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Havens Hospices charity shops receive a warm welcome back into the community

A local hospice charity says it has been overwhelmed by the kindness of its supporters making donations following the reopening of its shops last month.

Joint operation sees 800kg of illegally harvested shellfish seized in one week

A multi-agency operation aimed at identifying and tackling the modern-day slavery issues surrounding illegal shellfish harvesting has culminated in over 800kg of illegally harvested shellfish being seized.

Students at Our Lady of Lourdes take part in Viral Dance

Children and teachers at a local primary school in Leigh-on-Sea took part in a whole school socially distanced dance this week with the video going viral on Facebook.

Libraries Digital Summer Reading Challenge

The libraries’ annual summer reading challenge is set to go ahead digitally this year as libraries across the town remain open for click and collect services.

Top Tips for VIPs as lockdown eases

Local independent sight loss charity Southend in Sight is offering useful advice to visually impaired people (VIP) as they prepare to return to activities and tasks outside the home following the easing of lockdown.

Community safety patrols to be extended

Further support for the council’s community safety unit this summer is to be brought in.

Those shielding advised to register for priority delivery slots before 17 July

People who have been shielding are being advised to register for priority delivery slots with major supermarkets before 17 July.

Wizz Air resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport today welcomes the return of Wizz Air flights with the scheduled departure to Bucharest at 19.50.

Southend’s cultural venues to start reopening in July

More cultural venues in Southend are set to start reopening their doors to the public during July as lockdown eases across the UK.

Local test and trace system launches in Southend-on-Sea and Essex

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Essex County Council and are proud to announce that they have launched their local contact tracing service.

Libraries Click and Collect service set to launch

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is pleased to announce residents can soon pick up their favourite books and novels through a new ‘Click and Collect’ service launching Monday 6 July.

London Southend Airport opens its doors after 3 months COVID closure

London Southend Airport opens its doors to passengers after 3 months COVID closure.

Quarantine Quizzers raise over £16,000 for local hospice charity

Hundreds of virtual quizzers have shown their support for a local hospice charity by signing up to take part in Havens Hospices’ weekly virtual quiz which has raised a total of £16,660.

London Southend Airport response about the Easyjet news

London Southend Airport response to the Easyjet news

Southend Pier to Reopen to Public

Southend’s iconic pier is to reopen with a number of social distancing and cleaning measures in place to keep visitors safe and well.

Lifestyle

BBQ Barn now open in Leigh on Sea

We are pleased to announce that the BBQ Barn at 812 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea is now open.

My Leigh-on-Sea: Warburtons Russell Millard

Leigh on Sea talks with Russell Millard about the latest change at Warburton's Jewellers.

Cherry Tree Country Pub Reopens

Fantastic news that our country pubs are now beginning to open and we will all be able to finally eat out with our family again...

Pubs reopen in Leigh as Government updates social distancing laws

Leighonsea.com brings you a list of the pubs and bars opening on July 4th.

Part Time Staff Wanted

The BBQ Barn in Leigh is hiring - Part time staff required.

Leigh-on-Sea features in Simon Bird’s ‘Days of the Bagnold Summer’

Leigh-on-Sea.com tries to find locations from this new feature film...

Rum Tasting with Drinks by the Dram

I’ve been looking for things to keep me occupied during lockdown and was pleasantly surprised when I was invited to a rum tasting session with two dozen like minded chaps.

Design a Face Covering Competition

Southend YMCA has announced a competition encouraging young people to design a face covering. £100 is up for grabs.

'Discovery Seals' Boat Tours

Many people may not be aware, but Essex is home to two species of seal: the common and grey variety...

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