Basildon2 days agoFamily's questions over Turkey lift-shaft deathThe family knows they are "never going to get all the answers", Danielle Belton says.2 days ago4 days agoPart of M25 blocked by floodingThe road is now open and delays are cleared. 4 days ago5 days agoPolice chief 'not complacent' after criticismCh Insp Paul Hogben hits back at claims his officers are not tackling anti-social behaviour.5 days ago6 days agoPolice 'badly let down' town, council leader saysBasildon Council wants to see a heavier police presence, but a force disputes its leader's claims.6 days ago22 Jan 2026New health hub on former Debenhams site 'exciting'When it opens later this year, the health hub will offer diagnostics and outpatient services.22 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Send school staff confirm strikes will go aheadWalkouts are going ahead on dates in January and February, UNISON says.21 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Why some council elections could be cancelled this yearThree councils say they have asked the government to postpone their ballots due to be held on 7 May.18 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Picture of leaping rabbit is crowned Essex's bestFather-of-two Vai Meng Chan captured the striking image at sunset.17 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Human waste among rubbish dumped at music schoolJames Blewitt, from Basildon, is given a suspended jail term for leaving the rubbish in Harpenden.16 Jan 2026...