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Woman hit over head in terrifying street raid

A WOMAN was hit over the head and robbed. The woman was walking along Roding Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope at 2.30am on Saturday when the attack happened. read more
Basildon house transformed into drug growing den

AN entire house had been converted into a drug growing factory. The discovery was made by police following a raid on the home in Priors Close, Basildon. read more
Basildon Hospital bosses were told to recruit more A&E staff weeks before baby death tragedy

HOSPITAL bosses were told to recruit more A&E staff just weeks before a baby died after waiting 55 minutes to be seen. read more
Minister: We need debate on future of Pitsea pool

THE sports minister has waded into a row over plans to demolish Pitsea swimming pool. read more
Parents welcome plans to turn failing Pitsea primary school into academy

PARENTS have welcomed plans to turn a failing primary school into an academy. read more
Vandal attacks woman and damages cars

A VANDAL went on a crime spree, attacking a defenceless woman and damaging scores of cars. read more
Give us parking in Billericay – or we will lose shops

MORE traders will shut up shop in Billericay if more isn’t done to improve car parking in the town, it has been claimed. read more
Head: Academy status will push up standards at failing Pitsea school

THE headteacher of a primary school in special measures says it is being pushed towards becoming an academy in a bid to raise standards. read more

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