildon-hospital-maldon-amp-burnham-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt for man 'unlawfully at large' after making off from Basildon Hospital - Harwich and Manningtree Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police hunt for man 'unlawfully at large' after making off from Basildon Hospital&nbsp;&nbsp;Harwich and Manningtree Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-hunt-for-man-unlawfully-at-large-after-making-off-from-basildon-hospital-harwich-and-manningtree-standard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-hunt-for-man-unlawfully-at-large-after-making-off-from-basildon-hospital-harwich-and-manningtree-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon council leader's antisemitic AI video reported to police - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon council leader's antisemitic AI video reported to police&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-leaders-antisemitic-ai-video-reported-to-police-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-leaders-antisemitic-ai-video-reported-to-police-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services at serious collision on M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says the road is closed in both directions between junction 30 and junction 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/emergency-services-at-serious-collision-on-m25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/emergency-services-at-serious-collision-on-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley leads Essex fightback against Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley and Charlie Allison help Essex recover against Hampshire on the opening day of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/critchley-leads-essex-fightback-against-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/critchley-leads-essex-fightback-against-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council investigating poll card print error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poll cards incorrectly detail which council the candidates are being elected to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-investigating-poll-card-print-error/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-investigating-poll-card-print-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leader of Basildon council slammed for posting AI video with 'antisemitic' lyrics - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leader of Basildon council slammed for posting AI video with 'antisemitic' lyrics&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leader-of-basildon-council-slammed-for-posting-ai-video-with-antisemitic-lyrics-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leader-of-basildon-council-slammed-for-posting-ai-video-with-antisemitic-lyrics-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leader of Basildon council slammed for posting AI video with 'antisemitic' lyrics - essexlive.news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leader of Basildon council slammed for posting AI video with 'antisemitic' lyrics&nbsp;&nbsp;essexlive.news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leader-of-basildon-council-slammed-for-posting-ai-video-with-antisemitic-lyrics-essexlivenews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leader-of-basildon-council-slammed-for-posting-ai-video-with-antisemitic-lyrics-essexlivenews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after single-vehicle crash on country road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are called to the quiet road early in the morning following reports of a single-vehicle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-on-country-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-on-country-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instructor £13,000 in debt after tree falls on car]]></title><description><![CDATA[While on a lesson the instructor says a tree branch fell on to her car leading to it being written off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/instructor-13000-in-debt-after-tree-falls-on-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/instructor-13000-in-debt-after-tree-falls-on-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Basildon and East Thurrock MP slams decision to cancel town's local elections next year in favour of shadow authority poll - Thurrock Nub News]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Basildon and East Thurrock MP slams decision to cancel town's local elections next year in favour of shadow authority poll&nbsp;&nbsp;Thurrock Nub News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/south-basildon-and-east-thurrock-mp-slams-decision-to-cancel-towns-local-elections-next-year-in-favour-of-shadow-authority-poll-thurrock-nub-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/south-basildon-and-east-thurrock-mp-slams-decision-to-cancel-towns-local-elections-next-year-in-favour-of-shadow-authority-poll-thurrock-nub-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Wicks honoured with dog-walking trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former TOWIE personality says the honour feels as if he has been knighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pete-wicks-honoured-with-dog-walking-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pete-wicks-honoured-with-dog-walking-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One-of-a-kind' festival supports new filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival, set up by a young film graduate, aims to be accessible to all and showcase new talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/one-of-a-kind-festival-supports-new-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/one-of-a-kind-festival-supports-new-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs king guilty of helping smuggle £10m cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Archbold was a drug gang's inside man at the UPS depot and nicknamed "King", a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drugs-king-guilty-of-helping-smuggle-10m-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drugs-king-guilty-of-helping-smuggle-10m-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle spreading roof fire in two homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Fire and Rescue Service says while it is under control it expects to be on scene for "several hours".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-tackle-spreading-roof-fire-in-two-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-crews-tackle-spreading-roof-fire-in-two-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men jailed over repeated rape of young child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Towers, 27, and John Watson, 28, are serving life sentences for a series of offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-men-jailed-over-repeated-rape-of-young-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-men-jailed-over-repeated-rape-of-young-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water and wildlife return to farmland ponds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two restored ponds on the Hertfordshire-Essex border see recovery, including breeding newts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-and-wildlife-return-to-farmland-ponds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/water-and-wildlife-return-to-farmland-ponds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelmsford racecourse vows to fight cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson says the ruling has "caused entirely avoidable damage".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-racecourse-vows-to-fight-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-racecourse-vows-to-fight-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot, 82, died of heart attack after plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say the crash last summer was caused by a mechanical failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pilot-82-died-of-heart-attack-after-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pilot-82-died-of-heart-attack-after-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: pair convicted of GBH after car chase attack | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: pair convicted of GBH after car chase attack | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex)&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-pair-convicted-of-gbh-after-car-chase-attack-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-pair-convicted-of-gbh-after-car-chase-attack-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowling alley plan for shopping centre  space]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meadows shopping centre will be revitalised after plans to replace it with housing were scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bowling-alley-plan-for-shopping-centre-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bowling-alley-plan-for-shopping-centre-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter writer 'could hold key' to murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are keen to speak to the writer of an anonymous letter relating to the arson attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/letter-writer-could-hold-key-to-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/letter-writer-could-hold-key-to-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: Pair convicted of GBH - Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: Pair convicted of GBH&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-pair-convicted-of-gbh-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-pair-convicted-of-gbh-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelmsford racing cancelled after licence refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Horseracing Authority says the last-minute cancellations are "regrettable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/chelmsford-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend chief executive to leave in major restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Tom Lawrence and head of football John Still are to leave Southend United as part of a major restructure of the National League club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-chief-executive-to-leave-in-major-restructure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-chief-executive-to-leave-in-major-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Sporting Village welcomes 20 millionth visitor - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Sporting Village welcomes 20 millionth visitor&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-sporting-village-welcomes-20-millionth-visitor-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-sporting-village-welcomes-20-millionth-visitor-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McMurdock slams cancellation of 2027 Basildon Council Elections - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[McMurdock slams cancellation of 2027 Basildon Council Elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mcmurdock-slams-cancellation-of-2027-basildon-council-elections-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mcmurdock-slams-cancellation-of-2027-basildon-council-elections-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulder aims to 'make difference' during Essex stint]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Wiaan Mulder hopes to "make a difference" for Essex in the early weeks of the new men's county cricket season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex councils set to be abolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 15 will replaced with five new local authorities in 2028, but not everyone&rsquo;s happy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-councils-set-to-be-abolished/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-councils-set-to-be-abolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 men at court charged with manslaughter of football fan after attack - Maldon &amp; Burnham Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 men at court charged with manslaughter of football fan after attack&nbsp;&nbsp;Maldon &amp; Burnham Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/11-men-at-court-charged-with-manslaughter-of-football-fan-after-attack-maldon-amp-burnham-standard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/11-men-at-court-charged-with-manslaughter-of-football-fan-after-attack-maldon-amp-burnham-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand new bluebell trail at National Trust’s Basildon Park - Newbury Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand new bluebell trail at National Trust&rsquo;s Basildon Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Newbury Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/brand-new-bluebell-trail-at-national-trusts-basildon-park-newbury-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/brand-new-bluebell-trail-at-national-trusts-basildon-park-newbury-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand new bluebell trail at Basildon Park - Newbury Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand new bluebell trail at Basildon Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Newbury Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/brand-new-bluebell-trail-at-basildon-park-newbury-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/brand-new-bluebell-trail-at-basildon-park-newbury-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents rally together to help injured swans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slipway at the River Crouch in Hullbridge is cleared of broken tiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-rally-together-to-help-injured-swans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/residents-rally-together-to-help-injured-swans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out in Basildon - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire breaks out in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-breaks-out-in-basildon-rayo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fire-breaks-out-in-basildon-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Excitement' at largest parachute drop in decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The training has been staged to show the UK's ability to deploy troops and equipment at short notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/excitement-at-largest-parachute-drop-in-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/excitement-at-largest-parachute-drop-in-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon residents told to 'close windows' after fire breaks out next to A130 - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon residents told to 'close windows' after fire breaks out next to A130&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-told-to-close-windows-after-fire-breaks-out-next-to-a130-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-residents-told-to-close-windows-after-fire-breaks-out-next-to-a130-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A heart condition put a stop to my football career']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Bailess had to stop playing football after she was diagnosed with an inherited heart disease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-heart-condition-put-a-stop-to-my-football-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-heart-condition-put-a-stop-to-my-football-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozing dormouse found in abandoned helium balloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tiny creature chooses to hibernate in a deflated balloon in a tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dozing-dormouse-found-in-abandoned-helium-balloon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dozing-dormouse-found-in-abandoned-helium-balloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames ferry service relaunch still under scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[The return of a crossing linking Essex and Kent over the Thames is to undergo more investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thames-ferry-service-relaunch-still-under-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/thames-ferry-service-relaunch-still-under-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New school will mean 15 hours travelling, say mums]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parent pleads for children to be seen as "more than just a number on a spreadsheet".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-school-will-mean-15-hours-travelling-say-mums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-school-will-mean-15-hours-travelling-say-mums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend fans 'delighted' to secure trip to Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 3-1 win in the FA Trophy means a Wembley final in consecutive seasons for the Shrimpers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-fans-delighted-to-secure-trip-to-wembley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-fans-delighted-to-secure-trip-to-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorist arrested after pedestrian injured having left hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian has serious injuries, having only left hospital in the previous two hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/motorist-arrested-after-pedestrian-injured-having-left-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/motorist-arrested-after-pedestrian-injured-having-left-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tech helps blind golfers swing into action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blind world champion golfer says the software showcased in Southend is a game-changer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-tech-helps-blind-golfers-swing-into-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-tech-helps-blind-golfers-swing-into-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24-vessel fleet of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will use the new Essex facility from 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-dry-dock-facility-for-thames-clipper-boats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-dry-dock-facility-for-thames-clipper-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Constable inspires today's landscape artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks 250 years since the birth of one of the country's greatest landscape artists John Constable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-constable-inspires-todays-landscape-artists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-constable-inspires-todays-landscape-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend and Wealdstone tee up Wembley date in FA Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[National League sides Southend and Wealdstone will meet at Wembley in the FA Trophy final after wins over National League North opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-and-wealdstone-tee-up-wembley-date-in-fa-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-and-wealdstone-tee-up-wembley-date-in-fa-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stinger used to stop HGV as four men arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers deploy a stinger to bring a lorry to a halt after it is seen being driven erratically.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stinger-used-to-stop-hgv-as-four-men-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stinger-used-to-stop-hgv-as-four-men-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Morrisons supermarket and Post Office to close - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Morrisons supermarket and Post Office to close&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-morrisons-supermarket-and-post-office-to-close-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-morrisons-supermarket-and-post-office-to-close-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Cabinet approves new tenant-focused model for the future of housing repairs services - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Cabinet approves new tenant-focused model for the future of housing repairs services&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-cabinet-approves-new-tenant-focused-model-for-the-future-of-housing-repairs-services-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-cabinet-approves-new-tenant-focused-model-for-the-future-of-housing-repairs-services-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the area would be 'decimated' if the proposals became a reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/your-voice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/your-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Basildon - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upper Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/upper-basildon-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/upper-basildon-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government's plan for Thurrock and Basildon merger meets mixed response - Thurrock Nub News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government's plan for Thurrock and Basildon merger meets mixed response&nbsp;&nbsp;Thurrock Nub News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/governments-plan-for-thurrock-and-basildon-merger-meets-mixed-response-thurrock-nub-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/governments-plan-for-thurrock-and-basildon-merger-meets-mixed-response-thurrock-nub-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Thurrock Council to merge with Basildon Council - Thurrock Nub News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking News: Thurrock Council to merge with Basildon Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Thurrock Nub News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/breaking-news-thurrock-council-to-merge-with-basildon-council-thurrock-nub-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/breaking-news-thurrock-council-to-merge-with-basildon-council-thurrock-nub-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children nearly hit by cars due to 'nightmare' parking outside Basildon primary school - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children nearly hit by cars due to 'nightmare' parking outside Basildon primary school&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/children-nearly-hit-by-cars-due-to-nightmare-parking-outside-basildon-primary-school-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/children-nearly-hit-by-cars-due-to-nightmare-parking-outside-basildon-primary-school-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More fire engines must be available, says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors note "several improvements" since their last visit, but say more is still needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-fire-engines-must-be-available-says-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/more-fire-engines-must-be-available-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 5,000 homes 'would decimate villages']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say there is not sufficient infrastructure to support thousands of new build houses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-5000-homes-would-decimate-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-5000-homes-would-decimate-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Farage hints at return for fellow Essex MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage says he hopes things are "ironed out" for James McMurdock MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nigel-farage-hints-at-return-for-fellow-essex-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/nigel-farage-hints-at-return-for-fellow-essex-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government backs five-council plan for Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-backs-five-council-plan-for-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-backs-five-council-plan-for-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital ward evacuated after 'alarm raised' - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital ward evacuated after 'alarm raised'&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-hospital-ward-evacuated-after-alarm-raised-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-hospital-ward-evacuated-after-alarm-raised-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to intervene at Basildon Hospital in bid to improve services - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government to intervene at Basildon Hospital in bid to improve services&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-to-intervene-at-basildon-hospital-in-bid-to-improve-services-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/government-to-intervene-at-basildon-hospital-in-bid-to-improve-services-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council makes U-turn to save Martello tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19th Century seaside tower earmarked for closure will not shut after community opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-makes-u-turn-to-save-martello-tower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-makes-u-turn-to-save-martello-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon welcomes green light for merger with Thurrock Council - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon welcomes green light for merger with Thurrock Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-welcomes-green-light-for-merger-with-thurrock-council-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-welcomes-green-light-for-merger-with-thurrock-council-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped council to get £200m in debt relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unitary authority was declared effectively bankrupt in 2022 with a debt that peaked at &pound;1.5bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cash-strapped-council-to-get-200m-in-debt-relief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cash-strapped-council-to-get-200m-in-debt-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly St. Luke's raises more than &pound;50,000 for Basildon hospice care - InYourArea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strictly St. Luke's raises more than &pound;50,000 for Basildon hospice care&nbsp;&nbsp;InYourArea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/strictly-st-lukes-raises-more-than-pound50000-for-basildon-hospice-care-inyourarea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/strictly-st-lukes-raises-more-than-pound50000-for-basildon-hospice-care-inyourarea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair winched to safety from listing sailing boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coastguards respond to reports of the vessel listing at the entrance to the River Roach on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pair-winched-to-safety-from-listing-sailing-boat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pair-winched-to-safety-from-listing-sailing-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On-duty police officer ignored emergency call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disciplinary panel says that James Hicks, who has since resigned, committed gross misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/on-duty-police-officer-ignored-emergency-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/on-duty-police-officer-ignored-emergency-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swans suffering due to 'broken glass' riverbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex wildlife hospital says it is seeing more birds suffering from bumblefoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swans-suffering-due-to-broken-glass-riverbank/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/swans-suffering-due-to-broken-glass-riverbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'kicked' at police at asylum hotel, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury is shown footage of two men accused of violent disorder outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-kicked-at-police-at-asylum-hotel-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-kicked-at-police-at-asylum-hotel-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine haul worth &pound;80m dubbed a 'fantastic seizure']]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure "will have deprived organised criminals of millions in profits", the NCA said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cocaine-haul-worth-pound80m-dubbed-a-fantastic-seizure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cocaine-haul-worth-pound80m-dubbed-a-fantastic-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger as seventh McDonald's to be built in Basildon near school - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anger as seventh McDonald's to be built in Basildon near school&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anger-as-seventh-mcdonalds-to-be-built-in-basildon-near-school-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anger-as-seventh-mcdonalds-to-be-built-in-basildon-near-school-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Borough Council wants to license animal rehoming centres - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Borough Council wants to license animal rehoming centres&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-borough-council-wants-to-license-animal-rehoming-centres-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-borough-council-wants-to-license-animal-rehoming-centres-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon ambulance crews thanked by man after cardiac arrest - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon ambulance crews thanked by man after cardiac arrest&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-ambulance-crews-thanked-by-man-after-cardiac-arrest-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-ambulance-crews-thanked-by-man-after-cardiac-arrest-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester 'have got to be winning now' - Iandolo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United defender Ellis Iandolo says they must improve at both ends of the pitch to have any chance of closing a nine-point gap to the play-off places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-have-got-to-be-winning-now-iandolo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-have-got-to-be-winning-now-iandolo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Throwback' Liddard targets world title shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten George Liddard sets his sights on winning a world title in the next 18 months after retaining his British and Commonwealth middleweight belts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/throwback-liddard-targets-world-title-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/throwback-liddard-targets-world-title-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket commentator retires after 35-year innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Newton says he has loved every minute of his career at BBC Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cricket-commentator-retires-after-35-year-innings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cricket-commentator-retires-after-35-year-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thepchaiya Un-Nooh makes a maximum 147 break in a shock 10-7 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out when, where and how you can have your say in the biggest set of council votes since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-as-essex-heads-into-a-big-round-of-elections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-as-essex-heads-into-a-big-round-of-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trust sites offering Easter activities during school holidays - Reading Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Trust sites offering Easter activities during school holidays&nbsp;&nbsp;Reading Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/national-trust-sites-offering-easter-activities-during-school-holidays-reading-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/national-trust-sites-offering-easter-activities-during-school-holidays-reading-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run report#561 by Keeley Wicks - parkrun UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Run report#561 by Keeley Wicks&nbsp;&nbsp;parkrun UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/run-report561-by-keeley-wicks-parkrun-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/run-report561-by-keeley-wicks-parkrun-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests over 81 air rifles stolen from lorry - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three arrests over 81 air rifles stolen from lorry&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests over 81 air rifles stolen from lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says a search warrant was carried out and 12 air weapons were seized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after 81 air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three arrested after 81 air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-after-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-after-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after 80 air weapons stolen from lorry in Basildon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three arrested after 80 air weapons stolen from lorry in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-after-80-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-arrested-after-80-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Ellis-Bextor to headline free festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will play in Harlow in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sophie-ellis-bextor-to-headline-free-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sophie-ellis-bextor-to-headline-free-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five adorable pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex looking for their forever homes - Chelmsford Weekly News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five adorable pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex looking for their forever homes&nbsp;&nbsp;Chelmsford Weekly News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-adorable-pooches-at-dogs-trust-in-essex-looking-for-their-forever-homes-chelmsford-weekly-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/five-adorable-pooches-at-dogs-trust-in-essex-looking-for-their-forever-homes-chelmsford-weekly-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-drug-transformed-my-life-now-its-derailed-my-australian-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/a-drug-transformed-my-life-now-its-derailed-my-australian-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior Conservative councillor says the Reform UK leader "knows nothing" about local government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-will-fight-essex-council-reorganisation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farage-will-fight-essex-council-reorganisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is set up lovely for us' &ndash;&nbsp;U's boss Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Cowley believes a close-run affair against second placed MK Dons has set Colchester up to cause an upset at league leaders Bromley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/it-is-set-up-lovely-for-us-ndashnbspus-boss-cowley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/it-is-set-up-lovely-for-us-ndashnbspus-boss-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croydon man GUILTY on 11 charges after grooming and abusing schoolgirl - Sutton Guardian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croydon man GUILTY on 11 charges after grooming and abusing schoolgirl&nbsp;&nbsp;Sutton Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/croydon-man-guilty-on-11-charges-after-grooming-and-abusing-schoolgirl-sutton-guardian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/croydon-man-guilty-on-11-charges-after-grooming-and-abusing-schoolgirl-sutton-guardian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs king helped smuggle £10m cocaine, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Archbold denies using his job at a UPS depot to oversee the importation of cocaine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drugs-king-helped-smuggle-10m-cocaine-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drugs-king-helped-smuggle-10m-cocaine-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police tweak 'biased' facial recognition software]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it has confidence in its update, but campaigners still oppose the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-tweak-biased-facial-recognition-software/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-tweak-biased-facial-recognition-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Massey on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign Alfie Massey on loan from Millwall for the remainder of the current campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-massey-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-massey-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Smith backed to make World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree defender Tommy Smith backed to swap a National League relegation battle for World Cup summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/veteran-smith-backed-to-make-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/veteran-smith-backed-to-make-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On-loan goalkeeper Terry sets sights high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town goalkeeper Mason Terry sets his sights on playing in the EFL, the Premier League and ultimately representing his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/on-loan-goalkeeper-terry-sets-sights-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/on-loan-goalkeeper-terry-sets-sights-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures driver using phone on lap on M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man denies using a smartphone's navigation app while driving, until prosecutors show footage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/video-captures-driver-using-phone-on-lap-on-m25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/video-captures-driver-using-phone-on-lap-on-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croydon man GUILTY on 11 charges after grooming and abusing schoolgirl - Your Local Guardian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croydon man GUILTY on 11 charges after grooming and abusing schoolgirl&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Local Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/croydon-man-guilty-on-11-charges-after-grooming-and-abusing-schoolgirl-your-local-guardian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/croydon-man-guilty-on-11-charges-after-grooming-and-abusing-schoolgirl-your-local-guardian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US mayor hails beautiful relationship with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia's Bobby Dyer is hoping to grow business on both sides of the pond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/us-mayor-hails-beautiful-relationship-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/us-mayor-hails-beautiful-relationship-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure of Martello tower would be 'great loss']]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council says closing the Martello tower could save &pound;90,000 in the next financial year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/closure-of-martello-tower-would-be-great-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/closure-of-martello-tower-would-be-great-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University proposes modern language teaching cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian, German and Portuguese could go as the university responds to a drop in demand for languages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/university-proposes-modern-language-teaching-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/university-proposes-modern-language-teaching-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stansted increases drop-off charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex airport is now the second most expensive to drop someone off at in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stansted-increases-drop-off-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/stansted-increases-drop-off-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leader's blog - 19 March 2026 - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leader's blog - 19 March 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leaders-blog-19-march-2026-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/leaders-blog-19-march-2026-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend wait on Scott-Morriss injury update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United boss Kevin Maher hopes a hip problem which forced full-back Gus Scott-Morriss off the pitch in Tuesday's win over Rochdale is not serious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-wait-on-scott-morriss-injury-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-wait-on-scott-morriss-injury-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycling collections to be rolled out in Basildon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recycling collections to be rolled out in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-recycling-collections-to-be-rolled-out-in-basildon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-recycling-collections-to-be-rolled-out-in-basildon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golding: 'It showed how great the squad is']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United defender reflects on 3-2 win over Rochdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golding-it-showed-how-great-the-squad-is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/golding-it-showed-how-great-the-squad-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four teenagers arrested over town centre fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is treating the fire as an act of arson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/four-teenagers-arrested-over-town-centre-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/four-teenagers-arrested-over-town-centre-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If Max Dowman can't beat my record, nobody will soon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Dozzell reacts as Max Dowman becomes the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-max-dowman-cant-beat-my-record-nobody-will-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-max-dowman-cant-beat-my-record-nobody-will-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend United to reopen pub as new fan zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Eagle will open for the Shrimpers' final home game of the season on 25 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-united-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-united-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend to reopen pub as new fan zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Eagle will open for the Shrimpers' final home game of the season on 25 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ross Noble loves an Essex accent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stand-up comedian has been making people laugh for more than 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-ross-noble-loves-an-essex-accent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-ross-noble-loves-an-essex-accent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council funds £2.6m to bust SEND assessment waits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council is cutting its backlog after being named the country's worst performer in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-funds-26m-to-bust-send-assessment-waits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-funds-26m-to-bust-send-assessment-waits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler's death prompts call for virus awareness - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toddler's death prompts call for virus awareness&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khan is regional champion police dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[PD Khan is crowned overall regional champion at the Eastern region police dog trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/khan-is-regional-champion-police-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/khan-is-regional-champion-police-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler's death prompts call for virus awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Simon Nadel says the public are more susceptible to viruses since the Covid-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's 1,000-mile tuk-tuk trek to become TV film]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity adventure aims to raise money to help girls and women into education and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womans-1000-mile-tuk-tuk-trek-to-become-tv-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/womans-1000-mile-tuk-tuk-trek-to-become-tv-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum and son rammed driver out of revenge, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors allege Hollie Dance and Thomas Summers chased their victim for 13 miles (21km).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mum-and-son-rammed-driver-out-of-revenge-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mum-and-son-rammed-driver-out-of-revenge-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to form would be 'biggest achievement' - O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan says restoring his game to its previous level would be bigger than winning world titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/return-to-form-would-be-biggest-achievement-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/return-to-form-would-be-biggest-achievement-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug dealer escaped custody after court hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Kemp is warned there is a "high likelihood" he will be jailed at his sentencing in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealer-escaped-custody-after-court-hearing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/drug-dealer-escaped-custody-after-court-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, March 15 - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, March 15&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-march-15-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-march-15-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laptop found in search for missing Brazilian woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police also believe a boat Vitoria Barreto may have taken is missing a buoyancy aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/laptop-found-in-search-for-missing-brazilian-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/laptop-found-in-search-for-missing-brazilian-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for action as road deaths reach 10-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safer speed limits - as low as 20mph - will be decided on a street-by-street basis, a council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/call-for-action-as-road-deaths-reach-10-year-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/call-for-action-as-road-deaths-reach-10-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage boy rushed to hospital after stabbing at Basildon park near residential area - essexlive.news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage boy rushed to hospital after stabbing at Basildon park near residential area&nbsp;&nbsp;essexlive.news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenage-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-stabbing-at-basildon-park-near-residential-area-essexlivenews/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenage-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-stabbing-at-basildon-park-near-residential-area-essexlivenews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage boy rushed to hospital after stabbing at Basildon park near residential area - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage boy rushed to hospital after stabbing at Basildon park near residential area&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenage-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-stabbing-at-basildon-park-near-residential-area-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/teenage-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-stabbing-at-basildon-park-near-residential-area-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dowman has aura, belief, and GCSEs to finish - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-England striker Wayne Rooney praises Max Dowman's record-breaking impact for Arsenal - but wonders if the 16-year-old might have to focus on his GCSEs for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dowman-has-aura-belief-and-gcses-to-finish-rooney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dowman-has-aura-belief-and-gcses-to-finish-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considered evacuating homes due to anti-asylum protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC obtains emails showing how a council responded to the incident behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-considered-evacuating-homes-due-to-anti-asylum-protests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-considered-evacuating-homes-due-to-anti-asylum-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Coffee opens first Basildon drive-thru - QSR Media UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Coffee opens first Basildon drive-thru&nbsp;&nbsp;QSR Media UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/costa-coffee-opens-first-basildon-drive-thru-qsr-media-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/costa-coffee-opens-first-basildon-drive-thru-qsr-media-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run report#560 by Steve Streeting - parkrun UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Run report#560 by Steve Streeting&nbsp;&nbsp;parkrun UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/run-report560-by-steve-streeting-parkrun-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/run-report560-by-steve-streeting-parkrun-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ordered a tank of heating oil. Then the price more than doubled]]></title><description><![CDATA[People tell the BBC of their anger at being charged more money for their lifeline fuel supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-ordered-a-tank-of-heating-oil-then-the-price-more-than-doubled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-ordered-a-tank-of-heating-oil-then-the-price-more-than-doubled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regular powerchair football comes to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager George Shippey and his mum help bring the sport to Witham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/regular-powerchair-football-comes-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/regular-powerchair-football-comes-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans submitted for new 7,750-home development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blueprints include five schools, a rapid transit system, a health hub and a civic centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-submitted-for-new-7750-home-development/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-submitted-for-new-7750-home-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon, the home of Costa Coffee’s roastery, gets its first drive-thru store - retailtimes.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon, the home of Costa Coffee&rsquo;s roastery, gets its first drive-thru store&nbsp;&nbsp;retailtimes.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-the-home-of-costa-coffees-roastery-gets-its-first-drive-thru-store-retailtimescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-the-home-of-costa-coffees-roastery-gets-its-first-drive-thru-store-retailtimescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon, the home of Costa Coffee’s roastery, gets its first drive-thru store - Retail Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon, the home of Costa Coffee&rsquo;s roastery, gets its first drive-thru store&nbsp;&nbsp;Retail Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-the-home-of-costa-coffees-roastery-gets-its-first-drive-thru-store-retail-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-the-home-of-costa-coffees-roastery-gets-its-first-drive-thru-store-retail-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deprived seaside village set for pothole repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says it is considering funding repairs to a road that locals have complained about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deprived-seaside-village-set-for-pothole-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/deprived-seaside-village-set-for-pothole-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Atrocious' pavements with huge holes and cracks causing 'nightmare' for Basildon residents - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA['Atrocious' pavements with huge holes and cracks causing 'nightmare' for Basildon residents&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/atrocious-pavements-with-huge-holes-and-cracks-causing-nightmare-for-basildon-residents-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/atrocious-pavements-with-huge-holes-and-cracks-causing-nightmare-for-basildon-residents-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle bin lorry blaze in Basildon 'sparked by battery' - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle bin lorry blaze in Basildon 'sparked by battery'&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-tackle-bin-lorry-blaze-in-basildon-sparked-by-battery-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/firefighters-tackle-bin-lorry-blaze-in-basildon-sparked-by-battery-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and daughter rescued from sinking sand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the nearby Adventure Island use ropes to rescue the pair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mother-and-daughter-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mother-and-daughter-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cannot appeal asylum seeker hotel ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges tell Epping Forest District Council it cannot appeal against a High Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-cannot-appeal-asylum-seeker-hotel-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-cannot-appeal-asylum-seeker-hotel-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there dodo 'warnings' in Essex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new sign appeared in Daws Heath where controversial duck signs were recently put up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-there-dodo-warnings-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-there-dodo-warnings-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billericay Waitrose wins Basildon supermarket mystery shop - The Grocer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billericay Waitrose wins Basildon supermarket mystery shop&nbsp;&nbsp;The Grocer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/billericay-waitrose-wins-basildon-supermarket-mystery-shop-the-grocer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/billericay-waitrose-wins-basildon-supermarket-mystery-shop-the-grocer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Mbick praised by Cowley as season ends early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester boss Danny Cowley hails Micah Mbick as the best number nine he has worked with after the loanee's season comes to a premature end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/injured-mbick-praised-by-cowley-as-season-ends-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/injured-mbick-praised-by-cowley-as-season-ends-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 6, takes up boxing to fight cystic fibrosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-year-old Jesse is getting "the best airway clearance" thanks to his time in the ring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-6-takes-up-boxing-to-fight-cystic-fibrosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/boy-6-takes-up-boxing-to-fight-cystic-fibrosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves £1m repairs to history museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester City Council says the building's roof and tower are at risk of collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-approves-1m-repairs-to-history-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-approves-1m-repairs-to-history-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grateful couple return to Basildon neonatal unit with life-changing gift for parents - InYourArea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grateful couple return to Basildon neonatal unit with life-changing gift for parents&nbsp;&nbsp;InYourArea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/grateful-couple-return-to-basildon-neonatal-unit-with-life-changing-gift-for-parents-inyourarea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/grateful-couple-return-to-basildon-neonatal-unit-with-life-changing-gift-for-parents-inyourarea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodo sign mocks 'waste of money' duck warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident welcomes the tongue in cheek sign after &pound;7,000 was spent warning drivers of ducks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dodo-sign-mocks-waste-of-money-duck-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dodo-sign-mocks-waste-of-money-duck-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after homemade explosive found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man is accused of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-after-homemade-explosive-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-charged-after-homemade-explosive-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Man runs from stolen car after A-road crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it had been driven at speeds exceeding 100mph (160km/h) before the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-man-runs-from-stolen-car-after-a-road-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-man-runs-from-stolen-car-after-a-road-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If I haven't got freedom at 75, I've got nothing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The American-born rock star says her new 13-track album is a return to her "original vibe".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-i-havent-got-freedom-at-75-ive-got-nothing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/if-i-havent-got-freedom-at-75-ive-got-nothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer welcomes pipeline to help water-stressed city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28km (17-mile) section is part of Anglian Water's plans to connect the wet north with the dry east.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmer-welcomes-pipeline-to-help-water-stressed-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/farmer-welcomes-pipeline-to-help-water-stressed-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Jogger narrowly avoids being hit by crashing car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a car colliding into several parked vehicles and a building before flipping over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-jogger-narrowly-avoids-being-hit-by-crashing-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-jogger-narrowly-avoids-being-hit-by-crashing-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for lower speed limit at collision blackspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage captures the moment a car crashes and flips over in Coggeshall, narrowly missing a jogger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/calls-for-lower-speed-limit-at-collision-blackspot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/calls-for-lower-speed-limit-at-collision-blackspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Essex 'queen of gangland crime']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberley Chambers grew up in Dagenham and only wrote her first novel in 2008.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/meet-the-essex-queen-of-gangland-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/meet-the-essex-queen-of-gangland-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council introduces four hours of free weekend parking from April 2026 - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council introduces four hours of free weekend parking from April 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-introduces-four-hours-of-free-weekend-parking-from-april-2026-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-introduces-four-hours-of-free-weekend-parking-from-april-2026-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Preston midfielder Mawene on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Noah Mawene joins Southend on loan from Preston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-preston-midfielder-mawene-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-sign-preston-midfielder-mawene-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicar defends church's devil-horned Flint bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are questioning if the Satanic detail is appropriate in a Christian place of worship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/vicar-defends-churchs-devil-horned-flint-bench/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/vicar-defends-churchs-devil-horned-flint-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/legal-costs-in-asylum-seeker-hotel-case-hit-566k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/legal-costs-in-asylum-seeker-hotel-case-hit-566k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's desperate search for missing academic]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in an Essex coastal town are trying to help find Vit&oacute;ria Figueiredo Barreto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/familys-desperate-search-for-missing-academic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/familys-desperate-search-for-missing-academic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Nursery to Misery: Basildon's other great synthpop act - Far Out Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Nursery to Misery: Basildon's other great synthpop act&nbsp;&nbsp;Far Out Magazine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/from-nursery-to-misery-basildons-other-great-synthpop-act-far-out-magazine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/from-nursery-to-misery-basildons-other-great-synthpop-act-far-out-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovejoy's back but will it be 'huge' for tourism?]]></title><description><![CDATA[See-Saw Films is poised to remake the BBC show about a loveable rogue antiques dealer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lovejoys-back-but-will-it-be-huge-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/lovejoys-back-but-will-it-be-huge-for-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-reunited-with-stolen-dog-after-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-reunited-with-stolen-dog-after-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: Man arrested within 30 minutes of car theft - Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: Man arrested within 30 minutes of car theft&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-man-arrested-within-30-minutes-of-car-theft-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-man-arrested-within-30-minutes-of-car-theft-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Essex attraction set to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kursaal in Southend has been closed since 2019 and has fallen into disrepair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/historic-essex-attraction-set-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/historic-essex-attraction-set-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council backs National Empty Homes Week 2026 to turn wasted properties into homes full of hope - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council backs National Empty Homes Week 2026 to turn wasted properties into homes full of hope&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-backs-national-empty-homes-week-2026-to-turn-wasted-properties-into-homes-full-of-hope-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-backs-national-empty-homes-week-2026-to-turn-wasted-properties-into-homes-full-of-hope-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement investment scheme defrauded 115 victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man admits an &pound;11m fraud as investigators say elderly people's savings were "simply wiped out".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retirement-investment-scheme-defrauded-115-victims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/retirement-investment-scheme-defrauded-115-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester angry over tackle on Mbick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United boss Danny Cowley criticises match officials after forward Micah Mbick suffered a potentially serious injury in their game at Newport County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-angry-over-tackle-on-mbick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchester-angry-over-tackle-on-mbick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad fears 'someone will die' on the road where a car hit his son]]></title><description><![CDATA[He and other parents are campaigning for a 20mph speed limit and zebra crossing to be installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dad-fears-someone-will-die-on-the-road-where-a-car-hit-his-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/dad-fears-someone-will-die-on-the-road-where-a-car-hit-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes warned: Do not underestimate mud race]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be two races at the Maldon Mud Race this year, for the first time ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/athletes-warned-do-not-underestimate-mud-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/athletes-warned-do-not-underestimate-mud-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New welcome signs to celebrate town's heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex town's history and heritage is to be celebrated with new signs welcoming visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-welcome-signs-to-celebrate-towns-heritage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-welcome-signs-to-celebrate-towns-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security guards fear more deaths after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the security industry tell the BBC violence is escalating and call for more protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/security-guards-fear-more-deaths-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/security-guards-fear-more-deaths-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I saw a drone hit the US consulate' - Patten's escape from Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-saw-a-drone-hit-the-us-consulate-pattens-escape-from-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-saw-a-drone-hit-the-us-consulate-pattens-escape-from-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in and around Basildon – an ideal commuter base - c2c]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in and around Basildon &ndash; an ideal commuter base&nbsp;&nbsp;c2c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/living-in-and-around-basildon-an-ideal-commuter-base-c2c/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/living-in-and-around-basildon-an-ideal-commuter-base-c2c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lovejoy put Essex villages on the map]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new TV adaptation of the much-loved detective novels is in the pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-lovejoy-put-essex-villages-on-the-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/how-lovejoy-put-essex-villages-on-the-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple used fake NHS order in £2m fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A husband and wife are barred from being company directors after faking a &pound;10m order from the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/couple-used-fake-nhs-order-in-2m-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/couple-used-fake-nhs-order-in-2m-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour votes for Conservative council budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare move, opposition Labour members also voted for the budget, which is freezing taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-votes-for-conservative-council-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-votes-for-conservative-council-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman drove off after crash that killed siblings on e-scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deimante Ziobryte, 21, will be sentenced as Basildon Magistrates' Court in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-drove-off-after-crash-that-killed-siblings-on-e-scooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/woman-drove-off-after-crash-that-killed-siblings-on-e-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plane landed at London's Stansted Airport in the early hours of Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/passengers-describe-surreal-scramble-to-reach-first-government-flight-out-of-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/passengers-describe-surreal-scramble-to-reach-first-government-flight-out-of-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested as police seize 211 cannabis plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police raids a property in Southend-on-Sea and arrests a man for drugs offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-as-police-seize-211-cannabis-plants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-arrested-as-police-seize-211-cannabis-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on land for Lower Thames Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunnelling is due to begin in 2028, and the &pound;10bn road will open in the mid to late-2030s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/work-begins-on-land-for-lower-thames-crossing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/work-begins-on-land-for-lower-thames-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Doodle creates masterpiece with schoolchildren]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famous illustrator helps pupils in Essex get creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mr-doodle-creates-masterpiece-with-schoolchildren/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mr-doodle-creates-masterpiece-with-schoolchildren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting the train take the strain – or more fuss by bus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelling by train at weekends often means getting a rail replacement bus &ndash; and more are coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/letting-the-train-take-the-strain-or-more-fuss-by-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/letting-the-train-take-the-strain-or-more-fuss-by-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council complains about asylum hotel court costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epping Forest District Council paid Shabana Mahmood's &pound;66,000 legal costs, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-complains-about-asylum-hotel-court-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-complains-about-asylum-hotel-court-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molten glass leaking from furnace was like lava, says fire service]]></title><description><![CDATA[One industry expert believes it could be a year before the glass furnace is up and running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/molten-glass-leaking-from-furnace-was-like-lava-says-fire-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/molten-glass-leaking-from-furnace-was-like-lava-says-fire-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial bench installed for Prodigy frontman Keith Flint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sculpture is placed at a church where the Firestarter singer's funeral was held seven years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/memorial-bench-installed-for-prodigy-frontman-keith-flint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/memorial-bench-installed-for-prodigy-frontman-keith-flint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History professor's Iron Age hoard sells for &pound;33k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finder Prof Tom Licence plans to use some of his share to fund archaeological work in eastern England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/history-professors-iron-age-hoard-sells-for-pound33k/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/history-professors-iron-age-hoard-sells-for-pound33k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No hiding place for Colchester - Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United boss Danny Cowley says his team have "no hiding place" after back-to-back defeats which have undermined their hopes of a League Two play-off place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-hiding-place-for-colchester-cowley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/no-hiding-place-for-colchester-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Basildon café fined for selling unsafe food in undercover sting - essexlive.news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular Basildon caf&eacute; fined for selling unsafe food in undercover sting&nbsp;&nbsp;essexlive.news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-caf-fined-for-selling-unsafe-food-in-undercover-sting-essexlivenews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-caf-fined-for-selling-unsafe-food-in-undercover-sting-essexlivenews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Basildon café fined for selling unsafe food in undercover sting - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular Basildon caf&eacute; fined for selling unsafe food in undercover sting&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-caf-fined-for-selling-unsafe-food-in-undercover-sting-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/popular-basildon-caf-fined-for-selling-unsafe-food-in-undercover-sting-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 87 new council homes of promised 4,000 built in Basildon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[First 87 new council homes of promised 4,000 built in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/first-87-new-council-homes-of-promised-4000-built-in-basildon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/first-87-new-council-homes-of-promised-4000-built-in-basildon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop of Chelmsford has ‘mixed feelings’ over Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani&rsquo;s brother was murdered during the Iranian revolution of 1980.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bishop-of-chelmsford-has-mixed-feelings-over-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bishop-of-chelmsford-has-mixed-feelings-over-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 87 new council homes of promised 4,000 built in Basildon - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[First 87 new council homes of promised 4,000 built in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/first-87-new-council-homes-of-promised-4000-built-in-basildon-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/first-87-new-council-homes-of-promised-4000-built-in-basildon-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Newbury: Hellebores at Basildon Park - Newbury Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Newbury: Hellebores at Basildon Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Newbury Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/my-newbury-hellebores-at-basildon-park-newbury-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/my-newbury-hellebores-at-basildon-park-newbury-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large cannabis factory closed down by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 120 cannabis plants are recovered by police at a property in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/large-cannabis-factory-closed-down-by-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/large-cannabis-factory-closed-down-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning darts coach opens new shop at Basildon Market after academy success - Yahoo Sports UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning darts coach opens new shop at Basildon Market after academy success&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/award-winning-darts-coach-opens-new-shop-at-basildon-market-after-academy-success-yahoo-sports-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/award-winning-darts-coach-opens-new-shop-at-basildon-market-after-academy-success-yahoo-sports-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend face Southport trip in Trophy semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former runners-up Southport will host Southend United in the FA Trophy semi-finals, with Wealdstone taking on Marine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-face-southport-trip-in-trophy-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-face-southport-trip-in-trophy-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, March 1 - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, March 1&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-march-1-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-march-1-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC man stuck in Dubai describes eerie atmosphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporter Luke Deal says the atmosphere in Dubai is "spooky" after missile strikes were seen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bbc-man-stuck-in-dubai-describes-eerie-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bbc-man-stuck-in-dubai-describes-eerie-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/doctors-said-my-excruciating-period-pain-was-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/doctors-said-my-excruciating-period-pain-was-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's meet-ups with strangers in pubs goes global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts in orange jumpers are inviting strangers to sit and chat in the USA, Australia and Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mans-meet-ups-with-strangers-in-pubs-goes-global/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/mans-meet-ups-with-strangers-in-pubs-goes-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I slapped her and that was the final straw. I needed help']]></title><description><![CDATA[James, not his real name, attends a behaviour course following his 12-week prison sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-slapped-her-and-that-was-the-final-straw-i-needed-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/i-slapped-her-and-that-was-the-final-straw-i-needed-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal trainer in Basildon to run London Marathon in memory of her nan - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal trainer in Basildon to run London Marathon in memory of her nan&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/personal-trainer-in-basildon-to-run-london-marathon-in-memory-of-her-nan-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/personal-trainer-in-basildon-to-run-london-marathon-in-memory-of-her-nan-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football legends unveil 100th memorial bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Spurs and Chelsea players helped reveal the 100th "Legend on the Bench" to help prevent suicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-legends-unveil-100th-memorial-bench/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-legends-unveil-100th-memorial-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are more GPs opting to work outside the NHS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More doctors and patients are turning to the private sector as demand increases pressure on the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-more-gps-opting-to-work-outside-the-nhs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/why-are-more-gps-opting-to-work-outside-the-nhs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners at Towngate Theatre Basildon UK Regional - 2026 - BroadwayWorld.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners at Towngate Theatre Basildon UK Regional - 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;BroadwayWorld.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners-at-towngate-theatre-basildon-uk-regional-2026-broadwayworldcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/seven-drunken-nights-the-story-of-the-dubliners-at-towngate-theatre-basildon-uk-regional-2026-broadwayworldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 4,000 council homes plans in Basildon - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for 4,000 council homes plans in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-4000-council-homes-plans-in-basildon-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-4000-council-homes-plans-in-basildon-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£3m cannabis factory found on industrial estate | ITV News - ITVX]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;3m cannabis factory found on industrial estate | ITV News&nbsp;&nbsp;ITVX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/3m-cannabis-factory-found-on-industrial-estate-itv-news-itvx/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/3m-cannabis-factory-found-on-industrial-estate-itv-news-itvx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon United vs Woodford Town FC live score, H2H and lineups - Sofascore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon United vs Woodford Town FC live score, H2H and lineups&nbsp;&nbsp;Sofascore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-united-vs-woodford-town-fc-live-score-h2h-and-lineups-sofascore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-united-vs-woodford-town-fc-live-score-h2h-and-lineups-sofascore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council to host Women's Safety Conference at Towngate Theatre - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council to host Women's Safety Conference at Towngate Theatre&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-to-host-womens-safety-conference-at-towngate-theatre-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-to-host-womens-safety-conference-at-towngate-theatre-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis worth an estimated £3m found at warehouse - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannabis worth an estimated &pound;3m found at warehouse&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cannabis-worth-an-estimated-3m-found-at-warehouse-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/cannabis-worth-an-estimated-3m-found-at-warehouse-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lost graves mystery of Chelmsford]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s believed there are thousands of unmarked burial sites in this Essex cemetery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-lost-graves-mystery-of-chelmsford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-lost-graves-mystery-of-chelmsford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City racecourse files to appoint administrators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelmsford City Racecourse says it is undergoing a restructure, rather than entering administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/city-racecourse-files-to-appoint-administrators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/city-racecourse-files-to-appoint-administrators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers legal action over disused Kursaal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor says the authority wants to compel the site's leaseholder to carry out maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-considers-legal-action-over-disused-kursaal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-considers-legal-action-over-disused-kursaal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Industrial scale' cannabis factory discovered in Basildon industrial estate - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA['Industrial scale' cannabis factory discovered in Basildon industrial estate&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/industrial-scale-cannabis-factory-discovered-in-basildon-industrial-estate-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/industrial-scale-cannabis-factory-discovered-in-basildon-industrial-estate-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver eight times drug-drive limit in fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Kerrigan and Billericay teacher Steven Tibbitt died in the crash, a coroner is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-eight-times-drug-drive-limit-in-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/driver-eight-times-drug-drive-limit-in-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 closed in Essex after driver medical emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anti-clockwise carriageway in Essex is closed for roughly three hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/m25-closed-in-essex-after-driver-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/m25-closed-in-essex-after-driver-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible oil spill into river 'came from layby']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says "no significant environmental impacts were identified" after the spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/possible-oil-spill-into-river-came-from-layby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/possible-oil-spill-into-river-came-from-layby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after massive cannabis factory uncovered in Basildon - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two arrested after massive cannabis factory uncovered in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-arrested-after-massive-cannabis-factory-uncovered-in-basildon-rayo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/two-arrested-after-massive-cannabis-factory-uncovered-in-basildon-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Basildon's brand new 'bigger and better' Lidl store - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Basildon's brand new 'bigger and better' Lidl store&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-basildons-brand-new-bigger-and-better-lidl-store-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/inside-basildons-brand-new-bigger-and-better-lidl-store-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4,000 council homes could be built in Basildon | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[4,000 council homes could be built in Basildon | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex)&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/4000-council-homes-could-be-built-in-basildon-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/4000-council-homes-could-be-built-in-basildon-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New image released by police after huge haul of air rifles stolen in south Essex - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[New image released by police after huge haul of air rifles stolen in south Essex&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-image-released-by-police-after-huge-haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-in-south-essex-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/new-image-released-by-police-after-huge-haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-in-south-essex-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council in no overall control after two defections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two councillors at Uttlesford District Council are joining Reform UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-in-no-overall-control-after-two-defections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-in-no-overall-control-after-two-defections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port expansion threatens wildlife, warns charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity says building over green and grey belt land will put rare bees and other species at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/port-expansion-threatens-wildlife-warns-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/port-expansion-threatens-wildlife-warns-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council warned of upset dogs at site of 41 deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report finds Basildon Council did not always correctly respond to welfare concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-warned-of-upset-dogs-at-site-of-41-deaths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-warned-of-upset-dogs-at-site-of-41-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council was warned of upset Crays Hill dogs, says report - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council was warned of upset Crays Hill dogs, says report&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-was-warned-of-upset-crays-hill-dogs-says-report-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-was-warned-of-upset-crays-hill-dogs-says-report-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bin trial to get council out of 'relegation zone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says a pilot scheme has already improved rates by 10%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bin-trial-to-get-council-out-of-relegation-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bin-trial-to-get-council-out-of-relegation-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentence of dog deaths offender won't be reviewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows calls from an MP to extend the five-year prison sentence Oaveed Rahman is serving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sentence-of-dog-deaths-offender-wont-be-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/sentence-of-dog-deaths-offender-wont-be-reviewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men deny kidnapping and violence charges over alleged Basildon incident - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men deny kidnapping and violence charges over alleged Basildon incident&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-men-deny-kidnapping-and-violence-charges-over-alleged-basildon-incident-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/three-men-deny-kidnapping-and-violence-charges-over-alleged-basildon-incident-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for major port expansion are approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-major-port-expansion-are-approved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/plans-for-major-port-expansion-are-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council publishes internal report after investigation into deaths of 41 dogs - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council publishes internal report after investigation into deaths of 41 dogs&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-publishes-internal-report-after-investigation-into-deaths-of-41-dogs-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-publishes-internal-report-after-investigation-into-deaths-of-41-dogs-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon radio station hires dedicated youth worker thanks to £15,000 grant - InYourArea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon radio station hires dedicated youth worker thanks to &pound;15,000 grant&nbsp;&nbsp;InYourArea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-radio-station-hires-dedicated-youth-worker-thanks-to-15000-grant-inyourarea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-radio-station-hires-dedicated-youth-worker-thanks-to-15000-grant-inyourarea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probe launched into reported diesel spill in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says it is assisting an investigation after reports of a spill in Saffron Walden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/probe-launched-into-reported-diesel-spill-in-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/probe-launched-into-reported-diesel-spill-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epping fly-tips are 'getting worse']]></title><description><![CDATA[Between 2024 and 2025 there were more than 25,000 fly-tipping incidents across Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-fly-tips-are-getting-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/epping-fly-tips-are-getting-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poundland shut suddenly in Basildon shopping centre weeks before 'closing date' - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poundland shut suddenly in Basildon shopping centre weeks before 'closing date'&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/poundland-shut-suddenly-in-basildon-shopping-centre-weeks-before-closing-date-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/poundland-shut-suddenly-in-basildon-shopping-centre-weeks-before-closing-date-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VR arcade 'unlike anything in Essex' set to open doors in Basildon next month - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[VR arcade 'unlike anything in Essex' set to open doors in Basildon next month&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/vr-arcade-unlike-anything-in-essex-set-to-open-doors-in-basildon-next-month-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/vr-arcade-unlike-anything-in-essex-set-to-open-doors-in-basildon-next-month-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Essex council's &pound;13m contract for agency staff 'essential' to deliver services - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Essex council's &pound;13m contract for agency staff 'essential' to deliver services&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/south-essex-councils-pound13m-contract-for-agency-staff-essential-to-deliver-services-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/south-essex-councils-pound13m-contract-for-agency-staff-essential-to-deliver-services-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free bulky waste collection service set to return across Basildon next week - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free bulky waste collection service set to return across Basildon next week&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/free-bulky-waste-collection-service-set-to-return-across-basildon-next-week-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/free-bulky-waste-collection-service-set-to-return-across-basildon-next-week-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-boss Dunne back at Colchester in youth role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Colchester United manager Joe Dunne returns to the club as lead coach of their under-18 team, replacing Eddie Keen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-boss-dunne-back-at-colchester-in-youth-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/ex-boss-dunne-back-at-colchester-in-youth-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel at Basildon's Festival Leisure Park to undergo refurbishment this month - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel at Basildon's Festival Leisure Park to undergo refurbishment this month&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hotel-at-basildons-festival-leisure-park-to-undergo-refurbishment-this-month-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/hotel-at-basildons-festival-leisure-park-to-undergo-refurbishment-this-month-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are here for Husin when he needs us - Maher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United boss Kevin Maher says Noor Husin is being given plenty of support by the club as he continues his rehab following a long-term injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/we-are-here-for-husin-when-he-needs-us-maher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/we-are-here-for-husin-when-he-needs-us-maher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: The Crunch returns: Basildon residents invited to help smash 260-Tonne record - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: The Crunch returns: Basildon residents invited to help smash 260-Tonne record&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-the-crunch-returns-basildon-residents-invited-to-help-smash-260-tonne-record-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-the-crunch-returns-basildon-residents-invited-to-help-smash-260-tonne-record-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorian bridge could be saved with traffic ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want specialist engineers to assess the bridge to see if fixing it is still possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/victorian-bridge-could-be-saved-with-traffic-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/victorian-bridge-could-be-saved-with-traffic-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The women urging the police to listen to them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The women feel they were not take them seriously during major inquiries and want their voices heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-women-urging-the-police-to-listen-to-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-women-urging-the-police-to-listen-to-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by car outside Lidl Basildon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by car outside Lidl Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pedestrian-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-outside-lidl-basildon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/pedestrian-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-outside-lidl-basildon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate Basildon crash - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police investigate Basildon crash&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigate-basildon-crash-rayo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-investigate-basildon-crash-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3,000 complaints in three years about noise in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Freedom of Information request also reveals just 86 complaints led to enforcement notices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/3000-complaints-in-three-years-about-noise-in-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/3000-complaints-in-three-years-about-noise-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's Payne delighted by second hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United midfielder Jack Payne admits to a moment of selfishness after scoring his second hat-trick of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchesters-payne-delighted-by-second-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/colchesters-payne-delighted-by-second-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest as pedestrian in her 60s taken to hospital after Basildon Lidl crash - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrest as pedestrian in her 60s taken to hospital after Basildon Lidl crash&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/arrest-as-pedestrian-in-her-60s-taken-to-hospital-after-basildon-lidl-crash-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/arrest-as-pedestrian-in-her-60s-taken-to-hospital-after-basildon-lidl-crash-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market to expand in south Essex town centre with five new kiosks to join site - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market to expand in south Essex town centre with five new kiosks to join site&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/market-to-expand-in-south-essex-town-centre-with-five-new-kiosks-to-join-site-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/market-to-expand-in-south-essex-town-centre-with-five-new-kiosks-to-join-site-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What locals say about airport users clogging their roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villagers living around the airport call for resident parking zones - and cheaper fees at Stansted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-locals-say-about-airport-users-clogging-their-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-locals-say-about-airport-users-clogging-their-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liddard wants 'devastating' win in first defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten George Liddard promises a "devastating" performance when he defends his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/liddard-wants-devastating-win-in-first-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/liddard-wants-devastating-win-in-first-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air weapons stolen from lorry in Basildon | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air weapons stolen from lorry in Basildon | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Essex)&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-news-greatest-hits-radio-essex-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltmarshes to be created from dredged material]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists hope more than 189 acres (76.5ha) of habitat will be created through the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/saltmarshes-to-be-created-from-dredged-material/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/saltmarshes-to-be-created-from-dredged-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football match honours 18-year-old stabbing victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The match was held in memory of Henry Nowak, 18, who died after being stabbed on a night out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-match-honours-18-year-old-stabbing-victim/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-match-honours-18-year-old-stabbing-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[81 air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[81 air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haul of air rifles stolen from lorry overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for CCTV from businesses in the Cranes Farm industrial estate after 81 guns are taken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-overnight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haul of air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon industrial park - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haul of air rifles stolen from lorry in Basildon industrial park&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-industrial-park-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/haul-of-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-industrial-park-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Air weapons' stolen from lorry in Basildon - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA['Air weapons' stolen from lorry in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-in-basildon-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulk of air rifles stolen overnight from lorry parked in south Essex industrial area - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulk of air rifles stolen overnight from lorry parked in south Essex industrial area&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bulk-of-air-rifles-stolen-overnight-from-lorry-parked-in-south-essex-industrial-area-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/bulk-of-air-rifles-stolen-overnight-from-lorry-parked-in-south-essex-industrial-area-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: Air weapons stolen from lorry - essex.police.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: Air weapons stolen from lorry&nbsp;&nbsp;essex.police.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-essexpoliceuk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-essexpoliceuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: Air weapons stolen from lorry - Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: Air weapons stolen from lorry&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-air-weapons-stolen-from-lorry-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNLI volunteer records 100th life saved in 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commander Tony Bonham, 59, says he feels "young" and has years of service left in him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rnli-volunteer-records-100th-life-saved-in-40-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/rnli-volunteer-records-100th-life-saved-in-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger over airport's new pick-up and drop-off fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport says it will be a "faster, more convenient option" in line with other UK airport charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anger-over-airports-new-pick-up-and-drop-off-fee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/anger-over-airports-new-pick-up-and-drop-off-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon: Three arrested after theft of air weapons from lorry - Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon: Three arrested after theft of air weapons from lorry&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-three-arrested-after-theft-of-air-weapons-from-lorry-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-three-arrested-after-theft-of-air-weapons-from-lorry-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the row over elections derail local authority reform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors are angry over Whitehall's U-turn on its decision to cancel elections in three areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/could-the-row-over-elections-derail-local-authority-reform/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/could-the-row-over-elections-derail-local-authority-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fan thrilled by heart failure campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bench has been unveiled to celebrate Archie's bravery in sharing his story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-fan-thrilled-by-heart-failure-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/football-fan-thrilled-by-heart-failure-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police urged to dig at site of 41 dead dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[People tell the BBC they fear the remains of more dogs are yet to be found at the compound in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-urged-to-dig-at-site-of-41-dead-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-urged-to-dig-at-site-of-41-dead-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When satnavs go wrong: Why drivers end up following GPS into danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experts have their say after an Amazon delivery driver got stuck in mudflats this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/when-satnavs-go-wrong-why-drivers-end-up-following-gps-into-danger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/when-satnavs-go-wrong-why-drivers-end-up-following-gps-into-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outstanding' Ofsted report celebrates 'life-changing' foster care in Basildon - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA['Outstanding' Ofsted report celebrates 'life-changing' foster care in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/outstanding-ofsted-report-celebrates-life-changing-foster-care-in-basildon-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/outstanding-ofsted-report-celebrates-life-changing-foster-care-in-basildon-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The animal rescue centre that became a mass graveyard of dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior police officer of 30 years says he has never seen animal cruelty on such a scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-animal-rescue-centre-that-became-a-mass-graveyard-of-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/the-animal-rescue-centre-that-became-a-mass-graveyard-of-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Fixtures &ndash; Sunday, February 22 - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Fixtures &ndash; Sunday, February 22&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-fixtures-ndash-sunday-february-22-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-fixtures-ndash-sunday-february-22-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon:Man jailed over fake animal charity cruelty - essex.police.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon:Man jailed over fake animal charity cruelty&nbsp;&nbsp;essex.police.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildonman-jailed-over-fake-animal-charity-cruelty-essexpoliceuk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildonman-jailed-over-fake-animal-charity-cruelty-essexpoliceuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraudster jailed after dog deaths and neglect at south Essex 'rescue centre' - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fraudster jailed after dog deaths and neglect at south Essex 'rescue centre'&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fraudster-jailed-after-dog-deaths-and-neglect-at-south-essex-rescue-centre-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/fraudster-jailed-after-dog-deaths-and-neglect-at-south-essex-rescue-centre-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital handover delays impacting 999 response times - Your Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital handover delays impacting 999 response times&nbsp;&nbsp;Your Thurrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-hospital-handover-delays-impacting-999-response-times-your-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-hospital-handover-delays-impacting-999-response-times-your-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Dog fraud sentencing told of rotting corpses and 'hideous' smell - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live updates: Dog fraud sentencing told of rotting corpses and 'hideous' smell&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/live-updates-dog-fraud-sentencing-told-of-rotting-corpses-and-hideous-smell-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/live-updates-dog-fraud-sentencing-told-of-rotting-corpses-and-hideous-smell-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge town centre Debenhams site gutted ahead of redevelopment in south Essex - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge town centre Debenhams site gutted ahead of redevelopment in south Essex&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/huge-town-centre-debenhams-site-gutted-ahead-of-redevelopment-in-south-essex-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/huge-town-centre-debenhams-site-gutted-ahead-of-redevelopment-in-south-essex-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council responds to sentencing in Hope Road animal cruelty and fraud case - Basildon Borough Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the News: Basildon Council responds to sentencing in Hope Road animal cruelty and fraud case&nbsp;&nbsp;Basildon Borough Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-responds-to-sentencing-in-hope-road-animal-cruelty-and-fraud-case-basildon-borough-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/in-the-news-basildon-council-responds-to-sentencing-in-hope-road-animal-cruelty-and-fraud-case-basildon-borough-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon:Man jailed over fake animal charity cruelty - Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon:Man jailed over fake animal charity cruelty&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildonman-jailed-over-fake-animal-charity-cruelty-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildonman-jailed-over-fake-animal-charity-cruelty-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of XL bully offence after fatal attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Warren, the first person to be prosecuted under XL bully laws, will be sentenced in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-guilty-of-xl-bully-offence-after-fatal-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-guilty-of-xl-bully-offence-after-fatal-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/he-told-police-his-xl-bullies-were-friendly-days-later-his-mother-in-law-was-mauled-to-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/he-told-police-his-xl-bullies-were-friendly-days-later-his-mother-in-law-was-mauled-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Police partners with First Charge to power electric vehicles at Basildon depot - First Bus UK News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police partners with First Charge to power electric vehicles at Basildon depot&nbsp;&nbsp;First Bus UK News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-police-partners-with-first-charge-to-power-electric-vehicles-at-basildon-depot-first-bus-uk-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/essex-police-partners-with-first-charge-to-power-electric-vehicles-at-basildon-depot-first-bus-uk-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon joins Norfolk in going cold on LGR - LocalGov.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon joins Norfolk in going cold on LGR&nbsp;&nbsp;LocalGov.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-joins-norfolk-in-going-cold-on-lgr-localgovcouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-joins-norfolk-in-going-cold-on-lgr-localgovcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon joins Norfolk in going cold on LGR - The MJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon joins Norfolk in going cold on LGR&nbsp;&nbsp;The MJ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-joins-norfolk-in-going-cold-on-lgr-the-mj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-joins-norfolk-in-going-cold-on-lgr-the-mj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Basildon road to shut overnight for six weeks for improvement works - Essex Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy Basildon road to shut overnight for six weeks for improvement works&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/busy-basildon-road-to-shut-overnight-for-six-weeks-for-improvement-works-essex-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/busy-basildon-road-to-shut-overnight-for-six-weeks-for-improvement-works-essex-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This “Bridgerton” Fairy Tale Estate Preserved By The National Trust Is Just 60 Minutes From London — And You Can Visit It This Weekend - Secret London]]></title><description><![CDATA[This &ldquo;Bridgerton&rdquo; Fairy Tale Estate Preserved By The National Trust Is Just 60 Minutes From London &mdash; And You Can Visit It This Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Secret London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/this-bridgerton-fairy-tale-estate-preserved-by-the-national-trust-is-just-60-minutes-from-london-and-you-can-visit-it-this-weekend-secret-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/this-bridgerton-fairy-tale-estate-preserved-by-the-national-trust-is-just-60-minutes-from-london-and-you-can-visit-it-this-weekend-secret-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train station using birds of prey to deter pigeons]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Harris&rsquo;s hawk and a gyrfalcon have been deployed to help move pigeons away from the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/train-station-using-birds-of-prey-to-deter-pigeons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/train-station-using-birds-of-prey-to-deter-pigeons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff inexperience linked to teen's death - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS trust says it is sorry that 16-year-old Elise did not "receive the care she deserved".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/staff-inexperience-linked-to-teens-death-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/staff-inexperience-linked-to-teens-death-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour council leader 'angry with this PM']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-council-leader-angry-with-this-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/labour-council-leader-angry-with-this-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon Council leader 'angry' with PM over elections U-turn - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Council leader 'angry' with PM over elections U-turn&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-leader-angry-with-pm-over-elections-u-turn-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/basildon-council-leader-angry-with-pm-over-elections-u-turn-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming Grade II Listed cottage for sale with guide price of £450,000 - Reading Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming Grade II Listed cottage for sale with guide price of &pound;450,000&nbsp;&nbsp;Reading Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/charming-grade-ii-listed-cottage-for-sale-with-guide-price-of-450000-reading-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/charming-grade-ii-listed-cottage-for-sale-with-guide-price-of-450000-reading-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we know about Stansted Airport private flights and the Epstein files?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it is assessing information over private flights into and out of the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-we-know-about-stansted-airport-private-flights-and-the-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/what-do-we-know-about-stansted-airport-private-flights-and-the-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrods guard jailed for £11k clothing theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Harrods security guard is jailed for nine months for stealing clothing worth more than &pound;11,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/harrods-guard-jailed-for-11k-clothing-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/harrods-guard-jailed-for-11k-clothing-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader 'angry with the Prime Minister' after Basildon elections U-turn - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader 'angry with the Prime Minister' after Basildon elections U-turn&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-leader-angry-with-the-prime-minister-after-basildon-elections-u-turn-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/council-leader-angry-with-the-prime-minister-after-basildon-elections-u-turn-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, February 15 - Yellow Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend &amp; Basildon Sunday Football League &ndash; Results &ndash; Sunday, February 15&nbsp;&nbsp;Yellow Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-february-15-yellow-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/southend-amp-basildon-sunday-football-league-ndash-results-ndash-sunday-february-15-yellow-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pileated gibbon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff say they discovered the new arrivalin the early hours of 2 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-pileated-gibbon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-pileated-gibbon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centuries-old clock faces taken down for a repaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abseiling engineers remove four large timepieces from the tower at St Mary's Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/centuries-old-clock-faces-taken-down-for-a-repaint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/centuries-old-clock-faces-taken-down-for-a-repaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Skier tells BBC of 'panic' as avalanche hit Italian slopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-skier-tells-bbc-of-panic-as-avalanche-hit-italian-slopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/watch-skier-tells-bbc-of-panic-as-avalanche-hit-italian-slopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know as Basildon elections are back on after Government U-turn - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know as Basildon elections are back on after Government U-turn&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-as-basildon-elections-are-back-on-after-government-u-turn-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/all-you-need-to-know-as-basildon-elections-are-back-on-after-government-u-turn-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-assessing-stansted-airport-private-flights-over-epstein-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/police-assessing-stansted-airport-private-flights-over-epstein-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here is the exact opening date for the new Lidl in Basildon - Southend Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is the exact opening date for the new Lidl in Basildon&nbsp;&nbsp;Southend Echo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/here-is-the-exact-opening-date-for-the-new-lidl-in-basildon-southend-echo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/here-is-the-exact-opening-date-for-the-new-lidl-in-basildon-southend-echo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits scamming dating app user out of £9,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Mowle, 34, posed as a woman and asked a man for money to help with illness, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-admits-scamming-dating-app-user-out-of-9000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/basildon/man-admits-scamming-dating-app-user-out-of-9000/</guid></item></channel></rss>