Leigh on Sea News

Rough sleeper stats drop but there is still more to do

February 1, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The official number of rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea has dropped as the effects of new schemes and great partnership working are felt.

On balance

January 30, 2019 by Ray Morgan

Well, January is almost over and well done to all of you that have resisted the temptation to drink booze as part of Dry January. 

Southend homes in line for winter warmth

January 30, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

Legal Eagle Q & A: Does marriage mean a new will?

January 28, 2019 by Melinda @ Giles Wilson Solicitors

Residents have their say on new coastal management scheme for Shoeburyness

January 28, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea

Almost 150 people have so far had their say on plans to protect Shoeburyness from tidal flooding and coastal erosion. 

Our little taste of Italy on our doorstep

January 28, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Join Alex, owner of Cucina Ristorante, as he takes you on a journey to his hometown in Sicily, the source of everything that makes Cucina what it is today. ??

The Bodyguard Review

January 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is visiting Southend!

Coco Boo

January 25, 2019 by Annika Mullane

Coco-Boo is a lavish land of lingerie, adorned with soft, luxury silks; ornate, guipure embroidery; beautiful, Italian satins and delicate, Calais lace.

Tin Design

January 25, 2019 by Annika Mullane

Tucked away in the heart of the Broadway lies the enthralling Tardis that is Tin Design, a miniature emporium of eclectic homeware; flamboyantly, feathered lighting; ornate wallpaper; mesmerising, multicoloured wall art; magnificently, extravagant furniture and local, artisan pieces.

Impressive GCSE results yet again for Southend schools

January 25, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend students also performed above the national average in Attainment 8, ranking 13th in the country with a score of 52.0 compared to the national of 46.5. This is an improvement on the 2017 score of 50.4. In the Progress 8 measure Southend is ranked 32nd with a score of 0.14 compared to national score of –0.02, again showing improvement from last year’s score of 0.06.

Missing Southend man is found

January 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A man who was reported missing on January 21 has been found.

The Blitz Party D-Day Special

January 23, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The Blitz Party, London’s best-loved and most authentic 1940s party, is back for a spectacular D-Day Special on Saturday 8th June. 

Investment proposed for extra children’s care home placements

January 22, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council plans to increase the number of residential care home placements for children in the local area.

Review: The Lady Vanishes

January 22, 2019 by Ray Morgan

Read Ray Morgan's review of 'The Lady Vanishes' currently showing at The Palace Theatre until Saturday 26th January

The magic returns at Pauls Studio

January 22, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Fairies and elves are are back...

Competition: Win a pair of tickets to see The Wailers!

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

The legendary Wailers have announced a huge UK tour and we have TWO pairs of tickets up for grabs!

Live Music at The Estuary 2019

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

The Estuary have got the whole of your 2019 covered with a line up of some of Leigh's hottest bands....

Bugsy Malone at The Palace Theatre

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Presented by Alleyn Court Preparatory School - Wednesday 20th - Friday 22nd March

Competition: Win a pair of tickets to Adam Kay - Winner announced!

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Is it you? 

Competition: Win Afternoon Tea for four - Winner Announced

January 21, 2019 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Is it you?