Leigh on Sea News

Our 10 minutes with local Leigh-on-sea Business Owner Louise Reader

This week we spend 10 minutes chatting with Louise Reader founder of The Body Matters a Sports Injury Clinic, which she opened in Leigh-on-sea in 2008.

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Temporary amendments to c2c timetable due to prolonged dry weather

C2C are advising customers travelling this week that disruption is expected due to emergency speed restrictions, which will cause short notice delays and cancellations until further notice.

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Tributes Paid to Beloved Community Musician and Choir Leader Janet Walker

Tributes have poured in following the death of Janet Walker, a legendary musical figure, pianist, and choir leader who inspired generations of children and adults across the community.

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Alleged illegal waste site at Progress Road cleared and restored following joint action

An alleged illegal waste site on Progress Road has been cleared, secured and restored following coordinated action by Southend-on-Sea City Council, the Environment Agency and partner agencies.

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Havens Hospices calls on London Marathon ballot runners to join Team Havens 2027

Runners who have secured a ballot place in the London Marathon 2027 are being invited to turn their place into something bigger - by joining Team Havens and raising vital funds for local hospice care.

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Dial M for Murder Review by Lynn Carroll

I was so glad that I only skimmed the information I found about the play/film as it left plenty to puzzle over and an ending I did not see coming. Judging by the applause the audience agreed with me as it was hearty and full of whistles and cheers.

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, 30 Years of Standing Ovations Review by David Jervis-Green

As you would expect, dancing is the centrepiece of this show. To see this company of 20-25 dancers perform with such intrinsic synchronicity is a sight to behold. Not one step out of place, the group numbers are powerful and energetic, each one receiving ecstatic reactions from the audience.

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New Properties from Bear this August

New Listings in and around Leigh this August.

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Review: The Palace Theatre Summer Youth Project – Shrek By Nina Jervis-Green

Without exception the cast are incredible, and it’s easy to believe you’re watching future West End stars. Oliver Bearman is a charming and charismatic Shrek, while Donkey is played to cheeky perfection by Charlie Wright. Freddie Strange’s brilliantly campy portrayal of Lord Farquaad was a comedy highlight, while Iris-Lilly Oldham absolutely nailed Princess Fiona’s endearing goofiness throughout.

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Council extends funding to keep Highlands Estate and West Leigh connected to the city centre

Funding for the 17 and 17A extension into the Highlands Estate in Leigh-on-sea will continue for a further 12 months from July 2026, while funding for Stephensons of Essex's 24 evening service has also been extended for a further six months

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Amuse your children with events in Leigh-on-sea and Southend Libraries this summer

Southend Libraries are bursting with activities this summer whether you take part in the Summer Reading Challenge or just want to take in a free outdoor movie they have something for everyone.

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Yoga on Prescription with Yoga4all

The Yoga4Health on Prescription free 10 week programme has been created to support NHS patients to gain self care skills. It is an evidence based programme that was commissioned by the NHS and created by the Yoga in Health Care Alliance.

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Wolfson Foundation grant to help complete window and door renovation at Essex’s children’s hospice

An Essex hospice charity has received a £67,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to complete essential window renovation work at its children's hospice

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High Society Review by Nina Jervis-Green

Helen George plays Tracy with such generous helpings of heart and humour, you’re baffled as to why she is “called the fair Miss Frigidaire”

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Booking your evening parking just got easier in Leigh-on-sea and Southend

New and improved evening booking arrangements with your Southend Pass. You can now use your daytime parking allowance and evening parking allowance in a single booking when parking in Zone 1 and at University Square Car Park.

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The Saxons return to Southend this weekend!

Travel back in time and wander through a living Anglo-Saxon re-enactment camp for traditional textiles and blacksmithing, birds of prey, medicine and cooking demonstrations, and interactive combat displays.

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Southend draft Local Plan proposes lower housing target and greater local control over development

The Local Plan will guide development in Southend up to 2045 and help determine where new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure are located across the city.

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Stormy weather ahead as Leigh-on-sea Boat Trip Operator Speaks Out After Losing Leigh Marina Base

After many years operating Brownes Thames Estuary Boat Trips from Leigh-on-sea Marina, Angus Browne has been forced to leave the marina, leaving his long-established local business without a permanent operating base.

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Leigh-on-sea's green spaces awarded with prestigious Green Flag

Leigh-on-sea Library Gardens, Belfairs Park and Nature reserve plus many other Southend green spaces are celebrating having been awarded Green Flags by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy

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Essex children’s hospice unveils sensory garden inspired by Disney’s “Moana”

Little Havens, Essex’s only children’s hospice, has unveiled a breathtaking island garden inspired by Disney’s “Moana”. The space brings together elements based on details from the beloved film

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