Tucked away in the Uttlessford district of Essex, some 40-something miles from London, lies the often under-appreciated Saffron Walden. Don't be deterred by the 'Essex' you see on reality TV shows ...

Saffron Walden has been named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. The Essex town was ranked number one from a shortlist of 72 locations, ranging from lively capital cities to the ...

However, this label for Saffron Walden is historic. According to the man who handed the town its crown, this Essex spot has recently undergone a makeover. Tim Palmer has been the main judge for ...