Leigh on Sea News

Southend Youth Council raise awareness of climate change through art competition

Southend Youth Council are raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues thanks to an art competition aimed at young people.

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Council encourages residents to celebrate Coronation Weekend

Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to start planning their own celebrations for The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

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Illegal vape pens worth £7k allegedly sold to children

More than 1,200 illegal nicotine inhaling products were seized during a joint raid carried out on two shops in Southend-on-Sea by the City Council’s Trading Standards and Essex Police.

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Unlicensed HMO owner and operator gets £175,000 fine for ‘squalid’ home

The owner and operator of a former Westcliff-on-Sea hotel with no working kitchen, unusable toilets, blocked drains, and rats, has been ordered to pay more than £175,000 by the courts.

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Latest Southend-on-Sea census data published

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the latest Census 2021 data for Southend-on-Sea.

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The Brilliant Blood Brothers review by Lynn Carroll

The brilliant Blood Brothers musical came to the Cliffs Pavilion last night and did not fail to impress.

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easyJet's new route from Southend to Amsterdam

easyJet has announced it will relaunch its route from London Southend to Amsterdam which last operated in March 2020 with tickets on sale now.

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Two new heritage trails for City of Southend

Southend-on-Sea City Council has teamed up with health and wellness company Go Jauntly to curate two new heritage trails showcasing the City’s history and culture.

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Nina Jervis reviews David Walliams' Demon Dentist

10 out of 10 for the fabulously funny David Walliams' Demon Dentist.

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Tree-Cycling Collection raises more than £5K

Havens Hospices has been turning trees into care after collecting more than 500 real Christmas trees from doorsteps.

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Southend City BID sponsor stunning new LuminoCity installation

Southend City BID are set to sponsor one of the biggest new installations at this year's free light festival, LuminoCity.

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Southend-on-Sea City residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

For the first time residents in Southend-on-Sea will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.

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DOES YOUR DOG HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN OPERA STAR?

Has your dog got star quality? If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson, then they could win a place in the spotlight in the beautiful and romantic opera La Bohème, coming to the Cliffs Pavilion on 1st March 2023.

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Back to bus use with enhanced partnership agreement

The council and local bus companies discuss how they can work together to improve bus services and increase bus use

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January Events

Stuck for things to do in the New Year? We've put together a list of local events taking place this January.

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Council discuss new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake

Installation of new safety rail at Southchurch Park lake is set to be discussed at cabinet next week

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Southend Council looking to raise income

Southend-on-Sea City Council’s cabinet is to consider an increase in fees and charges to tackle a large budget gap

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January Listings from Bear

More properties and listings from Bear this January.

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Volunteers needed to look after the herd

Havens Hospices is looking for volunteers to help with its unforgettable public art trail, Herd In The City

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Recycle your Christmas tree

Real Christmas tree collections between Tue 3 Jan and Fri 13 Jan.

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