Epping4 days agoMan 'kicked' at police at asylum hotel, trial hearsA jury is shown footage of two men accused of violent disorder outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.4 days ago5 days ago'Aggressive mob fought PCs' in anti-asylum protestEpping is described to jurors as "a scene of disorder and chaos" during the protest.5 days ago6 days agoMen admit violent disorder outside asylum hotelShaun Thompson, 38, and Luke Fleming, 21, will be sentenced at a later date.6 days ago18 Mar 2026M25 in Essex shuts after three-lorry crashNational Highways says the road between the junctions for the A12 and the M11 had to be resurfaced.18 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Council considered evacuating homes due to anti-asylum protestsThe BBC obtains emails showing how a council responded to the incident behind the scenes.16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Council cannot appeal asylum seeker hotel rulingJudges tell Epping Forest District Council it cannot appeal against a High Court ruling.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566kThe council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".10 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Council complains about asylum hotel court costsEpping Forest District Council paid Shabana Mahmood's £66,000 legal costs, a court hears.5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Andy Carroll denies flouting order against ex-wifeThe former England striker will face a two-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in January 2027.4 Mar 2026...
