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When over a million east Londoners moved to Essex in the second half of the 20th century, they took their accent with them.
The Essex Serpent follows Cora as her science comes in conflict with the religious and superstitious beliefs of the locals in the Essex village of Aldwinter.
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With the longest coastline in England, serpent myths abound in Essex.
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Outdated and harmful ideas associated with certain south-east England accents are still pervasive, according to new research.
Barbara Windsor as Peggy Mitchel in the BBC soap opera Eastenders.
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Barbara Windsor was the Cockney queen of EastEnders but you’re more likely to hear her famous accent in Essex now rather than London.
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It’s time we retired this misogynistic stereotype.
Two Polish police officers on the beat in Harlow, Essex.
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The death of Polish resident Arkadiusz Jóźwik has raised tensions in Harlow.
Both victims and perpetrators should receive help - but not at the expense of the other.
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A new three-year pilot programme to help the perpetrators of domestic abuse will start this April, but as investment in victim help declines, questions have arisen as to just how effective it can be.