Leigh on Sea News

Over 100 staff on duty as hot weather continues

As the hot weather continues, the Council and its partners are urging visitors to Visit Southend safely and bin their litter or take it home with them.

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Southend Christmas Light Switch On Cancelled

The Christmas Light Switch On event which was due to take place on Saturday 14th November 2020 has been cancelled.

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Southend-on-Sea concessionary bus pass returns to normal hours of use

The hours of use for concessionary bus passes in Southend-on-Sea will return to normal on Tuesday 1st September 2020.

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Win a Family Ticket for Marsh Farm Bubble 'n Bop

Marsh Farm is offering a lucky winner a family ticket for the Bubble ‘n Bop children’s festival, giving free admission to 4 people.

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Friends rebuild wall and welcome new growing group to Library Gardens

The Friends of Leigh Library Gardens have renovated the stonewall at the entrance of the gardens in Broadway West.

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New Pier trains will be heritage green and cream

Southend-on-Sea’s new and environmentally friendly pier trains will be designed in heritage green and cream with a modern nose.

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Bring the Family Fun Festival to your home for local hospice care

Havens Hospices has put together a virtual Family Fun Festival activity pack so supporters can hold their own fun festival at home instead, anytime in September.

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Clear winner for Southend YMCA's Face it competition

A competition encouraging young people to create a face covering has been won by a design that allows deaf people to lip read.

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Ideas for Days Out with the Kids during the School Holidays

Now that the sun is out and the kids are at home we thought you might like some ideas for days out in and around the Southend area and beyond.

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International awards for Southend beaches

A record five Southend beaches will be proudly flying prestigious Blue Flags this weekend.

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Visitors welcomed back aboard iconic pier trains

Southend’s iconic pier trains will once again welcome visitors aboard as they reopen with a number of social distancing and cleaning measures in place to keep visitors safe and well.

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Ray Morgan Writes on Create98 Home Boxes

Create98 in lovely Leigh on Sea have certainly been very creative with adapting to new ways of working since we were all forced into hiding in March...

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Councillors consider highways recruitment drive

Councillors are to consider proposals to recruit a new band of civil engineers to improve the town’s network of roads and pavements… and new enforcement officers to get those who damage them to pay for the repairs.

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Highways England Reveals new Designs for Dartford Tunnel

The Dartford Tunnel is redesigning the roads in their tunnels and have uploaded six videos showcasing their ideas.

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Eat Out to Help Out: 50% off at Local Restaurants

The Government is offering diners 50% off at selected restaurants.

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Face coverings should be worn in shops and supermarkets from this Friday

An update from Southend Council concerning face coverings and where to wear them.

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easyJet resume flights at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport welcomes the return of easyJet flights with the first scheduled departure to Alicante at 10.05am.

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Future plans for south Essex to be discussed

South Essex councils are set to take their case to central Government for a package of investment and devolved powers to drive new infrastructure, economic growth and new housing across the area.

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c2c Searches for Community Heroes

C2C asking people to nominate their unsung local heroes, who have gone above and beyond to help their community out during the Coronavirus crisis.

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Multi-agency team to support schools’ return in September

A multi-agency group of professionals has been set up to support Southend schools safe return in September in line with Government guidance.

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