Upminster1 day agoProtester was 'pillar of community', trial hearsJurors are told the defendant acted in self-defence during protests at The Bell Hotel in Essex.1 day ago5 days agoWoman, 23, died in M25 crash, police confirmPolice say the woman, from east London, died at the scene of Friday's collision. 5 days ago7 days agoDrugs king guilty of helping smuggle £10m cocaine Zak Archbold was a drug gang's inside man at the UPS depot and nicknamed "King", a court hears.7 days ago25 Mar 2026Man 'kicked' at police at asylum hotel, trial hearsA jury is shown footage of two men accused of violent disorder outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.25 Mar 202624 Mar 2026'Aggressive mob fought PCs' in anti-asylum protestEpping is described to jurors as "a scene of disorder and chaos" during the protest.24 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Drugs king helped smuggle £10m cocaine, jury toldZak Archbold denies using his job at a UPS depot to oversee the importation of cocaine.20 Mar 202624 Nov 2025'It's getting to rock bottom', cash-strapped council saysHavering Council is being kept afloat by Exceptional Financial Support from the government.24 Nov 202522 Sep 2025Men accused of asylum hotel violence to face trialSeven men are told their trials will be held at Chelmsford Crown Court in 2026.22 Sep 202518 Sep 2025How EncroChat hack led police to £48m drug gangMembers of an organised crime group are jailed after an international drug plot is uncovered.18 Sep 2025...
