THE University of Essex has joined forces with c2c Rail and young women from Southend to celebrate the Essex accent. The Accent Essex project is part of ongoing research by Dr Tara McAllister-Viel ...

As English dialects go, cockney is one of the most influential. Long considered the preserve of working-class communities in east London, it has shaped the way people speak across the country, from ...

Let's face it, the Essex accent is one of the most recognisable in the country. Thanks to the county being represented across pretty much most of TV and online, it's no wonder why we're so well known.

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