Leigh on Sea News

Help keep Leigh Folk Festival free!

You don't get much for free these days, do you? Well, actually, you do. The Leigh Folk Festival, now in its 25th year, has always been a free music, dance, spoken word and community festival, which in a time of corporate commercial festivals, seems rare.

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Fundraising begins to keep one of Leigh's biggest events free!

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After & Before....

Our property specialist Rob recently blogged about Country Living and the pro's and con's that lay behind it.... but what he was expecting from his blog, wasn't quite this!....

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You've got to pick a pocket or two...

Did Fagin visit The Crooked Billet in 1908?

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First Impressions Count!

Are you personally having a detriment on your business? Find the answers right here...

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A Local Independent View

A new candidate is standing as an Independent for Chalkwell in the Council elections.

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The Foodie Rich Travel Guide ‘Amsterdam’

Just 45 minutes in the company of EasyJet is all it takes; you’ll find yourself touching down in one Europe’s largest travel hubs! That's quicker than hopping on the c2c to Fenchurch Street.

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C2C Train Driver dies

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Ode To The Cycle Path

I never thought I'd spend an evening googling gel bike seat covers. I'm not sure if I've mentioned before, but I usually shy away from exercise like kids do from broccoli.

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HOW MUCH!?

This week, our property specialist Rob shares with us the price of a Penthouse in Leigh and what else you could get for your money....

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Big Banks are watching you!

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New pop-up café for Leigh on Sea

One for all!

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Police on the hunt as man tried to grab 13 year old girl

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Couple that used benefits to fund jet-set lifestyle are sentenced

Official Southend Borough Council Press Release

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Knife Robbery in Westcliff

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Picture of the week - 22nd April 2016

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The Boatyard Review

I’m pretty certain most of us are familiar with the Boatyard? Other than sitting outside the Billet with a pint of local ale and a tub of eels (one of my favourite pastimes), the Boatyard has probably the best location in Old Leigh.

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Beer Of The Week: Beavertown Black Betty IPA

As I sit here writing this week’s beer article, I’m feeling a little fuzzy to say the least. I’m nursing a slight hangover courtesy of Henry Burgers!

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They Say It's Spring

Now, don't get me wrong, I love cosying up with a red wine by a fire, or looking out of the window when it's snowing, but despite my hearty love of all things cold and wintry, I must admit that I am greatly cheered by the onset of spring.

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Historicaleigh - The Carlton

Am I the only person to mourn the loss of the traditional name of the only pub in Leigh Broadway?

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