Basildon Council leader targets tree vandals
The leader of Basildon Council has called for vandals targeting trees planted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee to be
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Three charged with drugs offences
Three men have been charged with drugs offences following a series of warrants executed in Laindon, Langdon Hills, and Canvey
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Man convicted of non-recent child abuse in Laindon
A man has been convicted of sexually abusing a teenager 15 years ago in Laindon. The case also marked the
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Brick thrown from bridge on A127 at Laindon
Police are investigating after it was reported a brick was thrown from a bridge over the A127 at Laindon. A
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Dunton homes decision delayed after claims developer donated £1m to Tory Party
Basildon planners have delayed a crunch decision for 269 homes in the Essex green belt after allegations the applicant donated more
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Men jailed after ATM explosions
Two men have been jailed after they tried and failed to blow up two ATM machines. Jamie Masters and Wayne
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Extra police powers over concerns of violence in Basildon
Police in Basildon are being given additional powers following concerns about violence and disorder. They have received information indicating there
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Unspent Laindon development cash has to be sourced all over again
Almost £800k earmarked for the regeneration of Laindon will have to be sourced all over again after it was given
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Floral tributes left in Basildon borough to HM The Queen
Floral tributes are welcome at a number of locations across Basildon, and residents have been leaving flowers, messages and small
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Man jailed after drugs and loaded gun discovered in Laindon search
A man has been jailed for six years after a loaded handgun was found under his bed. Specialist officers arrested
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