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The Grand Still At A Stand Still

The Owner of one of Leigh's most iconic building's The Grand, has expressed his concerns of further deterioration to the premises.

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Are first time buyers being forced out of their home towns?

A recent article came to my attention concerning the current state of home values and how they have now become up to 6 times in value of the average income

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Lagoon second phase well underway

The second phase of work at Southend-on-Sea’s seafront lagoon is now well underway, and due for completion in January 2017

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Teen burglars used bank cards to buy McDonalds

Two teenagers who raided homes and joyrode cars to use stolen bank cards to buy food in McDonalds have both been jailed.

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Thief breaks into Havens department store in Westcliff

A thief smashed his way through an armoured door at Haven's department store, Westcliff, stealing approximately £2,000 worth of stock and causing £1,500 worth of damage.

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16 Year Old from Westcliff Jailed Over Child Abuse

A 16 year old from Westcliff has been jailed for four years and has been placed on the sex offenders register after abusing two young girls over an 18 month period.

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Serious A127 accident see's man in life threatening condition

A man is currently in a life threatening condition after an accident on the A127 saw it closed for nearly 6 hours last night.

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New venture in Leigh - but what can it be?

Is it a re-vamp or is it a new business venture coming to leigh-on-sea?

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Sir Parky comes to The Cliffs!

With a career stretching over 50 years, spend an intimate, entertaining evening with the legend that is... Sir Michael Parkinson

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Bar staff praised for their heroic actions

Two heroic bar staff came to the resuce of a man following a fenzied attack in Southend late on Sunday evening.

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C2C roll out new fleet of trains, the first since 2003

24 new british built carriages have arrived at C2c's East Ham depot, the first new trains in 13 years.

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Multiple stabbing leaves man in serious condition

A man is currently in hospital having been attacked at around 11pm last night in College Way, Southend.

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Fairway and A127 gas works enter final phase

National Grid are now entering the final phase of their gas main renewal works in the Fairway and A127, with works predicted to be finished by early November, nearly four weeks ahead of schedule.

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Squatters move in on Bullwood Hall Prison site

Councillors express concern for homeless as squatters take over yet another site

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Southend town plans hit with fury by traders

Controversial plans cause outrage amongst traders

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Leigh Vegetarian Bistro to Expand

Oak Tree Vegetarian Bistro have recently signed contracts to take over the whole of their building on Leigh Road. Great news for veggies and food fans alike!

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C2C awarded Sword of Honour

Local train company C2C, used by hundred's of local's in Leigh on a daily basis, have been awarded the most prestigious safety award in the UK, the Sword of Honour.

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Knife death killers jailed for 48 years

Killers brought to justice after murdering teen in Southend

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Leigh-on-Sea Car-Wash to be Developed

A proposal has been put into Southend Council to change the car wash at 120 Broadway into commercial and residential property.

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The Royals Shopping Centre Evacuated after Fire

The Royals Shopping Centre was evacuated yesterday after a fire broke out in one of the retail outlets.

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