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Actor John Alford told police sex assault claims were a ‘set-up’, court hears

The 53-year-old is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and two further counts relating to a 15-year-old girl.

Evening Standard

Epping migrant hotel protesters march on council offices as police make arrests

Around 200 people gathered outside the Epping Forest District Council building where a woman climbed the steps and unfurled a Union flag.

Evening Standard

Epping asylum seeker injunction ‘risks setting precedent’, Court of Appeal told

The Home Office and Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, are seeking to challenge the injunction granted last week.

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Actor Micheal Ward bailed after appearing in court charged with rape

He will now face Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 25.

The Independent UK

Girl ‘felt absolutely sick’ after alleged sexual assault by actor Alford – court

Former London’s Burning star John Alford faces six charges of sexual assault relating to two teenage girls.

Evening Standard

Arrests after protests against migrant hotels across country

Police separate anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators in south-east London as tensions rise

Evening Standard

Protests and counter protests to be held outside asylum hotels across UK

Demonstrations under the Abolish Asylum System slogan will be held in major towns and cities.

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Women working for refugee charities facing ‘disgusting’ sexual comments from far-right agitators

Charities have warned staff not to wear lanyards and ID badges, and have had to provide workers with additional security

The Independent UK

What were the claims against Noel Clarke that led him to take legal action?

Allegations against Clarke included claims of inappropriate comments and groping.

Evening Standard

Asylum hotel numbers up 8% on last year under Labour, Home Office figures show

The Government has pledged to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029.

Evening Standard

Kneecap's Mo Chara has Irish translator at second court hearing

Kneecap's Liam O hAnnaidh had an Irish language interpreter present at his second court appearance on Wednesday ...

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap rapper faces wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by hundreds of fans at court on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by hundreds of fans at court on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

How many asylum seekers are in UK hotels and why are they being housed there?

There have been protests in recent weeks outside some sites where asylum seekers are housed.

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Kneecap rapper brands terror charge 'distraction to genocide' as he bids for criminal case to end

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters turned out for the hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

The Independent UK

Labour faces migrant hotel chaos as more councils consider launching legal action to ban asylum seekers

The Reform leader says his party’s 12 local councils will do ‘everything in their power to follow Epping’s lead’ and challenge the use of hotels to house asylum seekers

Evening Standard

Noel Gallagher says he's 'proud' of brother Liam and 'blown away' by response to Oasis reunion tour

‘It’s great just to be back with Bonehead (Paul Arthurs) and Liam and just be doing it again’ - Noel Gallagher

Evening Standard

How people in Epping reacted to closure of migrant hotel

Epping Forest District Council was granted a temporary High Court injunction on Tuesday blocking asylum seekers from being housed at the Bell Hotel.

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Tower Hamlets residents divided over St George's flags as some left ‘intimidated’ while others hit out at ‘disgraceful’ removal

Flags have been removed in Tower Hamlets after St George's flags were hung over the weekend

The Independent UK

Why are St George’s flags being put up and roundabouts painted and why is it controversial?

Red crosses believed to be part of ‘Operation Raise the Colours’ online movement backed by far-right figures

Evening Standard

Patriotism ‘always important’ to Starmer, says No 10 amid flag row

St George’s Cross flags have been removed from council properties by two local authorities.

Evening Standard

Council faces wait for ruling on asylum seekers hotel injunction bid

Epping Forest District Council filed a bid for a temporary injunction stopping migrants from being housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Starmer welcomes Zelensky to Downing Street ahead of Putin-Trump meeting

The Prime Minister has previously said the UK stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia if necessary.

Evening Standard

Cooper defends live facial recognition expansion amid privacy row

The Home Secretary said ‘safeguards and protections’ would govern use of the cameras.

Evening Standard

Arrests made as protests take place outside asylum hotels across UK

More than two hundred people were protesting outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Friday evening, with rival groups separated by police.

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