Food & Drink

Iceland launches party food and desserts ideal for your Jubilee street party
Iceland has launched its party food and desserts range that is perfect for your Platinum Jubilee Street party.

The limited-edition items will only be available from May 25 to June 7 (Subway)

Subway announce limited edition Sub and cookie for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

M&S launches Gin & Tonic and Passion Star Martini sorbets. Credit: M&S

M&S transforms two iconic cocktails into sorbets just in time for summer

The Lemon Trifle. (Iceland)

How to make the Jubilee Platinum Pudding at home for a fraction of the cost

Essex Girls Liberation Front

Metal arts organisation celebrates 20th anniversary

Some Essex-related shows were included on the National Television Awards longlist for 2022 (Apple TV+/Channel 4/PA)

The Essex Serpent and Gemma Collins doc nominated at National Television Awards 2022

Cutter & Squidge have a number of tasty cakes and biscuits to treat yourself with for the Platinum Jubilee (Cutter & Squidge)

Tasty treats, cakes and hampers to enjoy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

Gemma Collins. Credit: PA

TOWIE star Gemma Collins pulls out of West End hit Chicago UK tour

Hotel Chocolat products in the Spring Sale. Credit: Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat launches half price Spring Sale but you'll need to be quick

Amarinder, 34, and Shoba, 59, have gone on the run as part of the TV programme. Picture: Channel 4

Meet the Southend mum and son hoping to evade capture on TV show Hunted

Sam, 33, has said two is his lucky number after his song Space Man came second in the charts this week. Picture: PA

Sam Ryder now the highest charting UK Eurovision contestant in 26 years

TikTok famous ‘moon chair’ is back in stock at Asda from TODAY (PA/Asda)

TikTok famous ‘moon chair’ is back in stock at Asda from TODAY

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend (PA)

Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend

Hunted HQ Hunters L-R: Deputy Hattie Haslam-Greene, The Chief Lisa Theaker, and Head of Ops Ray Howard. Picture: PA Photo/Channel 4 Television/Colin Hutton

Essex mother and son 'on the run' as they appear on Channel 4 show Hunted

Two senior royals are set to become actors in a special Jubilee episode of EastEnders (PA)

Two senior royals set to become actors in special Jubilee episode of EastEnders

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they will make you lose your appetite (Canva/PA)

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they'll make you lose your appetite

'I've focused on Southend more than ever in this year's Southend Film Festival'

Platinum Jubilee events - there are lots of events to choose from

20 of the best Platinum Jubilee events for all the family

All the hygiene ratings are revealed for the Wetherspoons pubs in Essex (Tripadvisor)

Revealed - The hygiene ratings for every Wetherspoons pub in Essex

Iceland’s ‘Big Night In’ deal will have your weekend sorted for just £5 (Iceland)

Iceland’s ‘Big Night In’ deal will have your weekend sorted for just £5

Sparkling wine being poured into a glass. Credit: Canva

Aldi launches Platinum Jubilee bubbly range fit for toasting The Queen

The Good, The Bad and The Rugby on way to Southend

Eurovision hero pops up at café after valiant performance

Lidl issues 'do not drink' warning over undeclared sulphur dioxide in its lager. (PA)

Urgent 'do not drink' warning to anyone who buys beer at the supermarket

Sam Ryder after returning home from the Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: PA

Essex star Sam Ryder to perform at special concert to celebrate Queen’s jubilee

The stronger version of the classic Brewdog Punk IPA beer will be available in 330ml bottles (BrewDog)

BrewDog to release stronger Punk IPA beer to celebrate its 15th anniversary

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden (Aldi/Canva)

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19

(Background) The Queen. (PA) (Circle) HM Queen Elizabeth II Limited Edition Top Trumps Card Game (Winning Moves/ Top Trumps)

Enjoy a royal game of Platinum Jubilee Top Trumps over the Bank Holiday weekend

Traditional dancers - photo by Jacques Feeney

The "most ambitious" Leigh Folk Festival is back to celebrate 30 years

Towie's Charlie King has called for more mental health support for people undergoing cosmetic surgery

Ex-Towie star in call for mental health support for people having cosmetic surgery

The Essex Murders. Credit: Sky

New Sky documentary to examine the Essex Boys murders - What we know

Craft, cake and Matt Linnen to help raise money for people of Ukraine

Rachel Riley throws support behind JK Rowling amid ongoing trans row

Rachel Riley throws support behind JK Rowling amid ongoing trans row

Sam Ryder arrives at London Heathrow Airport after the UK's best Eurovision result in 20 years. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Essex singer Sam feels 'fantastic' as he arrives home after Eurovision success

The time Southend was banned from watching the 'most repulsive film ever made'

The time Southend was banned from watching the 'most repulsive film ever made'

Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show. (Channel 4)

Gogglebox star's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show

Essex singer Sam Ryder is the UK entry at Eurovision

Recap: Essex singer Sam Ryder finishes second at Eurovision

Whether you’re in the mood for a full cooked, stacked pancakes or all of the above, Southend restaurants and cafes have got you sorted (Tripadvisor)

The best places for breakfast in Southend according to Tripadvisor reviews

Essex singer Sam Ryder finishes second in Eurovision as Ukraine win

Essex singer Sam Ryder finishes second in Eurovision as Ukraine win

Essex Green Weekend

Taking climate action and working with the environment at Essex Green Weekend

Sam Ryder is set to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 (PA)

Everything we know as Essex TikTok star set to represent UK in Eurovision

Elsa James - artist, activist and producer

Southend artist Elsa James' new exhibition explores "what it means to be black and in Essex"

See the UK’s most popular cocktail and shop everything you need to make yours (Canva)

See the UK's favourite cocktails for 2022 this World Cocktail Day

Doctor Strange gifts. (Top left) Sweatshirt (Zavvi), (bottom left) Backpack (VeryNeko), (middle) Replica Set (Zavvi), (top right) Statue (Zavvi) and (bottom right) Funko Pop! Vinyl (PopInABox).

Doctor Strange gifts to celebrate the new film from Zavvi, VeryNeko and more

(top left clockwise) pasta (Canva) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 ( PA) Pizza (Canva) (Circle) Italian flag. (Canva)

Italian food and drink to enjoy as you tune into Eurovision 2022 in Turin

(Background) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 stage. (PA) (Circle) People toasting glasses at a party. ( Canva)

Everything you need to host the ultimate Eurovision party from food to flags

Cartwright & Bulter Jubilee range. Credit: Cartwright & Bulter

Cartwright & Butler launch new Platinum Jubilee range fit for a Royal

M&S Summer grill range. Credit: M&S

M&S launches BBQ grill range just in time for summer - See what's cooking

Ma Bessie performing with her Pig Foot Band

Ma Bessie and her Pig Foot Band in Chalkwell Park at Annie's Jazz

(Background) Queen Elizabeth II (PA) (Circle) Aldi Infusionist British Strawberry & Mint Glitter Gin Liqueur (PA)

Aldi launches a glitter gin to add sparkle to your Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Will Keir Starmer resign? What the Labour Leader could say in his statement

Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons. (PA)

More 'do not eat' warnings over Kinder products, including Kinder Surprise

Frozen (c) Johan Persson/ Canva

Ticketmaster launches huge sale on major West End shows- get tickets now