Essex
The 39 Migrant Deaths in Essex Are Proof That Borders Kill
While coverage has focussed on crossing points and perilous journeys, borders extend into every aspect of the lives of marginalised people.
This Ancient Prince's Tomb Was Found Between a Pub and a Supermarket
Scientists unveil new insights about the 6th century 'Prince of Prittlewell.'
The Horrific Violence Faced by Homeless People in the UK
Angela Millington's killing represents just one of the many underreported murders of homeless people.
London's Ultra-Orthodox Jews Are Moving to Brexit-land
What happens when the deepest, whitest island in the south meets its new neighbours – the only colony of Haredi Jews outside of London?
How Drug Dealing Gangs Are Taking Over the Countryside
We took a trip to the Essex borough of Thurrock to see how the housing crisis and the "going country" phenomenon is affecting Britain's towns and villages.
The Hacker Training Ground in Suburban Essex
This month, a 24-year-old was jailed after setting up a website where hackers could dummy run their software before launching it for attacks.
You've Never Heard of the Most Successful Independence Party in Britain
Nevermind the SNP or Plaid Cymru, there is a radical independence movement growing in Canvey Island and they're threatening a referendum.
The Next Blood Orange Album Is About Growing Up Black in England
“If Freetown was delving into my parents from my eyes, this one is me looking at my younger self,” Dev Hynes has said.
I Took Rat Boy on a Date to McDonalds and Felt Like a Teen Again
We ate veggie burgers, fries, coke and ice cream and it was dope.
The Enduring Legacy of the 'Pure Garage' Compilation CD
How the iconic series, mixed by DJ EZ, became the mainstream face of a UK genre reaching its pinnacle.
The Inside Story of How the UK's Big City Drug Gangs Are Taking Over the Rest of the Country
More and more, city gangs are sending young runners out into the sticks to sell crack and heroin. We spoke to dealers, sex workers, and police to get a better understanding of how the whole process works.
Why We Should Eat Baked Beans If We Want a Sustainable Food Future
“By replacing some of the animal protein in our diets with vegetable protein from pulses, the world's growing food requirements could be met."