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.
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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.
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.
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.
Epping Forest Double Murder Convictions Overturned After 41 Years
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
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.
High Court Rejects Epping Forest Killer's Sentence Appeal
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge from a convicted murderer who killed a man in Epping Forest. Read the full details of the case and the judges' ruling.
Bristol & Epping Forest Revolt Against Asylum Hotels
Exclusive: Local communities in Bristol and Essex are mounting fierce opposition to the Home Office's controversial plans to house asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local resources.
Labour councillor quits over 'racist' WhatsApp group scandal
Exclusive: Long-serving Labour councillor resigns after exposing 'vile' WhatsApp messages containing racist, sexist, and homophobic jokes within local party. Claims leadership failed to act properly on his whistleblowing.
Nuno warns Forest to expect fierce Palace reaction
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo issues a stark warning to his squad, anticipating a fierce reaction from a wounded Crystal Palace following their 4-1 demolition by Brighton. Get the full pre-match insight.
Epping Forest Fury Over Secret Asylum Hotel Plans
Exclusive: Home Office faces fierce backlash from residents and MPs over secretive plans to house asylum seekers in a hotel in the Conservative stronghold of Epping Forest, igniting a major political row.
Nuno's Forest Future in Doubt After Marinakis Summit
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo faces an uncertain future after a critical meeting with owner Evangelos Marinakis, following the club's disappointing end to the Premier League season.
Court blocks asylum seeker hotel plan in Epping
A landmark High Court ruling has blocked the Home Office from using a four-star Epping hotel to house asylum seekers, siding with local council concerns over community impact and planning laws.
Tory Councillor's GTA-Style Rant Against Solar Farms
A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.
Portsmouth Clashes: Migrant Protesters Face Counter-Demonstrators
Tensions flare in Portsmouth as rival protests clash over asylum seeker accommodations, days after a landmark court ruling against an Essex hotel housing migrants. Latest on UK immigration debates.
Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats
George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.
Home Office Appeals Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Ruling
The Home Office is challenging a landmark High Court ruling that blocked the use of a hotel in Epping Forest for asylum seekers, setting the stage for a major legal battle over the UK's migrant accommodation crisis.
High Court Rules Against Home Office in Epping Forest Asylum Case
A landmark High Court ruling has condemned the Home Office for its 'irrational' and 'unlawful' decision to house asylum seekers at a former care home in Epping Forest, dealing a significant blow to the government's asylum policy.
Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful
The UK High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, declaring its eviction of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping Forest without adequate notice 'unlawful'. The landmark judgement, brought by former Labour MP Dan Jarvis, highlight
Tory Ministers Face Backlash Over Controversial Event Attendance
Policing Minister Chris Philp is under fire for attending a gathering alongside former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick, organised by a group accused of promoting extremist views. The event has sparked outrage from anti-racism campaigners and oppositio
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.
Tory Councillor's Wife Released From Prison For Racist Tweet
Lucy Connolly, wife of Conservative councillor Michael Connolly, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for a racially aggravated public order offence. The Daily Mail obtains exclusive photos of her leaving HMP Peterborough.
Farage's Reform Overtakes Tories in Sunak's Backyard Poll
A bombshell poll reveals Nigel Farage's Reform UK has overtaken the Conservatives in Rishi Sunak's own constituency, signalling a potential electoral catastrophe for the ruling party.
Epping Forest Residents Clash with Home Office Over Asylum Hotel
Fury erupts in Essex as the Home Office pushes forward with controversial plans to house asylum seekers in a local hotel, bypassing council objections and igniting local protests over capacity and consultation.
Kemi Badenoch investigated over home planning breaches
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under investigation by her local council for potential planning breaches at her £1.15m Essex home, raising questions over property declarations.
Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet
Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste
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.
Labour councillor suspended over 'vile' Hamas comments
Labour Party suspends councillor Graham Campbell after he allegedly praised the Hamas attack on Israel and made inflammatory comments, sparking a new anti-Semitism scandal for Keir Starmer.
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