Leader of Basildon Council to host open meetings in each of the borough’s five towns
The leader of Basildon Council, Councillor Andrew Baggott, will be holding open meetings for residents in each of the borough’s
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Drug dealers jailed
Three drug dealers have been jailed for a total of 28 years. In March 2019 the UK Border Force intercepted
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Teenager charged with murder of Laindon man
A 16 year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of father of four James Gibbons in Laindon.
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Laindon stabbing victim named as father of four
A man who died after being stabbed in Laindon has been named as father-of-four James Gibbons. The 34-year-old, of Iris
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Fifth arrest in connection with death of man in Laindon
Police are continuing their enquiries into the death of a man in Laindon on Sunday evening. The man, aged in
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Four arrested after fatal stabbing in Laindon
Police have launched an investigation after a man died in Laindon last night, Sunday May 2. Officers were called to
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Basildon councillors agree consultation plan into future of Laindon Community Centre
The future of a popular community centre looks bright after councillors agreed to a plan to consult with residents on
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Laindon girl beats leukaemia and gets to go home for her birthday
A girl who has beaten leukaemia and will be home in time for her 11th birthday has created a shield
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Jail term for Basildon drug dealer
A drug dealer has been jailed after drugs and more than £20,000 in cash were seized. Eddie James was arrested
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Man jailed for son’s manslaughter
A man has been jailed for three years after admitting the manslaughter of his son, who he shook as a
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