Leigh on Sea News

Celebrate Southend’s subcultures at a series of exclusive events

The Beecroft Art Gallery is holding a series of events to celebrate the diversity of subcultures in Southend, from teddy boys to mods, skinheads, punks, goths and everything in between and beyond.

Read More

Essex & London Hair & Makeup Academy set to open!

A team of internationals are coming to Essex....

Read More

Sing when your winning!

What a few weeks we have had at Affinity mortgages….. it’s been so exciting!

Read More

Cyclists needed for European challenge for hospice

A local children’s hospice is looking for those with pedal power to join them for their bespoke cycling challenge this September.

Read More

Hospice Buildings ‘For Sale’

A local charity has put its iconic building up for sale as it prepares to move to new premises.

Read More

The power of walking

We're lucky, Leigh-on-Sea-ers, in that we can walk to the beach, Two Tree Island, along the pier, in Belfairs Woods or the various parks. Walking is easy here, and there's always loads to look at. But going further afield also brings great walking joy. 

Read More

Is your house ready to market?

Read More

Funding boost for event organisers

The council is once again offering event organisers and organisations the opportunity to bid for funding to set up events and activities across the borough.

Read More

Bulbs, buds, and badgers

Well, dear readers, the badgers are back. Last year I spent a small fortune creating a fortress in my garden and lo, the stripey crims of Leigh-on-Sea are back and causing havoc!

Read More

@motherofalloutings - Half Term Ideas!

The first of our exciting installments from @motherofalloutings and what to do this half term....

Read More

Man who kissed boy in Southend McDonald's is jailed

A man who sexually assaulted an 11 year old boy in McDonalds, Southend High Street back in August 2018 has been jailed. 

Read More

@motherofalloutings

Hello, @motherofalloutings here. I’m the newest voice of Leighonsea.com ready to inspire you to get out more often with your kids.

Read More

Latest independent Leigh Broadway shop set to close

One of Leigh's longest standing independent stores is set to close it's doors after 35 years of trading. 

Read More

Council increases short-stay parking in Southend

Two mini short-stay carparks are to be trialled on Southend High Street, with short-term parking spaces at another major central car park also increasing.

Read More

Preferred bidder announced for Better Queensway scheme

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet are set to approve the selection of Swan Housing Association as its preferred bidder for the major transformation of the Queensway area in central Southend.

Read More

Sprats…..Local seafood at its best!

‘We catch so many, I can only get rid of them at Colchester zoo....the sea lions can’t get enough’. 

Read More

Speakeasy.... House of Burlesque

Under the streets of the world famous West End lurks a world of stockings, feathers and fabulousness.

Read More

Leigh-on-Sea Sounds - The Broadway

Leigh-on-sea Sound of the Week - The Broadway!

Read More

Join Team Havens in Brentwood

Havens Hospices are looking for 50 runners to join ‘Team Havens’ at this year’s Brentwood Half Marathon on Sunday 17th March.

The charity which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s Hospice has 50 spaces for this highly popular race that takes runners through the beautiful Mid-Essex countryside around Brentwood and surrounding villages.

Read More

The Picture of Dorian Gray

In a society obsessed with youth and beauty, Dorian Gray is given the chance to keep his looks forever. But at what cost…?

Read More