Food & Drink

Check out these festive events happening in and around Southend next week.

What's On in Southend? Christmas events and more next week

Mince pies from seven big supermarkets were taste-tested

I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

ITV's I'm A Celebrity has apologised for

I’m A Celebrity apologises after accidentally liking 'offensive' Instagram comment

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A picture from the 2023 We Are Fstvl event

We Are Fstvl announces location change for 2024 event

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PHOTOS: New Burger King to open in Basildon with 1,000 free burgers up for grabs

PHOTOS: New Burger King to open in Basildon with 1,000 free burgers up for grabs

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Sustainability and new food trends could see alternatives spring up for current food favourites

The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years

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Along with the release of this new chocolate bar, Cadbury has also launched a new flavour of its Mini Eggs.

Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat

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Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

Scam warning issued over fake tickets being sold to Taylor Swift fans in Essex

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Singer - Paul Weller

Singer Paul Weller is set to play at the Cliffs next year

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Great afternoon - Music Man Project patron Michael Ball OBE rehearsing with the group

'Pretty great': Michael Ball OBE rehearses with Southend music group for 2024 show

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Star - Philip Miller MBE in Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance

Adventure Island boss stars in latest instalment of blockbuster movie franchise

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Tesco is recalling Growers Harvest Garden Peas

Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product

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Exciting - comedy legend coming to the Cliffs next year

Comedy legend coming to Cliffs Pavilion in new stand-up tour next year

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Will you be adding this Cadbury Easter treat to your Christmas shopping list in 2023?

Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice

National Pizza Week - A tasty looking pizza (Image: PIxabay)

Some of the best spots for pizza in Essex in celebration of National Pizza Week

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Rating - Tandoori Parlour in Benfleet

Tandoori Parlour and 16 south Essex venues handed new food hygiene ratings

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Review - Echo reporter Ethan Banks on the Sand Bar's fish and chips

I tried the fish and chips at a Leigh Broadway restaurant and was left shocked

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Angela Scanlon became the ninth celebrity to be eliminated in week ten of Strictly.

Strictly viewers declare the show is ‘rigged’ over ‘wrong decision’ elimination

Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

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Tony Bellew has won over the I'm A Celebrity's viewers.

I’m A Celebrity viewers declare ‘he’s my winner’ as Tony Bellew wins support

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In total 13 classic Christmas films will be back on the big screen this winter at Showcase Cinemas

13 classic Christmas films returning to UK cinemas from Elf to Love Actually

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Malfunctions - Toby Carvery faced some technical issues last night (Image: Google Maps)

Exclusive 'Disgruntled' Toby Carvery customers in Essex 'leave without paying' due to issues

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Venue - Cliffs Pavilion

Extra date announced for Cliffs show due to 'overwhelming demand'

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Have you visited any of these real life Doctor Who locations?

Calling all Doctor Who fans - see the 12 most popular filming locations to visit

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Exciting - Starbucks, in St Hilary's retail park, Basildon

Work starts on Basildon's new Starbucks with very soon opening teased

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Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page has shared her verdict.

Gavin and Stacey star gives verdict on show's future as creators seen together

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This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

REVEALED: Popular coffee chain set to open new café in Basildon supermarket

REVEALED: Popular coffee chain set to open new café in Basildon supermarket

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Opening - New Domino's store in south Essex

Revealed: New Domino's pizza store set to open in south Essex - here's when

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Creative fun - Connected Festival

IN PICTURES - the second Connected Festival at Victoria Shopping Centre

Application - Southchurch Park Cafe apply for sale of alcohol, extended hours and regulated entertainment

Family-run café in 'beautiful' Southchurch Park unveils plans to sell alcohol

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Historic south Essex pub re-opening in time for Christmas after £433k revamp

Historic south Essex pub re-opening in time for Christmas after £433k revamp

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Support - Day centre

Art scheme distributes 25,000 mandala colouring books to help 'reduce stress'

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Family-run 'truly beautiful' Leigh restaurant named one of the very best in UK

Family-run 'truly beautiful' Leigh restaurant named one of the very best in UK

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Making music - The Potatoes and the Southend Foodbank team

Southend Foodbank and The Famous Potatoes remake The Twelve Days of Christmas song

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Henry Burger - The trendy joint plans for a new rooftop terrace

Chic new rooftop terrace at Leigh Broadway burger bar to offer sweeping estuary views

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See what former presenter James May had to say after the BBC revealed it would be resting Top Gear for the

James May speaks out after Top Gear rested for 'foreseeable future' by BBC

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Irresistible - sweet treats at Utopia

I visited the Southend café next to the Royals hailed one of the best: my verdict

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Appearance - PC Daryl Jones on Deal or No Deal

Southend officer dubbed 'Britain's sexiest copper' appears on Deal or No Deal

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Star - Leigh Francis

Leigh Francis stopping off at Palace Theatre next year as part of UK tour

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Show - Most Haunted

Towngate Theatre set for 'chilling' and spooky show next year with Most Haunted

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Replacement - Italian restaurant moving into Choi Yin, in Rayleigh High Street

New Italian restaurant set to open in Rayleigh after Chinese takeaway shut suddenly

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Jamie Lynn Spears is taking part in I'm a Celebrity on ITV.

I'm a Celebrity production in 'fear' as Jamie Lynn Spears could 'quit jungle'

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The founder of PETA has changed her will over I'm a Celebrity.

Animal rights activist to give her bum to I'm a Celebrity producers

An operator with multiple Essex shops was nominated for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024

Fish and chip operator with Essex shops among finalists for national awards

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Grace Dent fans have hit out at Nigel Farage and ITV

I'm a Celeb viewers blame Nigel Farage for 'missing out on goddess Grace Dent'

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Nestle also announced in November they would be discontinuing Caramac and Animal Bars.

Cadbury axes fan favourite chocolate bar after just a few years on UK shelves

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Winners - Oldham's and Stop the World Cafe have both been recognised by the Good Food Awards

'Well-known' Westcliff chippy and Leigh Broadway café win Good Food awards

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Stronger - Kerry Riches

Exclusive ‘I’ve come out stronger’: Essex Big Brother star reflects on show experience

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Gutted - O'Picado was destroyed in a fire last december

Fire-hit Westcliff restaurant suffers setback in battle to re-open in new year

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Do you need a TV Licence to watch Netflix, Disney Plus, YouTube and more

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? Rules explained

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Are you a fan of Nella Rose on I'm A Celebrity already?

Who is Youtuber Nella Rose on I'm A Celebrity? Net worth and presenting career

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Redesign - Hadleigh Tea Room has been redesigned to accommodate the trainees in their roles

Much-loved Hadleigh Farm tearoom to re-open with new look after pandemic closure

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Filming location - south Essex

Listed: big-name shows filmed in south Essex