Leigh on Sea News

Looking forward it’s impossible to connect the dots but looking backwards it’s as clear as day

November 1, 2018 by Nathaniel Lee, Affinity Mortgages

Leigh-on-Sea finds: Cactus Carnage

November 1, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our latest showcase in our leigh-on-sea finds from the llittle town that we love

Council devise strategy for housing and homelessness

November 1, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

A new strategy aimed at improving housing and preventing homelessness in the borough will be discussed by councillors next week 

Theatre Review: Dirty Dancing

November 1, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

I am taking in a deep breath before starting this review. It’s not so much that DIRTY DANCING, currently on a national tour at Cliff’s Pavilion, wasn’t entertaining, it really was, but was it for the right reasons?

Ella Connor go Gold!

October 30, 2018 by Ella Connor

We've gone gold here at Ella Connor to all you lovely lot who just LOVE a face mask as much as we do! 

Basildon teacher from Leigh charged with series of child sexual offences

October 30, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A Basildon teacher from Leigh-on-sea has been charged with a number of child sexual offences which allegedly took place between 2017 and 2018. 

Future ambition for Southend-on-Sea to be discussed

October 30, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

An exciting resident and stakeholder led ambition for the future of the Borough will be presented at next week’s cabinet (6^th November).

Council to make case for big infrastructure boost to local area

October 30, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The news forms part of a draft five year plan (2019-2023) being discussed by the council’s cabinet next week (6^th November).

Duke & Duchess of Cambridge set to visit Basildon Sporting Village

October 30, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The red carpet is set to be rolled out TODAY as the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge visit Basildon Sporting Village

Leigh Lights 2018 ... let the countdown begin.....

October 30, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

With just over four weeks away until Leigh Lights 2018, here's a little re-cap of what's going on so far.....

HistoricaLeigh: Kentish invasion

October 29, 2018 by Carole Mulroney

In September 1724 100 smacks with 500 men  from Queenborough and Faversham, led by the Mayor of Queenborough and their local MP (an oyster dredger) made a raid on the leigh oyster beds. 

Legal Eagle Q & A: Leaving your job and legal advice

October 29, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Halloween lols

October 29, 2018 by Ray Morgan

I was reading an article on the history of trick-or-treating (hey, it's Halloween week) and it stated that "The British hate Halloween." It read "In 2006, a survey found that over half of British homeowners turn off their lights and pretend not to be home on Halloween...

Legal Eagle Q & A: Neighbours and noise. Is there a legal line?

October 29, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Neighbours and noise. Is there a legal line?

Council reveals road resurfacing programme

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The council is pressing ahead with road improvement works in Southend with its highways contractor Marlborough. 

Pirates of the Hidden Spirit Cocktail Experience

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Step foot on The Hidden Spirit this Winter for an undercover voyage to steal long lost treasure from the grasps of the Governor.   

Route changes for mobile library service

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The council is operating a new route for its mobile library service in a bid to make the service more accessible for people in care homes. 

Figures show tourism is booming in Southend

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Visitor numbers reached a record high in 2017, according to a recent tourism assessment.

Picture of the week - Friday 26th November 2018

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fright Night Halloween Ball!

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Have you got your tickets yet?

That terrible time of year is soon upon us where the freaks will feast and the devils will dance…