Leigh on Sea News

The 10 council-owned car parks now shut to deter gatherings

The council has shut 10 local car parks in an attempt to deter people from social gatherings.

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Havens Hospices ramps up support for NHS during Coronavirus

Havens Hospice is expanding its care and offering expertise to help alleviate pressure in the local NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Autism Awareness Week: A parent’s journey

Being a parent can be challenging for anyone, but having a child with special needs adds another layer of stress and anxiety unimaginable until you have experienced it.

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Employment Law and the Recent Announcement on Furloughing

Following the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday 20th March 2020, the government announced plans to help pay the wages of employees not working, under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, but what does this actually mean? Roy Daby explains.

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London Southend Airport donates care packages to NHS

London Southend Airport is creating care packages for key NHS workers who are struggling to find food in supermarkets.

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London Southend Airport announces how long flight suspensions will last

London Southend Airport has released updated flight plans from its airline partners.

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Coronavirus waste collection update

Southend's two household waste recycling centres have shut but waste collections are to go ahead as normal.

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Life after coronavirus: 10 things to look forward to

Life might seem to be on hold at the moment, but let's stay positive and think about everything we can look forward to once this is over!

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Get creative indoors for FREE with Create98!

Taking up a new hobby is a great way of keeping yourself busy during these strange and difficult next few weeks, and Create98 has the perfect solution to help you start a new creative journey!

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Clap for our Carers: the nationwide event to say thanks to NHS staff

The nation is being encouraged to show thanks to NHS staff this Thursday 26th with a huge round of applause.

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New Southend Coronavirus Action project calls for volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help out the new initative, which already includes a range of voluntary organisations and local charities.

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My Leigh on Sea - Russell Hallmark, Chair of Friends of Leigh Library Gardens

Russell Hallmark talks us through his favourite Leigh hotspots.

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Local one hour residential parking restrictions lifted so people stay at home

The parking restrictions will be lifted until Sunday 3rd May 2020 in aid of tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Southend Theatres releases list of rescheduled performances

Southend Theatres has put together a list of performances which will be rescheduled and a list of ones that won't be going ahead.

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Southend Airport announces coronavirus statement

The statement includes many flight suspensions and reductions.

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PM announces strict new rules amid coronavirus outbreak

A list of businesses that will remain open has also been released.

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Creating calm with a closet cleanse

Why we should buy less, choose better and wear more.

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Coronavirus update: how supermarkets are reacting to the outbreak

How are supermarkets reacting to the coronavirus outbreak?

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Our statement: it's time we all come together

Community is so important at times like this; help us spread the positivity and support local businesses by getting involved.

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The Cherry Tree launches new takeaway service

With empty shelves, lengthy queues and product restrictions, I know we'd rather put our feet up and order some tasty grub straight to our door!

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