Basildon1 day agoGPs trial for adults with learning disabilitiesNot enough eligible people are having life-saving annual health checks, say experts.1 day ago3 Jun 2026Teen's design wins her a VIP trip to FA Cup finalRuby Robinson, 18, from Essex, says it was a dream to see her shirt design at Wembley.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Council is close to selling off listed flatsThe 1960s tower block has had flooding issues and the council is looking for a private investor.2 Jun 202629 May 2026Mum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chaseHollie Dance is the mother of Archie Battersbee, whose death attracted global headlines in 2022.29 May 202625 May 2026Footballers praise study looking at women's bootsResearchers want to verify claims that specially-made women's football boots can reduce injury.25 May 202622 May 2026Tory and Reform deal in place to run councilThe Conservatives will run Basildon Borough Council, with the support of Nigel Farage's party.22 May 202618 May 2026More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposureStaff say they suffered from symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog".18 May 202616 May 2026Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in poolPool staff in Basildon clean up three incidents of vomiting and one of diarrhoea in recent weeks.16 May 202614 May 2026Men in court accused of killing football fanTwelve men are due to enter pleas in September, accused of killing Simon Dobbin.14 May 2026...