Leigh on Sea News

The Corrie Legacy

March 3, 2016 by Ray Morgan

It was with a heavy heart that I heard Tony Warren, creator of Coronation Street had died.

Cocktail Of The Month - Aladdin's Cave

March 3, 2016 by Dave @ The Craft Drinks Co.

This month, I've been playing around with a few herbal teas and found that they go great in cocktails!

Pipe of Port – Wine Tasting Review

March 2, 2016 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

No food this week folks! Gosh I hear you cry, but panic ye not, there are plenty more restaurants out there who are due a foodie Rich visit!

Even more help at the HUB!

March 2, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Need free expert help on money problems, job hunting, social care issues or other matters?

Southend Bandstand’s Easter Sunday special!

March 2, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Enjoy a free fresh spring boost with sonorous sounds and Happy Easter harmonies at Southend Bandstand on Sunday 27th March.

Historicaleigh: Leigh On The Map

March 2, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

We all know that Leigh supplied several ships for Drake’s Fleet to fight the Spanish Armada and we know from the records that Leigh was a ship building centre.

Southend Firms To Join National Bid To Boost Apprenticeships

March 1, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Intrepid Southend firms are being urged to pledge to hire more apprentices.

Southend United v Crewe Alexandra Preview

March 1, 2016 by Alec Hitchman

Southend United welcome Cheshire based side Crewe Alexandra to Roots Hall, with both sides looking to get back to winning ways following defeats over the weekend.

Southend Prepares To Clean For The Queen!

March 1, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Why not give your neighbourhood an extra special brush up to help celebrate the landmark birthday of Her Majesty the Queen?

93% Of Pupils Get Top 3 Secondary School Place

March 1, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Nearly eight out of ten Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2016 at their first choice school.

Competition: Ray Mears - Flash 48 hour competition

March 1, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Win tickets to see Ray Mears Tales of Endurance at the Palace Theatre!

Competition: Parton Sings Parton

March 1, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

This wonderful show brings the story of growing up in East Tennessee, the music and laughter as experienced by the PARTON family.

Speed Is Of The Essence

February 29, 2016 by Rob Kahl

I am not a big one for statistics, unless they help the business obviously!

Council budget for 2016/17 approved

February 29, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has agreed its budgets for 2016/17.

The Palace Theatre Cinema kicks off Dementia Awareness Week

February 29, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

Following the huge success of The Palace Theatre’s previous Dementia Friendly Cinema events in 2015, the next event has been confirmed for Sunday 15 May 2016 when the Palace Theatre Cinema will be showing Mary Poppins as the first event in Southend’s Dementia Awareness week.

Are you overpaying for your utilities?

February 29, 2016 by Andy Crow

Once again utility charges are in the headlines.

TogetherWeCan campaign aims to tackle domestic abuse locally and across the county

February 26, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

A new campaign raising awareness of domestic abuse in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and Thurrock and the support available for victims is being launched today.

Picture of the week - 26th February 2016

February 26, 2016 by Joanna Harrison

‘My Kitchen’ Review

February 24, 2016 by Rich - Foodie Reviewer

It's Lou's birthday! I'm not going to share her age for the world to see, that wouldn't be kind; I'm much more of a gentleman.

Family fun through free kids weight management programme

February 23, 2016 by Southend Borough Council

The latest cohort of MoreLife Southend, a programme designed to tackle childhood obesity, is in full swing, with over 40 families taking part in the free 12-week weight management programme.