New bus routes 23A and 23B will connect Leigh Station to Southend Airport, enhancing local travel options. Southend Airport to Leigh Station Bus Routes Announced Southend: The 23A and 23B bus routes are coming back. They will connect Leigh to Southend Airport and the nearby business park. This change will make travel easier for residents…
Southend Council has received various planning applications, including home extensions and signage updates, reflecting community development efforts. Southend Council Receives New Planning Applications for Review Southend: A new planning application has been submitted for The Exchange. They want to install one illuminated projecting sign and five fascia signs. This will enhance the building’s visibility on…
Councillors have approved final details for the Old Vienna flats project, paving the way for construction to start soon. Old Vienna Leigh Flats Could Begin as Final Details Approved Leigh: The Old Vienna restaurant closed in 2016. It became a vacant, pigeon-infested site. Finally, it was demolished in March last year. Since then, the site…
The Natalie Jobey School of Dance won a Las Vegas trip after an impressive performance at the National Entertainment Awards Leigh Natalie Jobey School of Dance Wins Exciting Las Vegas Trip Leigh: The Natalie Jobey School of Dance just scored a trip to Las Vegas! They won the best newcomer award at the National Entertainment…
The Sarah Moore pub in Leigh is back in business after a brief closure, much to the delight of the community and its new independent owners Leigh Sarah Moore Pub Re-Opened After Shock Closure Excites Locals Leigh: The Sarah Moore pub is back open after a month of uncertainty. The team worked hard to save…
A Leigh pensioner faces repeated train access denial with his mobility scooter, raising concerns about c2c’s policies and communication. Leigh Pensioner Denied Train Access Due to Mobility Scooter Issue Leigh: So, there’s this guy, Peter Humphris, who’s been having a tough time trying to get on c2c trains with his mobility scooter. He really needs…
The Raven Inn will soon host a new tap room by George Shaw Brewery, enhancing the local pub scene. Plans Approved for George Shaw Brewery Tap Room at Historic Raven Pub Culcheth: The Raven Inn, located on Warrington Road, has received the green light for a new tap room with George Shaw Brewery. This is…
Plans have been submitted to convert the old Barclays bank and Boni-Vee shop into residential flats in Leigh Broadway Leigh Broadway Empty Barclays Homes Plans Submitted for Approval Leigh: This week, proposals were sent to Southend Council to turn the old Barclays bank on Broadway into three flats. Plus, the former Boni-Vee hardware shop on…
The Sarah Moore pub in Leigh will reopen after a community effort saved it from closure Leigh Sarah Moore Pub Saved After Community Closing Down Party Leigh: The Sarah Moore pub was facing closure last October when the owners were told it would be turned into housing. The news hit the team hard. On January…
Ru’s Bubble Waffles in Leigh has shut down, leaving locals saddened by the loss Popular Leigh Ice Cream Parlour Closes After Six Successful Years Leigh: Ru’s Bubble Waffles has been a favorite spot for families and locals. They offered delicious bubble waffles, sundaes, ice cream, and drinks. But now, Ru Hudson, the 27-year-old owner, has…
The inquest into the tragic death of baby Sophia Kelemen has been delayed due to a power outage affecting the court’s IT systems Inquest into Death of ‘Bubbly’ Girl Killed in Car Park Tragedy Postponed Tenby: So, there’s been a sad turn of events regarding the inquest for little Sophia Kelemen. She was just six…
A new planning application aims to transform the former Boots into a coffee shop and flat, adding vibrancy to Leigh Broadway. Leigh Broadway’s Boots Set to Become a Cozy Coffee Shop Leigh: A planning application has been submitted to Southend Council this week to turn the old Boots store into a coffee shop and a…
An arson incident at Belfairs Park in Leigh has left the council facing repair costs of up to £15,000 Belfairs Park Leigh Arson Causes £10k Damage for Local Council Leigh: So, there was this unfortunate incident at Belfairs Park. A councillor, Stephen Aylen, mentioned that one of the play area towers was set on fire,…
Sophia Kelemen, a six-month-old baby from Leigh, died after being hit by a car in Tenby, prompting an investigation into the incident. Tragic Death of Baby Sophia Kelemen After Car Accident in Tenby Tenby: It’s such a heartbreaking story. Little Sophia Kelemen, just six months old, was in a serious accident at a car park…
Greater Manchester Police are offering a £50,000 reward for information on the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Lisa Hession, who was killed in 1984. £50k Reward to Solve 40-Year-Old Murder of Schoolgirl Shocks Community Leigh: It’s been 40 years since Lisa Hession was tragically murdered, and the police are still searching for answers. They’re offering a…
