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Basildon attempted murder investigation after serious attack
An attempted murder investigation has been launched as a man remains in critical condition after a serious attack in Basildon
AstraZeneca withdrawal of Covid-19 vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca revealed on Tuesday (May 7) it had initiated a worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Basildon New Holland tractor factory workers will strike
The union now say that more than 500 workers will strikes in May after being balloted for strike action over pay.
DWP Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension review warning
The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit
Basildon Labour elect Gavin Callaghan as group leader
Mr Callaghan, who represents the Labour Party, was once the former leader of Basildon Council.
Southend fire after alight toilet roll thrown through window
The services say visitors of a nearby pub had first noticed flames in the library and called 999.
Delays on A13 with queues continuing to increase after crash
Congestion is already back to Pitsea Flyover.
The Chase's Paul Sinha issues health update amid Parkinson's
The Chase's Paul Sinha has issued an update about his future on the ITV quiz show after being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Royal Mail customers can drop off parcels with Collect+
Royal Mail customers are now able to drop off their parcels at convenience stores including Londis and independent newsagents.
Two c2c trains cancelled causing further disruption
This is due to "trains being late from the depot".
3 Best Solar Panel Installers Essex (Installation Near Me)
Our expert team has researched leading solar panel installation companies and solar panel installers in Essex.
Pitsea: man made call to 999 breaching order for fourteenth time
David Hales made the 999 call at Pitsea railway station in November only hours after leaving a mental health unit in Harlow.
South Essex Wildlife Hospital praised as TV series concludes
Channel 4 has aired a four-part series as TV crews followed the dedicated team at the animal hospital.
Southend Council under fire for 'felling of over 100 trees'
Shoeburyness Residents’ Association spoke out after the latest mature tree was felled
Hullbridge man with Parkinson’s fears over mystery flooding
Colin Rickards has lived in Lower Road, Hullbridge for nearly 50 years. But two years ago a mystery leak appears to sprung from the pavement outside his home.
Laindon woman with dementia has ice thrown in her face
An 84-year-old woman with dementia was left screaming in horror after yobs threw ice in her face from a passing van -laughing at her as they drove away.
Basildon Council payout to woman who faced homelessness
The woman, named only as Mrs X, first contacted the council in March 2022 but had her case closed shortly after
The Little Dining Club named 'best children's business'
Owner Megan Neve launched the Little Dining Club just 15 months ago.
A127 and A13 severe delays amid train strikes and works
Essex County Council's traffic control is reporting severe delays around Benfleet, Rayleigh, Wickford and Basildon
Legoland Windsor 'cardiac arrest' baby dies in hospital
The incident, which took place at about 1pm last Thursday, saw the tot suffer a cardiac arrest at the Windsor theme park.