Leigh on Sea News

Ups and downs, highs and lows

June 28, 2016 by Ray Morgan

There have been so many emotions in the past few days. I have gone from hope to despair to pure elation and extreme happy tears - all in the space of Thursday-to-Sunday.

Council considers new Education Board to help shape schools future

June 27, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea is set to create an Education Board for the Borough, to replace the current Schools Forum.

OUT

June 26, 2016 by Rob Kahl

So, the dust has settled and apparently we have made a decision.

Free fun outdoor fitness for young people all summer!

June 23, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend young people can look forward to a summer of free weekly outdoor activities, thanks to Coca-Cola Great Britain’s national ParkLives programme.

Popadom Indian Restaurant Westcliff Review

June 22, 2016 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

Yet another new restaurant to hit the Hamlet Court road area, and another cracker!

Pier train out of action due to necessary repairs

June 21, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

The Southend Pier train which visitors can use to travel between the shore and pier head will be closed for up to 12 weeks.

Leigh Folk Festival Is Upon Us

June 20, 2016 by Ray Morgan

This is hands down my favourite weekend of the Leigh-on-Sea year. I would like to encourage you all to get your suncream AND wellies ready, just in case.

In, out? Shake it all about.

June 20, 2016 by Rob Kahl

This week sees us all having to make a momentous decision that could have ramifications for generations to come.

Tommy Steele stars as Glenn Miller at the Cliffs!

June 20, 2016 by Mike

It’s been 70 years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel during World War II. Yet his music has lived on!

Lotty's War Review

June 20, 2016 by Claire Cosgrove

As I made way over to The Palace Theatre on Monday evening, with the distant cheers of England fans echoing from the local bars, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people packing out the foyer for the start of a 6 day run of Lotty’s War.

News: Serial rapist hid tablet in cell to view child abuse images

June 20, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Noo Noodles Review

June 14, 2016 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

I honestly believe, go anywhere in the world, the best food is found on the streets.

Persistent parking fine evaders told to pay up, park properly or be towed away

June 14, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is warning serial parking fine evaders that they risk having their vehicle towed away and impounded.

Big Screen’s historic film marks centenary of the Battle of the Somme

June 14, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

A legendary First World War film will be shown free on Southend’s Big Screen on Friday 1st July accompanied by a live orchestra.

In praise of Essex birds

June 14, 2016 by Ray Morgan

We get a bad old time of it, don't we, being from Essex. People think it's all fake tan and blingy heels and alcopops.

We love Southend beaches – say our visitors!

June 13, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Two Southend beaches are such a hit with visitors they have just won coveted TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.

Marble-ous Queen gets a posh wash!

June 13, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend’s iconic statue of Queen Victoria on Clifftown Parade is set for a right royal spruce up.

Help For Flood-Hit Businesses

June 13, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend firms hit by floods on Tuesday 31st May could get up to £3,000 cash help.

Man arrested on suspicion of daylight rape in Westcliff Seafront

June 13, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Historicaleigh: The Leigh Guinea Pigs

June 13, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

In September 1849 the village doctor, Dr Bradley, came up with and marketed a preventative medicine for cholera.