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Dr Matt Sweeting: "I apologise to all our residents".
A year of missed targets prompts apology from NHS boss as Basildon cancer victims suffer treatment delays
"I apologise to all our residents who are waiting too long for investigations and treatments, this is not where we want to be."

18th May 2025

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Opportunities that are currently available in and around Thurrock

18th May 2025

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Bad parking proves costly for fire service

12th May 2025

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The George Hurd Centre in Basildon
Charity is set to close

11th May 2025

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11th May 2025

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Everyone Active, which runs Basildon Sporting Village, Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre and Eversley Leisure Centre in partnership with Basildon Borough Council; wants to support projects which are tackling local issues and changing lives.
Groundbreaking new scheme to celebrate Community Champions

9th May 2025

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Firefighter Phoebe Hutley
Three rescued from house fire

8th May 2025

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Flag-raising marks start of VE Day in Basildon

8th May 2025

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