Pupils across Essex will receive their A-level results today (Thursday 13 August), following a period of highly unusual circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The final months of the … Read More
Thurrock students receive A-level results after challenging year
Year 13 students across Thurrock are receiving their A-level results this week. Published by the Department for Education on Thursday 13 August, the results follow months of disruption to the … Read More
St Luke’s to close its Marketplace shop after 20 years
St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon has announced today that its Basildon Marketplace shop will be closing on Saturday 15 August 2020. The shop first opened its doors to customers over … Read More
Witness appeal following Basildon racial harassment
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was subjected to racial harassment. The police were called just before 1.10pm on Friday 7 August with reports of harassment at … Read More
New litter and dog waste bins for Laindon town centre
The Laindon Town Centre Working Group has unanimously agreed to spend its £6,000 budget on replacing the old, tired litter and dog waste bins across Laindon Park, Langdon Hills, and … Read More
Essex welcomes lowest teenage pregnancy rate in 5 years
After a steady decrease over the last five years, the overall under 18 conception rate in Essex recorded in 2018 is now 14.1 per 1000, which is below the national … Read More
Have you seen this missing Basildon teen?
Have you seen 17-year-old Keli-Marie Moorton-Stripe from Basildon, who has been reported missing? Keli is 5ft 2ins tall, is of a slim build and has very long curly brown hair. … Read More
Two arrested after teen was stabbed in Basildon
Two people have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Basildon on Saturday evening. The police were called shortly after 10pm to reports that a 17-year-old boy had stab … Read More
Residents reveal what they want to improve Laindon town centre
Residents have responded with their views about improving Laindon High Road and surrounding areas, suggesting improving the café and retail offering, more planting and greenery and better transport connectivity among … Read More
Local sport fixtures – Saturday 8th August 2020
These are the local sport fixtures taking on Saturday 8th August: Cricket Gooch Divison Wanstead & Snaresbrook v Billericay Cook Division Leigh On Sea v Horndon On The Hill Old … Read More