Leigh on Sea News

2024 Leigh-on-sea Art Trail Starts Next Week

The ever popular Leigh Art Trail returns to sunny Leigh-on-sea next week with more events, artists and venues than ever before. The Art Trail showcases the work of contemporary artists, designers and local school children from across our very creative town. The trail kicks off with a free event at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th July with Gaudeamus choir and some of the trail artists performing at St Clement's Church and closes on Sunday 14th July.

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Local children to express their feelings about grief in the Leigh-on-sea Art Trail

Artwork created by children in counselling sessions or wellbeing support groups at Havens Hospices will be featured in the Leigh Art Trail in The Living Room, Leigh Road, SS9 1JE, on the 6th and 7th of July from 10am to 3pm.

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FREE Fun-filled Days for Families with Children Aged 0-3 Across Southend!

Raising Southend: a Festival of Conversations is back from Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th June with FREE events for local families expecting a child or with children aged 0-3.

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Climb into Summer: Special Student Deals at Indirock!

Summer has officially arrived, and if you are a student, it means more time to hit the walls and perfect your climbing skills. To celebrate the sunny season, Indirock has an exciting offer just for you!

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New route to Bourgas from London Southend launches

London Southend Airport (LSA) has this week launched direct flights to Bulgaria, with tour operator Balkan Holidays commencing weekly flights until early September.

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A brand-new immersive art trail will be 'waddling' into Southend-on-Sea in 2025

Havens Hospices has revealed its next project will be 'Waddle-on-Sea,' following on from the success of Hares About Town in 2021 and Herd In The City in 2023, which raised over £1million for local hospice care.

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Temporary 20mph speed limit and closure of cycle path on Prittlewell Chase

The speed limit on Prittlewell Chase is set to be reduced from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour from 9.30am on Monday 17th June until 3pm on June 24. The temporary limit will be in place from its junction with Cleveland Drive to Highfield Gardens.

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LEIGH-ON-SEA FIRM CORIN UNDERWRITING RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FOR TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Corin Underwriting, a leading virtual insurer based in Leigh-on-Sea, has been awarded the Investors in People silver accreditation. This recognition underscores Corin's commitment to fostering a workplace culture centred on its people and ensuring excellence in leadership practices.

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General Election 4th July 2024

Candidates standing in the Southend-on-sea and Leigh-on-sea constituencies on July 4th.

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Southend Volunteer Hub helps NCI Southend secure volunteer ‘watchkeepers’

Southend Volunteer Hub helps NCI Southend secure volunteer ‘watchkeepers’, enabling them to open station overlooking Shoebury East Beach for an extra day each week!

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Young entrepreneurs network empowers future business leaders with successful events

The Young Entrepreneurs Southend-on-Sea (YES) network continues to empower the entrepreneurial spirit among budding business owners and young professionals in the city and further afield.

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Southend Council Grass Cutting Update

As many residents will have experienced in their own gardens, the current periods of warm, wet and sunny spring weather have prompted very strong grass and vegetation growth.

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New Properties from Bear this June

New Listings in and around Leigh this June.

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Scam of the month: Courier Fraud

Essex Police have issued a warning that Courier Fraud is on the increase in Essex. This generally starts with a phone call from someone pretending to be the police or a bank official

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Southend Half Marathon 2024 organisers announce road closures

On Sunday 9th June, Southend-on-Sea will host a Half Marathon in aid of local charity Havens Hospices which will mean there will be road closures around the seafront area for a short period of time on that day.

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Historic Spanish galleon returns to Southend Pier this summer

Prepare for an exciting journey into the past as the Galeón Andalucía, a stunning replica of a 16th-18th century Spanish galleon, returns to Southend Pier from 22 to 28 August 2024.

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Defibrillator installed at Leigh-on-sea Waste and Recycling Centre

Defibrillators installed at Southend’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres. With an annual footfall of over 260,000 visitors, the sites will be set up with the life saving kits should they ever be needed.

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Local Eastenders’ actor brings ‘Made in Southend’ theatre shows to the Palace Theatre

Westcliff-based Dickens Theatre Company has joined forces with the Palace Theatre on London Road to launch three seasons of theatre shows ‘Made in Southend’.

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New council administration appointed Monday 20th May 2024

A new administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council meeting on Monday 20th May.

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Family Fun at Indirock: Bonding Through Bouldering

At Indirock, we're all about fostering family connections and creating memorable bonding experiences. We delight in seeing families come together to enjoy the thrill of bouldering as a unit.

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