Leigh on Sea News

Paperback launch of Estuary: Out of London to the Sea - Rachel Lichtenstein

September 14, 2017 by Jessica

You are invited to the Essex launch of the paperback edition of ESTUARY – Out from London to the Sea.

Competition: Win Tickets to see Crazy for You

September 14, 2017 by Joanna Harrison

Win a pair of tickets for the opening performance of Crazy for You at The Cliffs Pavilion on Tuesday 26th September at 8pm.

Picture of the week - 15th September 2017

September 14, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Competition: Win a Fairy & Elf Photoshoot

September 14, 2017 by Jessica

We are delighted to have teamed up with Pauls Studio to run this amazing competition to win a Fairy & Elf Photo-shoot for your little one! Plus a 16x12 art mounted print.

All or Nothing Review

September 13, 2017 by Liam Jefferies

East London, 1965. The explosion of pills, thrills and high-collared shirts that was the mod scene is just about to begin, and at the centre of it are four young cockney lads, keen on continental clothing, US-imported blues and getting out of the button-down scene of the generation before them. This is the story of the Small Faces.

Southend schools showing high performance across all key stages

September 13, 2017 by SBC

The excellent performance of Southend schools following summer tests and examinations will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week.

If I own the leasehold of my flat, can I let it out when i'm away?

September 12, 2017 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

I own the leasehold of my flat and I am due to go away working for at least 6 months; can I let my flat out?

The Foodie Bucket List – Sweetings London

September 12, 2017 by Foodie Rich

We’ve all got a bucket list, right? All those must do things before you pop your clogs. Swim with dolphins, wing walk, fly in a hot air balloon, and all those sorts of things.  Yes, I do have a bucket list but an alternative one.  It’s a foodie bucket list.

Legal Eagle: Partners, Property and Protection - who gets what?

September 12, 2017 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Council considers bold initiative to help residents combat rising energy costs

September 11, 2017 by SBC

Thousands of Southend households could be helped to combat rising energy prices by having electricity generation and storage devices fitted into their homes.

September's Golden Return

September 11, 2017 by Ray Morgan

Opaques. This is my signifier for the turn of the season: the return of opaques. I'm clearly a bore about this, because my Facebook 'On This Day' shows a roll-call of early-September status posts about getting my black opaque tights out of retirement for Autumn. But it does feel like change, doesn't it?

Proposed site for new school identified alongside new school places for 2018

September 11, 2017 by SBC

Plans to provide 150 new secondary school places by September 2018 and open a new free school for another 180 by September 2019 will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week.

Major project to improve entrance to Southend High Street

September 11, 2017 by Joanna

A £2m scheme to improve an important gateway to Southend High Street will be considered by the council’s cabinet next week.

What do you want the future Southend-on-Sea to be like?

September 11, 2017 by Southend Borough Council

What do you want the Borough to be like in 2030?

Palace Theatre Open Day 2017

September 11, 2017 by Jessica

The Palace Theatre is opening its doors and giving you the chance to explore the theatre and walk behind the scenes.

Essex Police Officers travel to Caribbean to help with recovery from Hurricane Irma

September 11, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Seven Essex Police officers have flown to the Caribbean to assist in the recovery caused by Hurrican Irma.

Historicaleigh - In The Interests of Science

September 11, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Nowadays we take X Rays for granted and we are used to the radiographer staying out of range of the machinery in action. But at the outset the dangers were not known.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

September 10, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Direct from a SMASH-HIT WEST END season, this fantastic play is coming to the Palace Theatre!

Rabble Waterfight at Finsbury Park

September 6, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Are you ready to get soaked?

Leigh-on-Sea Sounds: Leigh Regatta Line Up

September 6, 2017 by Jessica

If you're heading down the the Leigh Regatta this weekend make sure you stop by The Peterboat for some amazing live local talent!