Leigh on Sea News

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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Another new route announced from Southend

Easyjet announce new route to a popular European City!

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School employee handed suspended sentence for assaulting child and older woman

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Man denies sexual assault on child in Southend Restaurant

A man has denied watching a child at a urinal and sexually assaulting him at McDonold's in Southend. 

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Moonshine Saloon - Western Cocktail Bar

Step off the streets of West London and into the streets of the Wild West... have you got what it takes?

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Lets talk about sex

Southend residents are being asked to give their views on how their sexual health needs could best be met, as the council reviews how it provides these services.

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Digital arts workshops in Southend

Focal Point Gallery – supported by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council – is hosting a great value four-day video and photography course from Tuesday 14 August – Friday 17 August.

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Picture Of The Week - Friday 10th August 2018

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Rush hour disruptions as trains amended and cancelled

Commuters face potentional testing journey home

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Missing woman found after Police and Coastguard search in Leigh

A woman who was reported missing in Leigh yesterday has been found safe and well. 

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Switch in, switch on, switch off

The phrase "digital detox" is often bandied around, encouraging people to get off their smart phones and devices and I think it's so important to do so

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The Big Festival

It's all about the Food and Family Fun at one of the UK's biggest festivals.....

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