Leigh on Sea News

2026 Leigh-on-sea Calendar available from Dave Amber

Something for the family stocking this Christmas the 2026 Leigh-on-sea calendar from local photographer Dave Amber

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London Southend set for its biggest winter in six years

Starting this Sunday, October 26, more than 360,000 seats will be on sale from your easy, speedy, friendly airport - the highest in six years - to book between November and March 2026.

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Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo Roaring Success

Leigh on Sea was buzzing with entrepreneurial energy this week as over 50 local businesses from across all sectors converged at the second annual Leigh Business Expo.

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Light Up Leigh-on-Sea This Christmas Friday 28th November

To start the festive season Leigh-on-sea will be getting in the spirit on Friday 28th November with its festive lights switch on and events galore.

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The Snow Queen At The Palace Theatre Launch This Week

The Snow Queen opens on Saturday 13th December and runs until Sunday 28th December. Wind Song have re-imagined the classic story, bringing it magically to life as the adventure leads Gerda on an exciting journey through a land full of mystery, winter magic and snow.

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Council responds to Fruit Fly Fiasco at Metrow Foods site

The fire caused serious damage to the wholesale food warehouse. Firefighters had to access the building through the external structure, which disturbed asbestos insulation and cut power to the site. This led to the decomposition of a large amount of food stored inside, creating unpleasant smells and environmental concerns.

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A New Law Firm in Town!

Backhouse Solicitors are proud to be celebrating 20 years in business in 2025. Alongside this milestone, we have opened our second office in Leigh-on-Sea and want to spread the word!

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Donate a gift this Christmas with the Council's Toy Drive

The cherished scheme will run from today until Friday 12 December 2025. We ask for donations of new, unwrapped gifts, once they are in the 'elves' workshop they will be sorted and wrapped by our dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring that every child receives a special present in time for the holidays.

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Essex Film Maker Natalie Scarsbrook celebrates more accolades

Local entrepreneur and film maker Natalie Scarsbrook, of Blatella Films, has been awarded a Silver Award at the prestigious Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 in the Best Creative Business category

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Seafront parking reduced this winter to support Southend’s local businesses

From 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, parking at all Zone 1A locations, along the seafront, will be charged at a discounted rate. That means hourly rates will fall from £3 to £2.30, a 23% saving, with longer stays seeing reductions of 10% to 23%, depending on duration

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110,000 handmade poppies to transform Southend Pier

Southend Pier has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary response to its Poppies on the Pier project, with over 110,000 knitted and crocheted poppies arriving from across the UK and around the world.

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Review: Murder at Midnight by Nina Jervis-Green

Murder at Midnight works as a standalone murder mystery, though that isn’t all it is. It’s a thriller and a farce

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New recycling and waste service starts in two weeks

From the week of Monday 27 October 2025, most households in the city will move to a new collection system with wheelie bins for recycling and general waste, and alternate weekly collections.

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Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Charity Scores with Southend United Fans

Successful Awareness and Fundraising Event at Roots Hall Highlights Importance of Male Breast Cancer Awareness

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Southend Libraries secures funding to bring stories to life for local families

Southend Libraries has received national funding to launch an exciting new three-year project, helping families bring books to life at home

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UK’s first high street ‘sensory pod’ opens in Southend

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pioneering inclusive public spaces with the UK’s first high street sensory pod in The Victoria Centre.

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REVIEW OF HERE AND NOW By Lynn Carroll

‘Here and Now’ will appeal enormously to the younger audiences and also to older ones especially those who love the music of Steps.

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2025 Southend’s Christmas Lights Switch On Returns with a Sparkle!

Southend High Street is set to dazzle once again as Christmas in the City returns on Saturday 15th November 2025 for a full day of festive fun,

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New Properties from Bear this October

New Listings in and around Leigh this October.

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Exciting launch of McAdden Sanctuary to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On October 1st, Lady McAdden officially opened it’s doors to the McAdden Sanctuary - a relaxing, calm space with offerings including gentle Pilates, reflexology, breathwork, Neuro Linguistic Programmes, coffee mornings and creative art sessions exclusively available to those affected by Breast Cancer.

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