Southend’s Christmas Switch On Returns!
Southend city centre will come alive with festive cheer on Saturday 14th November 2026 as Christmas in the City returns for a day packed with entertainment, family fun, and seasonal celebrations.
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Leigh on Sea News
Review: Burlesque The Musical by Nina Jervis-Green
For a show so tightly packed with musical numbers, the singing has to be good. It is: without exception every cast member is pitch-perfect.
Essex Police Marine Unit helps to tackle illegal shellfish harvesting in Chalkwell
The Essex Police Marine Unit has been supporting work to tackle illegal shellfish harvesting on Southend beaches. Officers attended Chalkwell beach to make checks on people reported to be harvesting mussels, clams and periwinkles
easyJet announces fourth based aircraft at London Southend Airport and new route to Rhodes
Alongside the additional aircraft, easyJet has announced a new route from London Southend to Rhodes, providing customers across Essex and the wider region with even more choice for their summer holidays.
Pilot whale found dead after Thames rescue effort
A female long-finned pilot whale has been found dead at Canvey Island following a major operation to guide a pod of around 25 whales out of the River Thames and towards the North Sea.
Progress continues on restoration of Southend's historic Kursaal
Visible progress is being made on one of Southend's most recognisable landmarks, with major external repair works now underway on the iconic Kursaal dome.
Warm Welcome for New Salvation Army Officers for Leigh-on-Sea
A church full of people gathered for a welcome service for Captains Andrew and Nicola Hammond, the newly appointed Salvation Army Officers for Leigh-on-Sea.
easyJet’s first flights to Munich take off
The first flight to the German city took off on Thursday 17th September and provides customers across Essex and the South East with even more choice at great value fares.
Cabinet approves major investment in historic Leigh-on-sea Port
The £21.8 million project will modernise port infrastructure, helping to secure the long-term future of Leigh-on-sea's fishing and cockling industry while protecting the area's unique maritime heritage.
Old Leigh-on-sea comes alive as crowds turn out for 2026 Regatta
The sound of live music, laughter and cheering filled the streets of Old Leigh-on-sea last weekend as the annual Leigh Regatta brought the community together for two days of entertainment and traditional waterfront fun
Review: The Choir of Man by Nina Jervis-Green
The Choir of Man promises only to take people on “a bloody good night out” – and for the vast majority of the audience, it’s clear that that’s exactly what it did.
Old Leigh Regatta On The Beach and In The Water Events this weekend
Old Leigh-on-sea will be buzzing this weekend as the annual Old Leigh Regatta returns on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, with a packed programme of traditional competitions and activities both on the beach and out on the water.
Live music takes centre stage at Old Leigh Regatta
Old Leigh Regatta is back this weekend with a full list of music spread across two stages.
Plans for Local Government Reorganisation halted
Southend-on-Sea City Council will be focusing on relentlessly delivering for residents, in response to the Government's decision to pause and review plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Essex
Stepping Out Review by Nina Jervis-Green
The sense of togetherness felt fitting for a show that radiates with collective warmth and companionship, and I left the theatre feeling uplifted: that perhaps, doing something just for the fun of it matters way more than being the best
Leigh-on-sea Ironworks Founders nominated for HERO Award
Natalie and Ami Solomons, co-founders of The Ironworks based at the Leigh-on-sea Community Centre, were selected for the national accolade by local MP David Burton-Sampson.
Review of OPERATION MINCEMEAT By Lynn Carroll
I can understand why this show has received such great reviews and I can honestly say it was a marvel of a production so I would urge you to see it if you possibly can. I could not have imagined a show such as this resulting from an eight decades old true war mission...but it worked really well. Ten out of ten
Leigh-on-sea music lovers grab your tickets as Kaiser Chiefs and Dizzee Rascal announced for Lazydays Festival 2027
Lazydays Festival has announced Kaiser Chiefs as its Saturday night headliner for 2027, joining previously announced Friday headliner Dizzee Rascal for the festival’s biggest line-up to date.
Southend City Jam map now available ahead of fifth year of the iconic event
A new festival map for Southend City Jam is now available, giving residents and visitors the chance to plan their route around this year's event and discover where artists will be creating live artwork across the city centre and seafront.
