The Latest Breaking News from Essex

No 10 condemns attacks on police at Essex asylum hotel

Nigel Farage says UK is ‘close to civil disobedience on a vast scale’ amid fears far right will exploit situation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025

Man denies violent disorder following protest outside Essex hotel

Keith Silk, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, appeared before Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

What happened at protests outside Essex migrant hotel and what have police said?

Experts warn far-right are capitalising on local issues to incite violence

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Five arrested as more than 1,000 protesters gather outside Essex asylum hotel

Officers issue order warning of arrest for anyone wearing a face covering

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

Labour nationalises second train company

Operator c2c, which runs services between London Fenchurch Street and south Essex, was taken into public ownership on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

Second train company nationalised and returned to public ownership

Great British Railways is an upcoming public sector body that will oversee Britain’s rail infrastructure and train operation

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

Third arrest following violent clashes outside migrant hotel in Epping

A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex Police said

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025

Third person arrested after violent clashes outside Essex hotel for asylum seekers

Police detained man, 33, on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025

Third arrest after clashes outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers’

A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage.

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2025

Huge blaze breaks out in Essex field as firefighters battle wildfires across UK

Heatwaves and consistent dry weather has seen the London Fire Brigade tackle more wildfires this summer than in the whole of 2024

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025