Leigh on Sea News

Review of The Signalman By Lynn Carroll

This will be good, I thought to myself and sure enough the sound effects and further visuals did not disappoint. The noisome racket of an old time steam train complete with whistles and copious amounts of steam assailed our senses and could not have been bettered, in my opinion, on stage.

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Hospice patient marks milestone birthday with charity fundraiser

A South Essex woman living with incurable cancer has marked her 40th birthday by raising money for the hospice that supports her and her family.

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Leigh-on-sea takes part in Southend City Day on Sat 7th March

Exciting plans for Southend City Day, taking place across the city on Saturday 7th March 2026. This year’s theme is pride in our city, bringing together residents, businesses, and visitors for a day filled with community spirit, entertainment, and local talent. The event will honour Southend’s unique heritage and cultural diversity, with celebrations taking place across the city from Leigh-on-Sea to Shoeburyness

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Top Hat Review by Nina-Jervis Green

American dancer Jerry Travers (Phillip Attmore, whose spins are incredible!) travels to London to star in a show produced by the witty, bumbling Horace Hardwick (James Hume). As Jerry practices his tap routine in his swanky hotel bedroom, he wakes up the guest on the floor below; a fashion model called Dale Tremont (Amara Okereke)

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Love Your Network- communities across Leigh-on-sea and Essex offered extra boost for local walking, wheeling and cycling trails

The Love Your Network grant is offering resources and equipment for community groups across England, who are helping care for their local trails.

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Measles messaging for parents and carers in Leigh-on-sea

There is currently a significant measles outbreak in North London, and some children have been hospitalised. Because of our close proximity and direct transport links to the capital, it is highly likely that cases will occur in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.

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Parking scams reminder for Leigh-on-sea Residents

Southend City Council are urging drivers to stay vigilant after scams continue to occur involving fraudulent QR codes being placed on parking signage and fraudulent text messages claiming to be about PCNs.

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Southend Budget 2026/27: Investing in People, Regenerating Our City

Southend-on-Sea City Council has published its final budget proposals for 2026/27, setting out a clear commitment to investing in people, protecting frontline services, and regenerating Southend and its assets

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Southend-on-Sea City Council opens Three New Autism Resource Bases to Strengthen Inclusive Education

Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce the official opening of three new Autism Resource Bases (ARBs) at Blenheim Primary School in Leigh-on-sea, Thorpedene Primary School, and Shoeburyness High School.

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Dr Warren Harper is the new Director of Metal Southend

Before joining Metal, Warren had been working in Canada; his most recent roles have been Exhibition Manager at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto and lecturing in curatorial studies at the University of Toronto.

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Lace Up and Celebrate 30 Years of the Southend Half Marathon

Registration is now open for the race which will be taking place on Sunday 14th June. After selling out for the past two consecutive years, organisers are urging the community to sign up early to avoid disappointment.

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‘Essex Girls’ share their story in Southend for the upcoming Feature Documentary Witchcraft and Stilettos

Filming for a feature documentary film about the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype has taken place in Southend. Witchcraft & Stilettos: Redefining the Essex Girl Narrative is about exposing the impact the common stereotype has on women and girls from the county.

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New Properties from Bear this February

New Listings in and around Leigh this February.

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Warrior Square’s breast screening unit moves to the Civic Centre to boost access and attendance

Southend-on-Sea City Council has relocated the city’s mobile breast screening unit from Warrior Square to the Civic Centre on Victoria Avenue, in partnership with the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Southend University Hospital Breast Screening Service.

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Local Year 4 and 5 students - get ready to ‘Expect More’

Year 4 and 5 children from across the borough are invited to experience a taste of life at Thorpe Hall School, at their upcoming Expect More Experience Day on Saturday 28th February.

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Inspiring Women, Great Conversation and Lunch with a View for International Women's Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust (based in Leigh-on-sea) is hosting a relaxed and inspiring lunchtime event bringing women together for an afternoon of connection, conversation and purpose.

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Uber surrenders licence to operate in Southend

Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued the following statement after Uber informed the council it has chosen to surrender its Private Hire Operator Licence to operate in the city.

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Big Sparks Grant Applications Now Open in Leigh-on-sea

The Big Sparks Fund will provide grants to residents, businesses and community groups who want to make a positive change within their communities.

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What is the Future for Hospice Care by Louise Bryan

When the government announced £25 million in capital funding for hospices recently, we welcomed it. Any investment in hospice care matters, and we’ve seen the positive impact of previous capital funding through improvements to our buildings at Fair Havens and Little Havens.

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Youth councillors team up with Cabinet members to shape the future of Southend

Power to the young people of Southend, who took an important step in shaping the future of their city as members of the Southend City Youth Council upon meeting with Cabinet members for a special induction session on 13 January 2026

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