Leigh on Sea News

On babysitting

My arms ache. Like, really ache. Don't be fooled - I've not been to the gym - more like I had to carry a toddler on the verge of a nervous breakdown up the hill from the beach yesterday until he fell asleep, a dead weight in my puny arms.

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Council looks to step up student registration

‘You are entitled to have your say’ will be the message given to local students from the Council’s Electoral Services team next week.

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Council leader urges cliff campers to accept help

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has today urged people illegally camping on the Cliff Gardens and open space to take up final offers of help or move on from the area. 

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Top Gear under New Ownership

Under new ownership, a host of new brands AND offering 15% off all their new stock! Read more here.....

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Working from home....

With man flu in full swing, Rob our property specialist considers the pro's and con's of working from home...

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What are the benefits of the new Enterprise Bill?

On September 17th, the Government released an Enterprise Bill aiming to protect businesses from a variety of problems, drive further growth, create more jobs and ‘‘ensure economic security for all.’’

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Newsletter - 25/09/2015

This weeks newsletter features our Bodyguard Review, The Railway Review, Affinity Mortgages and Ray Morgan's Latest Blog. As well as, this weeks featured vouchers and exciting upcoming events!

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Picture of the week - 25th September

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Bumps, new mums, and babies- reflexology for every body and sole....

So it's World Reflexology Week! If you've never experienced reflexology, you might well wonder why others rave about it's seemingly magical effects. I was a bit clueless myself, but happy to enjoy what I expected to be a foot massage when the appointment was gifted to me when I was 7 months pregnant. Wow. What a lifechanger.

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Cocktail of the week - PINEAPPLE JULEP

This week I've done a little twist on the classic Mint Julep cocktail. The addition of pineapple juice & vanilla syrup contrasts well with the dry & savoury smokiness of the bourbon for a fresh & appealing drink.

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The Railway Review!

Over the past few weeks I have felt a little guilty. All I seem to waffle on about is how much I’m a carnivore, and how I love a good hunk of meat!

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Next stage of Queensway regeneration to start

The council’s cabinet yesterday agreed to start Phase 2 of the Better Queensway housing regeneration project.

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Recipe of the Week: Green Chicken Curry

A tasty Thai recipe for chicken curry: try this green chicken curry made with green beans and add some taste with coriander leaves and lime wedges.

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South Essex Homes contract extension approved

Southend-On-Sea Borough Council’s cabinet has today agreed to extend its contract with South Essex Homes, which is due to expire in March 2016.

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Nominate inspiring Southend sports people for awards

Now is the time to nominate your favourite local sports hero or heroine for this year’s Southend Sports Awards.

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Domestic homicide review released

Southend Community Safety Partnership (SCSP) has today (21st September 2015) published its second Domestic Homicide Review.

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HistoricaLeigh - The Battling Canon

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Curb your enthusiasm

The idiosyncratic tales of Ray Morgan...

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Affinity Mortgages

Affinity Mortgages is the leading brokerage in the area, being recommended by estate agents, IFA’s, Accountants and solicitors we are able to offer a truly independent mortgage advice service to its clients in residential, commercial, buy to let, and bridging finance.

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Are You Annoying?

Are you one of this annoying people that has bought and wrapped all of your christmas presents, ordered your turkey, made your christmas cake and even put on the brussell sprouts to boil?

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