Court blocks asylum seeker eviction from Essex hotel
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to evict asylum seekers from a controversial Essex hotel, sparking debate over local authority powers and migrant accommodation.
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Man jailed for Epping Tesco car park kidnap attempt
A man has been jailed for 21 months after attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl from a Tesco car park in Epping, Essex, in a shocking daytime attack.
Rayner's constituency row over 'neglected' trees and absence
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces fresh controversy as constituents in Stockport complain she's an 'absentee MP' neglecting local issues, including overgrown trees damaging properties, while questions about her past council house sale linger.
Epping Residents Stage Mass Protests Over Asylum Seeker Hotels
Tensions boil over in Essex as Epping residents stage large-scale demonstrations, blocking roads and clashing with police over hotels converted to asylum seeker accommodation. Locals cite fears over safety and strained public services.
Badenoch accused of misleading voters over Labour housing plan
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under fire for controversial claims that a Labour government would 'punish' homeowners in her Essex constituency with new housing targets, sparking accusations of misleading the public.
Court blocks asylum seeker hotel plan in Epping Forest
A High Court injunction has halted the Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in a hotel in Epping, Essex, following a fierce legal challenge from the local council and residents.
Farage's Reform UK in Fake Leaflet Scandal
Reform UK faces allegations of a 'dirty tricks' campaign after a fake leaflet, purportedly from Labour's Dan Jarvis, was distributed in Epping. The incident has sparked a major political row and a police investigation.
13 Councils Accused of 'Human Dumping' in Epping Hotel Row
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
Home Office in 'two-tier policing' row over Farage security
Exclusive: Home Office faces mounting pressure as former Labour minister Dan Jarvis demands answers over alleged preferential treatment for Nigel Farage's security following an incident in Epping.
Farage Accuses Home Office of Political Interference Over Home
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage alleges government 'collusion' after a Labour MP's letter to the Home Office sparks a review of his planning permission in a protected Essex woodland.
High Court Blocks Govt's Epping Forest Asylum Plan
A last-ditch legal bid by the Home Office to house asylum seekers at a controversial Essex site has been thwarted by a High Court injunction, sparking a major political row and leaving the government's immigration strategy in disarray.
Farage slams asylum seeker move to Essex hotel
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage slams the government's covert decision to house asylum seekers in a four-star Essex hotel, branding it a 'betrayal' of local communities and a 'complete failure' of the UK's immigration policy.
Epping Hotel Ruling Sparks Government Constitutional Crisis
Exclusive: A damning legal ruling on the Epping Forest Hotel has left Government ministers in a constitutional crisis, trapped between judicial orders and furious local opposition. Andrew Tettenborn analyses the fallout.
Council Wins Legal Battle Against Govt Over Migrant Hotel
In a dramatic blow to the Government's migrant housing strategy, Epping Forest District Council has successfully blocked the use of a local hotel for asylum seekers. The High Court ruling exposes deep disarray within Labour's flagship policy, leaving plan
Judge slams Facebook Marketplace as 'toxic' after robbery
A High Court judge has issued a scathing indictment of Facebook Marketplace, branding it a 'toxic' platform for criminals after a couple was violently robbed in their Epping home by fraudsters posing as buyers.
Tory MP's Office Hammered in Shocking Vandal Attack
Former minister Angela Eagle's constituency office in Essex was violently attacked with a hammer, shattering windows in a targeted act of political vandalism. Police are investigating the incident which has sparked widespread condemnation across party lin
Farage's Reform UK in Court Over 'Deceptive' Name
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is embroiled in a High Court battle with the Electoral Commission over its name, accused of potentially misleading voters. The case could have major implications for the upcoming general election.
High Court rules Govt asylum eviction plan unlawful
The High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, blocking its controversial plan to evict asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of 'total chaos' in its asylum policy.
High Court Injunction Secures Epping Forest From Protesters
A landmark High Court injunction has been granted to protect Epping Forest from disruptive protesters, with Yvette Cooper condemning their actions as 'criminal damage'. The order empowers police to swiftly remove activists targeting critical infrastructur
Council Wins Court Battle to Close Epping Migrant Hotel
Epping Forest District Council triumphs in High Court fight to close a former hotel housing asylum seekers, overriding Home Office human rights objections. A major victory for local authority power.
Judge urged to close asylum seeker hotel in Epping
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
Police hunt suspect after Epping hotel violence
Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent altercation at a hotel in Epping, leaving one person injured.
Epping Forest crime wave alarms residents
Locals in Epping Forest report growing unease following a series of alarming events, including violent assaults and anti-social behaviour.
Armed police arrest suspect after Epping chase
Armed police in Epping, Essex, arrested a suspect following a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic standoff. Read the full details of the incident.
Police hunt suspect after assault in Epping
Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent attack on an officer during a COVID-19 enforcement patrol in Epping. The suspect fled the scene, leaving the officer injured.
Man jailed for attacking elderly woman in Essex during COVID
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after attacking a 71-year-old woman in Epping, Essex, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The shocking incident left the victim with severe injuries.
Court rules against Home Office in protest case
The High Court has ruled that the Home Office acted unlawfully by evicting protesters from Epping Forest without proper consultation, marking a significant victory for civil liberties.
High Court rules in favour of Essex Police in arrest case
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Essex Police regarding the arrest of a man in Epping Forest, upholding the officers' actions as lawful.
Asylum seeker in Epping charged with sexual assault
An asylum seeker residing in a controversial migrant hotel in Epping has been charged with multiple offences, sparking renewed debate over immigration policies.
Epping hotel housing asylum seekers faces backlash
A hotel in Epping, Essex, has sparked controversy after being repurposed to house asylum seekers, with residents expressing concerns over safety and resources.
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