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Stand-off – police were on the scene for eight hours on Sunday

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Essex Police update on major incident in Leigh as man, 21, is arrested

Incident – police cars and ambulances are on the scene of the road to Two Tree Island in Leigh

Incident – police cars and ambulances are on the scene of the road to Two Tree Island in Leigh

Multiple police and paramedics respond to major incident at Two Tree Island in Leigh

The tree is near Belfairs Park (pictured) in Leigh

The tree is near Belfairs Park (pictured) in Leigh

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'175-year-old' oak tree in Leigh set to be chopped down after cruel 'poisioning'

Sam Redfern and (left) with nephew Ryley Reed

Sam Redfern and (left) with nephew Ryley Reed

Leigh firefighter 'lucky to survive stroke' to run London Marathon for nephew

People seen behind the till at the Co-op in Leigh

People seen behind the till at the Co-op in Leigh

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Video shows shocking moment brazen thieves 'steal cigarettes' at south Essex Co-op

Loved - the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video on Friday

Loved - the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video on Friday

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Leigh woman commends Princess of Wales for cancer reveal after 'spiteful' speculation

Plans - The Old Leigh Regatta

Plans - The Old Leigh Regatta

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Iconic Old Leigh Regatta will return this year as bosses reveal plan for 'epic' event

Family - Katie Collins at the studio with her sons Harry, five, and Freddie, four

Family - Katie Collins at the studio with her sons Harry, five, and Freddie, four

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New female-focused gym where scales are 'banned' opens doors in Leigh Broadway

Southend Labour leader Daniel Cowan (left) has called for a PSPO to be expanded - but Leigh ward councillor Carole Mulroney (right) did not support the idea

Southend Labour leader Daniel Cowan (left) has called for a PSPO to be expanded - but Leigh ward councillor Carole Mulroney (right) did not support the idea

Local government

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Families at 'wits’ end' over antisocial behaviour on a 'nightly basis' in Leigh

Incident - Crews from Leigh and Rayleigh Weir attended the scene in Shannon Close

Incident - Crews from Leigh and Rayleigh Weir attended the scene in Shannon Close

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Fire crews battle blaze in flat caused by electric scooter in Leigh

South Essex chemists listed as 'below standards' in the past year

South Essex chemists listed as 'below standards' in the past year

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Revealed: The worst-performing pharmacies in south Essex after inspections

New exhibition - Chroma at the Leigh Community Centre

New exhibition - Chroma at the Leigh Community Centre

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'Vibrant' new art exhibition is coming to Leigh next month

Working - Stephen Aylen outside Pipasha where work on a new restaurant is underway

Working - Stephen Aylen outside Pipasha where work on a new restaurant is underway

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Work to bring empty Leigh restaurant back into use after four years underway

Leigh cannabis dealer who 'led officers to stash' is spared jail

Leigh cannabis dealer who 'led officers to stash' is spared jail

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'Charming' Leigh cannabis dealer who 'led police to £1.8k stash' is spared jail

Reports - Essex Police called to Leigh Town Council meeting

Reports - Essex Police called to Leigh Town Council meeting

Local government

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Slow hand-clap as police called and Leigh council meeting moved into private session

Progress - plans to repalce the half-demolished Old Vienna building with flats

Progress - plans to repalce the half-demolished Old Vienna building with flats

Planning and development

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Long-awaited demolition of pigeon-infested Leigh restaurant set to move ahead

Commuters outside Leigh station - south Essex stations have been packed this evening as trains were cancelled

Commuters outside Leigh station - south Essex stations have been packed this evening as trains were cancelled

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c2c issues update after signalling fault causes chaos at south Essex stations

Calls - Owen Cartey encouraging Leigh public buildings to apply for King's portrait

Calls - Owen Cartey encouraging Leigh public buildings to apply for King's portrait

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'All Leigh schools and public buildings should display free King Charles portrait'

Police provide new update after armed officers block off road near Leigh school

Police provide new update after armed officers block off road near Leigh school

Police issue new update after armed officers block off road near Leigh school

Success story - Dragons' Den star Natalie Ellis

Success story - Dragons' Den star Natalie Ellis

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Leigh entrepreneur doubted on Dragons' Den now millionaire with Obama as client

Andre with his family and (right) in an outfit he designed

Andre with his family and (right) in an outfit he designed

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Aspiring Leigh fashion designer, 11, to challenge stereotypes on new CBBC show

Leigh fisherman Paul Gilson says the discovery is a 'lifeline' but care must be taken to ensure its sustainability.

Leigh fisherman Paul Gilson says the discovery is a 'lifeline' but care must be taken to ensure its sustainability.

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'Lifeline': Prized clams discovered in Leigh 'will sell all over the world'

Michelin Guide inspector names Leigh restaurant dish as one of best - here's which

Michelin Guide inspector names Leigh restaurant dish as one of best - here's which

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Michelin Guide inspector names Leigh restaurant dish as one of best - here's which

Fears Leigh road may crumble further as badgers cause more delays to cliffs repair

Fears Leigh road may crumble further as badgers cause more delays to cliffs repair

Local government

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Fears road in Leigh may crumble further as badgers cause more delays to repairs

Improvement necessary - The Inn at Belfairs

Improvement necessary - The Inn at Belfairs

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‘We don’t agree’: Leigh restaurant boss furious over two-star food hygiene rating

Improvement Needed - Leigh Council chairman Bernard Arscott spoke about the audit

Improvement Needed - Leigh Council chairman Bernard Arscott spoke about the audit

Local government

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Probe reveals 'issues to improve on' but 'no sign of fraud' at Leigh Town Council

Yuliia Ruban with her son Daniil

Yuliia Ruban with her son Daniil

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South Essex Ukrainian refugee spending second Christmas in UK share hopes for 2024

Service - Wisdom Dental

Service - Wisdom Dental

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Popular Leigh dental practice aims to 'bridge the gap between NHS and private care'

Delighted - Krystle Morgan, operator of Woodcutters Arms, was awarded Outstanding Pub of the Year Award

Delighted - Krystle Morgan, operator of Woodcutters Arms, was awarded Outstanding Pub of the Year Award

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Landlady 'so surprised' as Leigh pub is awarded 'outstanding pub of the year'

Spectacular - Two Tree Island nature reserve in Leigh

Spectacular - Two Tree Island nature reserve in Leigh

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Five amazing nature reserve walks to enjoy in Essex this winter

New 'boutique' charity shop opening its doors in Leigh ahead of Christmas

New 'boutique' charity shop opening its doors in Leigh ahead of Christmas

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New 'boutique' charity shop opening its doors in Leigh ahead of Christmas

Rick Coombes, who owns the Blind Barber on the Broadway, says the area is popular with service industries as they cannot be bought online

Rick Coombes, who owns the Blind Barber on the Broadway, says the area is popular with service industries as they cannot be bought online

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How Leigh's whopping 30 barbershops and salons thrive despite stiff competition

Approved - Plans and developments have been given the green light in Southend this year

Approved - Plans and developments have been given the green light in Southend this year

Planning and development

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Eight biggest developments in Southend given green light this year

Jailed - Jordan and Danny Watkins were sentenced for the Leigh incident

Jailed - Jordan and Danny Watkins were sentenced for the Leigh incident

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Pictured: Faces of brothers jailed over violent home invasion in Leigh

Jailed - The brothers were jailed for burglary and wounding with intent

Jailed - The brothers were jailed for burglary and wounding with intent

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Leigh brothers jailed for total of eight years over knife threats and brutal attack

Vicious - Brothers Jordan and Danny Watkins stand trial for aggravated burglary

Vicious - Brothers Jordan and Danny Watkins stand trial for aggravated burglary

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Leigh brothers 'made knife threats and attacked man with hammer during home invasion’

Chef - John Lawson

Chef - John Lawson

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Have you tried Leigh’s Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant yet? Here’s our verdict

Winner - Matt Johnson with Anna Firth MP

Winner - Matt Johnson with Anna Firth MP

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'Absolutely thrilled': Leigh cycle shop wins independent business of the year

Tragic - Thomas Warren, 27, had been known to be active and a good swimmer

Tragic - Thomas Warren, 27, had been known to be active and a good swimmer

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Diver, 27, died after he 'misjudged depth of water' in Leigh beach 'accident'

Suspended – the inquest into Sharon Butler has been suspended whilst police continue their investigation

Suspended – the inquest into Sharon Butler has been suspended whilst police continue their investigation

Inquest into death of Eastwood murder victim suspended as police probe continues

Fenchurch Street station and (inset) stock image of gin drink

Fenchurch Street station and (inset) stock image of gin drink

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Popular Leigh alcohol firm to unveil new pop-up shop at c2c station tomorrow

Crash Site - Olivia Chesney was killed between Herschell Road and Highlands Boulevard in Leigh

Crash Site - Olivia Chesney was killed between Herschell Road and Highlands Boulevard in Leigh

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Delivery driver hit and killed Leigh dog walker, 74, as she crossed the road

Cancelled - Leigh Folk Festival 2024

Cancelled - Leigh Folk Festival 2024

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Major Leigh event cancelled next year by organisers - here's why

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

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

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

Fire - Danescroft Drive, Leigh

Fire - Danescroft Drive, Leigh

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Fire service issue update after Leigh home badly damaged in fire

Incident - house fire in Danescroft Drive, Leigh

Incident - house fire in Danescroft Drive, Leigh

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Firefighters tackle roaring flames coming out of Leigh home roof

'Forget Black Friday and support our countless independent stores in Leigh'

'Forget Black Friday and support our countless independent stores in Leigh'

Black Friday 2023

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'Forget Black Friday and support our countless independent stores in Leigh'

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

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

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

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

New - Manuel Scettri's Read on Sea, in Leigh Broadway

New - Manuel Scettri's Read on Sea, in Leigh Broadway

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New 'tranquil oasis' book shop and coffee bar rapidly taking shape in Leigh Broadway

When and where you can see Christmas-themed steam train in Southend next month

When and where you can see Christmas-themed steam train in Southend next month

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When and where you can see Christmas-themed steam train in Southend next month

War memorial - The church plans for an enhanced war and covid memorial

War memorial - The church plans for an enhanced war and covid memorial

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Leigh church launches fundraising campaign to create new Covid-19 memorial

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

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

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

Fears community centre 'could be run into ground' as town council hopes to take over

Fears community centre 'could be run into ground' as town council hopes to take over

Local government

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Fears community centre 'could be run into ground' as town council hopes to take over

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