Leigh on Sea News

Leigh Regatta countdown begins - the latest!

One of Leigh's leading festivals returns this weekend

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Picture Of The Week - Friday 31st August 2018

Sometimes all you need is...... pancakes!

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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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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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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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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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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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Current market conditions

Rob @ Scott & Stapleton updates you on the current property markert conditions in the little town that we love

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Summer Holiday Review

We're all going on a summer holiday rang out at the Cliffs Pavillion last night. The audience were all transported back to the early 1960's where a youthful band led by Ray Quinn (playing Cliff Richards) travel through Europe on a London Double Decker Bus.

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Foodie Rich: The Indian YMCA London

There’s curry and then there’s CURRY. I do love a Ruby. But sometimes, it’s just a little ‘samey’, and somewhat ‘meh’! Menus read the same from restaurant to restaurant and melt in to one. Chicken tikka masala, prawn biryani, lamb rogan josh, vindaloo’s, korma’s, Balti’s and so on, these dishes appear everywhere. And don’t get me started on the puddings!

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New joint team improving children’s safeguarding

A new team designed to further enhance local safeguarding for children has been officially launched

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Competition: Win a family ticket to Madagascar the Musical! - Winner announced

Winner announced - is it you?

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SoSlam – writing the hits of the future

Last week I ventured into Chinnery’s (scene of many a teenage ‘going to see my friend’s boyfriend’s band’ nights out) to see the SoSlam Young Musician’s Showcase

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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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Food safety advice for bank holiday barbecues

With an estimated 33 million people planning to have a barbecue over the bank holiday weekend, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has partnered with the Food Standards Agency to provide some top tips to help prevent food poisoning.

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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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3 Night's out this Bank Holiday Weekend

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

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New Film Showcases a Leigh-on-Sea Institution

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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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Offers for this Bank Holiday Weekend!

All available this weekend in the Little Town that we Love

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