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The grass is always greener in Southend parks

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Parks team is once again celebrating as their hard work in maintaining our parks and green spaces has led to five local parks being recognised with national awards.

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Temperatures set to soar further

Temperatures are set to soar even further again in leigh-on-sea next week, with predictions showing 31 degrees at the latter part. 

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HistoricaLeigh: The Chester Cup

The Richard Chester Cup is made of silver gilt with a London hallmark of 1625-6 and a maker’s mark of F Terry. It bears an inscription around the lip ‘Mr Richard Chester his gift being Mayor of Ye Corporation in Anno 1615’.

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Summer Holiday Fun with C2C!

Whether you're taking in the sights of the city, attending that crucial sporting event or simply looking for a great day out with the family, c2c has you covered.

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Toddler in hit in and run incident

Police are appealing for witnesses after a three year old boy was hit by a car in Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff.

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Deadline nears for 11 plus registration

Year 5 pupils are being urged to consider registering for the 11 plus.

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Works to rejuvenate Shoebury Common North begin

Works to rejuvenate a popular visitor location in the east of the town have now begun and are expected to be completed by October 2019.

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Being Independent

In our industry we have many different ways of obtaining the same thing seemingly so why is it so important to obtain truly independent advice, the same truly independent advice that my namesake a financial guru recommends on his website and on every piece he either writes or talks about. 

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Buzz Aldrin sues his children for mis-using his money under a Power of Attorney

Legal Eagle Q&A: A high profile case of mis-using money has rocked the USA, but what was it all about + could you be affected one day?

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Teacher from Leigh arrested on suspicion of grooming

A 57 year old teacher from Leigh was arrested on Tuesday, June 26, at a Basildon Primary School for sexual grooming. 

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To Marry .... Or Not To Marry .....

July is a very popular month for weddings, especially in a pretty town like Leigh on sea where there are a number of stunning venues

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The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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The Spitfire Man

How proud would you be if your father had been a Spitfire pilot during the World War II? Imagine then, how proud you would be if you were approached by a film crew who wanted to make a film that featured your father!

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Man jailed for 21 months for violent assault on woman

Vaqas Azam, 24, of Lornes Close, Southend has been jailed for 21 months after pleading guilty to actual bodily harm, assault by beating, harassment and driving offences at Basildon Crown Court. 

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Council seeks residents’ views on Sex Entertainment Venue Licences

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is asking residents for their views on how it licenses sexual entertainment venues, such as strip clubs and sex shops.

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Popular department store set to close it's doors this Friday

After 100 years of trading Haven's closes it's doors this Friday

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Southend-on-Sea celebrates Armed Forces Day

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will once again be supporting local Armed Forces Day celebrations this weekend (Saturday 30 June), plus marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. 

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Steeped in tradition - Leigh Folk

For more than 10 years, my partner and I have always run a stage at Leigh Folk Festival, but this year we decided to have a break.

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Coco-Boo brings luxury lingerie to leigh-on-sea

New to leigh-on-sea the house of luxury lingerie has arrived in the form of Coco-Boo!

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Huge number of emergency services respond to reported stabbing in Westcliff

Reports of a stabbing near Westcliff flats

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