Leigh on Sea News - southend

Southend Safety plans in place for Easter Weekend

April 14, 2022

Police officers will be patrolling in uniform and plain clothes in the busiest areas for socialising.

Southend Festival returns: International artists will paint the city with epic street art murals

March 30, 2022

Southend Festival returns this September with a whole host of amazing events showcasing the city of Southend’s vibrant and diverse cultural scene including comedy, art, music, children’s events and much more.

Storm Eunice Useful Information and Contacts

February 18, 2022

Storm Eunice Important Information to Residents

Southend College students to capture LuminoCity

February 9, 2022

Southend LuminoCity joins forces with Southend Adult Community College (SACC) to offer students the opportunity to photograph the stunning light installations.

Pier has record-breaking start to 2022

February 9, 2022

Southend-on-Sea’s iconic pier has attracted over 24,000 visitors in January 2022.

Tips for keeping it green this Christmas

December 2, 2021

Tips for keeping it green this Christmas from the Southend Waste and Environment Team.

City bids a final farewell to Sir David Amess MP with a fitting send-off

November 23, 2021

Standing together united residents of Southend-on-Sea gave Sir David Amess MP a dignified and respectful send off following a special memorial service for family, friends and invited guests, followed by a horse-drawn procession through the streets.

Southend Choir Create Virtual Recording for the NHS

May 25, 2020

Unable to meet in their usual weekly rehearsals, the Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs have spent the last few weeks creating a virtual choir recording.

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.

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.

FREE cycle parking available for South Essex businesses

March 11, 2020 by Emily Mertens

A new form of bicycle parking is being offered – free of charge – to employers in south Essex.

Where to go for Mother's Day

March 10, 2020 by Emily Mertens

From a delicious afternoon tea to a luxurious three course meal, here's where to treat your mum this Mother's Day.

Cure your fear of flying with easyJet at London Southend Airport!

March 10, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Boasting a 95% success rate, it's time to cure your fear of flying at Southend Airport with the Fearless Flyer course.

Coronavirus: Westcliff High School for Boys staff in self-isolation following positive testing of child's grandparent

March 10, 2020 by Emily Mertens

A headteacher and number of staff members are self-isolating after coming into contact with a student’s grandfather who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Flybe: The 10 destinations you can no longer fly to from Southend airport

March 5, 2020 by Emily Mertens

Join the ‘Spring Clean Your Journey’ challenge this March

March 4, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The challenge offers South Essex residents to swap their car for a different way of travelling in March - with a £250 prize available!

Havens Hospices to take over this year’s Southend Triathlon

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The popular Southend Triathlon is back for its 4th year with Havens Hospices taking hold of the baton for 2020.

Gritting with the stars: winning gritter names revealed

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

After a morning of sleet and snow in Essex, the results have come in at perfect timing!

The Southend Seaway project gains council’s cabinet support

February 27, 2020 by Emily Mertens

The council’s cabinet have agreed to maintain support for the proposed development of the Seaway car park.