Leigh on Sea News

Volunteering project celebrates 10th birthday

A leading UK volunteering charity will be celebrating 10 years of supporting local families in Southend at an event in Southend.

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ParkLives Southend returns for more free fitness fun

Southend children, young people and families can look forward to a summer of free weekly outdoor activities again, thanks to the return of the Council’s popular ParkLives Southend programme.

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The Beef Wellington experience at Bread Street Kitchen

An experience made for sharing, the Bread Street Kitchen Beef Wellington Experience is a true homage to this classic Gordon Ramsay dish.

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Not the 9 to 5: Put the ‘U’ in your business

I adore working with clients to develop their brand and business strategy: and the biggest pay off for me is when I can support them in creating a brand that emulates everything they stand for.

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Are you ready for the summer holidays?

Are you ready for the summer holidays? Struggling for ideas to entertain the kids for the whole six weeks? I’ve put together my top picks of bigger days out in and around Essex, so make sure you’ve got these on your list.

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Village Green 2019

Metal welcomes thousands to Chalkwell Park for Village Green 10th edition

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Resident faces £1,550 bill for failing to comply with ‘Untidy Site Notice’

A local resident faces a £1,550 bill following a legal dispute with the council regarding a fire-damaged property in Chalkwell.

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Cycle sculpture takes centre stage at Village Green Festival

Students at South Essex College have worked with artist Nik Ramage to create a moving sculpture, made of recycled bikes, which will be on display in the ForwardMotion area at the Village Green Festival.

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Metal welcomes Dionne Bromfield to Village Green 2019

On Saturday 13 July Metal are delighted to welcome to Village Green UK soul artist Dionne Bromfield. Recognised with a prestigious MOBO nomination for her album Good for the Soul, Dionne is a powerful voice on the British soul scene.

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Golfers “Go for Green” for Charity

On Wednesday 19th June, Boyce Hill Golf and Country Club in Benfleet held their annual charity golf day raising money for hospices in Essex. 

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Shopping Centre is taking on cycling challenge for Essex’s only children’s hospice

On Sunday 30th June, the region’s largest shopping centre held a charity spinathon as part of their fundraising for Essex’s only children’s hospice.

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Plans submitted for The Forum 2

planning application for The Forum 2, the second collaborative development between Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and South Essex College, has been submitted.

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Airport Business Park Southend beginning to take shape

The 21-ha multi-use business park is being delivered in a joint venture partnership between Henry Boot Developments (HBD) and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Our 5 Minutes with Emma Smith

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

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The Grid: Cocktail Infused Escape Room London

Join our the secret undercover operation to learn and operate Artificial Intelligence tools, drink futuristic sci-fi potions (yes, cocktails!) and eventually defeat the system for the betterment of humanity's future. 

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Village Green 2019

Let the countdown begin to the 10th edition of the family fesival we all love!

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Is there such a thing of right's of a Common Law Wife?

The latest Q & A from our Legal Eagle Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

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Reach for the Skies this Summer to raise funds for Southend’s new hospice

You can reach for the skies and raise money for Southend’s new hospice, which is currently under construction in Prittlewell, by abseiling or bungee jumping this August.

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The Nutcracker

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve....

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The Rum Shack at York & Albany

This summer be whisked away to your own tropical retreat with a visit to York & Albany’s all-new Rum Shack!

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