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Tall man standing at 6ft 7ins is tired of being told by strangers to 'mind his head'

Stephen Brown, 43, from Basildon, Essex, has revealed what life is like standing at 6ft 7in tall and says he often feels like a 'freak show' with strangers in the street asking for pics

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Tragedy as 'well-liked' school caretaker has 'heart attack' in playground and dies

A "well-liked and respected" caretaker Steve Hutchinson tragically died after suffering a suspected heart attack in the playground at a Basildon secondary school and couldn't be revived

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

Sainsbury’s to close two Argos distribution sites risking 1,400 jobs

Retailer to close warehouses in Basildon, Essex and Heywood, Greater Manchester, by 2026

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023

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 · Dec 21, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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 · Nov 22, 2022

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 · Oct 31, 2022

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

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022

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 · Oct 23, 2022

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 · Aug 22, 2022