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The Latest Breaking News from Napier

Napier barracks to continue housing asylum seekers after small boat influx

Mass accommodation site in Kent, marred by controversy since opening, had been due to close in September

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

1st ODI: Mark Chapman's century leads New Zealand's 73-run win over Pakistan

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored a half-century but couldn't match New Zealand centurion Mark Chapman, who delivered an outstanding innings of 132 runs, while Nathan Smith secured four wickets to complete the home team's comprehensive 73-run win in the first ODI at Napier on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2025

Mass asylum seeker accommodation at Napier barracks to close

After years of controversy over poor conditions, Kent site will be handed back to Ministry of Defence in September

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

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On this day in 2007: Andrew Strauss dropped from England Test squad

Strauss earned a recall to the side for the 2008 tour of New Zealand and worked his way back with a career-best 177 at Napier.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Protest outside London hotel over Home Office attempt to move asylum seekers to Napier Barracks

Protesters gathered outside Haringey hotel in outcry at Home Office attempt to move asylum seekers to Napier Barracks

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

Cold comfort Kent: where small-boat arrivals receive a fraying welcome

From Dover harbour to Marston and Napier barracks, the UK is offering asylum seekers who cross the Channel a very mixed reception

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

Home Secretary Priti Patel breaks the law in yet ANOTHER asylum seeker scandal

The High Court ruled housing refugees in Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, until 2026 was in breach of the Equality Act - the second time the plans have been branded unlawful

Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022

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‘Unsafe’ UK accommodation threatens asylum seekers’ health – report

Exclusive: poor healthcare and conditions at sites such as Napier worsen mental and physical illness, Doctors of the World says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

Napier Barracks: ‘Fundamentally unsuitable’ asylum camp ‘must close with immediate effect’ MPs say

‘Fundamental problems remain’ at controverisal asylum camp which continues to house hundreds

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

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