Light Up a Life and keep loved ones' memories alive
‘Light Up a Life’ by Havens Hospices gives people the opportunity to dedicate a light on the hospices’ Christmas trees in memory of someone close to them.
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Leigh on Sea News
Southend Volunteer Awards 2025 – A Night to Remember
The Southend Volunteer Awards 2025 took place on Thursday 23rd October 2025. It was a glittering evening of celebration, organised by Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS)
Crime Prevention and Community Policing in Leigh-on-sea this week
Essex Police Specials joined Community Safety Officers on joint foot patrols across Old Leigh, Two Tree Island, and Leigh Broadway this week.
Pride of Southend: City Day proposed for 7 March 2026 as the community stands up in droves
Next year’s Southend City Day is likely to be held on Saturday 7 March 2026, with around 65,000 visitors to the city centre during this year’s inaugural event.
Tips on a beautiful healthy home this Autumn by Zoe
You don’t need to overhaul your entire home to embrace Autumn. Small, thoughtful details can make all the difference. For kitchen table or sideboard displays, it’s time to move away from fresh summer blooms to dried grasses, willow, twisted hazel or eucalyptus branches
2026 Leigh-on-sea Calendar available from Dave Amber
Something for the family stocking this Christmas the 2026 Leigh-on-sea calendar from local photographer Dave Amber
London Southend set for its biggest winter in six years
Starting this Sunday, October 26, more than 360,000 seats will be on sale from your easy, speedy, friendly airport - the highest in six years - to book between November and March 2026.
Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo Roaring Success
Leigh on Sea was buzzing with entrepreneurial energy this week as over 50 local businesses from across all sectors converged at the second annual Leigh Business Expo.
Light Up Leigh-on-Sea This Christmas Friday 28th November
To start the festive season Leigh-on-sea will be getting in the spirit on Friday 28th November with its festive lights switch on and events galore.
The Snow Queen At The Palace Theatre Launch This Week
The Snow Queen opens on Saturday 13th December and runs until Sunday 28th December. Wind Song have re-imagined the classic story, bringing it magically to life as the adventure leads Gerda on an exciting journey through a land full of mystery, winter magic and snow.
Council responds to Fruit Fly Fiasco at Metrow Foods site
The fire caused serious damage to the wholesale food warehouse. Firefighters had to access the building through the external structure, which disturbed asbestos insulation and cut power to the site. This led to the decomposition of a large amount of food stored inside, creating unpleasant smells and environmental concerns.
A New Law Firm in Town!
Backhouse Solicitors are proud to be celebrating 20 years in business in 2025. Alongside this milestone, we have opened our second office in Leigh-on-Sea and want to spread the word!
Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive
The cherished scheme will run from today until Friday 12 December 2025. We ask for donations of new, unwrapped gifts, once they are in the 'elves' workshop they will be sorted and wrapped by our dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring that every child receives a special present in time for the holidays.
Essex Film Maker Natalie Scarsbrook celebrates more accolades
Local entrepreneur and film maker Natalie Scarsbrook, of Blatella Films, has been awarded a Silver Award at the prestigious Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 in the Best Creative Business category
Seafront parking reduced this winter to support Southend’s local businesses
From 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, parking at all Zone 1A locations, along the seafront, will be charged at a discounted rate. That means hourly rates will fall from £3 to £2.30, a 23% saving, with longer stays seeing reductions of 10% to 23%, depending on duration
110,000 handmade poppies to transform Southend Pier
Southend Pier has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary response to its Poppies on the Pier project, with over 110,000 knitted and crocheted poppies arriving from across the UK and around the world.
Review: Murder at Midnight by Nina Jervis-Green
Murder at Midnight works as a standalone murder mystery, though that isn’t all it is. It’s a thriller and a farce
New recycling and waste service starts in two weeks
From the week of Monday 27 October 2025, most households in the city will move to a new collection system with wheelie bins for recycling and general waste, and alternate weekly collections.
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Charity Scores with Southend United Fans
Successful Awareness and Fundraising Event at Roots Hall Highlights Importance of Male Breast Cancer Awareness
Southend Libraries secures funding to bring stories to life for local families
Southend Libraries has received national funding to launch an exciting new three-year project, helping families bring books to life at home
