Southend Pier ranked Best Seaside Pier in Britain
Southend Pier has been ranked the best seaside pier in Britain, topping a national list that compared and evaluated over 60 of the finest piers across the nation.
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Leigh on Sea News
The Programme for Estuary 2025 – Vessels is Announced
Celebrating the stories, places and people of the Thames Estuary, the third edition of the festival takes place from 21-29 June 2025, with nine days of performances, installations and events across the region
Iconic record shop in Leigh-on-sea closing after 48 years of trading
The much loved record shop Fives Records is closing its doors this Saturday 26th April at 4pm. The owners have asked if anyone has any Fives record tokens or full Loyalty cards to use them before they close.
Leigh-on-sea Folk Festival Call for Volunteers
The Leigh-on-sea Folk Festival is returning this summer with a great line-up of artists and entertainment but desperately need volunteers. The Volunteer Team is essential to the success of this vibrant free festival held in Leigh-on-sea from Friday evening 27th June to Sunday 29th June 2025.
Southend expands school air quality project to final five schools
Outdoor air quality monitors will be installed at each site, along with indoor monitors in selected classrooms. These will track particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), mainly caused by vehicles, to help identify practical ways to cut pollution and reduce children’s exposure.
Easter fun for the whole family in Southend – including the return of Southend Shakedown
Southend-on-Sea is set for a busy and exciting Easter weekend, with a packed programme of family activities, events on Southend Pier, and the return of the Southend Shakedown motorcycle event on Bank Holiday Monday.
99% secure top three choice of primary school
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 99% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
Southend welcomes first croquet club at Priory Park
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce the opening of the city’s first croquet club at Prittlewell Bowls and Croquet Club in Priory Park.
Music in the Park at Priory Park Bandstand returns this Easter
This beloved event will once again fill the air with an eclectic mix of live music, offering performances for all tastes from Easter through to the end of September.
Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners
Local rail company Trenitalia c2c will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025.
SUEZ starts recycling and waste collections in Leigh-on-sea
The company took over the contract from Veolia on Saturday 5 April and are now responsible for the city’s recycling and waste collections, along with street cleansing services and the operation of the two recycling centres (HWRC’s).
Thorpe Hall School partners with Dukes Plus to provide free university applications advice to all local families
Thorpe Hall School are the first school in Essex to become a partner school of Dukes Plus – a specialised consultancy service offering university preparation and application advice.
Historic swimwear from Southend Museums to feature in major London exhibition
Southend Museums have loaned seventeen pieces from their collection to be showcased in Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style at the Design Museum, opened on Friday 28 March
A Better Start Southend celebrating 10 years of supporting families in the city.
As the programme comes to an end, the improvements and partnerships it has created will continue. The Council and partners remain committed to ensuring families continue to receive the help they need.
Southend pier train back in action and voted No.1 Icon in Essex
Southend Pier’s railway train service is back in operation and voted No. 1 Icon in Essex for 2025, leading Visit Essex’s “Top 50 Icons of Essex” list.
REVIEW OF KIM’S CONVENIENCE BY LYNN CARROLL
An entertaining play which revolves around the day to day trials and tribulations of a Canadian Korean shop owner and his family.
New student shuttle bus service from Leigh-on-sea to Thorpe Hall School!
Thorpe Hall School, the areas only independent through-school, is proud to run a shuttle bus service for families travelling from Leigh-on-sea and Chalkwell.
Our 10 minutes with Jack Leighmen
This week we bring you 'Our 10 minutes' with Jack Leighmen... but who is he and what does he do in Leigh-on-sea?
The Merchant of Venice 1936 Review by Nina Jervis-Green
Accessible and timely, The Merchant of Venice 1936 will introduce Shakespeare to new audiences, but it also tell us the real story of who we were – and implore us not to repeat our mistakes. Particularly in these troubling times, to say it’s well worth seeing is a given.
