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Southend homes in line for winter warmth

January 30, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

On balance

January 30, 2019 by Ray Morgan

Well, January is almost over and well done to all of you that have resisted the temptation to drink booze as part of Dry January. 

Our little taste of Italy on our doorstep

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

Join Alex, owner of Cucina Ristorante, as he takes you on a journey to his hometown in Sicily, the source of everything that makes Cucina what it is today. ??

Residents have their say on new coastal management scheme for Shoeburyness

January 28, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea

Almost 150 people have so far had their say on plans to protect Shoeburyness from tidal flooding and coastal erosion. 

Legal Eagle Q & A: Does marriage mean a new will?

January 28, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Impressive GCSE results yet again for Southend schools

January 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend students also performed above the national average in Attainment 8, ranking 13th in the country with a score of 52.0 compared to the national of 46.5. This is an improvement on the 2017 score of 50.4. In the Progress 8 measure Southend is ranked 32nd with a score of 0.14 compared to national score of –0.02, again showing improvement from last year’s score of 0.06.

The Blitz Party D-Day Special

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

The Blitz Party, London’s best-loved and most authentic 1940s party, is back for a spectacular D-Day Special on Saturday 8th June. 

Missing Southend man is found

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

A man who was reported missing on January 21 has been found.

The magic returns at Pauls Studio

January 22, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fairies and elves are are back...

Review: The Lady Vanishes

January 22, 2019 by Ray Morgan

Read Ray Morgan's review of 'The Lady Vanishes' currently showing at The Palace Theatre until Saturday 26th January

Investment proposed for extra children’s care home placements

January 22, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council plans to increase the number of residential care home placements for children in the local area.

It just gets better and better at Ella Connor...

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

This Tuesday saw Ella Connor Hair add yet ANOTHER string to their bow in launching their new, exclusive in-house beauty salon.... and that's not all!

Bugsy Malone at The Palace Theatre

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Presented by Alleyn Court Preparatory School - Wednesday 20th - Friday 22nd March

Live Music at The Estuary 2019

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The Estuary have got the whole of your 2019 covered with a line up of some of Leigh's hottest bands....

There's no need for January Blues with Pure Indulgence

January 17, 2019 by Joanna

Indulge yourself a little this January with their discounted offers

Leigh-on-Sea finds: Wicked Wild West Woven Armchair

January 17, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

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

Youth groups give youngsters somewhere to connect

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

A community centre is giving young people somewhere to socialise with others their age and get advice and guidance.

More affordable housing to be discussed

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

The council’s cabinet are to discuss the potential construction of 56 more affordable homes in the borough.

£300k invested to replace chilly classrooms at Chalkwell Hall Infants School

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

Councillors are to consider investing £300k to replace three ageing wooden huts at Chalkwell Hall Infant School with new energy-efficient classrooms.

Thank goodness that’s over!

January 14, 2019 by Jamie @ Affinity Mortgages

I think the general consensus from all of the staff at Affinity is that we cannot eat or drink anything else….