Leigh on Sea News

Leigh-on-sea Pop-Up Christmas Artisan Craft Market

This event is open from 12pm until 4pm on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of November at the Leigh-on-sea Community Centre

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Old Ship Pub In Leigh-on-sea to Open as Hotel

The former Ship Public House in New Road, Leigh-on-sea is to be converted into a 15 bedroomed boutique hotel with an expected opening date of summer 2024.

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Life Of Pi at the Cliffs Pavilion Review by Lynn Carroll

The Life of Pi Sailed Into the Cliffs Pavilion last night with an extraordinary clever performance and amazing animatronics.

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Southend Cocktail Week returns this Autumn

Southend City BID are delighted to announce the return of Southend Cocktail week this October.

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Slipper swap project aims to reduce trips and falls

Older residents living in Southend and Leigh-on-sea are being invited to exchange their worn-out slippers to help prevent trips and falls.

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Where to find Leigh-on-sea Defibrillators

Residents are being encouraged to use an interactive map which shows the exact location of all defibrillators in Leigh-on-sea.

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£1.3 MILLION SHELTER FOR PEOPLE LIVING ROUGH IN SOUTHEND

Off the Streets is converting a former hotel into a homeless shelter on the seafront, offering a place to stay for nine people at a time from December.

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2024 Leigh-on-sea Calendar available from Dave Amber

Now that we are (sort of) in the run up to Christmas we thought some of our readers may be interested in this new calendar from local photographer Dave Amber.

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New Properties from Bear this October

New Listings in and around Leigh this October.

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Elephant-astic Sculptures find their Forever Homes

A mammoth £180,000 was raised at the Herd In The City Auction, bringing the grand total raised for the whole art trail to £580,000.

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Celebrate the 59th Essex Open Art Exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery

As Beecroft Art Gallery marks its remarkable 70th year, the highly anticipated Essex Open Art Exhibition returns this October, gracing its walls once again.

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Prittlebrook Greenway made safer with solar-powered lights

Work has begun to start installing solar-powered lamp posts along the Prittlebrook Greenway after residents asked for safety to be improved.

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Devolution deal in development for Greater Essex

Southend-on-Sea City Council along with Essex County Council, Thurrock Council, and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, have agreed to work toward a level 2 devolution deal

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Have your say on High Street pop up parks

Southend-on-Sea City Council is to launch a public consultation for a range of proposed High Street pop up parks.

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Leigh Businesses supporting The Gold Geese charity this September

Leigh-on-sea local shops and businesses are supporting The Gold Geese Charity this September to promote the awareness of childhood cancer

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Possible New Shipwreck off Southend Pier found by local diver

Steve Ellis a popular local diver has stumbled across a possible unknown wreck whilst diving off Southend Pier

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Tons of fun had by all as Herd In the City comes to a close

Herd In The City has been hailed a ‘mammoth’ success as it leaves the city streets following seven weeks of colour and tons of fun!

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Southend In Sight Charity Celebrates Vital Role

Southend in Sight has their own Eye Clinic Liaison Officer based at Southend Hospital Eye Clinic, who is on hand to offer practical help and emotional support.

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Council highlights serious budget challenges amid unprecedented financial pressures

Cabinet will discuss a budget report which highlights the financial position the council is currently in with actions for how to address the position for 2023/24 and for 2024/25 onwards.

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Sister Act Review by Nina Jervis

If you like the film, and you’re looking for an evening steeped in feelgood energy, then grab yourself a ticket now.

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