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A127 closes after van crashes into central reservation near Basildon – recap

The A127 was shut after a van collided with the central reservation. The westbound carriageway, heading towards London, was blocked near Laindon at around 8.30am this morning following a collision (Sunday, October... Read more »
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Basildon Festival Leisure Park attack: Attempted murder probe launched after car drove at group of people

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered a serious leg injury last night. According to police reports, a car drove at a group people in... Read more »

The UK looks down on Basildon and it’s totally unfair – Brad Gray

I used to be 12 after I first discovered what the world considered Basildon – the place I’d all the time referred to as my house. I’d heard that Basildon had acquired... Read more »
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Ex-Eastenders star Katie Jarvis appears at Basildon crown court over Southend incident

A former Eastenders star is about to face trial at an Essex court after being charged with assault and racially aggravated harassment. Katie Jarvis, who performed Hayley Slater within the cleaning soap,... Read more »
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A127 Basildon traffic: Roads left ‘gridlocked’ after serious crash near Festival Leisure Park

Traffic in Basildon is extremely busy this afternoon following a serious crash on the A127 in the present day (Saturday, April 24). Drivers have been caught in very lengthy delays following the... Read more »
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Basildon housing: Plans revealed for more than 200 homes for disused Basildon car park

A planning utility has been submitted to construct more than 200 homes for “residents and key employees” on a disused car park in Basildon, Essex. The plans, designed by Sempra Homes, an... Read more »
Basildon regeneration: Largest cinema screen in Essex to open in Basildon in 2022

Basildon regeneration: Largest cinema screen in Essex to open in Basildon in 2022

The largest cinema screen anyplace in Essex is ready to open subsequent 12 months in Basildon, Essex. The new multi-screen cinema being constructed in Basildon city centre, set to be run by... Read more »