Leigh on Sea News

HistoricaLeigh; England Expects

In 1935 an article appeared in a local paper about a remarkable find in Old Leigh.

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Reports of a stabbing in Southend

Police are currently guarding a cordon after reports of a stabbing on the corner of Kenway and Vale Avenue in the early hours of this morning.

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Boost to community safety resources proposed

The Council is set to significantly expand its community safety team, with a proposal to invest £250,000 to recruit 6 new members of staff.

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A holiday in a day

Blue skies, white sand, lush dunes blowing in the breeze. The photos made it look like we were in the desert the tide was so far out - it was like a film set.

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Competition: Win tickets to see The Case Of The Frightened Lady

Win a pair of tickets to see this incredible show at The Palace Theatre

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Man charged with raping woman in Westcliff

A man has appeared in court charged with raping a woman in Westcliff on July 5 las year. 

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Postal service delays cause outrage

A number of Southend and Rochford residents have been left fuming after some not receiving post for over a week. 

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The Case of The Frightened Lady

Building on the phenomenal decade long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, comes a new thrilling chapter from “the king of the detective thriller” EDGAR WALLACE.

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Where you stand legally when the executor of a will is not forthcoming

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Girl Power

This month sees the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote + the Suffragette movement. It doesn’t seem feasible now the struggles that women went through back then to get their voices heard.

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The Shore Open Day

Come and join us for a Rossi’s ice cream to celebrate the release of the final apartments in The Shore on Saturday 16th June 2018.

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Picture of the week - Friday 8th June 2018

Our Picture of the week called "Ball of dunlin" is by photographer Mark Taylor

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Swan Lake @ The Royal Opera House

The Royal Ballet performs a new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent classical ballet. Production and additional choreography by Liam Scarlett and designs by John Macfarlane.

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Foodie Rich: SoPa Thai Review

I’m conscious I have yet to review any of the grand new openings in SS9. Still haven’t done Navana Lounge. That’s been there for ages now. What about the Brunch Co, loving the look of that place. Nor have I been to the Corner Club, Toppers and Toast, not even the new Acorn veggie deli! Yeah yeah, the list goes on I know.

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New requirements for shared houses and bedsits

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has joined authorities across Essex to seek local people’s views on updated guidance that would regulate shared houses and bedsits.

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Theatre Review: Thriller Live

Jackson’s legacy now lives on in Thriller Live! Direct from the West End, it’s billed as a spectacular concert, celebrating the career of the arguably one of the world’s greatest entertainer! Read our review here

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Estuary Restaurant opens a new premises


With an established and extremely popular restaurant in the heart of Leigh Broadway, and then a deli thrown into the mix through demand, it was only a matter of time before The Estuary opened up another thriving restauran

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Are you considering a grammar school for your child?

Local children currently in Year 5 are urged to consider one of Southend’s grammar schools as a place for them to grow and flourish in the future. Southend has four outstanding grammar schools, designed for pupils performing in the top 25% at primary school

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On being sensible

I'm hurting today. I'm jealous of everybody who went to All Points East and saw Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and Courtney Barnett yesterday. It was AMAZING, I'm sure. I mean, if you went - I'm happy for you. Genuinely...

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Man arrested for drink and drug offences after six vehicle crash in Leigh

A 34 year old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning after an incident in Burnham Road.

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