Leigh on Sea News

46 days and counting.......

As I write this there is 46 days until the London marathon. It is becoming very real and very close. You may (or may not) remember that I am running for a charity called Brainwave, a charity that focuses on Cerebral Palsey, Autism and Development delay in children.

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Lu Lu brings her biggest tour yet to Southend!

There is one overriding influence in the life of this acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, Grammy and Novello Award nominee, and that is, it has always been ‘All About the Music’.

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Major police crack down on phones and driving

Police have majorly cracked down on people using their mobile phones whilst driving.

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How To Make A Will

There are various triggers that cause a person to decide they should make a Will; these include the death of someone close who may or may not have left a Will. Sometimes a change in personal fortune or the birth of a child.

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Leigh-on-Sea Sounds: The Long Run

It's that time of week again, and today’s Leigh-on-Sea sound is from The Long Run.

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World Book Day @ Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-school

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Digital Future to be Revealed at Business Briefing

Businesses can find out more about the new 50 km dark fibre network being installed across the Borough next week.

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Competition: Win a Family Ticket to the Gruffalo

Leigh-on-Sea.com are giving you the chance to meet the Gruffalo!

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Outfit of the Weekend - March 3rd

Bringing the 'Outfit of the WEEKEND’ to leigh-on-sea.com...

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Proposal Granted to Build Flats on Leigh's London Road

A proposal to demolish a car dealership and replace it with a 3 storey block of flats with a retail unit on the ground floor has been approved by Southend Council.

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Council to Continue ‘Vital’ School Improvement Funding

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has announced that school improvement funding, which was due to stop at the end of March 2017, will continue for the next two years.

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Aggravated burglary in reported in Southend

Police were called to an address in Southend after five asked men, some carrying weapons, barged their way into a house in Southend demanding cash and jewellery from the occupants.

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Superman, Batman in Lego form in London?

DC’s Most Iconic Super Heroes And Super-Villains World's largest Lego exhibition in London

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Three-quarters get first choice secondary school

Over three-quarters (76%) of Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2017 at their first choice school, with 90% getting one of their top three preferences.

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Project 49 launch new art campaign

Project 49, the council’s innovative service for adults with learning disabilities in Southend-on-Sea area, is launching a new art campaign to challenge stereotypes.

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Foodie Rich: St. John Review

I consider myself a foodie, I suppose the clue is in the name really. But how much of a foodie am I? I think I'll give anything a go once. I've eaten some pretty weird concoctions in my time.

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Commuter attacked

A man was left with a black eye when he was confronted and then punched by a commuter for resting his feet on on the opposite seat.

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HistoricaLeigh - A Pretty Procession

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Competition: Win a Family Ticket to Lambing & Laughter at Marsh Farm - Winner announced!

Is it you?

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First Phase of Council House Building Drive Completed

The first phase of a major new council house building drive in Southend-on-Sea has been completed, with more in the pipeline over the next 18 months.

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