Leigh on Sea News

Southend Half Marathon 2024 organisers announce road closures

On Sunday 9th June, Southend-on-Sea will host a Half Marathon in aid of local charity Havens Hospices which will mean there will be road closures around the seafront area for a short period of time on that day.

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Historic Spanish galleon returns to Southend Pier this summer

Prepare for an exciting journey into the past as the Galeón Andalucía, a stunning replica of a 16th-18th century Spanish galleon, returns to Southend Pier from 22 to 28 August 2024.

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Defibrillator installed at Leigh-on-sea Waste and Recycling Centre

Defibrillators installed at Southend’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres. With an annual footfall of over 260,000 visitors, the sites will be set up with the life saving kits should they ever be needed.

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Local Eastenders’ actor brings ‘Made in Southend’ theatre shows to the Palace Theatre

Westcliff-based Dickens Theatre Company has joined forces with the Palace Theatre on London Road to launch three seasons of theatre shows ‘Made in Southend’.

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New council administration appointed Monday 20th May 2024

A new administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council meeting on Monday 20th May.

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Family Fun at Indirock: Bonding Through Bouldering

At Indirock, we're all about fostering family connections and creating memorable bonding experiences. We delight in seeing families come together to enjoy the thrill of bouldering as a unit.

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Six new destinations set for Southend Airport as easyjet to open 10th UK base

The planned addition of more aircraft is already enabling the airline to launch six new routes to Pisa, Gran Canaria, Dalaman and Antalya, Marrakech as well as Enfidha in Tunisia.

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Prost8 First Ever London to Southend Bike Ride!

Prost8 first ever London to Southend charity bike ride takes place on Sunday 21st July 2024. Starting at West Ham Park in Newham, East London and finishing in Priory Park, Southend-on-sea

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Herd In The City art trail is a mammoth success

An overwhelming 98% of people rated the Herd In The City experience as excellent or good and were proud to have the art trail in the city. The trail encouraged public pride and helped bring people together, with 89% of people saying it brought a sense of community to the local area.

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Leigh-on-sea and Southend beaches named amongst the best

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and Southend-on-Sea’s beaches have yet again been named as some of the best in the country.

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Councillor Ron Woodley elected as Southend’s 103rd Mayor

Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.

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Leigh-on-Sea rated 'good' for summer sea swimming

A new study has given Essex's beaches a mid-table ranking when it comes to clean swimming water in summer, with Leigh-on-Sea rated as a 'good' beach for bathing.

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Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist returns to Southend

Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer, Gary Ryan, returns to Southend on Friday 17 May.

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New Properties from Bear this May

New Listings in and around Leigh this May.

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Local Election results for 2024

Yesterday, residents took to the polls to vote in the local City Council and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) elections.

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Gilbert & George film new Daytripping Series in Thorpe Bay

Gilbert and George, the renowned artists, were spotted filming at Thorpe Bay Station on Tuesday morning. Directed by the world famous local lad Iain B McDonald, the filming was part of their new "Daytripping" series.

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Leigh-on-sea Business Expo 2024

Boost your business this October at the very first Leigh-on-sea Business Expo.

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A new youth project has started at Southend Hospital

A new youth project has started at Southend Hospital.

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Best Bluebell Walks This Bank Holiday Weekend

Our woodlands have erupted in colour, and now is the best time to get outside and savour Essex’s wonderful carpets of bluebells.

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Southend Pier's Big Bank Holiday Weekend promises live music, cocktails, and fun!

Southend Pier is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up of music and refreshments for the upcoming Big Bank Holiday Weekend extravaganza (4 to 6 May 2024).

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