Leigh on Sea News

First Phase of Council House Building Drive Completed

February 27, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

The first phase of a major new council house building drive in Southend-on-Sea has been completed, with more in the pipeline over the next 18 months.

Council Urges Agents and Landlords to Join SEAL

February 27, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea’s leading housing councillor has welcomed Government plans to ban letting agent fees, and is also encouraging local letting agents and landlords to join the South East Alliance of Landlords (SEAL).

Competition: Win a Pair of Tickets to Invincible - Winner Announced!

February 27, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Is it you?

V Festival 2017 line up announced!

February 27, 2017 by Joanna

....and it's a corker!

A New Flame - The Songs of Simply Red

February 27, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fall from the stars with the ultimate Simply Red tribute band

The end of the Broadway as we know It?

February 27, 2017 by Rob Kahl

I think that may be a bit dramatic, but the hysteria about national companies moving in to our Broadway shops is reaching fever pitch.

Storm Doris has arrived!

February 23, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

It's maybe time to batton down the hatches as Storm Doris has arrived in Essex

International Women's Day: talking women and periods

February 23, 2017 by Ray Morgan

I'm writing this on a train home from London, where I've just been in a meeting on the gender pay gap

Southend Pier Wedding Fayre

February 23, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

Make your wedding day a reality with help from the Southend Pier Wedding Fayre at the Royal Pavilion 10:30 – 3:30pm Sunday 19th March.

Landlord Gets £2K Fly-Tipping Fine Instead of Booking £12.50 Collection

February 23, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

A landlord who dumped two mattresses outside one of his rented properties has been fined nearly £2,000, when they could have been collected for just £12.50.

London cocktail bar launch the quirkiest cocktails yet!

February 23, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our little suggested 'must do' this weekend in London.... think Harry Potter, Winnie-the-pooh... just trust us and read on....

National Margarita Day @ The Royal Hotel

February 21, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Celebrate National Margarita Day @ The Royal Hotel with 2 cocktails for £10 from their Margarita Menu!

COMPETITION: The songs of Simply Red - A New Flame - Winner announced

February 21, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Ias it you? 

Foodie Rich: Padrino Italian

February 21, 2017 by Foodie Rich

We’re not short of Italian restaurants in the local area, I'm sure most of us have a favourite...

Local teacher admits child sex image charges

February 21, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Former Belfairs Academy teacher Neil Gardner has admitted multiple counts of possession of indecent images of children after his landlady discovered them in his room.

Historicaleigh: Leigh Hill and the old station

February 21, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Strictly Stars Anton & Erin bring 'Swing Time' to The Cliffs!

February 20, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple when they return with an exciting new show for 2017

Pizza Express Petition Launched

February 20, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A petition has been launched as it has been rumoured that chain Pizza Express have expressed an interest to take over the site, of what was once popular haunt, Rio Bar.

Picture of the Week: 17th February

February 17, 2017 by Liam Jefferies

Our picture of the week is courtesy of Kit Worsley.

Wonderful “Wonderland”! - Review

February 17, 2017 by Claire Cosgrove

“Wonderland” is a brand new musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.