Leigh on Sea News

Beware of fructose

March 25, 2013

Diana Hervé, Nutritionist, on the evils of the sugars - not fats - that are a ticking bomb for a nation addicted to fructose. www.dianaherve.co.uk

Essex cheque book

March 21, 2013

Visit Essex has produced a cheque book of offers to over 50 local attractions and restaurants for local residents to enjoy throughout the year. The free ‘live local, love local’ cheque books will be available from 15 March at libraries, Tourist Information Centres, County Hall, Southend Pier and other attractions. Vouchers can also be downloaded directly from www.visitessex.com/livelocal

It's 'cool' to live in Leigh . . .

March 19, 2013

The Times has listed Leigh-on-Sea in its Top 30 "Coolest places in Britain", but we knew that anyway.

Spring Style

March 15, 2013

It’s nearly spring, and a new season means new fashion trends. So what exactly will be hot this spring?

Running for charity

March 15, 2013

Let's raise a cheer, and dig deep into our pockets, for local runners going the whole 26 miles for charities close to their hearts.

Book groups

March 15, 2013

Oh the false promise of spring

March 13, 2013

Whatever happened to spring? Leigh-on-sea.com contributor Caroline Carpenter wonders why nature is playing tricks on us and asks will spring ever arrive . . .

"What Happened to Helen?"

March 13, 2013

Artist Dawn Mellor, whose fascination with celebrity culture has led her to examine the way we view those in the limelight, has an exhibition "What Happened to Helen" on at the Focal Point gallery in Southend until March 30th. The subject of the exhibition is Leigh's very own celebrity, Helen Mirren. Leigh-on-Sea.com contributor Helen Davis, takes a peek into the gallery to find out for herself, "What Happened to Helen?"

What Happened to Helen? - Helen Mirren Exhibition at The Focal Point Gallery, Southend Library

March 12, 2013

Oscar winner, sometime sporter of pink hair, and former Leigh resident, Dame Helen Mirren, is currently the subject of an exhibition, by artist Dawn Mellor, at the Focal Point Gallery, in Southend Library.

H.A.R.P. 24 hour relay challenge

March 12, 2013

The H.A.R.P. 24 hour relay challenge is back! Join them on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June 2013 for the fantastic 24 hour relay run at Westcliff Rugby Club.

Eton scholarship

March 4, 2013

Local boy James Yuen is awarded a prestigious scholarship to Eton public school

Essex Book Festival

March 1, 2013

The Essex Book Festival launches today with a month-long programme of activities from a wide-ranging array of writers. Household names include Sandi Toksvig, Gavin Esler and Martina Cole, whilst local Leigh talent including Daryl Easlea and Zoe Howe will be making appearances too.

Outreach/P.R. job opportunity

February 27, 2013

Part-time short-term Outreach/PR job in the Southend area. Exciting opportunity to work on an arts-based project.

Folk Festival design competition

February 26, 2013

Leigh Folk Festival, now in it's 22nd year, announce details of a design competition. Entrants are asked to enter designs for T-shirts, the official programme and promotional fliers. The winner will see their designs printed on the festival's merchandise.

Village Green date is announced

February 26, 2013

The date for this years' Village Green festival has been announced. Saturday 13th July. Watch this space for news on the programme of events for the day . . .

Estuary Collective

February 26, 2013

Estuary art - a new gallery opens in Leigh

The Royals celebrates 25 years of superb shopping with fashion extravaganza

February 26, 2013

To celebrate its 25th birthday, The Royals is hosting a free, Spring Fashion Event on Saturday 2 March from 12-4pm.

Work on London Southend Airport terminal extension on schedule for June opening*

February 26, 2013

Work on a major extension to the passenger terminal at London Southend Airport is on schedule; with the first phase – a new Arrivals area - due to open in June 2013, when a 4th easyJet aircraft arrives to be based at the airport.

Lord Green Tours Essex Businesses and Hears How Local Exports are Helping to Boost The Nation’s Economy

February 21, 2013

Lord Stephen Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, is visiting Essex on Tuesday 26 February 2013, as a guest of the Essex Chambers of Commerce.

The next Bear Grylls?

February 18, 2013

'Two things matter in life: following your dreams and looking after your friends. This is what I love about Scouting. It’s about doing great things, loving and enjoying the great adventures and helping others to do the same.' Bear Grylis - Chief Scout. Look below to find out five more great reasons to join the scouting movement in Southend West.