Leigh on Sea News

Have your say on Leigh school catchment and admissions

Residents can discuss catchment and admission proposals for nine schools in the Leigh area, with places still available at three local ‘listening and engagement’ sessions.

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Leigh-on-Sea Finds Week 2: Intrepid Interior

We're showcasing all the great finds and bargains that are to be had in our little town.

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Salt of Southend-on-Sea

We love where we live, and so we’re super excited to see a new book being released showcasing some of the characters of our borough.

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Win a Pair of tickets to see The Little Mix Experience at the Palace Theatre!

Winner announced! Is it you? 

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Family fun at Estuary huts on the Pier

Visitors are flocking to new Estuary beach huts, offering a selection of activities for the whole family.

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Competition: That’ll be the Day at the Cliffs Pavilion

COMP NOW CLOSED

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A Royal Week Ahead

See what's on this week at The Royal Hotel, Southend.

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Heritage Day – Sunday 6th August

On Sunday 6th August, Leigh Town Council hosted the last of their Summer Season of Events at Strand Wharf.

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Home-grown with love

I've been spending some time at my parents' allotment lately, and I am astounded at how good it is for the soul to be somewhere peaceful, away from the buzz of everyday life; somewhere to truly switch off.

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Multi storey car park given green light

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Development Control Committee has given permission for the Council to demolish an ageing car park on Victoria Avenue and build a new multi-storey car park with more spaces in its place.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: Should I get a pre-nup?

My friends are telling me that I should get a pre-nup. Whats your advice? It seems very unromantic.

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Trading Standards team continues to crack down on illegal tobacco

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Trading Standards officers are extending their fight against shops selling illegal tobacco products in Southend, through a campaign of increased inspections and enforcement visits.

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Leigh-on-Sea Finds

We're showcasing all the great finds and bargains that are to be had in our little town.

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The Simon and Garfunkel Story (50th Anniversary Tour)

The Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, will be playing host to The Simon & Garfunkel Story on Saturday 19th August.

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Outfit of the Week: August 3rd

Bringing the 'Outfit of the WEEK’ to leigh-on-sea.com...

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Greggs to potentially open 'drive-thru's'

The largest bakery chain is set to add to it's 1800 stores and open 'drive-thru's' at various locations

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Family Planning Doctor charged with more than 100 sexual assaults

A family Planning Doctor who worked out of North Avenue Surgery in Southend has been charged with more than 100 sexual assaults

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Funding boost for three Southend flooding hot spots

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured £565k from the Department for Transport to put towards updating drainage at three areas of Southend’s highways network that are prone to surface-water flooding.

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Battle of The Burgers Round 7: ‘My Kitchen’

Think of health food and you don’t normally think of burgers? Quinoa salads, lean protein and fresh veg yes, but a burger? They couldn’t be farther away from what we consider health food.

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The Royal Hotel New Set Menu

The Royal Hotel's set menu for this week is now available to view online!

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