Leigh on Sea News

Volunteer numbers need a little lift for busy summer period

June 16, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Volunteers are being sought to assist in operating the iconic cliff lift in Southend throughout the summer holidays. 

Gourmet Goodness on your Doorstep

June 13, 2019 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

If there’s one thing the people of Leigh do to perfection, it is brunch.

Leigh-on-Sea finds: Calling all Cactus lovers!

June 13, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our latest showcase in our leigh-on-sea finds from the llittle town that we love......

Traffic survey leads to road closures near The Bell junction

June 13, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Temporary road closures are due to begin on Saturday 15 June near to The Bell junction to allow for traffic surveys to be completed.

Picture Of The Week - Friday 14th June 2019

June 13, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Our Picture of The Week in the little town that we love.

Safeguarding Southend’s Heritage

June 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has appointed heritage experts, Purcell, to review and update the Conservation Area Appraisals for a number of the town’s Conservation Areas, to ensure they remain relevant and up-to-date. 

Record number of youngsters attend apprenticeship event

June 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A record-number of students attended an apprenticeship event to find out about what opportunities Southend-on-Sea has to offer.

18,000 cigarettes and 11kg of tobacco seized in raids

June 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A joint operation has led to 18,000 illegal cigarettes and 11kg of illegal rolling tobacco being seized from shops in Southend.

Where to take dad for some tasty grub this Father's Day!

June 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

So where will you be taking your pappa this Father's Day?

Joni’s Army rally round to buy beds for Children’s Hospice

June 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A local fundraising group founded in memory of a little girl has presented vital equipment to the charity that cared for her.

Legal Eagle Q & A: Lease extensions on property in Leigh-on-sea

June 10, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Legal Eagle Q&A: 65 years left on the lease, what can i do?

June 10, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Legal Eagle Q & A: Can my Will be challenged after my demise?

June 9, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Family and money

Village Green 2019 - Spinning Yarns

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Spinning Yarns brings John Hegley, storytellers and poets to Village Green

Get on board with the Rum Cruise this Summer!

June 9, 2019 by Joanna

Ladies & Gentleman, jump on board the Dead Man's  Finger's Rum Boat through London's Canals

£2 million invested into Adventure Island for summer 2019

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend's leisure attraction given £2 million upgrade.

ForwardMotion calls on businesses to encourage ‘Trial a Mile’

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Businesses and organisations across the south Essex region are being called on to encourage their employees, trainees and students to get on their bikes as part of Bike Week 2019. From 8 to 16 June, ForwardMotion is encouraging people to ‘Trial a Mile’ and travel one mile of their journey to work, education or training by bike.

Runners flock to Southend for charity half marathon

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea

More than 1,700 runners completed the Havens Hospices annual Southend Half Marathon this weekend.

The Rocky Horror Show

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to Southend!

Leigh Art Trail 2019

June 9, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

It's here! Did you visit one of the 53 venues this weekend?