Leigh on Sea News

Students at Our Lady of Lourdes take part in Viral Dance

Children and teachers at a local primary school in Leigh-on-Sea took part in a whole school socially distanced dance this week with the video going viral on Facebook.

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Southend Pier to Reopen to Public

Southend’s iconic pier is to reopen with a number of social distancing and cleaning measures in place to keep visitors safe and well.

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Pubs reopen in Leigh as Government updates social distancing laws

Leighonsea.com brings you a list of the pubs and bars opening on July 4th.

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Southend Safe scheme launched ahead of hospitality sector opening

Southend Safe - a scheme designed to help the hospitality and leisure sector operate safely as they begin to reopen - has been launched.

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Fly to Bergen from London Southend Airport

From 31 August, London Southend Airport will offer passengers twice weekly direct flights with Widerøe to Bergen, known as one of the happiest places in the world.

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Part Time Staff Wanted

The BBQ Barn in Leigh is hiring - Part time staff required.

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Leigh-on-Sea features in Simon Bird’s ‘Days of the Bagnold Summer’

Leigh-on-Sea.com tries to find locations from this new feature film...

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Seafront safety a priority as hot weather predicted

With hot weather predicted this week Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is reminding people to ‘Stay Safe’ when visiting the seafront.

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Rum Tasting with Drinks by the Dram

I’ve been looking for things to keep me occupied during lockdown and was pleasantly surprised when I was invited to a rum tasting session with two dozen like minded chaps.

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Grow your business with the business growth funding

Funding to support business growth for local businesses has been secured through a multi-authority programme.

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Leigh girl donates £4,000 to local children’s hospice after winning art competition

A 10-year-old girl from Leigh is donating £4,000 to Little Havens Hospice after winning in a charity art competition held by her mother’s work place.

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Southend Council Offers Grants for Small Businesses

Southend Council is offering grants for small businesses that have had their income reduced as a result of the Coronovirus pandemic.

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Design a Face Covering Competition

Southend YMCA has announced a competition encouraging young people to design a face covering. £100 is up for grabs.

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Shop local, shop safe as retail returns

A shop local, shop safe campaign has been launched ahead of the wider reopening of shops on Monday 15 June.

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Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Wondering what to get dad for Father's Day? Leigh-on-Sea has put together a list of products that he would definitely appreciate!

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'Discovery Seals' Boat Tours

Many people may not be aware, but Essex is home to two species of seal: the common and grey variety...

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Donate a tree for the ones you love

The council is planting many trees each year to enhance tree coverage across the borough. Residents are reminded that anyone looking for a different and special gift might consider donating a tree in Southend.

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Artists’ studios plan and Beecroft Art Trust to be discussed

Plans to convert the former Beecroft Gallery in Westcliff into artists’ studios are set to change due to the condition of the building and rising costs, with plans afoot to provide more arts space in other upcoming developments.

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Recycling centers have fully reopened

The recycling centers at Leigh Marshes and Stock Road are now open for business.

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Southend BID Thanks Key Workers

An eye catching mural has been painted in Southend high street to send a message of gratitude to all key workers who have been putting themselves at risk to help us throughout this global pandemic.

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