Leigh on Sea News

Pirates of the Hidden Spirit Cocktail Experience

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Step foot on The Hidden Spirit this Winter for an undercover voyage to steal long lost treasure from the grasps of the Governor.   

Route changes for mobile library service

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The council is operating a new route for its mobile library service in a bid to make the service more accessible for people in care homes. 

Figures show tourism is booming in Southend

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Visitor numbers reached a record high in 2017, according to a recent tourism assessment.

Picture of the week - Friday 26th November 2018

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fright Night Halloween Ball!

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Have you got your tickets yet?

That terrible time of year is soon upon us where the freaks will feast and the devils will dance…

HistoricaLeigh: A tragic family of Elm Road

October 29, 2018 by Carole Mulroney

In 1911, No 181 Elm Road was inhabited by Gladys Lanser and her son and daughter. Her husband was not present but Gladys had married William Gilbert Lanser, a Mariner.

Rick Astley plus special guest Gabrielle

October 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Two years ago Rick Astley returned with an album that surprised everyone, even himself.

Our going out Halloween guide for all you freaks!

October 23, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fancy getting your freak on? Then here's a few places to hang out at this Halloween

City slicker or country bumpkin?

October 23, 2018 by Rob Kahl @ Scott & Stapleton

So what will it be? Here Rob at Scott & Stapleton visits the pro's and con's of both...

Temporary road closure on A127 junction

October 23, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The westbound carriageway of the A127 will be closed overnight this Friday between its junction with The Fairway and the Borough boundary to allow for essential resurfacing. 

Silent Halloween Disco Boat

October 21, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

It's all aboard one of the creepiest voyages in London this Halloween with the return of the Silent Sounds special

Sea Life Adventure houses saved monkeys

October 21, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend's popular attraction Sea Life Adventure have opened an exhibition for their latest addition, Macaque Monkeys. 

Feminist stories

October 21, 2018 by Ray Morgan

Last week I was invited to perform at a feminist storytelling night at Metal in Chalkwell Park, and I thought long and hard about what to read. 

New joint campaign asks parents, “Who’s controlling your child?”

October 21, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

That is the question asked in a new campaign targeted at local parents and carers, launched by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Essex Police. 

In The Night Garden ... Live

October 21, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Brand-new In the Night Garden Live show coming to the Cliffs Pavilion in 2019!

Officers clamp down on rogue traders

October 18, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

A joint operation between Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Trading Standards officers and Essex Police has led to 19 local businesses being investigated.

New community safety officers start their work

October 18, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

New Community Safety officers have started work in Southend-on-Sea this week.

GCSE result improve once again

October 18, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

GCSE statistics published this week show that the borough’s pupils have performed above the national average in all headline performance measures once again, improving on 2017’s impressive results.

Rethink over Thames Estuary Museum plans

October 17, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Senior councillors have ordered a rethink over plans to build a museum on Southend’s seafront, in the face of rising costs.

Faulty Towers Dining Experience

October 17, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Chaos reigns as soon as you walk through the door in this fully immersive show where you become diners, served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel.