English island theme park reveals plans for huge expansion ahead of summer

A SEAFRONT funfair is set to expand into a derelict neighbourhood, following closure due to a fire.

Leisure Island, on Canvey Island, announced its closure on Facebook, back in February, due to a fire.

GettyThe park was forced to close following a fire[/caption] GettyLeisure Island had been open for two decades[/caption]

However, the owners of the seafront funfair complex are now hoping to expand after buying a nearby derelict site.

The owners of nearby Fantasy Island...