The Latest Breaking News from Epping

Rapper jailed for murdering social media star at Epping music video shoot

He fatally stabbed the 30-year-old, then went on to rap about the killing

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Rapper guilty of YouTube personality’s murder at Epping music video shoot

The victim Stephen Morrisson, known as Zero Ls, was fatally stabbed in Epping, Essex, six years ago

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract

Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and woman

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

Police debunk social media claims linking Epping car incident suspect to asylum hotel

Police say the speculation is ‘not helpful’

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Two men guilty of being part of ‘violent mob’ at asylum hotel protest in Epping

Lee Gower, 43, and Phillip Curson, 53, joined originally peaceful demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel on July 17 last year.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

Police officer tells court of hostile environment at Epping asylum hotel protest

Chief Inspector Stuart Austin said police carriers were having their windscreens hit and wing mirrors torn off during the demonstrations.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

‘Violent mob’ at Epping asylum hotel protest attacked police, court hears

Lee Gower, 43, and Phillip Curson, 53, deny committing violent disorder during demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Essex on July 17.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

'Go back to India', 'Die Nazi': Melbourne dad finds racist notes while cleaning car; says there's no reason for such attacks

An Indian-origin man in Melbourne reported racist, hateful notes scattered across the front yard of his Epping home when he was cleaning his car. 'Go back to India', 'Die Nazi' -- the notes read. The man who did not want to disclose hi name posted the photos of the racist…

The Times of India · Feb 10

Council to seek appeal against High Court ruling over Epping asylum hotel

Epping Forest District Council will continue with legal action over the Bell Hotel after councillors voted over the move on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

Asylum seekers can stay at Epping Hotel, rules High Court judge in major blow to local campaigners

The owners of the Epping hotel fought against an injunction for breaching planning law

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025