Leigh on Sea News

Picture of the week - 7th August

August 6, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Desire to be a Designer??

August 5, 2015 by Mike

We are looking for a junior graphic designer who will be working on a large projects from day one. The right candidate will need skills in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Quark Xpress but this is not essential.

Southend Energy saves residents over £100,000 since launch

August 5, 2015 by Mike

Customers of recently launched energy partnership Southend Energy have collectively saved over £100,000 on their energy bills.

The energy supply partnership between Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and OVO Energy launched at the end of May with the mission of providing residents with a fair deal for their energy

Cocktail of the week - MR FAWLTY

August 5, 2015 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Company

Straight out of a B&B in Torquay, this Basil mix up is sure to impress your guests! Enjoy it with a Waldorf Salad!

The Craft Beer Revolution!

August 4, 2015 by Richard Brown

What is Craft beer? Well, this I am sure could be debated long in to the night! I guess it is a bit of a grey area. But what I can say with all confidence; any bar, which just serves Carling, Fosters, Carlsberg or John Smiths, is not serving Craft Beer, only crap Beer!

Recipe of the Week

August 3, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Our Recipe of the Week this week is for salmon avocado towers, a delicious and inexpensive dish that is suitable for vegetarians.

From the Front Row – HARP 24 – Southend 2015

August 3, 2015 by Louise Johnson

HARP 24 is an annual running event in aid of the homeless in the local Southend area. It’s a 24 hour relay race over a cross-country 4.2 mile course, for teams of up to 8 runners.

Look Inside

August 3, 2015 by Ray Morgan

The idiosyncratic tales of Ray Morgan...

Kids Summer Fun Boot Camps come to Leigh

August 2, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Re-known Brownes Bootcamp bring a vibrant, fun kids class to Leigh-on-Sea this summer starting this Friday 31st July!

We Could All Use A Little Advice

August 2, 2015 by Andy Crow

Many business owners are tackling everything that needs doing in their business single-handed. One side effect of these rapid changes and growth is that nobody can be an expert in everything.

Marsh Farm Competition - KidsFest!

July 30, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Newsletter - 31/07/2015

July 30, 2015 by Mike

In this weeks newsletter we have a review of Fisherman's Wharf alongside vouchers and the latest events in Leigh.

Picture of the week - 31st July

July 30, 2015 by Mark Taylor

This week's picture of the week comes with thanks to Mark Taylor

Not long now until our Kids Fest extravaganza!

July 29, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

Bring the whole family along to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park Sunday 9th August 2015 to celebrate the return of this family festival of fun!

Cocktail of the week - CACTUS JACK

July 29, 2015 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Co.

Sour & spicy, I've blended Tequila with cherry, a touch of allspice and a little drop of Jack Daniels for an interesting and subtle drink, perfect for after dinner!

Car park closure at Southend Civic Centre

July 28, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Residents and visitors are advised that one of Southend Civic Centre’s public car parks will be temporarily closed for repairs from Monday 3 August.

Fines handed out in enforcement crackdown

July 28, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

Two residents and a local business have been fined over £2,500 for a variety of offences and ignoring council warnings.

Fisherman's Wharf Review

July 28, 2015 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

Our Foodie reviewer Rich this week reviews a good old traditional Fish n Chips and shares with us the facts aboout this much loved English dish you probably didn't know!

Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

July 28, 2015 by Joanna Harrison

This summer recipe doesn’t need an ice cream machine - pop it in the freezer, then enjoy in the sunshine.

Southend-on-Sea signs up to fight loan sharks

July 27, 2015 by Southend Borough Council

A host of community leaders are to become the first signatories on a pioneering charter against loan sharks.