Leigh on Sea News

Review of Rocky Horror Show by Lynn Carroll

It takes all sorts, or so they say, but even if you are not the sort for this show I can guarantee you will take away a lasting impression of a good night out.

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Tickets to bid farewell to Leigh-on-sea Herd on sale now

Tickets are on sale for our Herd In The City Farewell Weekend which will see all the elephants in one place before they are auctioned off to raise funds for Havens Hospices.

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Free parking after 6pm returns to seafront

Signage has been amended to reflect the changes in zone 1A with charges now only applicable from 8am to 6pm, rather than the previous 8am to 9pm. This brings the hours of charging in zone 1A back in line with the other parking zones across the City.

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Council consults on boosting its traffic enforcement powers

Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a six-week consultation on moving traffic enforcement for issues like stopping in yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear, making banned turns, and driving on routes for buses, taxis and bicycles only.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane Review by Nina Jervis

A standing ovation as the cast took their bows last night. This seemed to underline the fact that The Ocean at the End of the Lane isn’t really a show, but an experience… and a remarkable one at that.

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Women and Girls to have say in Online Safety Map

A new online map that women and girls in Essex will be able to use to highlight areas they feel safe or unsafe has been launched in Essex.

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A short history of brewing in India

A short history of brewing in India by the Mughal Dynasty Fine Dining Indian Restaurant, Leigh-on-sea.

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New Properties from Bear this August

New Listings in and around Leigh this August.

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Celebrate 20 years since the discovery of the Prittlewell Prince with Southend Museum

Amazing activities are planned to celebrate Anglo-Saxon Weekend and the 20th anniversary of the discovery of the Prittlewell Prince.

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Violence and Vulnerability Community Grant applications launched

Essex Police’s 2024-2025 Violence and Vulnerability Community Grant is now open to applications from local 'not-for-profit' voluntary or community clubs, or organisations based in Southend-on-Sea.

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New Surgical Day Unit gets green light in Southend

A new surgical day unit will be built on the Southend Hospital site, following agreement for NHS funding.

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Ready, Steady, Read - this summer with Southend Libraries

Bookworms of all ages are being encouraged to take part in the annual summer reading challenge through Southend libraries.

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New communal area and playground opens in Southend city centre

Located on Elmer Approach adjacent to The Forum library and South Essex College, Elmer Square forms part of The Southend Town Centre Interventions Project which is being partly funded from the Local Growth Fund.

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Herd of Elephants Stomp into Leigh-on-sea

Visit the Herd of Elephants dotted around Leigh-on-sea this summer

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Could new drug really be the end for dementia?

This week marked a major turning point in the fight against dementia with the news that a new drug has been shown to slow down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease

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Household Support Fund is available for pension aged residents

Residents on a low income who are facing hardship with the cost of living can apply for help through the council’s Essential Living fund.

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Feel Good Festival returns!

The Feel Good Festival is being held on Saturday 29 July at Garon’s Park, from 10am to 4pm and the free event will include, popcorn making, live demos, competitions, arts and crafts, bouncy castles and more.

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Annie The Musical Review by Lynn Carroll

I would be hard put to think of a show I have enjoyed more at the Cliffs Pavilion and if you are a regular reader you will know I am sometimes critical of shows adapted from film

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Single Use Plastic Ban from 1st October 2023

From 1 October businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England.

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Music Playing Big Belly Bins Come to Southend

Veolia and Southend-on-Sea City Council have joined forces to tackle the issue of litter on the seafront with their newly launched “Just Bin It” campaign promoting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly Southend-on-Sea with talking bins and glow-in-the-dark signs.

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