Leigh on Sea News

Estuary 2020: How to get involved in the large-scale art festival

Celebrating all things art, music, literature and film related, Estuary 2020 is the second edition of this large-scale festival.

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Join the ‘Spring Clean Your Journey’ challenge this March

The challenge offers South Essex residents to swap their car for a different way of travelling in March - with a £250 prize available!

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What's on in Leigh in March 2020?

The best events in Leigh and Southend in March 2020.

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Madama Butterfly flutters into The Cliffs Pavilion this March

The award-winning producer Ellen Kent returns in Spring 2020 with the tragedy, Madama Butterfly featuring international soloists, full chorus and orchestra.

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Where to enjoy National Pie Week in Leigh and Southend

Celebrate National Pie Week with these top picks!

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Indulgent wine pairing evening at Gourmet Deli

Indulge in an abundance of wine, paired perfectly with a range of cured meats and cheese.

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Havens Hospices to take over this year’s Southend Triathlon

The popular Southend Triathlon is back for its 4th year with Havens Hospices taking hold of the baton for 2020.

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Gritting with the stars: winning gritter names revealed

After a morning of sleet and snow in Essex, the results have come in at perfect timing!

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The Southend Seaway project gains council’s cabinet support

The council’s cabinet have agreed to maintain support for the proposed development of the Seaway car park.

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Daniel O'Donnell at the Cliffs Pavilion!

Irish folk singer and TV personality Daniel O'Donnell will be heading to the Cliffs Pavilion on his upcoming UK tour!

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HSBC to close Leigh branch in July

The HSBC bank along Leigh Broadway will shut its doors in July.

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The Croft Review at Palace Theatre

A tale of love, family and a haunting history, this thrilling and mysterious new play is set to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Jason Manford will perform at Cliffs Pavilion on 2021 tour!

Don't miss the Manford! Tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday 28th February.

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Have Your Say: The Future of The Grand

The Grand Hotel on Leigh-on-Sea Broadway has been the subject of a petition with almost 600 signatures (at time of going to press) calling for it to become a Wetherspoons pub.

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Where to enjoy a lovely mid-week lunch in Leigh

From Cucina to The Estuary, these local Leigh dining spots are perfect for a delicious mid-week lunch.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Review

Glitter hairspray, sequins, tassels and pom poms - no, not my walk in wardrobe - it's Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Cliffs Pavilion!

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HistoricaLeigh: A Distressed Gentleman of Leigh

Carole Mulroney, founder of Leigh Lives, uncovers the history of John Osborne.

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Calling all writers and gardeners - new clubs at Create98!

Create 98 are launching two new clubs this February and March.

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Our favourite Instagram's of the week!

It's that time of the week where we reveal our favourite #LeighOnSea Instagram posts.

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Where to celebrate Pancake Day in Leigh-on-Sea

Here's a stack of the best places to celebrate Pancake Day.

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