Leigh on Sea News

Local Art and Crafts Business puts best foot forward for charity walk in memory of owner’s Mum

A local arts and crafts business sponsoring a charity walk this September and is encouraging the community to join them and help raise money for an Essex-wide Hospice charity.

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Toast - The Palace Theatre

Toast vividly recreates Nigel Slater’s childhood through the tastes and smells he shares with his mother, culminating in the young Nigel’s escape to London

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It’s the summer holidays…..

Does walking along Leigh Broadway and seeing children walking along laughing as they hold hands with their parents fill you with joy or upset?

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Event about shared ownership housing scheme

A free event for people interested in learning more about the advantages of shared ownership for housing at Hammond Court is being held for residents of Southend-on-Sea. 

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Beach litter cube installed on Southend seafront

A large cube filled with litter has been installed on City Beach to highlight the danger litter poses to the wider environment and marine wildlife in particular.

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Consultation begins for proposed alcohol licensing policy

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is asking residents and businesses to have their say on the proposed updated Alcohol Licensing Policy.

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Grease is the word

My view is: why sing the words when you can talk? HOWEVER. As a child and teen I was obsessed with Grease.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: Higher Value, Higher Inheritance Tax?

Question: I inherited a flat from my mum 10 years ago and have been letting it out. I’m going to sell it but it has gone up in value. Do I have to pay more inheritance tax?

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Foodie Rich - West Road Tap Summer Food Pop Up - Stoked Vegan BBQ

It’s now become a highly anticipated summer event; the annual West Road Tap street food pop ups

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Our 5 Minutes with Georgie Perkins

This week we bring you 'Our 5 minutes' with Georgie Perkins... but who is she and where can we find her in the little town that we love?

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Staycationing in the SS postcode

I'm making the most of our seaside town this summer - it's the kind of place where you already feel like you're on holiday isn't it? I have a family of seagulls nesting near my house - often at 4am I am suddenly awoken by their familiar, holidayish squawk. Yes, it's 4am and I don't sleep well at the best of times, but I also do LOVE that sound. 

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Council removes benches to tackle anti-social behaviour

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be temporarily removing benches from a street in Thorpe Bay following escalating anti-social behaviour.

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Look out for your letter and respond to Household Canvass

As part of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s annual voter registration canvass households will soon be receiving a form. It will ask them to check whether information on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct. 

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Russell Howard: Warm-Up Show

Russell Howard is back in Southend to test out some brand-new material in intimate surroundings, alongside some of his favourite comedians!

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Project to increase commercial plastic recycling launches in Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new commercial plastic recycling project. 

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One-hour parking to return to Southend town centre

One-hour parking is set to return to Southend town centre car parks, Southend-on-Sea’s leading councillor responsible for transport has announced. 

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Replacement pier trains on track

Plans to replace the ageing train system on the wold’s longest pleasure pier are continuing to progress, as the tender process is in full swing.

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In The Night Garden....Interview with one of the key people behind the hit show!

Have you got your tickets yet for their latest visit to The Cliffs Pavilion? Read the interview here with one of the key people behind the hit show!

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Divorce in the UK and how it is changing

Your question's answered on how divorce is changing in the UK.

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Create98’s Summer Art and Craft Workshops

Special Pick and Mix Pricing Deal at Leigh's leading creative sutdio this summer. 

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