Leigh on Sea News

Legal Eagle Q & A: Does a text make it legal?

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Local businesses team up for new Hospice in Southend

Two Southend based businesses have teamed up to raise money for a new Hospice that will eventually care for thousands of people across South East Essex.

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Gingerline's Grand Expedition

Gingerline's Grand Expedition will take Aeronaut's on an incredible, edible journey to the clouds and back. 

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Business booms during bank holiday heatwave

Summer came early for Southend and its traders this Easter with soaring temperatures and the return of the Southend Shakedown motorcycle event making it the busiest in recent memory.

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New partnership formed to deliver Queensway regeneration

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Swan Housing Association have signed contracts and formed a joint venture partnership that will work to deliver the regeneration of the Queensway estate.

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James Morrison at The Cliffs Pavilion

James Morrison announces a new 12-date UK Tour this Autumn, kicking off on the 28th October in Ipswich and concluding in Southend at the Cliffs Pavilion on 14th November.

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Outstanding Thundersley school now branded inadequate after serious safeguarding concerns raised

The King John School in Thundersley has been branded inadequate after inspectors raised concerns about safeguarding issues. 

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Event helps young people learn more about apprenticeships

Young people are able to find out more about apprenticeships at a special event being held by Connexions and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.

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Calendar Girls - Our Review

A fabulous selection of buns were on display at The Cliffs Pavilion last night at the opening night of Calendar Girls.  A film, a play and now a musical, this remarkable tale is inspired by a true story, penned by Tim Firth, with music by Take That’s Gary Barlow.

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2019 RHS Hampton Court garden taking shape

Green-fingered young people involved in the council’s youth offending service will once again be joining forces with the council’s Dementia community support team to wow the judges at the 2019 RHS Hampton Court flower show. 

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The Peterboat releases statement after Easter weekend rubbish criticism

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Katherine Jenkins plus support AJ Brown at The Cliffs Pavilion

As one of the UK’s greatest musical exports, multi-award winning Katherine has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family and this May you can catch her at The Cliffs Pavilion

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Street Lounge At Bread Street Kitchen

Are you ready for the launch? Be the first to experience one of London's latest hottest dining experiences. 

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Who's ready for the festival season?

Who's ready for festival season? Grab those welly boots and sunglasses, and festival attire, this year all of the fun is coming to Southend. There are two fun filled family events being held at Garon Park and you’re going to want to come to both. 

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Plans in place for busy bank holiday on Southend’s seafront

With Southend-on-Sea forecast to be basking in sunshine this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the town is gearing up for a welcome influx of day-trippers to the Borough’s shores.

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The Royal Hotel: Restaurant Review

As new Head Chef Harry Lumsdon come's to The Royal Hotel, Foodie Rich bring's you his review.

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89% get first choice primary school for September

The data on primary school allocations has been announced....

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Charity Marathon to return to Chelmsford for its sixth year

In October, an Essex-wide Hospice Charity will be bringing their Marathon back to Chelmsford. 

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Sleepless in SS9

Readers, I've been suffering from insomnia. Well, it's been a weird one. I've been able to GET to sleep, but then my neighbours go to bed directly above us and they have the creakiest floorboards known to mankind

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Village Green 2019 The Voice winner Ruti returns to Village Green

Metal welcomes home one of its own in July when Ruti, winner of The Voice, returns to Chalkwell Park to play Village Green.

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