Leigh on Sea News

Southend Pier Train back up and running

October 3, 2016 by Leigh-on-sea.com

After 12 weeks of being out of action, Southend's iconic Pier train is back up and running for testing and monitoring from today.

Netpark Wellbeing Project Exhibition

October 3, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Southend Borough Council and Metal are pleased to announce an exhibition at the Beecroft Art Gallery from 7/10/16 to 24/11/16 of digital art made in the Netpark Wellbeing Project run out of Metal Art School in Chalkwell Park.

Bikeability this half term: Are you ready to ride?

October 3, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Cycle Southend is offering two courses this half term (20th – 29th October) for young cyclists aged 10 to 14 years old.

Paedophile jailed who sourced 33k abuse images

October 3, 2016 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Estuary songs on Southend Pier

October 3, 2016 by Ray Morgan

On Saturday night, Southend Pier was buzzing. During the day, it had been host to a wealth of speakers and panellists on the music of the Thames Delta for the Estuary Festival...

Man spared jail after attacking cop

October 2, 2016 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Royal Hotel Cocktail Lounge

October 2, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

There aren’t too many bars in the area where you can reserve your table for the evening and be waited on all night, even when you are just sitting and have a few drinks.

Anti Social behaviour in Shoebury High Street - Police Appeal

October 2, 2016 by Leigh-on-sea.com

First Time Buyer? How to live happily ever after…..

October 2, 2016 by Pinnacle Mortgage Centre

Are you a first time buyer? Great, but what do you need to do to ensure that you can buy the house of your dreams? Read on…

In the name of charity

October 2, 2016 by Rob Kahl

Last week Scott & Stapleton hosted a charity event for Macmillan but whats too come this week... something even bigger....

Competition: Win £50 to Spend at Mangetout

September 29, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

This week's competition is sure to satisfy your appetite.

Council secures injunction against unsanctioned car cruise events

September 28, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has secured a further injunction against unauthorised car cruise events and ‘unsanctioned meets’ that put lives at risk and give no thought to safety.

Spooky October Events at Leigh Community Centre

September 28, 2016 by Liam Jefferies

Back In The Game – Fitness Tips For Busy Mums

September 27, 2016 by Dannielle Emery

Here are some of my Fitness Tips For Busy Mums that I am implementing this week.

Fundraising Drive To Make Life Changing Trip A Reality

September 27, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Could you or your business help to fund a life changing trip to India for local 16 to 18 year olds who are about to leave care?

South Essex Homes named amongst most innovative housing employers in the UK

September 27, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

South Essex Homes has been placed as the best performing arm’s length management organisation (ALMO) on Inside Housing’s Innovation Index 2016.

Children’s Book Festival returns for seventh year

September 27, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

The ever popular Children’s Book Festival is back at The Forum this year with a number of authors providing fun and interactive workshops for children aged 4 – 11 years old.

50PercentMum: To Club or not to Club?

September 25, 2016 by 50PercentMum

To club or not to club, that is the question…

An Open Letter To Drivers Who Text

September 25, 2016 by Ray Morgan

Recently I was walking down Grand Drive, admiring the estuary after work, in the warm sunshine...

A Fire Believed to be Deliberate has Destroyed a Seafront Shelter

September 25, 2016 by Michael Shelley

A fire believed to be deliberate has destroyed a seafront shelter.