This Is Total Essex

Our beloved Stansted Airport had some interesting reviews from American tourists visiting the UK

Both the best place to live and the worst place to live in Britain are apparently in Essex

Which? named it as one of the worst seaside towns in the UK - but it still attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year

The area fell into a state of decay 100 years ago - but has since been revived

Locals living next to where hundreds of new homes will be built say have raised their concerns for the future, with some even saying they were planning to move away

'Lovely trousers, great quality and value for money'

It is situated in one of the UK's 'cutest seaside towns'

There were long delays on the A13

The Colne Valley Railway near Castle Hedingham offers visitors a glimpse at the past - and a unique way to see Essex's beautiful countryside

The incident has caused major congestion in the area

'It is so easy to carry and very lightweight'

The bright, vibrant colours of the plants makes it a stunning location for photos

It is hidden away and not used often

An ice cream cone can be the perfect remedy on a hot sunny day - but our reporter wanted to find out if any supermarket own-brand versions can compete against Cornetto

The retailer is proposing to close stores by January 2026

A diversion to avoid charges is in place

A man has been arrested after the incident by police

A health warning is in place due to the heat but cooler temperatures may be on their way

James Tomkins, 13, has been reported as missing

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