Leigh on Sea News

Lest we forget’ – Remembrance weekend plans for 2023

Local dignitaries, veterans, servicemen and women and residents will be able to pay their respects during Remembrance weekend as plans for these annual commemoration events are unveiled.

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The Health Benefits of Bouldering at Indirock

Did you know that bouldering has so many physical and mental health benefits, and once you’re into it, you will never go back.

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Mughal Dynasty writes on the dishes from the region of Kodaga

This month we write about the mouth-watering dishes from the region of Kodaga, a small district in the southwest tip of the country in the highlands of Southern Karnataka

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Keeping Leigh-on-sea parks tidy and wildlife safe during pumpkin season

Recently, there has been a rise in old pumpkins disposed of in Southend and Leigh-on-sea parks and green spaces. This not only makes these places less attractive for people, but it is also not good for the animals that live there. Animals like hedgehogs are likely to eat old pumpkins and it could make them sick.

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Lady McAdden Wellness Event In Leigh-on-Sea is overwhelming success

Lady McAdden held an extremely successful Women's Wellness Event at Leigh-on-sea Community Centre on Saturday 14th October.

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Leigh-on-sea Advent Giving Hamper

Do you want to make Christmas magical for someone in need? Once again Leigh-on-Sea Town Council are organising an Advent Giving Hamper throughout November, to help local families in need.

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Dixon Studio to reopen in November

The Dixon Studio within The Palace Theatre is due to reopen after weeks of closure due to the risk of crumbling concrete.

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Lynn Carroll Reviews The Woman In Black

Fright Night came to the Palace Theatre Last Night with the spine-chilling performance of The Woman In Black

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c2c announces ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards

Leigh-on-sea train operator, Trenitalia c2c, announces a ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards on its trains and stations.

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Halloween in Southend and Leigh-on-sea: Fun, thrills and chills await!

From monster hunts to parades, there's something for the whole family this Halloween as Southend and Leigh-on-sea gears up for a hauntingly good time

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Leigh-on-sea Pop-Up Christmas Artisan Craft Market

This event is open from 12pm until 4pm on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of November at the Leigh-on-sea Community Centre

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Old Ship Pub In Leigh-on-sea to Open as Hotel

The former Ship Public House in New Road, Leigh-on-sea is to be converted into a 15 bedroomed boutique hotel with an expected opening date of summer 2024.

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Life Of Pi at the Cliffs Pavilion Review by Lynn Carroll

The Life of Pi Sailed Into the Cliffs Pavilion last night with an extraordinary clever performance and amazing animatronics.

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Southend Cocktail Week returns this Autumn

Southend City BID are delighted to announce the return of Southend Cocktail week this October.

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Slipper swap project aims to reduce trips and falls

Older residents living in Southend and Leigh-on-sea are being invited to exchange their worn-out slippers to help prevent trips and falls.

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Where to find Leigh-on-sea Defibrillators

Residents are being encouraged to use an interactive map which shows the exact location of all defibrillators in Leigh-on-sea.

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£1.3 MILLION SHELTER FOR PEOPLE LIVING ROUGH IN SOUTHEND

Off the Streets is converting a former hotel into a homeless shelter on the seafront, offering a place to stay for nine people at a time from December.

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New Properties from Bear this October

New Listings in and around Leigh this October.

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Elephant-astic Sculptures find their Forever Homes

A mammoth £180,000 was raised at the Herd In The City Auction, bringing the grand total raised for the whole art trail to £580,000.

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Celebrate the 59th Essex Open Art Exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery

As Beecroft Art Gallery marks its remarkable 70th year, the highly anticipated Essex Open Art Exhibition returns this October, gracing its walls once again.

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