Leigh on Sea News

Legal Eagle: Solicitors and Conflict when Buying Property

Q: I have found a house to buy in Leigh on sea and being new to the area, asked the estate agent to recommend a solicitor. He has recommended the same solicitor as the sellers are using as he says that this will make it easier? Is that right?

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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

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Housing Crisis?

This week saw the long awaited white paper from the government outlining the current state of the housing market.

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Picture of the week - 10th February 2017

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Midnight Apothecary at Brunel Museum

New to leigh-on-sea.com... our recommended 'must do' this weekend in London!

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Over 100 Step Up to Volunteer for Iconic Ceramic Poppies

Over 100 people have come forward to help greet the thousands of visitors expected to attend Shoebury’s Barge Pier when the celebrated sculpture Poppies: Wave by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper arrives in Southend as part of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour.

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Campaign Urges Housing Benefit Claimants to Report Changes in Circumstances

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is launching a campaign to ensure residents who receive housing benefit are receiving the correct amount.

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Foodie Rich: Australian Foodie Adventure!

Foodie Rich is back with something a little different...

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Long standing empty shop set to become cafe and gallery

The circular building was part of a multi million pound re-development back in 2004 and has been attempted to be secured by a number of high street chains since.

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Ray Morgan: Look Back: It's Alright

I'm having a big old clear out. I have written about this before for leigh-on-sea.com, about how I'm a cluttery fool who loves sentimental toot and finds it difficult to throw stuff out, but this is NEXT LEVEL.

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Competition: Win 2 Family Tickets to We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Winner announced

Is it you?

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Squatters take over Southend town centre bar

Squatters have broken into and taken over what was formally Clarence Yard bar in Southend, just days after the Stockvale Group announced that they had acquired it.

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Legal Eagle: Love is in the Air in Liaison-on-Sea!

Our Legal Expert Melinda @ Giles Wilson is back with some Valentine's-themed advice.

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Brand is back!

Award winning comedian Russell Brand is back at The Cliffs with his show 'Re-birth'

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Picture of the Week: 3rd February

Our pic of the week is from Harry Vincent

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Council secures £20m of Government funding for Airport Business Park Southend

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will receive nearly £20m for the Airport Business Park Southend (ABPS) project.

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Lord of the Dance Review

Last night I had a glimpse into Michael Flatley’s fantasy world and it left me feeling a little grubby, although… not wholly unsatisfied.

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Southend-on-Sea Retains Purple Flag Status

Southend-on-Sea is celebrating after retaining its prestigious Purple Flag status for its evening and night-time economy.

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New Local Focus for Domestic Abuse Support

A new domestic abuse services contract that will see the development of new prevention and awareness programmes and provide tailored emergency and crisis help to local people starts tomorrow (1st February 2017).

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Our Town, Our Future: Making the Apprenticeship Levy Work Locally

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council in association with the Skills Funding Agency and South East Essex College are inviting employers to an apprenticeship workshop on 1st February 2017 at The Holiday Inn, Southend-on-Sea, from 8:30am -1pm.

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