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Gingerline's Grand Expedition

April 28, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Gingerline's Grand Expedition will take Aeronaut's on an incredible, edible journey to the clouds and back. 

Local businesses team up for new Hospice in Southend

April 28, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Two Southend based businesses have teamed up to raise money for a new Hospice that will eventually care for thousands of people across South East Essex.

Legal Eagle Q & A: Does a text make it legal?

April 28, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Being Frank: film screening in Leigh-on-Sea

April 28, 2019 by Ray Morgan

An exciting one-off film night is coming to Leigh on Sea with a screening of documentary Being Frank, about cult comedy character Frank Sidebottom, and a Q&A with its Director, Steve Sullivan. 

Outstanding Thundersley school now branded inadequate after serious safeguarding concerns raised

April 24, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The King John School in Thundersley has been branded inadequate after inspectors raised concerns about safeguarding issues. 

Who's ready for the festival season?

April 23, 2019 by @Motherofalloutings

Who's ready for festival season? Grab those welly boots and sunglasses, and festival attire, this year all of the fun is coming to Southend. There are two fun filled family events being held at Garon Park and you’re going to want to come to both. 

Street Lounge At Bread Street Kitchen

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Are you ready for the launch? Be the first to experience one of London's latest hottest dining experiences. 

Katherine Jenkins plus support AJ Brown at The Cliffs Pavilion

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

As one of the UK’s greatest musical exports, multi-award winning Katherine has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family and this May you can catch her at The Cliffs Pavilion

The Peterboat releases statement after Easter weekend rubbish criticism

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

2019 RHS Hampton Court garden taking shape

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Green-fingered young people involved in the council’s youth offending service will once again be joining forces with the council’s Dementia community support team to wow the judges at the 2019 RHS Hampton Court flower show. 

Calendar Girls - Our Review

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A fabulous selection of buns were on display at The Cliffs Pavilion last night at the opening night of Calendar Girls.  A film, a play and now a musical, this remarkable tale is inspired by a true story, penned by Tim Firth, with music by Take That’s Gary Barlow.

Event helps young people learn more about apprenticeships

April 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Young people are able to find out more about apprenticeships at a special event being held by Connexions and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

89% get first choice primary school for September

April 16, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The data on primary school allocations has been announced....

Plans in place for busy bank holiday on Southend’s seafront

April 16, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

With Southend-on-Sea forecast to be basking in sunshine this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the town is gearing up for a welcome influx of day-trippers to the Borough’s shores.

Sleepless in SS9

April 15, 2019 by Ray Morgan

Readers, I've been suffering from insomnia. Well, it's been a weird one. I've been able to GET to sleep, but then my neighbours go to bed directly above us and they have the creakiest floorboards known to mankind

Charity Marathon to return to Chelmsford for its sixth year

April 15, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

In October, an Essex-wide Hospice Charity will be bringing their Marathon back to Chelmsford. 

Should you offer?

April 14, 2019 by Rob Kahl @ Scott & Stapleton

The 2019 property market is looking up, but with that, can come the feeling of rejection.. the latest from our property expert Rob @ Scott & Stapleton.

Legal Eagle Q & A: In light of a divorce, where does the law stand on who the children live with?

April 14, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Village Green 2019 The Voice winner Ruti returns to Village Green

April 14, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Metal welcomes home one of its own in July when Ruti, winner of The Voice, returns to Chalkwell Park to play Village Green.

Last chance to register to vote for local elections

April 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Residents of Southend-on-Sea need to make sure they register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Friday 12 April) so they can vote in the local elections this May.