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Fury over plan to demolish New Forest's 100-year-old bridge

Residents of affluent Brockenhurst are up in arms as New Forest District Council pushes forward with controversial plans to demolish a cherished century-old footbridge, replacing it with a modern structure despite fierce local opposition and heritage conc

Council loses Supreme Court fight over Traveller site

The Supreme Court has rejected Epping Forest District Council's final appeal to evict travellers from a site in Essex, ending a costly 10-year legal battle and setting a significant precedent for planning enforcement.

Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel

An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.

Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell

PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.

Council takes migrant hotel fight to Supreme Court

Epping Forest District Council escalates its legal battle against the Home Office's use of a local hotel to house asylum seekers, seeking a Supreme Court hearing in a case with national implications for immigration policy.

Epping Forest Council declares 'independence' from government

In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.

Judge Rules Epping Migrant Hotel to Remain Open

A High Court judge has dismissed a council's bid to shut down the controversial Epping migrant hotel, ruling in favour of the Home Office. The decision comes amid fierce local opposition and reports questioning the conduct and political affiliations of th

High Court Blocks Epping Migrant Hotel in Landmark Ruling

A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in a Essex hotel, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a crucial precedent and sparks a fierce political debate over the future of the UK's migran

Starmer faces fury over migrant hotel in his constituency

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire after 200 asylum seekers were moved into a four-star hotel in his constituency, sparking fury from local Conservative MPs and residents over the lack of consultation and strain on local services.

Starmer: Labour will end migrant hotel use

Sir Keir Starmer commits a future Labour government to swiftly end the controversial use of hotels for asylum seekers, targeting key constituencies like Epping Forest to win back voter trust.

Tory Councillor Loses Sex Assault Appeal Bid

Former Conservative councillor Gary Wall remains on the sex offenders register after the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman at a party in Essex.

High Court Overturns Injunction on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel

In a significant legal ruling, the High Court has overturned an injunction obtained by Epping Forest District Council, clearing the way for a former hotel to house asylum seekers. The decision marks a major development in the ongoing national debate over

Court Overturns Ban on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel

In a significant legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed Epping Forest District Council's ban on using the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. The ruling, citing flawed decision-making, is a major victory for the Home Office and sets a crucial pre

Home Office U-turn: Epping Migrant Hotel Plan Axed

Exclusive: The Home Office has been forced into a dramatic U-turn, abruptly cancelling plans to house asylum seekers at a luxury Essex hotel following a massive local backlash and legal threats. Get the latest developments.

Landmark Appeal Overturns 50-Year Murder Conviction

In a stunning legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for nearly five decades for the 1975 Epping Forest killing, citing 'new and compelling evidence' that has rocked the British justice system.

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