Basildon18 hrs agoDriver sentenced after e-scooter crash kills siblingsDeimante Ziobryte did not stop or call emergency services, the court hears.18 hrs ago5 days agoSwimming pool closed to 'diarrhoea incident'A sports village closes a pool and contacts swimmers with existing bookings.5 days ago28 Apr 2026SEND school support staff win extra pay disputeUnison says it is "fantastic they're finally getting the payment they deserve after fighting so hard".28 Apr 202624 Apr 2026'We paid our builder £44k then he had us arrested'Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.24 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Couple arrested after botched extension 'horror'Steve Figg is told he must compensate Rob and Davies £85,000 for his illegal construction work.23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Farmers could 'lose livelihood under pylon plan'National Grid plans to build a 114-mile (185km) chain of pylons to carry electricity.22 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in ThailandJordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex, was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.21 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Government rules out 750 homes on green beltThe Planning Inspectorate says the project would have caused substantial harm to the area.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Council seriously failing its tenants, says reportThe Regulator of Social Housing says Basildon Borough Council needs to make "fundamental changes".16 Apr 2026...