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Basildon

American

[bey-zuhl-duhn, baz-uhl-] / ˈbeɪ zəl dən, ˈbæz əl- /

noun

a town in S Essex, in SE England: designated as a model residential community after World War II.

Basildon British

/ ˈbæzɪldən /

noun

a town in SE England, in S Essex: designated a new town in 1955. Pop: 99 876 (2001)

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At the time, the Labour leader of Basildon Borough Council, Gavin Callaghan, said: "There is now no doubt that LGR in Essex is over."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Basildon Council also launched an inquiry into what it knew of Save A Paw prior to the raid.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Basildon was one of the authorities to request its election be postponed.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Strikes will take place at all Leonardo factories sites on 12-13 November, with further walk-outs expected throughout the month at Edinburgh and Basildon.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Remember, Lady Basildon is expecting you. mabel chiltern.

From An Ideal Husband by Wilde, Oscar

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