Leigh on Sea News

Awards event for local mentoring project students

A local mentoring project will be celebrating the success of its pupils at an upcoming event in Southend. 

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Emeli Sande plus special guests

With over 340 million video views, 19 million singles sold including 3 number one UK singles and over 6 million albums, Emeli Sandé has dominated the music industry and captured the heart of the Nation.

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Foodie Rich - Fellini’s Dolce Vita

In our little corner of Essex, we are not short of Italian eateries.  We’ve got everything from up market restaurants such as Cucina, a great little place for a special occasion all the way to Pasta Pia where simple Italian street food is the order of the day

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Councillors to consider measures to tackle anti-social behaviour

Senior councillors are to consider proposals to help tackle anti-social behaviour, aggressive begging and street-drinking at a meeting of cabinet next week (Cabinet, 8 July, agenda item 3). 

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Colourthon Founder shares the story behind the walk

On Saturday 6th July, Southend will see the return of the Colourthon for its 13th year. A charity fun walk with a twist, it supports many local charities including the charity which cared for the parents of the man who initially had the idea.

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Leigh Folk Love

Did you venture down to Leigh Folk Festival last weekend? Here's Ray Morgan's love of Leigh Folk

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Parents asked, can you see the signs?

No-one ever thinks their child could become embroiled with drugs, gangs and knives so an information event has been arranged to educate parents to see the signs.

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Village Green 2019 - Popular Global Village returns

As part of the 10th Village Green Festival, Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) will host the Global Village a world music and dance stage, showcasing the best of the local diverse talent along with national and international artists.

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From Chelsea to Leigh on sea – making legal history on our doorstep.

Last month our Legal Expert Melinda at Giles Wilson Solicitors wrote about a local case that went to the High Court and made headlines around the country. 

With the decision in, Melinda appeared on the Dave Monk show on BBC Essex Radio this week to discuss it. Listen here

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Win a Cheese & Wine Evening for 6!

To celebrate their all new upstairs space, Gourmet Deli Co, situated on Leigh's Broadway, are giving away a free wine & cheese evening for six people!

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New administration adds its priorities to future plans

The council’s new joint administration has confirmed its priorities for the future, including a new focus on housing, community safety, the environment, improving street lighting, roads and pavements and enhancing skills and apprenticeships available to local people (item 4 - cabinet, 25th June).

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Children’s Hospice Family Fun Day is huge hit with Local Community

The only children’s hospice in Essex was joined by over a thousand people this weekend for their Annual Family Fun Day.

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Jack Savoretti plus special guests

Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is to bring his UK tour to the Cliffs Pavilion this October.

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Drug den flat served with court order

A property in Southend-on-Sea has been served a closure order following a multi-agency operation into drug related activity. 

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Town centre future to be discussed by cabinet

Work to boost Southend town centre, including setting up a formal partnership to deliver it will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week. 

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New pier entrance opens its doors to the public

The new and improved pier entrance has officially opened its doors to the public following the completion of improvement works to the entrance of the iconic landmark. 

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Village Green 2019 - Under 10's go free!

Family fun in the Park – Under 10s go free

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Divorce entitlements in Leigh-on-sea

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Full Village Green Lineup Announced!

Headliners for the festival are Busted & Fun Lovin' Criminals, and we're giddy with excitement for Katy for Kings, Becky Margaret and Snowboy & the Latin Section!

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The Foodie Fest!

From tasty little bites to full on indulgence, The Foodie Fest has something for every gastrophile! This Bank Holiday Sunday at Chalkwell Park!

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