Leigh on Sea News

The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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To Marry .... Or Not To Marry .....

July is a very popular month for weddings, especially in a pretty town like Leigh on sea where there are a number of stunning venues

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Council seeks residents’ views on Sex Entertainment Venue Licences

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is asking residents for their views on how it licenses sexual entertainment venues, such as strip clubs and sex shops.

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Picture of the week - Friday 29th June

Our Picture of the Week is with thanks to James Perry... and what a picture it is!

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Southend-on-Sea celebrates Armed Forces Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will once again be supporting local Armed Forces Day celebrations this weekend (Saturday 30 June), plus marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. 

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Popular department store set to close it's doors this Friday

After 100 years of trading Haven's closes it's doors this Friday

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Thank You For The Music

We're giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Thank You For The Music on Sat 14 Jul 8pm at the Cliffs Pavilion

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Lorraine meets Hollywood!

There is no denying that the ladies of Hollywood have held our fascination for decades upon decades with their immaculate style

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Steeped in tradition - Leigh Folk

For more than 10 years, my partner and I have always run a stage at Leigh Folk Festival, but this year we decided to have a break.

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Expansion of river cruises from Southend to Kent

Jetstream tours have expanded to the people of Southend and Rochester. They have added more times to their itinerary with cruises travelling to Rochester, Rochester dockyard, Gravesend and Maunsell Fort.

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Competition: Win a pair of tickets for The Carpenters Story - Winner announced - is it you?

Winner announced!

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HistoricaLeigh|:1066 and all that...

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Kids Review: Sherlock Gnomes

We know it's been a beaut few days, but earlier last week when it was a little chillier and a forgotten about Teacher Training Day was thrown our way on Monday, we decided to take the little cheeky monkeys (and some work time for us) to see Gnomeo and Juliet at Cineworld, Basildon. 

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Paedophile jailed for 16 years

A paedophile who faced a number of charges for raping children has been jailed for 16 years. 

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A Guide to Southend Festival 2018

It’s back again (just with a slightly different name). The Estuary Fringe, known this year as Southend Festival, returns this year from the 1st July to 15 August.

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Can you make someone bankrupt who owes you money?

It can be upsetting when someone owes you money and they aren't forthcoming about paying you back. Where do you stand legally?

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Huge number of emergency services respond to reported stabbing in Westcliff

Reports of a stabbing near Westcliff flats

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Coco-Boo brings luxury lingerie to leigh-on-sea

New to leigh-on-sea the house of luxury lingerie has arrived in the form of Coco-Boo!

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Ryanair coming to Southend Airport

Southend Airport will be expanding next year, with the addition of Ryanair. They have invested in three aircrafts to offer 13 routes to 8 countries.

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