Leigh on Sea News

Picture of the week - 28th August

Another beautiful picture of the week of the town we love by Florence @FJG_Photography

Read More

Cocktail of the week - MYRTLE GREEN

This drink is perfect as the nights begin to draw in. With whisky to warm the cockles and blue curacao for a bit of zing, its drawn together with a touch of cherry, allspice & lemon for a unique and satisfying late night drink!

Read More

Osborne’s Seafood & Old Leigh Delicacies

I’ve been reviewing restaurants for a little while now, and we’ve covered most bases I reckon. Chinese, Indian, French, Turkish and more; haven’t we travelled well!

Read More

I *can* stand the rain

The idiosyncratic tales of Ray Morgan...

Read More

Palace Theatre Competition - Hal Cruttenden - Winner Announced

As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You? The Great British Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium and Have I Got News For You.

Read More

Countdown to Big Health Day for adults with learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities are invited to a special free event on Thursday 17th September to help boost their health and wellbeing.

Read More

Get bowled over by free sports sessions

Don’t miss the chance to try sports like basketball, golf, rounders, tennis and bowls all for free on Saturday 5th September!

Read More

Belfairs Swim Centre now open!

The newly refurbished Belfairs Swim Centre has just re-opened to give residents and visitors an even better swimming experience.

Read More

See the world’s biggest yacht race start in Southend!

Waves of excitement are building for the fabulous fund raising round-the-world yacht race starting in Southend at 12:30pm on Monday 31st August.

Read More

Southend joins other local authorities and more than 300 businesses to wage war on litter louts

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has joined forces with other councils and more than 300 business outlets in the region to wage war on litter louts with a follow-up to last year’s highly successful Love Essex campaign.

Read More

HISTORICALEIGH - The Gallant Galician

The Union Castle liner Galician sailed from Cape Town on 28 July 1914 and after a few days received news of the outbreak of the war.

Read More

Head or heart?

When people are trying to buy properties it is difficult to categorise them into whether they are people that buy with their heads or their hearts.

Read More

Be Wary Of Utilities Over Charging

How many of you know when your Gas and Electricity supply contracts expire?

Read More

Councillor praises Southend students for GCSE successes

A Southend-on-Sea Borough Councillor has praised GCSE students across the Borough for an impressive set of GCSE results.

Read More

Council applies for injunction to prevent seafront ‘burn-outs’

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is applying for a court injunction against organisers of car cruise events that the authority says are putting lives at risk.

Read More

Newsletter - 21/08/2015

This weeks newsletter features Foodie Rich's latest review, the Only One Direction Competition, Our Recipe of the Week and Pipsqueak Parties Review!

Read More

Picture of the week - 21st August

This absolutely stunning picture of the week, of the sunset in Old Leigh was sent to us by Florence @FJG_Photography

Read More

Pregnant? Don’t give birth without it…..

I had conscientiously written this week’s blog ahead of schedule, when on Tuesday, I was thrilled to find the headline ‘Pregnant women flocking to classes on self-hypnosis births’ in THE GUARDIAN, no less.

Read More

Cocktail of the week - POCO MOJITO

Who doesn't love a mojito, right? I thought I'd do a little twist on the classic drink by deconstructing it, keeping the flavours of rum, mint & lime at the foreground.

Read More

Only One Direction Competition - Winner Announced!

Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs from all four of One Direction's smash hit albums!

Read More