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.
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.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and sharing publications. The offences are linked to Jihad al-Shamie but not directly to the October attack. Read the latest.
West Ham United mourns the passing of Billy Bonds, their record appearance holder and two-time FA Cup-winning captain, voted the club's greatest ever player. Read his remarkable story.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.
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 Office of Rail and Road has reversed its decision to run an early Avanti West Coast service empty, allowing passengers back on the popular sub-two-hour route. Read the full story.
West Ham United confirms the passing of club legend Billy Bonds MBE, aged 79. The Hammers will honour their record appearance holder before the Liverpool match. Read the full tribute.
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.
West Ham must avoid repeating costly transfer errors in January. Opinion: The Hammers should target proven Premier League scorers over £22m Brazilian gamble.
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.
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.
Major signalling fault near Stafford halts West Coast Main Line trains from London Euston. Passengers urged not to travel with widespread cancellations and 90-minute delays expected.
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.
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
A bitter feud over experimental traffic measures in Queen's Park has divided residents, with a 1,251-signature petition demanding cancellation. Discover the community conflict.
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.
Arsenal Women dropped crucial points in the WSL title race after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Tottenham. The Gunners failed to capitalise on their dominance in a fiery North London derby.