Leigh on Sea News

Selling your Home in an Uncertain Time

Are you buying or selling a home right now? In this article, I’ll explore what this uncertainty means for you and your family...

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Gluten Free Essentials on the LOS Shop

Gourmet Deli are now selling a range of gluten free products from the Leigh-on-Sea Shop.

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The Deconstructed Reuben: Now on the LOS shop!

Gourmet Deli’s ‘deconstructed’ Dirty Reuben bagel is now available for purchase on the Leigh-on-Sea shop.

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The Broadway Belles WI are sewing to support the NHS

The Broadway Belles Womens Institute based in Leigh have been helping to support our local NHS.

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Helpline launched by Havens Hospices to Support Adults and Children Facing Bereavement

Adults and children across Essex facing bereavement during the Coronavirus pandemic are being offered expert support thanks to a new initiative by Havens Hospices.

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Stuck at home? Why not try making rye bread?

With the current shortage of white flour in UK supermarkets and the seemingly steady supply of rye flour, home bakers might want to try their hand at making rye bread.

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Get Virtual Quizzing for Havens Hospices

Grab a seat, a drink and get your best quiz brains at the ready and take part in the Havens Hospices Virtual Quiz to raise much needed funds for the charity.

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Please act responsibly at stay at home street parties

The council has issued advice on holding safe ‘stay at home’ street parties.

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Businesses and organisations donate PPE to front-line social care workers

Gloves, aprons and face masks have all been donated after an urgent appeal for personal protective equipment (PPE) was made in Southend-on-Sea and over twenty businesses and organisations have responded.

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Get your downward dog on with these online yoga and pilates classes!

A range of local studios are offering online yoga and pilate classes, so grab your mat and join in!

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87% get first choice primary school for September

87% of children in Southend-on-Sea will start primary school in September 2020 at their first-choice primary school, and 96% at one of their top three preferences.

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VE75 HMS Leigh Make Do and Mend Online Festival

The HMS Leigh – Guardian of the Thames Project are doing their to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE-Day.

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Leigh-on-Sea shop open for business

It has been a tough few weeks for local businesses who are currently bearing the brunt of the quarantine and reduced footfall. In response to this, we’ve opened the Leigh shop to help deal with this lack of trade and give local businesses access to customers who are staying at home.

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London Southend Airport provides COVID-19 operational update for Holiday Inn

The Holiday Inn at London Southend Airport has welcomed a range of heroes in recent weeks, from the police to medical staff.

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Lockdown Style: The Jumpsuit

At this unsettling time, never before have we had to spend quite so much time in our own homes. We are all adapting in so many ways...

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Get your hat on for Havens Hospices this Easter

A woman from Southend is organising an egg-citing Easter Bonnet design competition in aid of Havens Hospices this Easter, as inspired by her personal connection to the charity.

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Government Support for Hospice Sector Welcomed by Havens Hospices

A £200 million ‘rescue package’ for hospices across the UK responding to the Coronavirus emergency has been welcomed by Havens Hospices, but the charity says it still needs the support of local communities.

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Easter Bank Holiday bin collections – Friday collection moves to Saturday

The council and its recycling and waste contractor, Veolia, are reminding residents that if your collection day falls on Good Friday (10 April), your recycling and waste will be collected on Saturday 11 April instead.

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An important reminder: Don’t Visit Southend! Stay away, stay home, save lives

The council is reminding visitors to stay away from the seaside again as Easter weekend approaches.

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Parents encouraged to apply for free school meals

Due to the current climate and changes to household income due to Coronavirus, some children may now be eligible for free school meals.

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