Basildon1 day agoGovernment rules out 750 homes on green beltThe Planning Inspectorate says the project would have caused substantial harm to the area.1 day ago2 days agoCouncil seriously failing its tenants, says reportThe Regulator of Social Housing says Basildon Borough Council needs to make "fundamental changes".2 days ago8 days agoPolice take no further action on leader's postEssex Police say there was nothing criminal in a post made by Basildon Council's Gavin Callaghan.8 days ago7 Apr 2026Widow appeals for return of late husband's ringShe believes the wedding ring was stolen from his hospital bedside before his death from cancer.7 Apr 20266 Apr 2026More than 70 thefts reported at Essex hospitalsMoney, electronic devices and medical equipment are among the items snatched from wards.6 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Woman, 23, died in M25 crash, police confirmPolice say the woman, from east London, died at the scene of Friday's collision. 4 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Leader's antisemitic AI video reported to policeGavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, says he is "deeply sorry" for the error.4 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Mum and son guilty of ramming driver out of revengeHollie Dance is convicted after the incident in which she "stalked" her victim in her BMW.2 Apr 202629 Mar 2026Motorist arrested after pedestrian injured having left hospitalA pedestrian has serious injuries, having only left hospital in the previous two hours.29 Mar 2026...