Leigh on Sea News

Toulouse Sunday Lunch Review

I think anyone who lives locally is familiar with Toulouse? They really don’t need any introduction; it’s a wonderful place!

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Celebrate your classic car and get a free breakfast

For the third year running Southend-on-Sea are hosting a series of Classic Car Breakfasts starting on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 9am.

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Tree-mendous gift from OVO energy helps to green local park

Children from Thorpe Greenways School have helped plant 250 trees in Southchurch Park East as the Council seeks to make the borough cleaner and greener.

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What’s in it for me?

It was the 18th time that George Osborne stood up in the House of Commons to give us a budget and it seemed that once again not much happened.

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Competition: Princess Gatherings! WINNER ANNOUNCED

Princess Gatherings is a new company which opened in 2016 by Eva and Phil to bring there own personal touch to the disney magic here in Essex!

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Budget 2016 – Anything for the Small Business?

Another Budget and another day. What’s in it for Business?

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Have Your Say On Kent Elms Junction Improvements

Local residents and businesses are being asked their views on plans to upgrade the Kent Elms junction to better manage current and future traffic levels.

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The Southend Shakedown is back on!

Following several weeks of uncertainty, the Ace Cafe London ‘Southend Shakedown’ is now back on for Easter Bank Holiday Monday (28th March), thanks to some hard work and the generosity of local seafront traders.

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Henry Burgers Southend RIP - ‘Goodbye Old Friend!’

It’s been a roller coaster of emotions this past weekend. A sad announcement was made via social media last Friday morning.

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Southend Gives Major Boost To Apprenticeships

Apprentices welcome here! That’s the message from Southend Business Partnership Briefing after local firms between them made an impressive 82 official pledges to take on apprentices.

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Southend Helps Get Britain Biking

Thousands more children and adults across the country will saddle up and cycle thanks to a scheme spearheaded in Southend.

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Local Recruitment Company Fundraising For Seafaring Charity

Spinnaker Global, a shipping recruitment agency based in Leigh-on-Sea, is fundraising for a seafarers’ charity.

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Take Courage

People have different interpretations of what courage means.

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Historicaleigh: Dr John Cook Of Leigh

There had been a Dr Cook in Leigh since 1700 when at the age of 22, John Cook, apothecary and chirurgeon, set up his practice in the Old Town in a place soon to be known by his name.

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Amelie

Since opening it’s doors in December 2010, sixties, french inspired furniture shop Amelie based in Glendale Gardens, has established itself as well known name. Owner Sean Hazel stocks a range of solid, original, vintage furniture coupled with a full, fast restoration service encompassing styles and arts such as shabby chique, ageing, distressed and crackle glazing.

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Should I stay or should I go?

The uncertainty, the pressue and who did make up that awful word Brexit?

The latest from our property expert Rob and what the impact of our vote could have on the property market.

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Bank current accounts rates are costing businesses millions

According to research by Flagstone Investment Management, small businesses lost over £1bn last year by holding their savings in business current accounts that offer zero per cent interest.

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Village Green 2016 – Initial Line-Up Announced

The initial line up for Village Green 2016 has been released!

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The Brand New ‘Istanbul’ - Westcliff

I always like to give a new venture a few weeks, if not months to ‘bed in’ and iron out any teething problems. But, I just couldn’t wait.

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How Should We Allocate Council Housing?

Residents may soon be asked how they think Southend-on-Sea Borough Council should decide who is eligible for a council house.

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