The London Government Act 1963 saw the creation of 32 London boroughs, meaning some previous Essex towns became part of east London.

This meant that surrounding areas, such as Essex, had parts taken away and classified as London under boroughs such as Havering and Barking and Dagenham. The towns within these boroughs ceased to ...

If you want to read more about why this town is up there with the best and why it was voted the best place to live in Essex, see the Sunday Times' new Best Places to Live Guide. Perhaps known to ...

Nestled away in a quiet surburban town in the North Essex, a historic street is a delightful relic from a bygone era, weaving tales of history and whispers from the past. Bradford Street ...

The Essex town was ranked number one from a shortlist ... Also on the list was Dundrum, Co Down, Woolton in Liverpool, North Berwick in East Lothian, Petersfield in Hampshire.