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Old Street Records

September 25, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Head to the home of live music, pizzas, cocktails and good times this weekend.

Summit sees joint commitment to our high street

September 25, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Delegates to this week’s Southend High Street Summit have committed to tougher action on crime, antisocial behaviour and aggressive begging in Southend town centre – backed up by extra resourcing.

Man charged over stabbing in Southend

September 25, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Update from incident on Monday September 24th

New nursery to open on former library site

September 25, 2018 by Joanna

Finishing touches are being carried out at a new 50-place nursery on the site of the former Friar’s Library and former Renown pupil referral unit.

Man stabbed in Southend

September 24, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A man was stabbed in the early hours of yesterday evening in Southend High Street.

Unique recycling project donation for Marie Curie

September 24, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The Councils Bereavement Services working with the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has raised £5000 to donate to Marie Curie.

Rain Man

September 24, 2018 by Ray Morgan

Everything is an adaptation now. Whether it's Phoebe Waller-Bridge's blistering Killing Eve screenplay from Luke Jennings' Villanelle novellas, or Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them from JK Rowling's backstory notes, or Great British Bake-Off: The Musical (ok, not a thing), new things are often a reworking of something else

The Cherry Tree

September 23, 2018 by Rob Kahl @ Scott & Stapleton

There are a number of traditional pubs in our area that hold special places in all our hearts. It might be remembering a great night out, a family meal or even a date...

Caddies - Kids Review

September 23, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

This weekend we took the little cheeky monkeys to well reviewed Caddies in Southend, where you can eat, drink and putt in the comfort of their 70's style designed lesiure lounge.

Join the health forces this Stoptober

September 23, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Public Health Southend’s stop smoking service is joining forces with Southend University Hospital to launch the national Stoptober campaign with local initiatives for 2018.

Prepared, planned and parked: 11 plus day

September 18, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

With an expected influx of pupils ready to sit this year’s 11 Plus exam,  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is supporting residents and schools to minimise disruption to those living locally, and to maintain the flow of traffic through the area.

Grease - The Musical

September 18, 2018 by Joanna

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before, this brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve.

Partnership briefing for local businesses

September 6, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Local businesses are invited to come and network, share best practice and meet business professionals at the upcoming Southend Business Partnership Briefing. 

It’s not all swings and roundabouts – have your say

September 6, 2018 by Joanna

Shoebury Common North is currently being re-landscaped and the proposals include a children’s play area, and now the council want to hear residents’ views on what play activities should be included. 

Let’s talk rubbish - Veolia seeks residents’ views on their service

September 6, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Veolia - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s recycling, waste and street cleansing contractor – is asking local residents to rate their performance and share their ideas for improving their service. 

Journey to the Underworld

September 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The Greatest Love Story Never Told.... a dark new theatrical dining experience

Don't call it a holiday

September 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

As you are probably aware by now we have plenty of strings to our bow here at Scott & Stapleton. I think there is a saying about being ‘jack of all trades’ but I am sure it doesn’t apply to us

Madagascar The Musical - Our Review

September 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-Sea

After 6+ weeks of the school holidays, there comes a time when I am fresh out of ideas so safe to say, Madagascar: The Musical at The Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, could not have come at a better time

Fun Palace at Westcliff Library – Makers wanted

September 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Following on from the success of last years “Fun Palace” at the Forum, Southend Libraries are once again pleased to be hosting the event on Saturday 6 October at Westcliff Library between 10am and 3pm. 

Protection connection

September 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com