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.
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).
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
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.
A local mentoring project will be celebrating the success of its pupils at an upcoming event in Southend.
This summer be whisked away to your own tropical retreat with a visit to York & Albany’s all-new Rum Shack!
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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The only children’s hospice in Essex was joined by over a thousand people this weekend for their Annual Family Fun Day.
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).
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.
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.
A property in Southend-on-Sea has been served a closure order following a multi-agency operation into drug related activity.
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is to bring his UK tour to the Cliffs Pavilion this October.
Volunteers are being sought to assist in operating the iconic cliff lift in Southend throughout the summer holidays.
The 40 year old South London local hasn’t spent the time between albums twiddling his thumbs.
Introducing our new Business & Marketing expert to Leigh-on-sea.com
There's a running joke where I work that I'm always cramming in twelve things every evening and fifty in a weekend. My colleagues roll their eyes like: what ridiculous schedule of events do you have planned this evening?
To celebrate national Carers Week, two local carers have shared the story of how they became firm friends thanks to their local hospice’s support group, showing others that they do not have to cope on their own.
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