Basildon2 days ago'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.2 days ago2 days agoCouple arrested after botched extension 'horror'Steve Figg is told he must compensate Rob and Davies £85,000 for his illegal construction work.2 days ago4 days agoFarmers could 'lose livelihood under pylon plan'National Grid plans to build a 114-mile (185km) chain of pylons to carry electricity.4 days ago5 days agoReality 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.5 days ago17 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 202610 Apr 2026Police take no further action on leader's postEssex Police say there was nothing criminal in a post made by Basildon Council's Gavin Callaghan.10 Apr 20267 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 2026...
