Basildon16 Sept 2026Ten men deny killing football fan by manslaughterThe defendants will stand trial together at Basildon Crown Court in April.16 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Apocalypse prepper cleared of bomb offenceBen Banham is found not guilty of intending to endanger life or cause serious injury.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Council backs legal action over homes planThe Conservative administration thinks the government "effectively nationalised" its local plan.14 Sept 202613 Sept 2026Pupils attend first day to find subjects axedLuke, 16, is "really angry" after being told two of his courses were not running.13 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Landmarks to shine light on suicide preventionColchester Castle, the Hollywood-style Basildon sign and a beach will all be lit up for a campaign.10 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Man learned about gunpowder on YouTube, trial toldBen Banham says he only planned to use the explosives "in a post-apocalyptic scenario".4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Two people charged over death of boy hit by carWilliam and Ruth Lunnon will appear before Basildon Crown Court in October.3 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Disaster 'prepper' used chatbot before making bombAn improvised explosive device and gunpowder were found in Ben Banham's flat in March, trial hears.1 Sept 202631 Aug 2026E-scooter fire leaves family homelessThe fire service warns people to keep an eye on charging batteries.31 Aug 2026...
