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
High Court rules Epping migrant hotel can stay open
The Home Office has won a High Court battle to keep the Epping migrant hotel operational, overturning a local council's order and sparking fears of mass protests and community unrest in Essex.
Epping Hotel Migrant Standoff: Police Face Angry Locals
Exclusive details emerge of the 24-hour police standoff at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, as furious locals protested the sudden arrival of asylum seekers. Discover the full story of the confrontation, the political fallout, and the ongoing debate over
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.
Minister Stephen Kinnock Faces High Court Election Challenge
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock is embroiled in a High Court battle as a voter challenges the legitimacy of his election, citing his ministerial residence. The case could set a major constitutional precedent.
Home Office Faces Court Over Epping Immigration Raid
The Home Office's controversial immigration enforcement operation in Epping is under legal fire as the Court of Appeal grants a judicial review, citing potential 'unlawful' detention practices.
Epping Hotel Protest Descends Into Violent Chaos
Violence erupted in Epping as far-right protesters and counter-demonstrators clashed outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police were pelted with bottles and fireworks in a night of disorder.
Police Clash With Protesters at Essex Asylum Seeker Hotel
Violence flared in Essex as police and protesters clashed during a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Read the full report on the chaotic scenes and the escalating national debate.
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.
High Court Injunction Halts Epping Hotel Migrant Protests
The Home Office secures a High Court injunction to ban protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after demonstrations against its use to house asylum seekers. The ruling follows reports of intimidation and disorder.
Epping Erupts Over Secret Home Office Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: Furious residents of an affluent Essex town are blindsided by the Home Office's covert plan to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a local hotel, sparking fears over local services and community safety.
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.
High Court Backs Home Office in Epping Asylum Hotel Case
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against housing asylum seekers in a former Epping hotel, a major victory for the Home Office amidst local opposition and a deepening national debate on immigration.
Migrant denies schoolgirl assault: 'Not a wild animal'
An asylum seeker residing at a controversial Epping hotel has appeared in court, vehemently denying allegations of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and declaring 'I am not a wild animal' during a dramatic police arrest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asylum Seekers Protest Hotel Conditions in Essex
Dozens of asylum seekers in Epping, Essex, have organised a peaceful demonstration outside their hotel accommodation, protesting what they describe as 'intolerable' living conditions, poor food quality, and a lack of clear information about their status,
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.
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.
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