Leigh on Sea News - news

Leigh Regatta countdown begins - the latest!

One of Leigh's leading festivals returns this weekend

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The Craft Club Yarnbombers latest delights!

Just another reason that we love our little town.....

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Last chance to have your say on The Bell junction consultation

Residents and road users have until 5pm Sunday 9 September to have their say on the planned highways improvements at The Bell junction.

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The Proclaimers come to The Cliffs Pavilion

It has been 31 years since Scottish twins Craig & Charlie Reid aka The Proclaimers emerged

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Leigh on sea is open for Business!

This week is back to school, and for many people that is also back to work. Leigh on sea has appeared busy all summer and that means that those running small businesses in Leigh will have had to work all through ensuring that they have sufficient staff and supplies to meet the needs of their customers.

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Elastic weekend

Time is weird. For example, some mornings I get up, do yoga, have a shower, do my hair and make up, make breakfast, get dressed, check Twitter, and saunter out of the door feeling great about life.

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Take the plunge at FREE over 65 swimming sessions

Free swimming in Southend is set to continue as the council roll out free swimming sessions for residents aged 65 and above, starting in October.

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Works set to resume on City Beach sun shelters

Work is set to resume on the City Beach sun shelters, and are set to be open to the public by the end of September.

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The Band

Take That are proud to present their new muscal with a beautiful story written by the Olivier award-winning writer Tim Firth

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The Chocolate Cocktail Club

Thats right! The pop up Chocolate Cocktail Bar are currently in London serving up the most delicious, mouth-watering chocolate twists on classic cocktails. 

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Toilets closed to keep public safe

A public toilet in Southend town centre described as a “magnet for crime and antisocial behaviour” is being permanently closed today to keep the public safe.

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3 Night's out this Bank Holiday Weekend

Friday, Saturday, Sunday... we've got your weekend covered!

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Give a preloved treasure a new home

Vintage musical instruments, bicycles and Christmas decorations are just some of the items you might find at Southend’s newest reuse shop.

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Police confirm investigation into death of homeless man

Essex police confirm investigation after skull and bones found

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Teens arrested in connection with Southend stabbing released on bail

Two teenagers who were arrested in connection with a stabbing in Southend have been bailed.

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Council congratulates students for “excellent” A-level results

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is congratulating the Borough’s students for their excellent A-level results. 

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Leigh teacher released under investigation in sex grooming probe

A teacher from Leigh, who was arrested at a Basildon Primary School back in June on suspicion of sexual grooming offences has been released under investigation. 

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Offers for this Bank Holiday Weekend!

All available this weekend in the Little Town that we Love

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The art of beating plastic pollution

With the help of 300 pupils from Chalkwell Hall Junior School, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is aiming to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution and its impacts upon the marine environment.

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Our 5 favourite London Rooftop Bars to visit this Bank Holiday

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