Leigh on Sea News

Foodie Rich: Food by John Lawson Review

Surely any chef who names a restaurant after themselves is either top of their game, or gastronomically deluded. It’s a brave thing to do.

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Rough Sleepers Camping in Southend Cemetery

Following Southend Council’s eviction notice on rough sleepers camping on the hills off Cliff Gardens, homeless people seem to have set up camp in North Road Cemetery, Southend.

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Powerful Pilates

Is it a case of sofa and the latest season of House of Cards for @ Ray Morgan? Nope... she's found a new distraction in Pilates!

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19 Year Old Local Artist Paints Stunning Wilko Johnson Portrait

Leigh-on-Sea and Southend have never been short when it comes to creative genius. But one piece from the Festival of Southend has captured a lot of attention.

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Summer of Fun for the 125th Anniversary

Over 30 projects are planned so far to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough, thanks to a 125th Anniversary grants programme being offered by the Council.

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Cubs Complete Photographer Badge at Poppies: Wave

On Friday 19th May, the 3rd Thorpe Bay Cub pack went on a hike through Gunners Park, Shoeburyness to visit Poppies: Wave and to complete their photographer badge. All cubs successfully passed with flying colours after taking images of the poignant sculpture.

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Gangsta Granny comes to The Cliffs!

From the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

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Here we go again!

This week, our property expert Rob talk's about the looming general election and the affect on the housing market 

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June 2017 - General Election comes to Leigh-on-Sea

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The Addams Family - Our Review

They’re kooky, a little bit spooky and derive pleasure from pain. Not your average premise for a musical comedy but one that works surprisingly well. At The Cliff’s this week, just in time for the half term break, comes the The Addams Family in all their glory.

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Carnaby Street Eat

Not normally known for its lush verdant meadows, London's Carnaby Street is rolling out the astro-turf for a foodie fest like no other.

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Foodie Rich: 24 Hours on Mersea Island

Mersea island, not to be mistaken with Mersey. No, one’s a famous scouse river, which some would argue is as sacred as the Ganges, and the other, a sleepy little island on the coast of Colchester.

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Local Sea Scouts clear up bank holiday mess in Old Leigh

Whilst the Bank Holiday proved a massive success for many business' in Leigh and Southend, with both local's and visitors flocking to our Town, the beach was sadly left in a state of disarray with rubbish strewn everywhere.

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Leigh Art Trail 2017

There is a sure sign that Summer is nearly upon us, the 2017 Leigh Art Trail is now just a couple of weeks away.

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Competition: Win a spa day for two!

WINNER ANNOUNCED - IS IT YOU? 

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Essex’s Best and Worst Performing Primary Schools

The Real Schools Guide for 2017 has been published.

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Further Problems for The Grand

Mick Norcross has expressed concerns that his regeneration project for Leigh’s Grand Hotel will not get approval from council officers.

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Council and Partners Plan for a Busy Bank Holiday Weekend

Preparations are being put in place to help visitors enjoy a safe visit to Southend’s popular seafront over what is expected to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend.

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White Bus Cinema: La La Land & Sully

The much-loved White Bus Cinema is returning! This time with screenings of La La Land and Sully!

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Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour to Reopen for Bank Holiday

Ice cream parlour Rossi’s is set to reopen for the Bank Holiday following a car smashing through the front window on Tuesday.

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