Category: UK News

Asylum hotel appeal: Home Office fights Epping injunction at Court of Appeal
Asylum hotel appeal: Home Office fights Epping injunction at Court of Appeal

Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 27 2025

The Home Office and the Bell Hotel’s owners will ask the Court of Appeal to overturn an injunction that ordered asylum seekers to be moved out of a hotel in Epping. The council says the hotel breached planning rules by changing use without permission. The case has sparked protests and may trigger similar legal actions elsewhere, putting pressure on an asylum system already housing 30,000 people in hotels.

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Epping Asylum Hotel Ban Sets Major Legal Precedent Amid Rising Tensions
Epping Asylum Hotel Ban Sets Major Legal Precedent Amid Rising Tensions

Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 20 2025

A High Court judge has ordered the Bell Hotel in Epping to stop housing asylum seekers by September 2025, citing planning law breaches. The decision is fuelling debate on government housing policies and prompting other councils to consider similar action amid community unrest and legal uncertainty.

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Met Office Warns Hurricane Erin Could End UK's Hottest Summer Streak
Met Office Warns Hurricane Erin Could End UK's Hottest Summer Streak

Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 19 2025

Hurricane Erin is moving across the Atlantic and may soon disrupt the UK's heatwave, potentially ending a record-breaking dry spell. The Met Office warns that unsettled weather, including rain and wind, is likely as Erin approaches, but there is still uncertainty over its exact path and impact.

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UK Online Safety Rules to Require Strict Age Verification for Adult Content from July 2025
UK Online Safety Rules to Require Strict Age Verification for Adult Content from July 2025

Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 29 2025

Starting July 2025, UK internet platforms face tough new rules to keep kids away from harmful content. Companies must filter adult material and introduce age checks using tools like facial recognition or ID scans. Ofcom will monitor compliance and can hit violators with fines. High-risk platforms will face the strictest scrutiny under the updated law.

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Red Arrows Flightpath 2025: Find Out When the Iconic Jets Will Soar Over Your Town
Red Arrows Flightpath 2025: Find Out When the Iconic Jets Will Soar Over Your Town

Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 22 2025

The Red Arrows’ 2025 schedule includes headline appearances at major UK events with mapped times to spot their Hawk T1 jets overhead. Their tour covers VE Day 80 at Buckingham Palace, the Midlands Air Festival, Swanage Carnival, and the Blackpool Airshow. Display timings are subject to change due to weather and operational needs.

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Violence Erupts at Epping Bell Hotel as Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Chaotic
Violence Erupts at Epping Bell Hotel as Anti-Immigration Protest Turns Chaotic

Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 16 2025

A protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping spiraled into violent clashes after sexual assault allegations against an asylum seeker. Anti-immigration groups and anti-racism campaigners faced off, leading to riots, property damage, and police enforcing order—a stark reminder of the UK's deepening divide over immigration.

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VE Day 2025: Red Arrows Headline Massive Nationwide RAF Flypast Route and Commemorative Events
VE Day 2025: Red Arrows Headline Massive Nationwide RAF Flypast Route and Commemorative Events

Kieran Lockhart, May, 5 2025

For the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025, the UK will witness a huge RAF flypast with the Red Arrows and 22 other iconic aircraft. The celebrations include a London procession, street parties, and extended pub hours, all honoring WWII veterans and the legacy of peace.

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