Leigh on Sea News

February Events

Our list of clubs and activities in Leigh this February.

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New Properties from Bear this February

New Listings in and around Leigh this February.

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Nominate a star for the 'Making Every Day Count' Awards 2024!

Havens Hospices is asking the local community to nominate a colleague or volunteer for their annual ‘Havens Hospices Star Awards’.

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Nominate a star for the 'Making Every Day Count' Awards!

Havens Hospices is asking the local community to nominate a colleague or volunteer for their annual ‘Havens Hospices Star Awards’.

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REVIEW OF ‘MURDER IN THE DARK’ AT THE PALACE THEATRE By LYNN CARROLL

First of all let me acknowledge the superb cast. All were at their best and I can honestly say no one actor stood out from the rest, although it is often hard not to feel biased toward familiar faces if, like me, you are a regular TV viewer.

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Residents of Leigh-on-sea can win a prize if they successfully reduce their waste and recycle more!

Each week, crews in Southend collect around 645 tonnes of rubbish in black sacks. That’s the equivalent of 46 double-decker buses. But did you know that on average, 58% of the content of those black bags could have been recycled in the pink recycling sacks, blue paper and card box or even the food waste bin?

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Have your say on exciting new plans for City Beach

City Beach could be set for new greenery and public areas as part of an exciting project to improve water management and climate resilience in the city.

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Fly to Denmark this Summer from London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport has announced another new partnership, this time with UK tour operator Mann Link Travel, which will offer flights to Sønderborg in Denmark this coming summer

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Britain's favourite side dish Bombay Potatoes

At the Mughal Dynasty our most popular side dishes is Bombay Potatoes so here is a little bit of history about our favourite vegetable.

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Applications for UKSPF funding reach a new high

A record number of local organisations have applied for the final year of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which the council manages on behalf of government.

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Rotary Club of Leigh-on-sea Great Pier Walk 2024

Help us celebrate our 20th Great Pier Walk, raise funds for the Southend Hospital Spotlight Appeal and raise funds for your own charity

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easyJet announces extra Geneva flights from London Southend

London Southend Airport has today announced an expansion of its winter flying programme with the addition of extra flights in February to Geneva with partner easyJet.

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Rishi Sunak Visits Old-Leigh

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak made a whistle stop tour of the Old town of Leigh-on-sea on Monday morning accompanied by Anna Firth local Southend MP to meet local businesses, fisherman and local residents with a visit also to the Osborne's Fisheries Processing Factory.

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Southend Half Marathon returns this summer

Southend’s premier running event - which raises thousands of pounds for Havens Hospices - is set to return to the seafront this summer.

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RSPCA reminder for XL Bully owners to exempt dogs before deadline

The UK Government has set a deadline of noon on Wednesday 31 January 2024 for online applications, and XL Bullies who have not been exempted by this date will be illegal to own and a criminal offence.

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Southend City Council announces inaugural Window Wanderland festival

Southend-on-Sea City Council is thrilled to unveil plans for its inaugural Window Wanderland festival, set to illuminate windows across the city in March.

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Indirock Youth Zone, supporting under 18 climbers on their climbing journeys

Bouldering has so many benefits. It’s fun, it’s social, and it’s great for your physical and mental wellbeing. And it’s for all ages! Indirock’s Youth Zone is aimed at empowering under 18 climbers on their own climbing journeys, and they have options for even the smallest customers.

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Southend Council introduce 20mph speed limits in various roads within Leigh-on-Sea

20mph speed limit for Salisbury Rd, Southsea Ave, Lymington Ave, Leighville Grove, Grange Road and Glendale Gardens

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London Southend Airport appeal for Noise Forum members ahead of summer passenger growth

London Southend Airport is appealing for local community groups and parish councils to join its Community Noise Forum (LSACNF). New members will be able to participate in discussions surrounding aircraft noise, and gain insight into light aircraft circuit training, noise metrics, noise complaint data and more.

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Tree-Cycling Collection raises £9.5K to support Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices has been turning trees into care after collecting more than 900 real Christmas trees from doorsteps across south Essex to help raise vital funds for the charity.

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