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The Latest Breaking News from Basildon

Essex hospital pulls gas and air for pregnant women amid concerns for staff

Entonox gas and air is safe for pregnant women but exposure to staff over long periods could pose health risk

The Guardian - UK

Man accidentally killed own brother after driving over him while test-driving lorry

David Potter was showing his brother Mark Potter a lorry he was looking to buy at Harris Commercial Repairs Ltd in Basildon, Essex, when he accidentally struck him with the vehicle

Daily Mirror

Murder detectives continue search for dead woman’s mobile phone

The body of 30-year-old Madison Wright, of Basildon in Essex was discovered in Wat Tyler Country Park in the town on July 30.

The Independent UK

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Man to face trial over murder of young mother

Gary Bennett pleaded not guilty to killing Madison Wright, whose body was found in Wat Tyler Country Park in Basildon, Essex, in July.

The Independent UK

Single mum terrified for son, 3, after 'developing asthma from mouldy home'

Macy Tyler, 22, lives in a Redbridge Council-provided flat in Basildon, Essex where conditions are so bad she reportedly says she'd rather live on the street than spend any more time there

Daily Mirror

Train driver couple throw London Underground-themed wedding in tribute to bride’s late dad

Melissa and Phil Clarke from Basildon, Essex, met at work when she was a train dispatcher and he was a train driver

The Independent UK

Basildon: Woman wakes to find three-foot snake attempting to slither into Essex home

The terrifying incident took place at a home in Hereford Walk, Basildon

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Woman wakes to find three-foot snake attempting to slither into home

The exotic reptile tried to slither into a house in Hereford Walk, Basildon.

The Independent UK

Family of missing mother found dead pays tribute to ‘gentle and kind person’

A murder investigation was launched Madison Wright, 30, went missing from Basildon, Essex.

The Independent UK

Police officer to appear in court to face assault charge

Constable Charlie Thompson, of Essex Police, is due to attend Basildon Crown Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Blind puppy graduates from dog school and finds his forever home

Darwin the cockapoo puppy was born completely blind at Dogs Trust Basildon in October and attended the charity's Dog School to learn how to navigate life without sight - now he's got a loving family

Daily Mirror

Madison Wright: Man charged with murder of young mother after body found in Basildon

Madison Wright, 30, was last seen alive on July 2

Evening Standard

Depeche Mode founder dies

Andy Fletcher, who played synthesizers in Depeche Mode, an electronics-heavy British band that developed a huge fan following and sold millions of records in the 1980s and ’90s, has died. He was 60.

Bangkok Post

Tories keep control of Basildon Council and take seat from Labour leader

Jack Ferguson, the leader of Basildon Council’s Labour group, lost his Pitsea North West ward seat to Conservative candidate Sam Gascoyne by 20 votes.

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Tory candidate red-faced as he mistakes homeowner, 24, for child - asking if 'mum and dad are in'

Hilarious footage shows Sam Gascoyne, the Conservative candidate for Pitsea North-West ward in Basildon, Essex, exclaim 'your house?' after homeowner Steven Wood informs him he lives there

The Independent UK

David Amess was ‘original Essex cheeky chappy’ and ‘the living embodiment of Parliament’s strengths’

The father-of-five was first elected for the town of Basildon in 1983

The Independent UK

Sir David Amess: The ‘original Essex cheeky chappy’

The father-of-five was first elected for the town of Basildon in 1983.

Daily Mirror

Awkward moment bungling Tory candidate asks homeowner 'is your mum or dad in?'

Doorbell cam footage shows Sam Gascoyne, the Conservative candidate for Pitsea North-West in Basildon, Essex, asking Steven Wood if his parents are home - despite him being the homeowner

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Daily Mirror

'I cheated on my boyfriend with a one-night stand on holiday - but now I can't stop'

Nicole, 34, from Basildon, seeks out affairs with other men online despite having a loyal partner at home - but she won't give up the thrill of being unfaithful any time soon

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