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Council wins bid to stop hotel housing asylum seekers

BBC News Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
The High Court ruling means asylum seekers will no longer be housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping.
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Epping councillor warns residents not to over celebrate [Video]

Epping councillor warns residents not to over celebrate

Councillor Chris Whitebread warns residents of Epping Forest district council not to protest or “over celebrate” as asylum seekers face being removed from Bell Hotel in Epping. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Asylum seekers face being removed from Epping hotel after council granted High Court injunction

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Tensions rise as protests held outside Epping hotel [Video]

Tensions rise as protests held outside Epping hotel

Protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered in Epping near The Bell Hotel, which is being used to house migrants. A group carrying Union flags was seen outside the site. Police have imposed restrictions to prevent violence or disorder ahead of further protests expected later in the day. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Justice Sec: People have right to peaceful protest [Video]

Justice Sec: People have right to peaceful protest

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said ''If you break the law you will face the full force of the law'' when asked about prospect of unrest as Epping braces itself for further protests. It comes as police have arrested 16 people after a protest outside a migrant hotel last week. Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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