Leigh on Sea News

Osborne’s Seafood & Old Leigh Delicacies

August 25, 2015 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

I’ve been reviewing restaurants for a little while now, and we’ve covered most bases I reckon. Chinese, Indian, French, Turkish and more; haven’t we travelled well!

I *can* stand the rain

August 25, 2015 by Ray Morgan

The idiosyncratic tales of Ray Morgan...

Palace Theatre Competition - Hal Cruttenden - Winner Announced

August 25, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You? The Great British Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium and Have I Got News For You.

Countdown to Big Health Day for adults with learning disabilities

August 25, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Adults with learning disabilities are invited to a special free event on Thursday 17th September to help boost their health and wellbeing.

Get bowled over by free sports sessions

August 25, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Don’t miss the chance to try sports like basketball, golf, rounders, tennis and bowls all for free on Saturday 5th September!

Belfairs Swim Centre now open!

August 25, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

The newly refurbished Belfairs Swim Centre has just re-opened to give residents and visitors an even better swimming experience.

See the world’s biggest yacht race start in Southend!

August 24, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Waves of excitement are building for the fabulous fund raising round-the-world yacht race starting in Southend at 12:30pm on Monday 31st August.

Southend joins other local authorities and more than 300 businesses to wage war on litter louts

August 24, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has joined forces with other councils and more than 300 business outlets in the region to wage war on litter louts with a follow-up to last year’s highly successful Love Essex campaign.

HISTORICALEIGH - The Gallant Galician

August 24, 2015 by Carole Mulroney

The Union Castle liner Galician sailed from Cape Town on 28 July 1914 and after a few days received news of the outbreak of the war.

Head or heart?

August 23, 2015 by Rob Kahl

When people are trying to buy properties it is difficult to categorise them into whether they are people that buy with their heads or their hearts.

Be Wary Of Utilities Over Charging

August 23, 2015 by Andy Crow

How many of you know when your Gas and Electricity supply contracts expire?

Councillor praises Southend students for GCSE successes

August 20, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

A Southend-on-Sea Borough Councillor has praised GCSE students across the Borough for an impressive set of GCSE results.

Council applies for injunction to prevent seafront ‘burn-outs’

August 20, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is applying for a court injunction against organisers of car cruise events that the authority says are putting lives at risk.

Newsletter - 21/08/2015

August 20, 2015 by Jessica

This weeks newsletter features Foodie Rich's latest review, the Only One Direction Competition, Our Recipe of the Week and Pipsqueak Parties Review!

Picture of the week - 21st August

August 20, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

This absolutely stunning picture of the week, of the sunset in Old Leigh was sent to us by Florence @FJG_Photography

Pregnant? Don’t give birth without it…..

August 20, 2015 by Keri Jarvis from The Baby Project

I had conscientiously written this week’s blog ahead of schedule, when on Tuesday, I was thrilled to find the headline ‘Pregnant women flocking to classes on self-hypnosis births’ in THE GUARDIAN, no less.

Cocktail of the week - POCO MOJITO

August 19, 2015 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Co.

Who doesn't love a mojito, right? I thought I'd do a little twist on the classic drink by deconstructing it, keeping the flavours of rum, mint & lime at the foreground.

Only One Direction Competition - Winner Announced!

August 18, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs from all four of One Direction's smash hit albums!

GCSE clearing day to be held on Friday

August 18, 2015 by Mike

Whatever your GCSE results turn out to be tomorrow, helpful advice is at hand at a special event on Friday 21 August.

Recipe of the week - Warm Marinated Flank Steak Salad

August 18, 2015 by Joanna Harrison