Leigh on Sea News

Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Charity Scores with Southend United Fans

Successful Awareness and Fundraising Event at Roots Hall Highlights Importance of Male Breast Cancer Awareness

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Southend Libraries secures funding to bring stories to life for local families

Southend Libraries has received national funding to launch an exciting new three-year project, helping families bring books to life at home

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UK’s first high street ‘sensory pod’ opens in Southend

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pioneering inclusive public spaces with the UK’s first high street sensory pod in The Victoria Centre.

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REVIEW OF HERE AND NOW By Lynn Carroll

‘Here and Now’ will appeal enormously to the younger audiences and also to older ones especially those who love the music of Steps.

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2025 Southend’s Christmas Lights Switch On Returns with a Sparkle!

Southend High Street is set to dazzle once again as Christmas in the City returns on Saturday 15th November 2025 for a full day of festive fun,

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New Properties from Bear this October

New Listings in and around Leigh this October.

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Exciting launch of McAdden Sanctuary to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On October 1st, Lady McAdden officially opened it’s doors to the McAdden Sanctuary - a relaxing, calm space with offerings including gentle Pilates, reflexology, breathwork, Neuro Linguistic Programmes, coffee mornings and creative art sessions exclusively available to those affected by Breast Cancer.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council stops £294,000 school admissions fraud in crackdown on false applications

Southend-on-Sea City Council is taking firm action against parents who attempt to cheat the school admissions system by providing false information, particularly fake addresses, to secure places at popular schools.

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Council awarded prestigious Gold Baby Friendly accreditation for supporting families

The Council has been officially awarded UNICEF UK’s Baby Friendly Gold accreditation, recognising the city’s commitment to giving babies and families the best possible start in life.

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Review of Fiddler on the Roof

A production straight from the West End, boasting a stellar cast, stunning sets, enchanting music, and show-stopping choreography. Every member of the ensemble delivers a first-class performance, showcasing exceptional vocal and dance talent across the board.

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Southend’s Christmas Lights Switch On Returns with a Sparkle!

Southend High Street is set to dazzle once again as Christmas in the City returns on Saturday 15th November 2025 for a full day of festive fun, culminating in the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm, followed by the fireworks finale on the seafront at 7.30pm.

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A delicious new festival is coming to Southend

Running from Friday 24th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025, the festival will spotlight some of the city’s most loved venues, with exclusive offers, special menus, and over £700 in prizes up for grabs!

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Lady McAdden Continues to Kick Off Male Breast Cancer Awareness at Parsloes Park

Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust took to the pitch at Parsloes Park in Dagenham last week, raising vital awareness of male breast cancer with more than 1,000 visitors at the Leisure United facilities.

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Glow for Havens Lights Up the Night and Raises Thousands for Local Hospice Care

Havens Hospices’ first-ever Glow for Havens event has been hailed a glowing success after hundreds of participants came together on Saturday night to walk, dance, and raise vital funds for local hospice care.

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Natural choices for the home by Zoe from Beautiful Healthy Home

This month’s blog explores more natural choices for the home – and why they’re far better for our health.

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Southend Seafront to Light Up with Free Firework Spectaculars This Autumn

The skies above Southend seafront will once again dazzle this autumn as the City’s much-loved Firework Spectaculars return for the 2025 season.

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Autonomous shuttle bus showcased in Southend

The modular shuttle has potential to provide new mobility links between bus and train routes or serve areas where traditional bus services are limited. For Southend, this represents opportunities for more flexible and greener travel

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New fashion exhibition celebrates Hardy Amies’ couture legacy through the wardrobe of Gloria Levin

The new Exhibition features couture pieces designed by Hardy Amies for business icon Gloria Levin

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Leigh-on-Sea Cockle Fishing Family Faces Uncertain Future After Licence Refusal

For 55 years, the Dell family’s Leigh-on-Sea business has been a familiar sight on the Thames Estuary—its boats returning laden with cockles at dawn

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Our 10 minutes with Local Business Owner Gail Hugman

This week we take 10 minutes with Gail Hugman who runs the wonderful small business Lessons Alive in Leigh-on-sea

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