Blood Orange's Essex Honey: 2025's No. 3 Album
Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.
Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 anti-clockwise has caused severe delays of over 70 minutes and eight miles of queues. Avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
CCTV captures a person in a purple dinosaur costume illegally dumping rubbish in Southend-on-Sea, sparking online amusement and debate over new bin collection rules. Read the full story.
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
Discover how Leekim Stewart and her husband sold their business to buy a stunning £1,160,000 converted barn in Maldon, Essex. Explore their property journey and unique interior style blending maximalist and minimalist designs.
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Severe M25 traffic chaos after a crash near Upminster causes 11-mile tailbacks and 90-minute delays. Get the latest travel updates here.
A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.
PC Mathew 'Mat' Parker, a dedicated Essex Police officer and Harley Davidson enthusiast, died in a crash on the A12. Read the moving tributes from his family and colleagues.
Tributes pour in for PC Mathew Parker, an Essex Police officer killed while responding to an emergency on the A12. A beloved family man remembered for his dedication and passion.
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan transform their Essex mansion into Christmas wonderland for daughter Palma's first festive season. See their stunning decor and family milestones.
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.
An 11-year-old boy from Essex died just hours after a doctor diagnosed his sore throat as a virus. His family are now seeking answers. Read his tragic story.
Family of Essex sailor James 'Jemsie' Nunan reveal burnt iPad and phone found after his disappearance in Gran Canaria. Contradictory police statements deepen mystery.
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
A police officer died in the line of duty after a crash on the A12 near Ingatestone. The road was closed for hours as Essex Police investigated the incident.
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Read our match analysis and what's next for the team.
Despite being named Britain's most deprived neighbourhood, Jaywick in Essex boasts a strong community spirit with food banks, clubs and cultural events supporting residents.
Essex Police criticise drivers who exited vehicles and reversed on hard shoulder after major M11 collision. Multiple hospitalisations reported. Contact police with information.
Discover why Buckhurst Hill in Essex was named one of Britain's best places to live in 2023. Residents reveal the secret to its village charm and excellent London transport links.