Leigh on Sea News

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates Review

I love a pantomime. I’ve been to many over the years and their warmth and charisma always gets me into the festive mood...

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Come & Celebrate Christmas at Leigh Christmas Farmers’ Market

The last Farmers’ Market of 2016 is being held on Saturday 17th December and we’ve certainly saved the best till last.

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Final Chance to Comment on Five-Year Blueprint for Development of Central Southend and Seafront

Southend residents, businesses and community groups have until 5pm this Friday (16 December) to comment upon a key planning document that will guide development of central Southend and the central seafront over the next five years.

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Thoughts While Holding Eight Shopping Bags in the Run Up to Christmas

I went on a huge shopping trip with my Mum at the weekend; we set out to get a dressing gown and a top, and ended up looking like cliches of shopaholics, laden with enormous bags.

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Historicaleigh: The Churchyard Well

In 1932 a deep hole was discovered in Leigh churchyard which at first was thought to be the entrance to an old vault and some even thought might lead to an underground passage used by smugglers.

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Southend-on-Sea Tops National Tables for School Performance

Southend-on-Sea schools have risen up the national league tables for performance yet again.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: Dodgy Pavements & Claim Potential!

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Win NYE Drinks at the Royal Hotel

Looking for a place to bring in the New Year? Well, look no further as the Royal Hotel are giving you the chance to party the night away!

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Demolition Notice Served on Empty Property

A demolition notice has been served on a derelict property that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

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New Images Show Future for Airport Business Park

Stunning new CGI visuals, showing how the new £150m Airport Business Park will look once completed have been published.

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Local Business Secures Grant Funding

A local business that specialises in the manufacturing and repair of high quality surgical instruments has received a grant from LoCASE, a European Regional Development Fund programme, set up to help businesses save costs through energy efficiency.

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Outfit of the Week: Just Fox Boutique!

We're completely in love this week's Just Fox Boutique outfit of the week!

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Picture of the week - 9th December

Our picture of the week is with thanks to Lynda Lewis... an atmospheric feel to a dull winters afternoon in the Old Town.

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News: Female motorcyclist suffers serious leg injuries in Rectory Grove

A female motorcyclist suffered serious leg injuries following a crash at the junction of Rectory Grove.

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Council seeks “Wave Makers” to greet Poppies visitors

A willing band of volunteers is sought to welcome visitors to Shoebury’s Barge Pier when the celebrated Poppies: Wave sculpture comes to town next year.

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Committee to consider removal of dangerously decayed trees next to busy highway

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Development Control committee is being asked to consider the removal of diseased trees aligning a busy Southend junction which are at risk of falling onto passing pedestrians and motorists.

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The Shawshank Redemption - Our review

A classic of it's time and nominated for 7 Academy Awards our reviewer Claire Cosgrove brings you her review of the play now on at The Palace Theatre

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A Mexican wave of joy

On Friday, I took the day off work and I volunteered my services to help my partner Jo run a pop-up afternoon tea at the Fishermen's Chapel in Old Leigh.

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The Shawshank Redemption

Starring Paul Nicholls, Jack Ellis & Ben Onwukwe.

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Touching tributes paid to motorbike crash victim Bobby

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