Leigh on Sea News

Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Jersey Boys

We're giving you the chance to win 1 pair of tickets for the opening performance of Jersey Boys on Tuesday 17 July at 8pm at Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion!

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Picture of the week - Friday 14th July

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Just keep swimming!

My first blog that I ever wrote for this website was about sea swimming and how much I love taking a dip in the estuary in summertime - it's years later and I still adore it.

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Fulham Beach Club

We're not telling you anything you don't already know... the sun is out! Check out our recommendation of where you can find

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HistoricaLeigh: Leigh - A Sportsmans Haven

It is well known that some of our greatest sports personalities over the years have come to Leigh to train or play.

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Teacher from Leigh arrested on suspicion of grooming

A 57 year old teacher from Leigh was arrested on Tuesday, June 26, at a Basildon Primary School for sexual grooming. 

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Man jailed for 21 months for violent assault on woman

Vaqas Azam, 24, of Lornes Close, Southend has been jailed for 21 months after pleading guilty to actual bodily harm, assault by beating, harassment and driving offences at Basildon Crown Court. 

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The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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To Marry .... Or Not To Marry .....

July is a very popular month for weddings, especially in a pretty town like Leigh on sea where there are a number of stunning venues

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Council seeks residents’ views on Sex Entertainment Venue Licences

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is asking residents for their views on how it licenses sexual entertainment venues, such as strip clubs and sex shops.

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Picture of the week - Friday 29th June

Our Picture of the Week is with thanks to James Perry... and what a picture it is!

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Southend-on-Sea celebrates Armed Forces Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will once again be supporting local Armed Forces Day celebrations this weekend (Saturday 30 June), plus marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. 

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Popular department store set to close it's doors this Friday

After 100 years of trading Haven's closes it's doors this Friday

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Thank You For The Music

We're giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Thank You For The Music on Sat 14 Jul 8pm at the Cliffs Pavilion

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Lorraine meets Hollywood!

There is no denying that the ladies of Hollywood have held our fascination for decades upon decades with their immaculate style

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Steeped in tradition - Leigh Folk

For more than 10 years, my partner and I have always run a stage at Leigh Folk Festival, but this year we decided to have a break.

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Expansion of river cruises from Southend to Kent

Jetstream tours have expanded to the people of Southend and Rochester. They have added more times to their itinerary with cruises travelling to Rochester, Rochester dockyard, Gravesend and Maunsell Fort.

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Competition: Win a pair of tickets for The Carpenters Story - Winner announced - is it you?

Winner announced!

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HistoricaLeigh|:1066 and all that...

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