Leigh on Sea News - news

Children’s visions of the future in Southend 2050 exhibition

November 7, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

An exhibition of posters, postcards and letters, designed by local school children in the Southend 2050 competition opened at the Focal Point Gallery last night (Tuesday 6 November)

Exploding in the distance

November 6, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Sunday night. It was cold - not bone-chilling proper winter cold, but still chilly. We were in layers. So many layers - leggings under my jeans, big socks under my boots, a top AND a jumper AND my big coat and scarf. Woolly hat, my Mum's hand crocheted fingerless gloves.

Man arrested after car smashes through wall in Westcliff

November 6, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A man has been arrested after he crashed into what is thought to be a house wall in Westcliff.

Life in plastic, not fantastic

November 6, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

New bins have been installed along a popular pedestrian and cycle route to help prevent plastic pollution.

Pamper yourself at Pure Indulgence's Christmas Shopping Event

November 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

And so it begins.....

Leigh Lights – a Legal Perspective

November 5, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

What else is there to be talking about in November in Leigh?  The event of the year is of course the Leigh Lights on 30^th November when a parade will start at Kings Road, travel along Leigh Road and finish in Broadway West

Film: Peter Rabbit at The Palace Theatre

November 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude

Family launch campaign after Rochford man dies in hostel

November 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A family have started campaigning after relative is not found until three days after death.

Gothic Garden - The Tale Bar

November 5, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

From Saturday 27th October until Saturday 24th November The Playboy Club London invite you to immerse yourself in this Gin friendly pop-up!

Plan to lower Southend’s emissions

November 5, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Southend councillors are to consider adopting a borough-wide “low-emissions strategy” as part of its work to improve the town’s air quality. 

Picture of the week - Friday 2nd November 2018

November 2, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Good morning Two Tree..... 

Completion of Belton Hills step replacement

November 2, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

A major engineering project to replace the steps, paths and lighting in Belton Hills Nature Reserve has been completed and the steps have now been officially re-opened.

Full speed ahead for annual Toy Drive

November 2, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

Mentioning the C word in November is frowned upon by most, and for good reason. Christmas is just over 8 weeks away, but the Council elves are already preparing for this year’s Toy Drive. 

Theatre Review: Dirty Dancing

November 1, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

I am taking in a deep breath before starting this review. It’s not so much that DIRTY DANCING, currently on a national tour at Cliff’s Pavilion, wasn’t entertaining, it really was, but was it for the right reasons?

Council devise strategy for housing and homelessness

November 1, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

A new strategy aimed at improving housing and preventing homelessness in the borough will be discussed by councillors next week 

Leigh-on-Sea finds: Cactus Carnage

November 1, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our latest showcase in our leigh-on-sea finds from the llittle town that we love

Looking forward it’s impossible to connect the dots but looking backwards it’s as clear as day

November 1, 2018 by Nathaniel Lee, Affinity Mortgages

Leigh Lights 2018 ... let the countdown begin.....

October 30, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

With just over four weeks away until Leigh Lights 2018, here's a little re-cap of what's going on so far.....

Duke & Duchess of Cambridge set to visit Basildon Sporting Village

October 30, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The red carpet is set to be rolled out TODAY as the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge visit Basildon Sporting Village

Council to make case for big infrastructure boost to local area

October 30, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The news forms part of a draft five year plan (2019-2023) being discussed by the council’s cabinet next week (6^th November).