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• Tue, 15 May 2012 15The Black Belles - Live At The Railway Hotel, Southend - ClashMusic.com
  ClashMusic.comThe Black Belles - Live At The Railway Hotel, SouthendClashMusic.comAfter missing the Brixton gig the previous night, Clash took to the road with Third Man Records' Black Belles for a low key performance at Southend-on-Sea's Railway Hotel. Sun shining the Belles returned to the coastal retreat after a storming set ...
• Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15Southend-on-Sea receives Purple Flag award for night life - BBC News
  BBC NewsSouthend-on-Sea receives Purple Flag award for night lifeBBC NewsSouthend council chief executive Rob Tinlin said: "The award is an endorsement our high street and sea front are vibrant, safe and clean places to live. "The night-time economy is hugely important to Southend. "What goes on in the town between the ...and more »
• Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15Notes & Queries: Which British town is furthest from the sea? - The Guardian
  The GuardianNotes & Queries: Which British town is furthest from the sea?The GuardianWhich British town is furthest from the sea? The distance from the sea depends how you define "sea". Here in Ilford, tidewater ? the River Roding ? is just a mile away, but we are 34 miles by rail from Southend-on-Sea, the nearest resort.and more »
• Mon, 14 May 2012 12Suspected arson: Chris Lang exhibition in Essex hit by fire - BBC News
  BBC NewsSuspected arson: Chris Lang exhibition in Essex hit by fireBBC NewsSeveral pieces of Chris Lang's artwork were destroyed by flames that spread from a van parked outside the CoExist Gallery in North Road, Southend-on-Sea. The blaze started at about 04:00 BST in a large van before flames spread to the building and the ...and more »
• Fri, 18 May 2012 07Park Inn charity cycle team heading out on Saturday - YOURTHUROCK
  Park Inn charity cycle team heading out on SaturdayYOURTHUROCKFOUR team members from the Park Inn, Thurrock are currently in training for a team charity cycle relay that will cover a total of 1300+ miles over 15 days, starting out in Aberdeen and finishing in Southend-on-Sea. The group from the Park Inn are ...
• Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06Southend has a soft, sweet side that is difficult to resist - Metro
  MetroSouthend has a soft, sweet side that is difficult to resistMetroLike many nouveau Londoners in search of a seaside fix, I've generally eschewed Southend-on-Sea's 'kiss me quick' advances for the tamer delights of Brighton and Whitstable. Located 40miles (65km) east of London, Southend is enjoying a long-awaited ...
• Fri, 18 May 2012 08Boat rescued after becoming stranded off Essex coast - BBC News
  Boat rescued after becoming stranded off Essex coastBBC NewsThe vessel was travelling from Ipswich in Suffolk to Southend in Essex and the skipper was unsure of his position. "Thames Coastguard utilised local knowledge to identify his position at Dengie Flat off Bradwell-on-Sea," a spokesman said.Thames Coastguard rescueITV Newsall 2 news articles »
• Thu, 10 May 2012 16Southend youngsters blitz Academy gala - Echo
  Southend youngsters blitz Academy galaEchoIT HAS been a busy time in the pool for youngsters from Southend on Sea Swimming Club. The club held its first Academy gala of 2012, and 45 young swimmers ? some as young as four years old took part as supporting family and friends packed out the ...
• Thu, 17 May 2012 14Southend Pier's £3million Cultural Centre craned into position - Essex Enquirer
  Southend Pier's £3million Cultural Centre craned into positionEssex EnquirerSouthend on Sea Borough Council's Executive Councillor for Culture & Tourism, Derek Jarvis, said: ?I am thrilled to bits that the Cultural Centre lift went so well this morning. ?It was a really delicate operation and so much was at stake, ...and more »
• Fri, 18 May 2012 22The Weekend Quiz - The Guardian
  The GuardianThe Weekend QuizThe Guardian4 Southend-on-Sea. 5 Mashable. 6 Acapulco, Mexico. 7 Pep Guardiola (as FC Barcelona manager). 8 Bigfoot. 9 Extinct birds. 10 British Intelligence HQs: MI5 and MI6. 11 First Doctor Who stories for Tom Baker; Peter Davison; Colin Baker; Sylvester McCoy.Google News