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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
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
Lennox Children Cancer Fund putting on show at Towngate Theatre
Latest Show Blogs
Listen: Men’s Health Week
Author publishes new book
BOSP is awarded ‘Exceptional’ by Ofsted in every category!
Lee Mead to star in Barnum in Southend
Are carers being ignored and overlooked by society?
Essex ‘golden girl’ named charity’s oldest cat for Mature Moggies Day
National Lottery undergoing it’s biggest change in 30 years
F1 update – Monaco GP
Smile Month report reveals Brits skipping brushing and self-diagnosing with AI
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Entertainment
Sky News: Naomi Campbell appeals charity ban
Sky News: Trailblazing investigative reporter Roger Cook dies
Sky News: US musician Oliver Tree believed to have died in helicopter crash that killed six
Sky News: Paramount takeover of Warner Bros ‘won’t harm competition or consumers’
Sky News: Taylor Swift makes musical history – again
Sky News: Doctor Who Christmas special cancelled as showrunner leaves sci-fi series
BBC Essex News
BBC Essex News: Aldi reveals locations for 16 new stores
BBC Essex News: Two teens in crown court charged with park murder
BBC Essex News: Cause of TOWIE star’s death unknown, court told
BBC Essex News: Watch: Video shows aftermath of M25 lorry fire
BBC Essex News: Unusual whale found on Canvey beach
BBC Essex News: Bar and van destroyed in late-night seaside fire