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Gateway 97.8: Our Local Radio
Welcome to our website! We're Gateway 97.8 - your local radio station for Basildon and East Thurrock. We've been serving this community since 2007; covering local elections, local news, local events and holding local politicians to account. You can rely on Gateway 97.8 to keep you informed and entertained!
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Basildon News
Essex hospice partners with BBC MasterChef UK finalist Anurag Aggarwal to launch innovative community bistro
Billericay Soapbox Derby 2026 highlights
BOSP is awarded ‘Exceptional’ by Ofsted in every category!
Community invited to St. Luke’s Hospice Garden Party
St. Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Caring Together’ campaign to unite community behind local hospice care
St Luke’s Garden Party
Rare Productions holding auditions for We Will Rock You
The Mayor of Basildon visits Gateway 97.8
Local author publishes new book
Latest Show Blogs
Brits swap scrolling for socialising
What will driving look like in 2026?
Is staff shortages in radiology making patient conditions worse?
Autism show – June 2026
Are people postponing eye treatment due to anxieties about eye procedures?
Listen: new campaign on stress urinary incontinence
F1 update – Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Bobby Seagull on Thank A Teacher Day
‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, stopping employers hiring people with a learning disability
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Entertainment
Sky News: Producer who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce dies aged 29
Sky News: Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Sky News: BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
Sky News: Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis
Sky News: Naomi Campbell appeals charity ban
Sky News: Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook dies
BBC Essex News
BBC Essex News: Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walker
BBC Essex News: Police go nationwide with anti-deepfake campaign
BBC Essex News: Developers can now bypass Epping council – what does this mean?
BBC Essex News: What is inclusive rugby and why is it thriving?
BBC Essex News: East of England news quiz of the week
BBC Essex News: Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex