Leigh on Sea News

Plan to reduce air pollution in Southend

June 11, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has today (12 June 2018) published its proposals to reduce air pollution in the Borough over the next three years.

Leigh Folk Festival 2018

June 11, 2018 by Katie Lawrence

It's the time of year all Leigh folk treasure dearly, with every year getting bigger and better! It's the UK’s largest free folk festival, right on our doorstep.

HistoricaLeigh; England Expects

June 11, 2018 by Carole Mulroney of Leigh Lives

In 1935 an article appeared in a local paper about a remarkable find in Old Leigh.

Reports of a stabbing in Southend

June 11, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Police are currently guarding a cordon after reports of a stabbing on the corner of Kenway and Vale Avenue in the early hours of this morning.

Boost to community safety resources proposed

June 11, 2018 by Southend Borough Council Press Release

The Council is set to significantly expand its community safety team, with a proposal to invest £250,000 to recruit 6 new members of staff.

A holiday in a day

June 10, 2018 by Ray Morgan

Blue skies, white sand, lush dunes blowing in the breeze. The photos made it look like we were in the desert the tide was so far out - it was like a film set.

Competition: Win tickets to see The Case Of The Frightened Lady

June 10, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Win a pair of tickets to see this incredible show at The Palace Theatre

Man charged with raping woman in Westcliff

June 10, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A man has appeared in court charged with raping a woman in Westcliff on July 5 las year. 

Postal service delays cause outrage

June 10, 2018 by Leigh-On-Sea.com

A number of Southend and Rochford residents have been left fuming after some not receiving post for over a week. 

The Case of The Frightened Lady

June 10, 2018 by Leigh-On-Sea.com

Building on the phenomenal decade long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, comes a new thrilling chapter from “the king of the detective thriller” EDGAR WALLACE.

Legal Eagle Q & A: Where you stand legally when the executor of a will is not forthcoming

June 10, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Girl Power

June 10, 2018 by Rob Kahl @ Scott & Stapleton

This month sees the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote + the Suffragette movement. It doesn’t seem feasible now the struggles that women went through back then to get their voices heard.

The Shore Open Day

June 10, 2018 by Appointmoor Estate Agents

Come and join us for a Rossi’s ice cream to celebrate the release of the final apartments in The Shore on Saturday 16th June 2018.

Picture of the week - Friday 8th June 2018

June 7, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our Picture of the week called "Ball of dunlin" is by photographer Mark Taylor

Swan Lake @ The Royal Opera House

June 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

The Royal Ballet performs a new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent classical ballet. Production and additional choreography by Liam Scarlett and designs by John Macfarlane.

Foodie Rich: SoPa Thai Review

June 5, 2018 by Foodie Rich

I’m conscious I have yet to review any of the grand new openings in SS9. Still haven’t done Navana Lounge. That’s been there for ages now. What about the Brunch Co, loving the look of that place. Nor have I been to the Corner Club, Toppers and Toast, not even the new Acorn veggie deli! Yeah yeah, the list goes on I know.

New requirements for shared houses and bedsits

June 5, 2018 by Joanna

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has joined authorities across Essex to seek local people’s views on updated guidance that would regulate shared houses and bedsits.

Theatre Review: Thriller Live

June 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Jackson’s legacy now lives on in Thriller Live! Direct from the West End, it’s billed as a spectacular concert, celebrating the career of the arguably one of the world’s greatest entertainer! Read our review here

Estuary Restaurant opens a new premises

June 4, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

With an established and extremely popular restaurant in the heart of Leigh Broadway, and then a deli thrown into the mix through demand, it was only a matter of time before The Estuary opened up another thriving restauran

Are you considering a grammar school for your child?

June 4, 2018 by Southend Borough Council Press Release

Local children currently in Year 5 are urged to consider one of Southend’s grammar schools as a place for them to grow and flourish in the future. Southend has four outstanding grammar schools, designed for pupils performing in the top 25% at primary school