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Future ambition for Southend-on-Sea to be discussed

October 30, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

An exciting resident and stakeholder led ambition for the future of the Borough will be presented at next week’s cabinet (6^th November).

Basildon teacher from Leigh charged with series of child sexual offences

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

A Basildon teacher from Leigh-on-sea has been charged with a number of child sexual offences which allegedly took place between 2017 and 2018. 

Ella Connor go Gold!

October 30, 2018 by Ella Connor

We've gone gold here at Ella Connor to all you lovely lot who just LOVE a face mask as much as we do! 

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.

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.

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…

Picture of the week - Friday 26th November 2018

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

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.

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. 

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.   

Council reveals road resurfacing programme

October 29, 2018 by Southend Borough Council

The council is pressing ahead with road improvement works in Southend with its highways contractor Marlborough. 

Legal Eagle Q & A: Neighbours and noise. Is there a legal line?

October 29, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Neighbours and noise. Is there a legal line?

Legal Eagle Q & A: Leaving your job and legal advice

October 29, 2018 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

HistoricaLeigh: Kentish invasion

October 29, 2018 by Carole Mulroney

In September 1724 100 smacks with 500 men  from Queenborough and Faversham, led by the Mayor of Queenborough and their local MP (an oyster dredger) made a raid on the leigh oyster beds. 

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. 

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...

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

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. 

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. 

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.