Leigh on Sea News

Council seeks “Wave Makers” to greet Poppies visitors

A willing band of volunteers is sought to welcome visitors to Shoebury’s Barge Pier when the celebrated Poppies: Wave sculpture comes to town next year.

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Committee to consider removal of dangerously decayed trees next to busy highway

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Development Control committee is being asked to consider the removal of diseased trees aligning a busy Southend junction which are at risk of falling onto passing pedestrians and motorists.

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The Shawshank Redemption - Our review

A classic of it's time and nominated for 7 Academy Awards our reviewer Claire Cosgrove brings you her review of the play now on at The Palace Theatre

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A Mexican wave of joy

On Friday, I took the day off work and I volunteered my services to help my partner Jo run a pop-up afternoon tea at the Fishermen's Chapel in Old Leigh.

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The Shawshank Redemption

Starring Paul Nicholls, Jack Ellis & Ben Onwukwe.

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Touching tributes paid to motorbike crash victim Bobby

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Picture of the week - 2nd December 2016

You can view more of Lynn's work at http://www.thelynntaitgallery.com

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Legal Eagle : A tale of rather tiddled Father Christmas in Leigh!

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Panic!

We are getting to that time of year again! As you might expect the property market starts to slow down considerably as people turn their thoughts to Christmas and the holidays.

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Its' not to late: 'Run Santa Run'; Sunday 4th December for Havens Hospices

It's not to late to be part of a GREAT family day this weekend for charity

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Pawsitively promoting responsible owners

Make Southend Sparkle is hosting a Responsible Dog Owner Day at Chalkwell Park near the cricket pavilions on December 6th from 10am – 1pm with tips, training and advice for owners, with special guests Crofters Rescue Centre.

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Look who's talking

I talk a lot. Do you? Are you a witterer? I totally am, and Leigh-on-Sea.com are enablers for my chats because what is a blog if not a great big monologue out into the ether? (thanks guys!)

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The Hidden Gem Of A Gym!

It's been our little secret until now, but we thought it was about time we shared it with you....

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Cash and carry ordered to pay £6,000 for selling “almond mix” that was mainly peanut

A London-based cash and carry that risked lives by mislabelling food, thereby concealing its allergenic peanut content, has been ordered to pay over £6,000 fines and costs by Southend Magistrates Court.

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Joint operation carried out at Cliff Gardens

Earlier today the County Court Bailiff attended Cliff Gardens (with support from Council officers and the Police) and executed the warrant for possession at Cliff Gardens, Westcliff Parade.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: Leigh Cafes & Staff Christmas Cover

Question: I run a cafe in Leigh Broadway and would like to open on Christmas day but my employees are insisting that they are entitled to the day off. What is the position?

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The morning after the night before!

This week, Rob @ Scott & Stapleton take's a step away from Property, only to reflect on the year's biggest night in Leigh.

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What's On at Leigh Lights 2016

On Friday, the Leigh Yuletide procession, run by Leigh-on-Sea Council, will be returning to spread the Christmas spirit, and the businesses of Leigh are all getting involved.

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‘Enhanced’ healthy schools celebrate

Eleven Southend-on-Sea schools are celebrating after making major strides in boosting the health and wellbeing of pupils and being awarded ‘Enhanced Healthy School’ status.

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How Strong Is Your Core

Crunch, crunch ,crunch ! How many crunches can you do? 50? 100? 500?

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