Leigh on Sea News

'Invincible' Review!

March 9, 2017 by Claire Cosgrove

From class issues to the North-South divide, our theatre reviewer Claire Cosgrove brings you her thoughts on the latest show at The Palace Theatre!

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town

March 9, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our London 'must visit' this weekend comes in the haze of a much talked about, yet secret cocktail bar!? Confused? Read on...

One of Leigh's longest standing pubs closed down

March 9, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Local's have been left taken back as one of Leigh's longest standing pubs closed it's doors earlier this week with a simple Facebook post.

Foodie Rich: Beer of the Week

March 8, 2017 by Foodie Rich

Beer, I love it! I’m pretty certain I speak for quite a few of us. But it’s gotta be beer with flavour, not nasty, cold and fizzy tasteless lager.

New School Could be Built in Southend-on-Sea to Meet Demand

March 7, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Plans for a new secondary school in Southend-on-Sea will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week (Tuesday 14th March).

More New Council Housing in the Pipeline

March 7, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

More new council homes could soon be on the way, with councillors set to discuss Phase 2 of the council’s house building drive next week (Cabinet, Tuesday 14th March).

Legal Eagle Q&A

March 7, 2017 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Q: I pick my son up from school each Friday for my overnight contact. This week when I picked him up I was shocked that his mother had dressed him up as...

X Factor Auditions at Ten Green Bottles

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

The X Factor is holding auditions at Ten Green Bottles on Tuesday 14th March.

46 days and counting.......

March 6, 2017 by Rob Kahl

As I write this there is 46 days until the London marathon. It is becoming very real and very close. You may (or may not) remember that I am running for a charity called Brainwave, a charity that focuses on Cerebral Palsey, Autism and Development delay in children.

Lu Lu brings her biggest tour yet to Southend!

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

There is one overriding influence in the life of this acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, Grammy and Novello Award nominee, and that is, it has always been ‘All About the Music’.

Major police crack down on phones and driving

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

Police have majorly cracked down on people using their mobile phones whilst driving.

How To Make A Will

March 6, 2017 by Melinda at Giles Wilson Solicitors

There are various triggers that cause a person to decide they should make a Will; these include the death of someone close who may or may not have left a Will. Sometimes a change in personal fortune or the birth of a child.

Leigh-on-Sea Sounds: The Long Run

March 3, 2017 by Liam Jefferies

It's that time of week again, and today’s Leigh-on-Sea sound is from The Long Run.

World Book Day @ Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-school

March 3, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Digital Future to be Revealed at Business Briefing

March 3, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Businesses can find out more about the new 50 km dark fibre network being installed across the Borough next week.

Competition: Win a Family Ticket to the Gruffalo

March 3, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Leigh-on-Sea.com are giving you the chance to meet the Gruffalo!

Outfit of the Weekend - March 3rd

March 3, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Bringing the 'Outfit of the WEEKEND’ to leigh-on-sea.com...

Proposal Granted to Build Flats on Leigh's London Road

March 2, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

A proposal to demolish a car dealership and replace it with a 3 storey block of flats with a retail unit on the ground floor has been approved by Southend Council.

Council to Continue ‘Vital’ School Improvement Funding

March 2, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has announced that school improvement funding, which was due to stop at the end of March 2017, will continue for the next two years.

Aggravated burglary in reported in Southend

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

Police were called to an address in Southend after five asked men, some carrying weapons, barged their way into a house in Southend demanding cash and jewellery from the occupants.