Leigh on Sea News

Matt Abbott spoken word show in Southend

On Thursday 11 October, poet Matt Abbott is coming to Southend to bring a five-star show to Twenty One Gallery in collaboration with local organisation Sundown Arts.

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Grafters Cafe

There’s a new kid on the block causing quite a stir.  It’s made national headlines, and has divided opinions amongst my friends, let alone my chef friends.  And why?  How the hell can this new café serve up an edible full English brekkie for a quid? 

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Routine, I love it!

So with the kids now back at school and with routine restored, what is Rob's property advice?

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Badger woes

My previous knowledge of badgers was previously exclusively a) kids TV shows of my childhood (Animals of Farthing Wood / Bodger & Badger) and b) a surreal conversation about badgers and the Bronte sisters both having TB in a brilliant scene in I'm Alan Partridge ("Heathcliff, pang! Then he really would be 'wuthering'."). Until now...

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Is adult adoption available in the UK?

Can you be adopted as an adult by extended family?

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Let’s talk rubbish - Veolia seeks residents’ views on their service


Veolia - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s recycling, waste and street cleansing contractor – is asking local residents to rate their performance and share their ideas for improving their service.
 

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Outfit of the Week: 7th September 2018

Dress by Forever Unique - £180

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It’s not all swings and roundabouts – have your say

Shoebury Common North is currently being re-landscaped and the proposals include a children’s play area, and now the council want to hear residents’ views on what play activities should be included. 

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Partnership briefing for local businesses

Local businesses are invited to come and network, share best practice and meet business professionals at the upcoming Southend Business Partnership Briefing. 

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Protection connection

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Fun Palace at Westcliff Library – Makers wanted

Following on from the success of last years “Fun Palace” at the Forum, Southend Libraries are once again pleased to be hosting the event on Saturday 6 October at Westcliff Library between 10am and 3pm. 

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Raised, restored and relocated: Shipwrecked cannon takes centre stage

A two-tonne cannon, from the shipwreck of the London, which exploded in 1665 at the Nore, just past where the Pier now stands, has been raised, restored and relocated to Southend Central Museum.

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Madagascar The Musical - Our Review

After 6+ weeks of the school holidays, there comes a time when I am fresh out of ideas so safe to say, Madagascar: The Musical at The Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, could not have come at a better time

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Don't call it a holiday

As you are probably aware by now we have plenty of strings to our bow here at Scott & Stapleton. I think there is a saying about being ‘jack of all trades’ but I am sure it doesn’t apply to us

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Journey to the Underworld

The Greatest Love Story Never Told.... a dark new theatrical dining experience

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Elastic weekend

Time is weird. For example, some mornings I get up, do yoga, have a shower, do my hair and make up, make breakfast, get dressed, check Twitter, and saunter out of the door feeling great about life.

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Leigh on sea is open for Business!

This week is back to school, and for many people that is also back to work. Leigh on sea has appeared busy all summer and that means that those running small businesses in Leigh will have had to work all through ensuring that they have sufficient staff and supplies to meet the needs of their customers.

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The Proclaimers come to The Cliffs Pavilion

It has been 31 years since Scottish twins Craig & Charlie Reid aka The Proclaimers emerged

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Last chance to have your say on The Bell junction consultation

Residents and road users have until 5pm Sunday 9 September to have their say on the planned highways improvements at The Bell junction.

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The Craft Club Yarnbombers latest delights!

Just another reason that we love our little town.....

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