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Leave our beaches tidy this bank holiday

With fair weather forecast for Southend this bank holiday weekend, the council and its partners are gearing up for a busy weekend & urging visitors to keep our beaches free of litter.

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Southend’s highways boss to address Kent Elms safety fears

Southend’s cabinet member for highways has sought to address concerns from fellow councillors about the safety of the Kent Elms junctions and will publish a safety audit to present at a special briefing in the autumn.

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Picture Of The Week - Friday 23rd August 2019

Our Picture of The Week in the little town that we love.

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Property of the week - Friday 23rd August

New to leigh-on-sea.com, we're bringing you 'Property of the week' in the little town that we love

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Recipe of the week: Ice Cream

Monday 19th brought us 'National Soft Ice Cream Day' .... did you celebrate?

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Review: Illustrative Collage Class at Create98

Read our very own Ray Morgan's review of her recent visit to creative studio Create98

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Reaching New Heights at Topping Out for New Fair Havens Hospice

A major milestone has been reached in the building of a new hospice for Southend.

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Hospice Charity CEO Appointed

The Chief Executive of a charity leading on the provision of hospice care across Essex has been appointed.

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Planned winter highways works

Up to 22 roads across the borough are planned for repairs and resurfacing throughout a three month winter period as the council continues with its planned highways works programme.

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BBQ Boats - Sail and BBQ in the London Docks

The ultimate dining experience has arrived in London this summer....

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Event helps young people learn more about apprenticeships

Young people are able to find out more about apprenticeships at a special event being held by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Council congratulates students for excellent A-level results

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is congratulating the Borough’s students for their excellent A-level results. 

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An Interview with Jools Holland

The one and only Jools Holland talks about his forthcoming tour.

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Scouting For Girls

Scouting For Girls announce a mammoth headline tour for Winter 2019;  ‘The Trouble With Boys’ tour 

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Legacy and Wills in leigh-on-sea

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The countdown is on to Southend-on-sea Bubble Rush!

The fun run through coloured bubbles takes place on Saturday 7th September. The 5k family-friendly event is raising funds for Havens Hospice.

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Local Charity’s Free Family Festival returns this September

Date for the diary.... A charity is holding its second annual festival to celebrate the future of local hospice care on Sunday 15th September.

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Property of the week!

New to leigh-on-sea.com, we're bringing you 'Property of the week' in the little town that we love

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Southend Carnival 2019

A definite day for this weekend has just landed in your diary! 

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Stay with.... The Cherry Tree!

Since opening it's door's last year, the newly owned and revamped Cherry Tree Pub and Restaurant in Stambridge has received nothing but rave review's for its setting, food and service. 

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