Driver extradited to UK in connection with lorry deaths of Vietnamese nationals in Grays
An Irish lorry driver, wanted in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a lorry container discovered in
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Tons of rubbish dropped in Basildon’s parks in just two days
Basildon Council is appealing to people to put rubbish in bins that aren’t already full as the summer begins, with
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No disruption to Basildon bank holiday waste and recycling collections
Basildon Council is letting all residents know that if their waste and recycling collection is scheduled for the next bank
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Basildon residents urged not to light bonfires during lockdown
Residents across Basildon are being asked to think of others and to not light bonfires during the current coronavirus lockdown.
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Wickford and Billericay friends groups benefit from grant funding
Two community groups have been successful in winning funding from Basildon Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Development Grant scheme. Newly
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It happened today – on this day in history – February 19
1473: Birth of athematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. 1736: Handel’s “Alexander’s Feast” premieres at the Covent Garden Theatre, London. 1819:
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New play equipment installed in Whitmore Park, Basildon
A £100,000 project to install brand new play equipment at Whitmore Park in Basildon has been completed after Basildon Council
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A public consultation on leisure and culture has revealed that residents want more community events, affordable leisure and cultural opportunities
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Dublin court agrees extradition of man in connection with Grays lorry deaths
A man has appeared in court today, Friday January 24, in connection with the deaths of 39 people found in
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It happened today – this day in history – January 21
1276: Pierre de Tarantaise is elected Pope Innocence V. 1542: English Parliament passes bill of attainder against Queen Katherine Howard,
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