Leigh on Sea News

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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Why Plantation Shutters are Worth the Investment

Shutters by James explains how plantation shutters can benefit your home.

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London Southend Airport supports ‘Carbon Happy’

London Southend Airport has been keeping busy during lock down by collaborating with ‘Carbon Happy’ so that offsetting is available when passenger flights return.

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Gourmet Deli is open again for Business

After months of lockdown, Gourmet Deli is open again for business from 9-4pm everyday other than Monday.

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Ice Cream now Available from Gourmet Deli

Gourmet Deli has partnered with the Saffron Ice Cream Company, an award-winning producer of speciality ice cream and winner of a great taste award for 3 years running.

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Third sector groups honoured with prestigious award

Two Southend-based charities who work in the community have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services (QAVS), the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

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Bell junction improvements set to start in September

The main improvement works for The Bell junction project are set to begin in early September.

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Please respect our parks and open spaces – Bin it or take it home

Residents and visitors are being asked to respect parks, beaches and other open spaces as lockdown measures are further relaxed today.

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Cook in Leigh-on-Sea is now Delivering

Cook in Leigh-on-Sea is now delivering it's range of award winning ready meals to your doorstep.

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Seafront plans will continue to be reviewed as weather set fair

After a busy and hot Bank Holiday Monday in Southend-on-Sea, the council’s cabinet member for community safety has said that plans and measures put in place locally since lockdown was relaxed earlier this month will continue to be reviewed and improved as necessary.

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Leigh Street Marathon raises over £1000 for local hospice charity

A man from Leigh has brought his neighbours together to participate in a socially distanced ‘Street Marathon’ to support local hospice care, after a race he was meant to be taking part in was cancelled due to Coronavirus.

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