Leigh on Sea News

Councillors consider strategy to make Southend the most visited coastal town in England

Press release by Southend Borough Council

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Secondary school expansion to be discussed

Press release by Southend Borough Council

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Picture of the week - 16th June 2017

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Win a £100 Voucher for Cucina Restaurant with BHK - Winner announced!

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Rob's Rant

I don’t often get a chance to vent and it is even mire rare that people listen but sometimes I just have to get something off of my chest.

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Ray Morgan: The Value of Our Town

I went on holiday to Cornwall recently and fell in love with it all over again after brilliant childhood holidays spent there, predominantly because the week involved...

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That wasn’t in the script.....

Last week I wrote about the upcoming general election. I obviously focused on the main 3 parties housing policies and how the differed.....

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Legal Eagle: What if I'm Hit by a Bus?

Q: My girlfriend and I have just bought a house together and someone has said to us that if I got knocked down by a bus and died, she may not be able to continue living there? Is that true?

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Marylebone Summer Film Night and Fayre

This Sunday (18th June) the Marylebone Summer Fayre is taking place in London.

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Southend clubber punched in face multiple times with knuckle duster

A 27 year old man revealed how he feared he would be blinded after being punched multiple times in the face with a knuckle duster.

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Historicaleigh - Votes for Women

With voting being a topical subject right now the Census of 1911 showed the face of Women’s Suffrage defying authority.

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A Summer of Fun at Southend Museums

Would you like to know more about our local history? Always meant to visit the Southend Museums but never got round to it? Make the summer of 2017 the summertime to do it.

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6 Course Taster Dinner at the Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is offering a 6 Course Taster Dinner on Friday 23rd June.

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New Contract Awarded for Night Time Town Centre Support

A service that provides support to vulnerable people on town centre nights out due to excessive alcohol or drug use will be run by national charity Sova from 13th June 2017.

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This week's Ballroom menu at The Royal Hotel

Another week and another truly mouth watering menu being brought to you by The Royal Hotel

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Family sob as details of attack on football fan revealed

A family of a man set upon by a gang of thugs sobbed as they heard the details of the attack.

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The Votes are In...

James Duddridge has been re-elected for the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

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Leigh-on-Sea Sounds: Nothing But Thieves

This week's Leigh-on-Sea sound is from Nothing But Thieves

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Picture of the week - 9th June 2017

Our picture of the week is with thanks to Florence Geary.

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Wine Car Boot

When was the last time you bought wine from the boot of a car?

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