Leigh on Sea News

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime

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Once at The Cliffs Pavilion Review

Once is a stunningly romantic tale following the story of a Dublin guitarist who meets and falls in love with a Czech woman. Together, with help from a few of their friends, they create a demo CD of his original music in the aim of getting him a record deal.

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Our top 5 things to do this weekend!

A whole heap of great events are happening this weekend! What will you do?

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Leigh-on-Sea finds: Doggy Fever!

Our latest showcase in our leigh-on-sea finds from the little town that we love

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We Will Rock You

The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed

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Road and pavement repairs key part of proposed budget

Roads and pavements across the borough are set for resurfacing following the inclusion of a further £3.2m in the council’s proposed capital budget, which will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week (Thursday 16 January).

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Draft council budget focused on people, homes, roads and environment

More care for those that need it, more council housing, more road repairs and more trees and greenery are at the centre of the council’s proposed budget for 2020/21.

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Rochford Road northbound closure ahead of The Bell junction work

Access onto Rochford Road northbound from The Bell junction will be prohibited for 12 weeks as diversionary gas works are undertaken as part of The Bell junction improvement works.

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Major investment to be injected into Southend town centre in 2020

Major projects and initiatives to overhaul the open spaces in and around Southend town centre between now and April 2021 are underway.

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Live Music at The East Anglia Pub Group 2020

Dust off your dancing shoes and catch an incredible line up of live music across four locations!

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Robin Hood and The Merry Men Review!

I have a confession to make. I've never been to a Cliffs panto before. I used to go to the Palace Theatre pantomime as a child, but it was very lowkey, usually with local performers, and I don't remember much about them.

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Must Watch: Christmas Spirit Short Film

Eagle-eyed Leigh-ites may have spotted a film crew on the Broadway a few weekends ago filming ‘Christmas Spirit’ a new short film directed by Andy Delaney, written by Rich With and produced by Jo Farrugia.

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Review: A Murder Is Announced

A thoroughly great couple of hours of escapism.

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Leigh-on-Sea finds: Rudolph the Red Nose.....

Our latest showcase in our leigh-on-sea finds from the llittle town that we love......

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Easy Jet launches package holiday service from Southend

Budget airline Easy Jet has launched a new major service which will allow passengers to book accomodation at the same time as their flights from Southend Airpport. 

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Shop local this Small Business Saturday

Local businesses are invited to celebrate Small Business Saturday as part of a national campaign which is designed to encourage shoppers to buy local.

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An Interview with Derren Brown

As his Broadway show SECRET continues to pull in the crowds, Derren Brown takes time out to talk about his slapping match with Hollywood legend Glenn Close, dinner with the Clintons and writing his new novel without his ‘clubfoot’… Coming to The Cliffs in 2020!

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Party Nights at The Royal Hotel

It’s that wonderful time of the year to round up your friends or work colleagues and celebrate the festive season.  Come join one of our fabulous Party Nights!

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Strictly Ballroom the Musical

Strictly Ballroom the Musical , based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland!

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Toy Drive changes up a gear following early donations

The sixth annual Toy Drive is in full throttle as council elves find themselves overwhelmed with gifts and donations just two weeks into the charity project, and the elves are urging for more. 

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