Historic monarchs featured on festive chocolate coins
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
Chocolatier creates giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new UK banking hub. Discover the craft and the research on cash's emotional value at Christmas.
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey dissect the biggest political events of 2025 and forecast the challenges for 2026. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
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.
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.
A new report reveals rising hate and threats are silencing female politicians in Sweden, posing a severe threat to democracy. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
As Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson embrace Christian rhetoric and US legal groups increase spending, Britain faces a potential shift toward religion-driven politics. Discover the consequences.
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.
In a stunning political twist, Donald Trump and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shared a warm White House meeting, focusing on New York's future. Discover the key moments that left observers bewildered.
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.
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.
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is favourite to become Chile's next president after first-round vote. Discover the Trump-inspired policies shaping this pivotal election.
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.
Dev Hynes' Blood Orange will headline and curate RALLY Festival in Southwark Park on 29 August 2026. Tickets from £42.50 go on sale 14 November.