Basildon6 hrs agoCouncil to request May elections are cancelledBasildon's Labour leadership wants more time to focus on local government reorganisation.6 hrs ago1 day agoPossible further charges over fatal e-scooter crashA judge says the investigation into the deaths of siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden is ongoing.1 day ago7 days agoFive dogs rescued from overloaded plug socket fireThe fire service issues safety advice after two people escape via an upstairs window.7 days ago24 Dec 2025Special needs schools staff vote to go on strikeStaff at a multi-academy trust say they deserve an allowance for the work they do.24 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Man jailed for online sex abuse of teen boysConor Brady used screen recording software to blackmail the teens, a court hears. 23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Tenants' joy as new homes ready before ChristmasOne mother describes being able to move into her new accessible council property as a lifesaver.23 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Street named after beloved D-Day veteranDon Sheppard, who was at the D-Day landings and helped liberate a concentration camp, is honoured.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025'I returned to refereeing month after heart attack'Stuart Nixon says players in Basildon jokingly asked him if he was "nuts" for returning so quickly.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.16 Dec 2025...