Leigh on Sea News

London Southend Airport donates care packages to NHS

March 26, 2020 by Emily Mertens

London Southend Airport is creating care packages for key NHS workers who are struggling to find food in supermarkets.

London Southend Airport announces how long flight suspensions will last

March 26, 2020 by Emily Mertens

London Southend Airport has released updated flight plans from its airline partners.

Coronavirus waste collection update

March 26, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Southend's two household waste recycling centres have shut but waste collections are to go ahead as normal.

Life after coronavirus: 10 things to look forward to

March 26, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Life might seem to be on hold at the moment, but let's stay positive and think about everything we can look forward to once this is over!

Get creative indoors for FREE with Create98!

March 25, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Taking up a new hobby is a great way of keeping yourself busy during these strange and difficult next few weeks, and Create98 has the perfect solution to help you start a new creative journey!

Clap for our Carers: the nationwide event to say thanks to NHS staff

March 25, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The nation is being encouraged to show thanks to NHS staff this Thursday 26th with a huge round of applause.

New Southend Coronavirus Action project calls for volunteers

March 25, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Volunteers are needed to help out the new initative, which already includes a range of voluntary organisations and local charities.

My Leigh on Sea - Russell Hallmark, Chair of Friends of Leigh Library Gardens

March 24, 2020 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Russell Hallmark talks us through his favourite Leigh hotspots.

Local one hour residential parking restrictions lifted so people stay at home

March 24, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The parking restrictions will be lifted until Sunday 3rd May 2020 in aid of tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

Southend Theatres releases list of rescheduled performances

March 24, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Southend Theatres has put together a list of performances which will be rescheduled and a list of ones that won't be going ahead.

Southend Airport announces coronavirus statement

March 24, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The statement includes many flight suspensions and reductions.

PM announces strict new rules amid coronavirus outbreak

March 24, 2020 by Emily Mertens

A list of businesses that will remain open has also been released.

Creating calm with a closet cleanse

March 24, 2020 by Maria Bettis

Why we should buy less, choose better and wear more.

Coronavirus update: how supermarkets are reacting to the outbreak

March 19, 2020 by Emily Mertens

How are supermarkets reacting to the coronavirus outbreak?

Our statement: it's time we all come together

March 19, 2020 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Community is so important at times like this; help us spread the positivity and support local businesses by getting involved.

The Cherry Tree launches new takeaway service

March 19, 2020 by Emily Mertens

With empty shelves, lengthy queues and product restrictions, I know we'd rather put our feet up and order some tasty grub straight to our door!

Support local and treat your mum to a gift voucher for Mother's Day!

March 19, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Although it seems like life has hit the pause button recently, it doesn't mean we can't still celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday!

Local businesses offering deliveries during the coronavirus outbreak

March 18, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Coronavirus update: the local changes to be aware of

March 17, 2020 by Emily Mertens

We have taken a look at the most important changes taking place in our local area to help answer some of your questions. From elderly-only shopping times to text-service deliveries, here's what you need to know...

We take a look inside the new Havens Hospice in Southend

March 12, 2020 by Leigh-on-sea.com

This week Leigh-on-sea.com had a very special invitation to visit the new Havens Hospice building in Southend.