Leigh on Sea News

News from the Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel have some new offers and events coming up over the next few months...

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LOS interviews local singer songwriter Glenn Godfrey

Leigh-on-Sea.com has a chat with Glenn Godfrey and talks about his new EP

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Let Cook Leigh-on-sea cook for you this Autumn with their new dishes

Have a look at the new meals available at Cook in Leigh-on-Sea.

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Bell junction footbridge to be removed this week

A closure to part of the A127 will be in place this weekend to allow the removal of the footbridge at The Bell junction as part of wider improvement works.

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Short Street Coronavirus testing site

The leader of the council has issued the following statement in relation to the Coronavirus walk-through testing site at Short Street, Southend-on-Sea.

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A slice of Italy for Little Havens children

Children supported by a local hospice have had a little slice of Italy brought into their homes thanks to technology and the support of a local business.

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Autumn Firework Displays Cancelled for 2020

The series of annual seafront firework displays have been cancelled for 2020 in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

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New chapter for Southend libraries as doors reopen to the public

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is pleased to announce residents will be able to browse their local libraries once again as libraries across Southend are set to reopen to the public.

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Leigh on Sea Takes a Trip on The Endeavour

Leigh-on-Sea goes has one of the most ‘Leigh’ experiences imaginable: motoring up to London on an original, local fishing boat and artefact from the Dunkirk Landings in 1940: The Endeavour.

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Is your dog suffering from anxiety? Our canine expert Ruth has the answer

With many of us returning back to our places of work, and for our children go back to school, colleges and in some cases university we find again we are changing not only our lifestyle habits but those of our pets, especially our dogs...

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Create98 Calligraphy Kits Raise Money for Charity

Create98 is supporting Gold Geese Charity to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

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Over £2000 Raised for Friends of Leigh Library Garden

Friends of Leigh Library Gardens are delighted by the support received so far for The People's Path.

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Cabinet to consider consultation on amalgamation of Chalkwell Hall schools

The council’s cabinet is to consider starting a formal consultation on the potential amalgamation of Chalkwell Hall Infants School and Chalkwell Hall Junior School.

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Covid could halt Forum II plans

Plans to build the second phase of a combined academic and cultural facility in the heart of Southend could be wound down as a result of the Covid19 Pandemic.

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Discounted parking scheme to be discussed by Cabinet

Southend residents and visitors could soon be able to park in all council-owned carparks and on-street parking bays for just £8.50 a month.

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Most Popular Baby Names in Southend Released

The Office of National Statistics has recently released the most popular names given to boys and girls in 2019.

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Connecting Threads Tapestry Looking for New Home

Leigh-on-sea.com speaks with Gwen Simpson lead artist of the Connecting Threads Project...

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New online radio station to launch with virtual party

After the success of locally-run club nights, the team behind High Tide Club have launched Southend’s premier queer radio station, High Tide & Friends

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Local Hospice calls upon walkers to support their hospice care this September

Havens Hospices is calling for walkers to join the Fun Walk Trust’s virtual walk to support the charity this September.

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Get COVID tested at London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport is working with Southend Borough Council to support ongoing COVID-19 testing which has been extended to anyone experiencing symptoms.

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