The Bell hotel building, which has been derelict for many years, may at last be restored. Plans to turn the building into a restaurant and flats have been submitted to Southend council planning committee. A decision to accept or reject the plans will be made on June 26th. Neighbours and other interested parties have until 3rd May (Friday) to comment on the scheme. The reference number is 13/00396/OUTM
Amanda Restell dance studios will be holding an 'Open Day' in their new premises on Saturday 20th April. Come along and see the new dance facilities on offer, and have a peek in on some classes. Open to the public all day. The new dance studio can be found at: Elmworks Studios, 7 Glendale Gardens, Leigh, SS9 2AP
Bullying, especially cyber bullying, is on the increase in schools. Are school authorities doing enough to keep their pupils safe during school hours? Rebecca Wheeler, 17, investigates.
Unfortunately, due to serious illness, HARP are having to withdraw their win a chef-cooked meal for four competition. No reason why you still couldn't still hold your own 'soup' lunch for friends though . . . .
Diana Herve, nutritional therapist, provides a guide on what's best to eat to maintain your body's health whilst on calorie burning exercise regimes.
On Friday May 3rd HARP are offering a soup lunch and cookery demonstration by local chef Mark Webb at the historic Porters Civic House and Mayor's Parlour, Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2NE
In the first of a monthly 'Book of the Month' the Book Inn in Broadway West are offering a 15% discount on Jodi Picoult's 'The Storyteller' and the children's book 'A Year without Autumn' by Liz Kessler if you bring in the attached voucher in the image section along
Take part in a fund-raising walk with Havens Hospices. A great, healthy, day out for all the family.
This is one of the most important times of year, if not the most important, in the Christian calendar.
The Squeeze Team have put together some amazing Easter Recipes for everyone to enjoy!
Diana Hervé, Nutritionist, on the evils of the sugars - not fats - that are a ticking bomb for a nation addicted to fructose. www.dianaherve.co.uk
Crystals, crystal therapy and elixirs work because crystals naturally re-balance the flow of our energy.
Visit Essex has produced a cheque book of offers to over 50 local attractions and restaurants for local residents to enjoy throughout the year. The free ‘live local, love local’ cheque books will be available from 15 March at libraries, Tourist Information Centres, County Hall, Southend Pier and other attractions. Vouchers can also be downloaded directly from www.visitessex.com/livelocal
The Times has listed Leigh-on-Sea in its Top 30 "Coolest places in Britain", but we knew that anyway.
Let's raise a cheer, and dig deep into our pockets, for local runners going the whole 26 miles for charities close to their hearts.
It’s nearly spring, and a new season means new fashion trends. So what exactly will be hot this spring?
Artist Dawn Mellor, whose fascination with celebrity culture has led her to examine the way we view those in the limelight, has an exhibition "What Happened to Helen" on at the Focal Point gallery in Southend until March 30th. The subject of the exhibition is Leigh's very own celebrity, Helen Mirren. Leigh-on-Sea.com contributor Helen Davis, takes a peek into the gallery to find out for herself, "What Happened to Helen?"
Whatever happened to spring? Leigh-on-sea.com contributor Caroline Carpenter wonders why nature is playing tricks on us and asks will spring ever arrive . . .
The H.A.R.P. 24 hour relay challenge is back! Join them on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June 2013 for the fantastic 24 hour relay run at Westcliff Rugby Club.
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