Leigh on Sea News

Historicaleigh - Parlez Vous

July 6, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

George Godfrey Harrap was born on 18 January 1868 in Islington and at the age of 14 had developed a keen love of reading.

Historicaleigh - Leigh's Riotous Policeman

July 6, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Sgt Larter of at Leigh, retired from the Police Force in 1913. He had had a colourful career...

Picture of the week - 7th July 2017

July 6, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Leigh-on-Sea Sounds: The Fifty-Four Plates

July 6, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

This week's Leigh-on-Sea sound is from The Fifty-Four Plates

Former Snooker Hall to Become Flats

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Following the news of the proposal for the Grand Hotel falling through, a plan to convert a former snooker hall into flats has been marked for approval

New crossings open as Kent Elms junction works progress

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Two new pedestrian crossings near the A127 Kent Elms junction have opened as part of a major junction upgrade.

Leave 'Em Laughing Comedy Festival

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

This weekend, grab a taster of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in London with the Leave ‘Em Laughing Comedy Festival.

Councillors Reject Plans for the Grand

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

The multi million pound plan to revamp the Grand hotel on Leigh Broadway has been thrown out by the Southend Council planning committee.

Deadline to apply for 11 plus nears

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend Borough Council Press Release

Families left terrified after altercation outside popular kid play centre

July 5, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Families were left terrified and a man assualted after an altercation broke out between parents and passing youths at a popular children's play centre on Tuesday evening.

Southend-on-Sea SATS Benchmark Above National Average Again

July 4, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea pupils are celebrating news that the area is performing above the national average for Key Stage 2 SATS.

Competition: The Ultimate Motown Night with Ronnie Canada - Winner Announced

July 3, 2017 by Jessica

Is it you?

Legal Eagle Q&A: Should my ex have more than half of our house now we are splitting up?

July 3, 2017 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

My boyfriend and I bought a house together years ago...

Transported to the California Suite

July 2, 2017 by Ray Morgan

This weekend I went to see 'California Suite' at the Dixon Studio (Palace Theatre) and I'll be honest, I really didn't know what to expect......

Latest Ballroom Set Menu at The Royal Hotel

July 2, 2017 by Jessica

Wednesday 5th- Friday 7th June 2017: 2 courses with a glass of wine £17.50 and 3 courses with glass of wine £19.95.

Ten Green Bottles Cocktail Masterclass!

July 2, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Ever fancied having a go at making cocktails? Join our masterclass on Friday 7th July at 8.30PM!

Inspiring artists to be exhibited at Beecroft Art Gallery

July 2, 2017 by Michael Shelley

Two new exhibitions by Essex artists will be unveiled at the Beecroft Art Gallery this month.

School catchments to be reviewed in Leigh-on-sea

July 2, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A review of Primary School catchment areas within Leigh-on-sea will be carried out over the next few months.

ST: Dreamboats and Petticoats

July 2, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats  features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era!

Much loved mother or two dies in Leigh Road crash

July 2, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A much loved mother of two, named as Heidi Hyde has tragically died after her van crashed into a lampost in New Road, Leigh, on Saturday morning.