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Love is in the Air – legal tips and traps for Love in February.

Valentines Day has taken over Leigh Broadway as our shops are filled with cards and flowers, and our restaurants promote romantic meals for two.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

In a society obsessed with youth and beauty, Dorian Gray is given the chance to keep his looks forever. But at what cost…?

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Join Team Havens in Brentwood

Havens Hospices are looking for 50 runners to join ‘Team Havens’ at this year’s Brentwood Half Marathon on Sunday 17th March.

The charity which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s Hospice has 50 spaces for this highly popular race that takes runners through the beautiful Mid-Essex countryside around Brentwood and surrounding villages.

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Rough sleeper stats drop but there is still more to do

The official number of rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea has dropped as the effects of new schemes and great partnership working are felt.

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Coach trip exhibition to boost tourism

Members of the Visit Southend team based at the pier attended a major coach operator exhibition in London to promote Southend-on-Sea as a coach and group location for tourists.

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Southend homes in line for winter warmth

Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

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On balance

Well, January is almost over and well done to all of you that have resisted the temptation to drink booze as part of Dry January. 

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Our little taste of Italy on our doorstep

Join Alex, owner of Cucina Ristorante, as he takes you on a journey to his hometown in Sicily, the source of everything that makes Cucina what it is today. ??

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Residents have their say on new coastal management scheme for Shoeburyness

Almost 150 people have so far had their say on plans to protect Shoeburyness from tidal flooding and coastal erosion. 

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Does marriage mean a new will?

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Impressive GCSE results yet again for Southend schools

Southend students also performed above the national average in Attainment 8, ranking 13th in the country with a score of 52.0 compared to the national of 46.5. This is an improvement on the 2017 score of 50.4. In the Progress 8 measure Southend is ranked 32nd with a score of 0.14 compared to national score of –0.02, again showing improvement from last year’s score of 0.06.

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The Blitz Party D-Day Special

The Blitz Party, London’s best-loved and most authentic 1940s party, is back for a spectacular D-Day Special on Saturday 8th June. 

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Missing Southend man is found

A man who was reported missing on January 21 has been found.

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The magic returns at Pauls Studio

Fairies and elves are are back...

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Review: The Lady Vanishes

Read Ray Morgan's review of 'The Lady Vanishes' currently showing at The Palace Theatre until Saturday 26th January

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Investment proposed for extra children’s care home placements

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council plans to increase the number of residential care home placements for children in the local area.

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It just gets better and better at Ella Connor...

This Tuesday saw Ella Connor Hair add yet ANOTHER string to their bow in launching their new, exclusive in-house beauty salon.... and that's not all!

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Bugsy Malone at The Palace Theatre

Presented by Alleyn Court Preparatory School - Wednesday 20th - Friday 22nd March

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Live Music at The Estuary 2019

The Estuary have got the whole of your 2019 covered with a line up of some of Leigh's hottest bands....

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There's no need for January Blues with Pure Indulgence

Indulge yourself a little this January with their discounted offers

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