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Summer Riots: Key Lessons One Year On

A year after the UK's summer riots, experts reflect on the causes, responses, and lasting impacts. What has changed, and what still needs addressing?

CPS drops wrongful assault case in Epping

The Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn charges against Dean Smith, who was falsely accused of assaulting a Home Office immigration officer during a raid in Essex.

18-year jail term for Epping Forest attacker

Dean Smith, 42, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a horrific attack on a woman in Epping Forest, Essex. The Crown Prosecution Service described the assault as 'prolonged and sadistic'.

Southport Riots: A Year of Reflection

A year after the violent riots in Southport, the community reflects on the tragic events and their lasting impact on local politics and public safety.

Epping mums taunted with 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep'

A group of mothers in Epping faced an unusual form of taunting during the school run, as an unknown individual played the 1970s hit 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep' on repeat. The bizarre incident has left locals baffled and sparked debate over modern parentin

Epping protests escalate over migrant hotel

Furious protesters in Epping vow to continue demonstrations until their concerns over a local migrant hotel are addressed, accusing authorities of ignoring their voices.

40% of UK riot arrests had domestic abuse reports

New data reveals two in five individuals arrested during last summer's UK riots had previously been reported for domestic abuse, raising serious questions about policing and prevention.

Home Office's Epping asylum plan sparks backlash

The Home Office's proposal to repurpose a hotel in Epping for housing asylum seekers has ignited fierce backlash from residents and local officials, citing concerns over community impact and lack of consultation.

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