Craig Taylor

South Africa’s Caster Semenya wants to continue her battle against a ban from running the 800m after failing to qualify for the Olympics in the 5,000m.
BBC News – Africa

Outside of a few hardcore non-league football fans the town of Pitsea is probably not that well know outside of Essex. This is probably as it is often lumped in with Basildon, however, it is a destination in its […]

The fashion chain says it will be online-only from the end of September.
BBC News – Business

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February.
BBC News – Middle East

The statue of the explorer is the latest to be pulled off its pedestal during anti-government protests.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The Russian president says last week’s naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to test Moscow.
BBC News – Europe

The UK’s vaccine committee says winter could see spikes in flu and Covid, putting pressure on the NHS.
BBC News – UK

The country has recorded its highest ever temperature – 49.6C (121.3F) – for the third day in a row.
BBC News – US & Canada

The southern African country has one of the world’s worst daily death rates from coronavirus.
BBC News – Africa

Bowers & Pitsea FC are one of a number of semi-pro teams playing in Essex. They are based in the town of Pitsea and they currently (2021-22) play in the Isthmian League Premier Division. This is tier 7 on the […]

Basildon FC is a fairly recent addition to the Essex football club list. They were founded in 1963 and currently play their home games at Gardiners Close. They moved there in 1970 opening the stadium with a […]

Prices rose 13.4% in the UK in the year to June and are close to record highs in relation to incomes.
BBC News – Business

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations.
BBC News – Middle East

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

UK travellers will have to prove they have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus on arrival.
BBC News – Europe

Parents’ frustration is mounting over the disruption to children’s education and their own working lives.
BBC News – UK

A report urges countries worldwide to “make amends” for racism against Africans and those of African descent.
BBC News – US & Canada

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.
BBC News – Africa

All you need to know about Basildon, including tourist attractions, history, and how to get there.

Basildon is situated in Essex, inside its own borough and roughly 26 miles east of London. Known for being one […]

The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas.
BBC News – Business