Leigh on Sea News

On autumn

I love this time of year. It was always my favourite. It makes me think of You've Got Mail, when Tom Hanks' Joe Fox says to his mystery email-romance (Meg Ryan's Kathleen Kelly) "Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address."

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Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure

JM Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who refuses to grow up is reborn in this spectacular musical, with a beautiful score by Stiles and Drewe. An amateru production by SODS 

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Works commence resulting in parts of A13 closure


Essential works have commenced on the A13 and A130 Sadlers farm roundabout, with scheduled closures both on the east and westbound road. 

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Man left in life threatening condition

A man has been left in a life threatening condition after a fight broke out near McDonalds in Hadleigh. 

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Legal Eagle Q & A: Where you stand legally on breaking your tenancy agreement

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Appointmoor Estates Celebrate 20 years!

Chalkwell’s only estate agent has some exciting news..

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Seven Hotel left with costly damage after Seafront brawl

Luxury hotel 'Seven', which was recently awarded a place in the Michelin Guide has been left with hundreds of pounds worth of damage after after a brawl broke out on Tuesday night near their premises. 

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Time running out to nominate Southend sporting and fitness heroes

Time is running out to nominate a local sports or fitness hero for a prestigious award.

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Pumpkin Forest

For the second year running, Hurleys Pumpkin Forest have once again opened their door's in the lead up to Halloween!

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Interview: the Cast of Aladdin

Ahead of the spectacular panto coming to Cliffs Pavilion this season, Leigh-on-Sea.com had a chat with the cast of Aladdin: Ashley Banjo and Diversity, Ian Royce and David Phipps-Davis.

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Little Nan's Bottomless Boozy Lunch

Book in for a 2 hour slot arriving from 11am - 12pm for a Sharing Platter Featuring Fitzrovia sweet and savoury special treats, all displayed on Vintage 3 Tier Cake Stands.... just adorable! 

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Developer determined to get flat rejection application overturned

Local Property Developer Brian Strickland, Managing Director of Sandhurst New Homes has experessed his determination to get an application overturned after a proposal to demoilish the Old Vienna Restaurant in Leigh with a block of flats was rejected by Southend Councils Development Control Committee. 

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High Street action plan launched with new Community Safety team in place

An action plan aimed at reducing problems such as aggressive begging, rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour has been launched. 

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Hairy Bikers UK Tour Announced

Catch the interview here with fave duo The Hairy Bikers ahead of their 2019 tour

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to the Halloween Ball!

Here's a competition to sink your claws into!

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14 year old girl found dead in Westcliff bedroom

A 14 year old girl was sadly found dead in her bedroom an inquest heard.

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Tabby McTat

Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears

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Leigh-on-Sea finds: Starry eyes

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

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Southend environmental health officers seize over half tonne of illegal oysters

Southend’s environmental health team has averted a potential food poisoning outbreak by seizing over half a tonne of illegally harvested oysters with an estimated value of £7,000.

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Leigh-on-Sea finds: Peacock Passion

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

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