Leigh on Sea News

PLAY SOUTHEND now or never!

New free mobile App will encourage residents & visitors to explore Southend afresh!

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Chicago Cliffs Pavilion Review

I love musicals. The hum of the orchestra warming up, the rich vibrato voices and mesmerising dance routines. Having been an Actors Agent in a past life, musical theatre is my passion and I have seen a fair few over the years!

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Foodie Rich Away Days: Beigel Bake

Here at Leigh-on-Sea.com we love everything about SS9. I’m stating the blooming obvious really, its why we run this website!

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Ups and downs, highs and lows

There have been so many emotions in the past few days. I have gone from hope to despair to pure elation and extreme happy tears - all in the space of Thursday-to-Sunday.

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Council considers new Education Board to help shape schools future

Southend-on-Sea is set to create an Education Board for the Borough, to replace the current Schools Forum.

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OUT

So, the dust has settled and apparently we have made a decision.

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Free fun outdoor fitness for young people all summer!

Southend young people can look forward to a summer of free weekly outdoor activities, thanks to Coca-Cola Great Britain’s national ParkLives programme.

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Popadom Indian Restaurant Westcliff Review

Yet another new restaurant to hit the Hamlet Court road area, and another cracker!

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Pier train out of action due to necessary repairs

The Southend Pier train which visitors can use to travel between the shore and pier head will be closed for up to 12 weeks.

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Leigh Folk Festival Is Upon Us

This is hands down my favourite weekend of the Leigh-on-Sea year. I would like to encourage you all to get your suncream AND wellies ready, just in case.

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In, out? Shake it all about.

This week sees us all having to make a momentous decision that could have ramifications for generations to come.

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Tommy Steele stars as Glenn Miller at the Cliffs!

It’s been 70 years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel during World War II. Yet his music has lived on!

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Lotty's War Review

As I made way over to The Palace Theatre on Monday evening, with the distant cheers of England fans echoing from the local bars, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people packing out the foyer for the start of a 6 day run of Lotty’s War.

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News: Serial rapist hid tablet in cell to view child abuse images

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Noo Noodles Review

I honestly believe, go anywhere in the world, the best food is found on the streets.

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Persistent parking fine evaders told to pay up, park properly or be towed away

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is warning serial parking fine evaders that they risk having their vehicle towed away and impounded.

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Big Screen’s historic film marks centenary of the Battle of the Somme

A legendary First World War film will be shown free on Southend’s Big Screen on Friday 1st July accompanied by a live orchestra.

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In praise of Essex birds

We get a bad old time of it, don't we, being from Essex. People think it's all fake tan and blingy heels and alcopops.

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We love Southend beaches – say our visitors!

Two Southend beaches are such a hit with visitors they have just won coveted TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.

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Marble-ous Queen gets a posh wash!

Southend’s iconic statue of Queen Victoria on Clifftown Parade is set for a right royal spruce up.

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