Leigh-on-Sea Cockle Fishing Family Faces Uncertain Future After Licence Refusal
For 55 years, the Dell family’s Leigh-on-Sea business has been a familiar sight on the Thames Estuary—its boats returning laden with cockles at dawn
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Leigh on Sea News
Our 10 minutes with Local Business Owner Gail Hugman
This week we take 10 minutes with Gail Hugman who runs the wonderful small business Lessons Alive in Leigh-on-sea
A Flippin’ Great Success as Waddle-on-Sea Comes to a Close
All good trails must come to an end, and after a summer where 103 penguins waddled into the city, the sculptures are now preparing to leave the streets and head off on their next adventure.
Southend-on-Sea City Council receives Silver Award for Support to Armed Forces Community
The award recognises employers who go above and beyond in supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and who demonstrate consistent and proactive efforts to ensure that service personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families are not disadvantaged in recruitment and employment.
Every household in Southend set to get a free bulky waste collection
Southend and Leigh-on-sea residents are set to benefit from a bold new proposal for one free bulky waste collection per year which will be available for every household.
Option proposed for five new unitary authorities across Greater Essex to replace the current 15 councils
Under the proposal, Southend would form a new unitary authority with our nearest neighbours, Castle Point and Rochford, reflecting existing community ties and shared services
Leigh-on-sea cockle fishery achieves sustainable fishing achievement
Operating out of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, and Whitstable and Queenborough in Kent, the historic fishery has supplied cockles to British and international markets for centuries. Now, it has once again been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), meeting the organisation’s globally respected standard for sustainable fishing.
Better Queensway transformation to start – bringing safer streets and future homes to the area
The scheme will reduce the size of the existing roundabout, remove the underpass and discontinued footbridge, and introduce new cycle paths and improved pedestrian access into the town centre
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.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical Review by Nina Jervis-Green
When I say “go and see Tina,” that’s exactly what I mean. Not just through her powerhouse Tina-like vocals – which are more than impressive enough – but in her movement, mannerisms, and fierce, unstoppable energy.
Southend City Jam map unveiled revealing who’s painting where
Southend City Jam returns this Friday 29 August, and the council has revealed the official 2025 City Jam map, giving residents and visitors a first look at this year’s festival layout.
Old Leigh-on-Sea Gears Up for a Weekend of Family Fun
One of our favourite events in Leigh-on-sea Old Town on 6th and 7th September, the Leigh Regatta, where people of all ages gather to enjoy the last blast of the summer
Southend Jazz Festival 6th to 12th October 2025
Southend Jazz Festival is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to supporting and celebrating jazz, in all it's forms, in the City of Southend-on-Sea and beyond.
Council extends late-night bus services and new Leigh-on-sea to Southend Airport bus route starts
From Sunday 31 August, Southend will see more buses running later into the night and a brand new bus service from Leigh-on-sea to Southend Airport.
How to Bring Biophilic Design into your home by Zoë from Beautiful Healthy Home Interior Design
This month’s blog explores Biophilic Design and why bringing the outdoors inside, is vital for our wellbeing. Biophilic design seeks to create a home that improves our overall health by connecting us to nature.
REVIEW OF THE LAST LAUGH BY LYNN CARROLL
The actors could not have been more perfect in their roles even down to body and facial and expressions which we had probably forgotten, I could almost believe our comedy legends were there before us once again.
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
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.
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
