Leigh on Sea News

Catapult Your Business Growth with Launchpad’s Peer Support Programme

Whether you're just starting out or are a well-established business leader, there's always room for growth

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Temporary amendments to c2c timetable from next week after driest spring since 1974

Customers using South Essex rail operator c2c’s services are being advised to check journey planners before they travel from Monday 18 August as the timetable is being amended in response to track conditions.

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Tickets Now on Sale for Waddle-on-Sea Farewell Weekend

Taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September at Ipeco, Rochford, this ticketed event is the only opportunity to see all 103 penguin sculptures together in one spectacular display before they waddle off to their forever homes at the Grand Auction.

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Southend to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day

VJ Day marks the end of the Second World War in the Pacific, when Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945

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Council holds first mock polling station to help adults with learning disabilities use their right to vote

A special event in Southend-on-Sea has helped adults with learning disabilities learn about their rights to register to vote and to feel confident to vote in elections should they choose to do so.

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Wizard of Oz Review by Lynn Carroll

Brilliant, wonderful, professional, amazing, stunning, in fact all the superlatives in the dictionary cannot adequately describe this fantastic musical.

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Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo Returns for a Day of Networking and Collaboration

Calling all residents and business owners! The second annual Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo is back, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with local businesses.

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Firefighters Battle Blazes as Wildfires Spread Across Essex

Essex is seeing a concerning rise in wildfires this summer, with numerous blazes devastating crops, harming wildlife, and threatening homes

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New Properties from Bear this August

New Listings in and around Leigh this August.

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Bat Out of Hell – Review by Nina Jervis-Green

The live band was a pitch-perfect powerhouse throughout, and for me the stand-out performer was Ryan Carter as Jagwire, The Lost’s second-in-command. His vocals, particularly on Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad – a duet with Zahara (Georgia Bradshaw) – were crisp and stellar. The multi-level set is imposing and impressive,

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New bus service to Southend Airport from Leigh-on-sea starts on 31st August

The new route will begin on Sunday 31 August 2025 and will run at up to 30 minute intervals, serving key areas including St Laurence, Eastwood Park, Belfairs, Blenheim Park, Leigh and West Leigh.

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How to Keep your Home Healthy by Zoe of Beautiful Healthy Home Interior Design

Unbelievably, everyday items can introduce unwanted chemicals into our living spaces - from cleaning and skincare products to materials and finishes in our furniture, homewares and clothing.

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Southend City Jam 2025: Preparations well underway for the UK's largest free street art festival

With just five weeks to go until the return of Southend City Jam, the UK’s largest free street art festival, preparations are well underway to transform Southend’s city centre and seafront into a spectacular open-air gallery.

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Managing your bin collections just got easier with Southend’s new resident-friendly App

A new app has been launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with SUEZ, to help residents manage their household recycling and non-recyclable waste more easily.

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Picture You Dead Review by Nina Jervis-Green

Ever wished you could be THAT person, who goes to a car boot sale and unwittingly returns with a masterpiece worth millions? Picture You Dead might make you wish again.

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A Huddle of Colour and Creativity Takes Over Leigh-on-sea and Southend as Waddle-on-Sea Launches

Leigh-on-sea and Southend has welcomed a vibrant huddle of penguins this summer as Waddle-on-Sea, created by Havens Hospices in partnership with Wild in Art, officially launches its family-friendly art trail.

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Take part in this summer’s free ‘Story Garden’ Reading Challenge at Leigh-on-sea Library

The annual Summer Reading Challenge, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries, encourages children of all ages to keep reading during the summer holidays.

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Southend households to receive kerbside collection update letters

From the week commencing Monday 21 July, through to the week commencing Monday 18 August, Southend-on-Sea City Council will be issuing letters to all households to confirm whether they will continue using sack collections or transition to a wheelie bin system.

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Two Southend charities to feature on Southend MONOPOLY board

Two local charities will be selected to appear on Community Chest spaces, and each will have the opportunity to feature their logo on the finished board, a fitting tribute to the incredible work being done across the city.

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c2c develops special ‘rover’ ticket to make ‘Waddle-on-Sea' charity art trail accessible for all

Local rail company c2c is once again sponsoring Havens Hospices’ annual art trail and has announced it will be offering a special reduced rail fare to help more visitors enjoy the event.

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