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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
A Welsh council is imposing steep council tax increases on second homes and holiday lets, sparking accusations of anti-English sentiment. Critics argue the move unfairly targets English homeowners while locals struggle with housing shortages.
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent altercation at a hotel in Epping, leaving one person injured.
Locals in Epping Forest report growing unease following a series of alarming events, including violent assaults and anti-social behaviour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An asylum seeker residing in a controversial migrant hotel in Epping has been charged with multiple offences, sparking renewed debate over immigration policies.
Sunderland City Council has opposed a proposed housing development near the Stadium of Light, citing concerns over traffic and community impact. Read more on the latest local planning dispute.
A hotel in Epping, Essex, has sparked controversy after being repurposed to house asylum seekers, with residents expressing concerns over safety and resources.
Labour's Keir Starmer makes significant gains in Epping, challenging Conservative dominance in a key political battleground.
Several Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct, including incidents in Epping and Canary Wharf. The probe raises fresh concerns over policing standards.
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage was the victim of an attempted robbery in broad daylight, with police swiftly arresting two suspects in Epping.
Judith Pearson, an 82-year-old resident of Mosman, is battling eviction after council officials claim her home renovations breach regulations. The case has sparked outrage among locals.
Environmental activists blocked a major road in Epping Forest, Essex, leading to traffic chaos and a swift police intervention. The protest aimed to highlight climate concerns, but authorities warned of legal consequences.
Child protection workers in Essex staged a protest outside Epping Magistrates' Court, demanding fair pay and better working conditions amid rising caseloads.
A fiery exchange at a Cumberland Council meeting has ignited tensions, raising questions about transparency and decision-making in local government.
Essex Police intervened to clear pro-Palestine demonstrators from a site near the Home Secretary's constituency home, sparking debate over protest rights and public safety.
Officers were dispatched to the Epping home of the Home Secretary following reports of a security breach, raising questions about VIP protection protocols.
The Inbetweeners star James Buckley has launched a furious rant after binmen refused to collect his garden waste, accusing the council of taking money for reduced services.