A popular café/bar chain has become the first to sign up for one of the six new restaurant units in Basildon’s East Square. Loungers will operate from one of the … Read More
Free family fun day at the new Wickford Market this Saturday
A free family fun day will be taking place this weekend at the new Wickford market in the high street. The event is taking place between 10am-2pm, and the happenings … Read More
Donated PCs kit out Autism Centre at borough school
Laptops and computers donated by the council to Every Child Online have started making a difference across the borough. The council initially donated over 100 computer devices, which has now … Read More
Parkruns return to Basildon borough this Saturday
Basildon Council has confirmed that Parkruns will return to the borough this Saturday. Parkruns are a 5-kilometre event for walkers, runners, volunteers and spectators, that take place every Saturday morning, … Read More
Essex philanthropist and businessman Sir Jack Petchey turns 96
Sir Jack Petchey, founder of one of the UKs most successful business empires and of youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation, turns 96 years on 19th July 2021. To date, Sir … Read More
Car Park charges resume from today
Car park charges will resume during weekdays in council owned car parks from today (Monday 19 July). Free parking in our car parks had been extended by a further two-months … Read More
Park Wardens to stay patrolling our parks after trial extended
Park Wardens will remain operating throughout the summer, to give our parks additional security through their busiest months of the year. Wardens have been employed in our parks since 1 … Read More
Local news review – 13th July
With all the latest local news, Johnny spoke to Neil Speight, Editor at Basildon and Thurrock Nub News. Listen below.
Stephen Metcalfe on the Lower Thames Crossing consultation
Stephen Metcalfe MP speaks exclusively to Gateway 97.8 about the Lower Thames Crossing consultation. Watch the interview with Ros Connors below.
Comedy, fun and chaos come to Thurrock Schools
Live theatre and practical workshops will animate schoolyards across the borough as the Complete Commedia Company bring performance and fun to Thurrock’s young people. The Complete Commedia Company is all … Read More