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Encouraging improvements in water quality at Leigh Bell Wharf

New water quality tests carried at Leigh Bell Wharf are showing continued improvement, with only very low levels of bacteria detected in the latest results.

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An Evening of Marvin Gaye Featuring Wayne Hernandez

Expect stunning soulful vocals from the charismatic Wayne Hernandez, incredible harmonies and infectious energy from the star studde

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Green-fingered thieves target local park

The council’s parks team is urging residents to be vigilant after brazen thieves have stolen over 116 shrub plants from Priory Park over the last two weeks. 

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Actions agreed to improve services for special educational needs and disabilities

Plans have been formally agreed to address concerns relating to the quality of services delivered to children in Southend-on-Sea with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Thing's to do this half term!

It feels like the kids only just went back to school after Easter and now May half term is already upon us. Do not fear, I have plenty of suggestions to keep your little ones entertained.

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The Wind in the Willows immerse dining experience

Open the door and enter a new world this May & June at Spitafields City Farm.

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Who is legally my next of kin?

The latest from Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors advising on 'next of kin'

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On new friends and cocktails

A few years ago, we made some friends because they used to go to my wife's pop-up cafe, and we'd always end up talking over the coffee urn until it got to the point where we realised we should probably all go for a drink rather than have tiny pieces of conversations while Jo and I were serving flapjacks to the public.

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Leigh-on-Sea finds: Monkey Madness

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

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3030 Challenge

3030 Essex is a great way to begin or refresh your journey to getting physically active. No challenges to complete, no distance to run, no targets to beat – just 30 minutes of activity for the 30days of June. It’s that simple. 

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Extra funding to help homeless people

Extra funding has been given by central Government to help homeless people within Southend-on-Sea.

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Charity holds celebration party for Marathon Runners

A team of runners who completed the London Marathon for local hospice care swapped their trainers for barbequed treats, celebrating their achievement of raising around £200,000 for the charity.

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Food By John Lawson – Sunday Lunch Review

Have you yet to try John Lawson's Sunday lunch with free flowing bubbles?

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Grab your walking boots for charity to celebrate National Walking Month

May is National Walking Month and to celebrate an Essex-wide Hospice charity is encouraging supporters to take on a trekking challenge or sign up for its annual walk. 

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Countywide Charity has made all its shops Dementia Friendly

A Hospice Charity which cares for children, adults and young people from across Essex has made all their shops dementia friendly.

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HistoricaLeigh: Elijah Risby - The Compassionate Shrimper

In October 1876 Elijah Risby was out shrimping near the Red Buoy off Leigh when he picked up an object. The object turned out to be a dead body which was very badly decomposed and partially devoid of flesh.

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Design Your Neighbourhood exhibition comes to Focal Point Gallery

A local competition aimed at gauging school children’s views on their ideal future neighbourhood in Southend will be displayed in an exhibition at the Focal Point Gallery. 

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Village Green 2019 latest

Village Green is delighted to announce the N-Act Theatre Stage at this year’s festival; The stage recreates the popular Chalkwell Beach Theatre of the 1950s.

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Warning over bogus gardeners

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s is warning local residents to be vigilant against bogus callers purporting to be from the council and offering tree cutting and removal services. 

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An evening with Lenny Henry - Who am I again?

The legendary Sir Lenny Henry will embark on a brand new UK tour this autumn.

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