To mark Valentine’s Day here are some love-themed stories from Essex history, some with happy endings, some with bloody ones.

Set in London‘s high-fashion industry during the era depicted in Phantom Thread, It Started in Paradise was shot in Technicolor by Jack Cardiff but is rarely seen today. Curator Josephine Botting ...

Disney and Allure Bridals has unveiled a new collection of fairy tale wedding dresses that feature color hues that pay ...

Dear Miss Manners: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. He says that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. He says that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. He says that ...

In the last column I wrote, I was a Miss ... for the London venue, more dress fittings (two weddings needs two dresses right?) and of course, the main event - The Wedding Reception of Dreams!

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. He says that ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. We have agreed to abide by your decision. He says that ...