Leigh on Sea News

Legal Eagle Q & A: My son is getting divorced – if I die and he inherits from me will this money go to his wife?

We have a shared driveway but neither us nor our neighbours use it. They are now saying they want to put a fence on the boundary and use it like a garden – can they do that?

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Leigh teacher released under investigation in sex grooming probe

A teacher from Leigh, who was arrested at a Basildon Primary School back in June on suspicion of sexual grooming offences has been released under investigation. 

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Council congratulates students for “excellent” A-level results

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is congratulating the Borough’s students for their excellent A-level results. 

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The Greatest Show Live In Concert

Inspired by the hits from The Greatest Showman now one of the most successful box office films of all time!

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Picture Of The Week - Friday 17th August 2018

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Southend 2050: Join the conversation

Have your say on Southend's future

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Pancakes and Prosecco

Whoever said that pancakes were for eating once a year got it so wrong....

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Town and Country Estate Agents

A family run business with over 65 years experience, one of Leigh's longest standing estate agencies let's you know who they're and what they're about... just in case you didn't!

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Southchurch Hall Heritage Open Day

Southchurch Hall is opening its doors for a free day of discovery during Heritage Open Days 2018

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Brawl breaks out in Hamlet Court Road

Police were called out to a brawl on Monday night in Hamlet Court Road following reports of groups of people attacking one another.

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Teenager jailed after burgling two elderly victims

Shoebury burglaries see's Showbuey teenager jailed

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Competition: Win a pair of tickets to Dead Man's Fingers & Peaky Blinders at The Royal Hotel - Winner Announced

Winner Announced - Is it you? 

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Drink up, plants

I'm so sorry to any of you who have outdoor plans this August that are being rained off. Genuinely

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Free bike storage for employers

Free bike storage is being offered to employers across south Essex in an effort to encourage more people to cycle to work. This is funded from the Department for Transport’s Access Fund, which we are pleased to be able to use to benefit our region.

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Leigh event to help us protect our seas

Visitors to old Leigh will be able to find out about how they can do their bit to reduce marine pollution this week.

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It’s not rocket science to pick up your litter

A giant artwork featuring a rocket made entirely of locally picked litter is being created on the hoardings of a seafront carpark.

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Legal Eagle Q&A: My gran has offered to give me £10,000 deposit towards a flat but a friend told me that I won’t be able to get a mortgage if it is a gift. Is that true?

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Second property closed in drugs crackdown

Council officers have shut down a second property in Southend being used by a gang in the supply of drugs.   

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Apply Now to Exhibit in The Forum, Southend Next Year!

The Forum, Southend is now accepting applications to our Selection Panel, to plan the programme of exhibitions in the Forum Space for April 2019 - March 2020.   

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Simple Fresh Fish

“Often, all I ever want is some perfectly grilled fish and buttered new potatoes”.  A quote from Rick Steins ‘Seafood Odyssey’.

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