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Leigh Art Trail for kids CAT

The Leigh Art Trail is back again. I'm sure many of you will be familiar with this annual event showcasing the work of local contemporary artists and designers in our seaside town, but have you heard of the Children's Art Trail (CAT)? 

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Village Green 2019

Iconic record label Decca’s 90thanniversary exhibition at Village Green

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The Railway Pub under new management

One of Southend's most iconic pubs is under new management after eleventh-house fund raiser saved it last year

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Sounds of summer

On Saturday afternoon, I was lying in my garden in a deckchair. The sky was blue, there was a gentle breeze, everything smelled of suncream and warmth

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Southend pub set to shut to make way for £150 million development

A popular Seafront pub has confirmed it will close this weekend.

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Village Green 2019

Metal is delighted to have teamed up with The St Christopher School Academy Trust to produce some very special Village Green button badges.

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Southend to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day

Southend is set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a flyover and a theatre production.

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“There’s a fantastic buzz for 2019”

Excitement is building for the 23rd Leigh Art Trail, which takes over our town for a week from Saturday, June 8, showcasing the beautiful work of more than 60 artists.

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Who will own your digital photos and other digital assets if you die?

Last month, this question was part of a long and difficult case in the High Court. So what was the outcome and who has the rights?

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Ben Fogle - Tales from the Wilderness

Thrilling tales from a modern day explorer.  From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring adventure.

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HistoricaLeigh: The Right to Bear Arms

A recent clear out of old papers in the  Heritage Centre revealed some interesting snippets.......

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Roof East

Summer is finally here and so is Startford's finest rooftop of entertainment with 'Roof East'.

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Southend Half Marathon organisers announce road closures and recycling initiative

On Sunday 9th June, Southend will host a Half Marathon in aid of a countywide hospice charity which will mean there will be road closures for a short period of time on that day.

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Children’s Hospice is hosting Family Fun Day for local community

Essex’s only children’s hospice is inviting the local community to join them for a Family Fun Day in June.

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Operation Heatwave: Plans in place for weekend scorcher

With Southend set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and its partners are again enacting “Operation Heatwave”.

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Annie - Our Review

Currently showing at The Cliffs Pavilion we bring you a review with a difference .......

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‘Be Safe’ roadshow draws in the crowds

Families flocked to the seaside to meet the emergency services of land and sea at a free fun-day event to promote safety. 

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Village Green 2019 Artist Village – Discover the art and join the discussion

Metal is pleased to host the Artist Village at Village Green again this year...

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Our 5 Minutes with Justine Heal

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

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CASTING CALLOUT

The Grow Creative Co. are looking for around 24 individuals to take part in a print and video campaign around the theme of sustainable travel under the working title “This is what a cyclist looks like.”

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