Complex sentence: Today the borough of Basildon has a population of more than 160,000 residents, and visitors to this part of Essex are often surprised and impressed by the vibrancy of the area and what it has to offer, all within a relatively short travelling distance.
Split into simpler sentences: Today the borough of Basildon has a population of more than 160,000 residents. Visitors to this part of Essex are often surprised and impressed by the vibrancy of the area and what it has to offer, all within a relatively short travelling distance.