Leigh on Sea News

Lord of the Dance Review

Last night I had a glimpse into Michael Flatley’s fantasy world and it left me feeling a little grubby, although… not wholly unsatisfied.

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Southend-on-Sea Retains Purple Flag Status

Southend-on-Sea is celebrating after retaining its prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time economy.

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New Local Focus for Domestic Abuse Support

A new domestic abuse services contract that will see the development of new prevention and awareness programmes and provide tailored emergency and crisis help to local people starts tomorrow (1st February 2017).

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Our Town, Our Future: Making the Apprenticeship Levy Work Locally

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in association with the Skills Funding Agency and South East Essex College are inviting employers to an apprenticeship workshop on 1st February 2017 at The Holiday Inn, Southend-on-Sea, from 8:30am -1pm.

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Ray Morgan: Keeping Sane in 2017

Funny old time, isn't it? I say "funny", I actually mean utterly depressing, where a self-confessed proud groper of women is leading the United States...

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Historicaleigh: The Hidden Chamber

In 1935 Mr Otto Vogelsang, who carried out a marine engineering business in disused cottages near the cockle sheds, found a cellar below the sea level in the cottages, obviously used for smuggling.

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Delectably Dead

An experience to really sink your teeth into, it’s the only Zombie Survival and Dining Experience in the world!

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The Great Pier Swim 2017

One of the most unique swims in the UK is returning to Southend.

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Picture of the Week: 27th January

Our pic of the week is from Kate Buckley

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Village Green is Back!

Saturday 8th July... Save the date.

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New CCTV for Balmoral Tower Blocks

New CCTV cameras are being installed at the three Balmoral estate tower blocks located in Westcliff-on-Sea.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: Q: I am getting really fed up with cars parked across my drive! What’s the legal position please?

Q: I live just off Leigh Broadway and although I sympathise with shoppers who cannot find a parking space I am getting really fed up with cars parked across my drive! What’s the legal position please?

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Historicaleigh: Dobbin's Well

Dobbin's Well was in Torquay Drive.

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New skate park set to open in Southend

A new skate park is due to be built in the centre of Southend to replace the current makeshift one outside Southend Victoria Station.

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Bad Weather Betsy

I don't know why, but I love inclement weather. You should have seen me when it snowed a couple of weeks ago, instagramming the sight of the frankly wet and disappointing flakes spinning down in front of a Mr-Tumnus-style lamp post (this is how romantically I view snow, the lamp post was outside a second hand car dealership).

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News: Woman followed by man in Belfairs Woods

Woman walking her dog confronts a masked man

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Can't afford to buy? Think again

Are you struggling to get on to the housing ladder? Are you paying a fortune for a rubbish rental flat or are you living with your parents trying to save up for a deposit for your first home? Why don’t you consider buying a brand new apartment? I know what your thinking. Yeah right

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Elf Lyons - Winner Announced

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Complete Madness! - Winner Announced!

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Local Secondary Schools Performing Above National Average

New figures show that secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea performed above the national average under the Government’s new GCSE measures.

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