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Tim Burrows goes back to Epping in Essex one year after protesters from across the country descended on the small town to demonstrate against asylum seekers being housed at the Bell hotel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
With the devastating news that Epping footy player Nathan Fitzgerald is on end of life care after suffering head injuries, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss calls for an investigation into how hard cricket pitches are covered on multi-use community sporting ovals.Also in this edition, a peak behind the curtains at the Australian Ballet, what it takes to be a celebrant, plus are "space balls" wash up a Queensland beach.
A clean up operation has been conducted outside the repatriation site in Epping (in Cape Town) where thousands of undocumented migrants spent the past week seeking voluntary repatriation. The site at the Home Affairs and Refugee Centre is now closed. The undocumented migrants have been transported to Musina over the past few days, before they'll cross the border to go to their home countries. A few hundred undocumented migrants have been moved to a field near the Epping site. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Mlamli Maneli.
We're also a couple days away from the anniversary of the day in 1915 that one of the most famous symbols of the newly independent country went on a cross-country train tour. Plus: tomorrow in Epping, New Hampshire, it's a stop on the Døds Diving tour. The Liberty Bell Tour of 1915: A Journey of Patriotism and Unity (Texas State Historical Association)DØDS Diving World TourBacking our show on Patreon is :chef's kiss:
Orla Minihane shares how protests erupted in her quiet Essex community after 135 unvetted asylum-seeking men were moved into the Bell Hotel near several schools. She explains how a sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl became a turning point, leading local mothers — including herself — to form the Pink Ladies movement. Wearing pink to reframe the protests as a safeguarding issue rather than a political one, the group quickly spread to hotel protests across the country. Orla discusses the media backlash, the personal threats faced by the women involved, and her journey from local activism into politics — from joining Reform UK to supporting Rupert Lowe and Restore Britain. A candid conversation about women's and children's safety, mass immigration, cultural integration, and political accountability. Orla Minihane is a London-born mother of three living in Essex, near Epping. She became a prominent voice in the UK's grassroots protest movement after local concerns over asylum seekers being housed in the Bell Hotel near schools escalated following a sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl. Orla helped establish the Pink Ladies — a women-led safeguarding group that began wearing pink to reframe protests as a matter of protecting children and communities. The movement has since spread to hotel protests across the country. She is a vocal advocate for women's and children's safety, immigration reform, and cultural preservation. Orla previously stood as a candidate with Reform UK and now supports Rupert Lowe and Restore Britain. Connect with Orla and Restore Britain... X @orlaminihane https://x.com/orlaminihane INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/orlaminihane WEBSITE https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/ onnect with Hearts of Oak. . .
Riding Shotgun With Charlie #255 Valentina Richardson Green Naturally Armed Sometimes, someone takes everything by storm and comes out of nowhere. I think this happened with Valentina, but I found out she was paying dues quickly. We've been following each other on the socials for a while and I know she's been working and doing classes at Gun For Hire range in New Jersey. We got a chance to meet at the Sig Academy in Epping, N.H. for a GOA National Women's Range Day event. The following weekend she was in the home state of Massachusetts speaking at the Gun Owners Action League event. We had a chance to talk more there and we filmed a show the following morning. We drove to the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA, where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. Valentina is pretty new to firearms, the 2A community, and advocacy. She grew up in Newark, N.J. Her father was in the military and was a police officer. With firearms in the house, she was taught that she wasn't supposed to touch them. That was the policy. End of story. There was never a push to get out and teach her or take her shooting. She has a job in social services, training and employment. She got married and started a family. As she was working her way up, she had to deal with lots of stress. Her friends decided that she needed a way to relieve some of the career stress. For her birthday, they took her to a shooting range, saying she looks like she would be good at shooting. As soon as she fired her first shot, she wanted more! She could feel the weight and stress of work leave her body with every round she fired. Like many folks, when she gets into something, she really gets into something. She was on a quest for information and training. It took eight months to get a firearm identification card so she could possess firearms. Being in New Jersey, she also had to apply for and get a permit to purchase. Quickly, she bought a handgun, then a shotgun, then another handgun. When she bought her first gun, there was a woman at the store, which she thought was normal. She was going about twice a month to go shooting and practice. While at Gun For Hire, she noticed how clean and neat the place was, how friendly everyone was. One day, the owner, Anthony Colando, started talking with her. Seeing how excited she was and how often she was coming in, he offered her a job. "This is where I need to be", she realized and took the job as a range safety officer. Not seeing a lot of folks she could identify with, she wanted to do more and take a bigger role with firearms. First was becoming a range safety officer, then an instructor for NRA Basic Pistol and Refuse To Be A Victim. In August 2024, Valentina felt like she wasn't doing enough. With women being the largest growing demographic in the firearm community, she decided to start a group that would help and guide women on their journey. The goal of Naturally Armed is to encourage, educate, and empower others. Offering group lessons and teaching people about being armed is what the organization does, but she also offers one on one lessons, teaching people about safety first, then gaining confidence in their skills. At her courses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Naturally Armed offers lots of items for people to take home. She's got handouts, color pages for young children, and even some stuffed bears. This means her group also offers courses for younger people, too. She's also got a line of branded clothes items at a printify shop. It was great to get to know Valentina. The possibilities for her and her organization are endless and she wants to take it to the limit. You should follow her on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. There's a good chance she will be coming to your area in the future. Favorite quotes: "I needed a way to find a way to manage the stresses." "I want to do my part, be the change I want to see in the world." "The fact that I want to do this is reason enough that I should do it." "Naturally Armed: It's not just about firearms. It's about knowledge. It's about resources. It's the overall wholeness of a person." Naturally Armed Facebook page facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564430469978 Naturally Armed IG instagram.com/naturallyarmed75 Naturally Armed YouTube channel youtube.com/@naturallyarmed Naturally Armed Printify Shop naturallyarmed-shop.printify.me Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie supporters. US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565
On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three race Eastern Swing, how they have gone, the stories they have produced, and what's to come at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol. The Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals will feature a new track surface, the weather delayed Funny Car and Top Fuel finals from Epping on Friday night, and all the action that one of the most breathtaking venues in the country can provide. The show opens with a monologue from Lohnes about the New England Nationals, the impact they have on the area, and more. Get informed before this culmination of the three back-to-back NHRA races begins on Friday!
#NHRA #NHRAresults #dragracing Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Dallas Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals Pro Stock win. Glenn who was "Double O" in the final round gives the details of his win. Angie Smith returns as the most recent winner on the tour following back to back Pro Stock Motorcycle final rounds with a win at the Potomac Nationals. Angie will preview NHRA Bristol, give an update on Matt Smith's health situation and Joey Gladstone riding for Matt Smith Racing at Thunder Valley. NHRA's Jason Galvin recaps Epping, NH and previews Bristol, TN with WFO host Joe Castello. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS
The more that I see photographs of gravel gardens, and the more that I learn about this gardening style, which besides its distinctive aesthetic appeal promises to be water-wise and weed-suppressing, the more I want to give it a try.... Read More ›
Our guest today is Kailey Nieman. Kailey is the Director of Development and Marketing for Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation. She is also the co-host of GOA's State of the Second Podcast. What inspired GOA to launch National Women's Range Day, and why is this moment so important for women in the 2A community? (Saturday, June 6 at Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center in Epping, NH) For someone brand new to firearms, what can they expect to experience at Women's Range Day—and how does it build both confidence and competence? You're deeply involved in developing programs like Empowered 2A. What makes women-focused training events uniquely effective? This event is being held at the SIG Sauer Academy & Experience Center—what opportunities does that level of facility bring to attendees? How do people follow you? Originally Aired 5.6.26
Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about their trip to Epping to the flea market, the fella's had a bad meal on their way, great places to eat locally, eating different types of meat, child labor, things learned young, and lots of other random stuff.
This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to talk all about big savings on their tankless water heater sale. Then, Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons Concrete gives listeners a concrete hack and discount if they collaborate on projects with their neighbors at […]
This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to discuss water heater installations and sewer excavations. Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins to discuss methods for decluttering your home just in time for warmer weather. Then, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of […]
The Victorian Government is seeking community feedback (open until Sunday, March 8) to improve the local bus service network in Wollert and Epping in the northern fringe of Melbourne - the suburbs which many Nepali Australians call home. The proposed changes are expected to provide more than 21,000 residents with access to public transport for the first time. This report features reactions of some local Nepali speakers about what they think should happen. - भिक्टोरिया सरकारले उत्तरी मेलबर्न स्थित् एपिङ-वलर्टको स्थानीय बस सेवा नेटवर्क सुधार गर्न समुदायको सुझाव सङ्कलन गरिरहेको छ। प्रस्तावित परिवर्तनबाट स्थानीय रूपमा बसोबास गरिरहेका नेपालीभाषी लगायत २१ हजारभन्दा बढी मानिसहरूले पहिलो पटक बस सुविधा पाउने राज्य सरकारको भनाइ छ। आइतवार, मार्च ८ सम्म खुल्ला रहेको सुझाव सङ्कलनबाट प्राप्त सुझावपछि अन्तिम योजना तय गरी नयाँ बस नेटवर्क आगामी वर्षबाट सञ्चालनमा आउने सरकारी अपेक्षा छ। यस बारे केही स्थानीय नेपालीभाषीको धारणा समेटिएको एक रिपोर्ट सुन्नुहोस्।
In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Christine Vayda, business administrator for the Epping School District in Epping, New Hampshire, shares how a focus on efficiency has helped the district modernize operations across finance, HR, payroll, and onboarding.Drawing on experience from multiple school districts, Christine discusses the challenges of manual, paper-based processes and why they are no longer sustainable for today's business offices. She walks through how Epping has used connected systems and automation to reduce data entry, improve accuracy and transparency, and streamline everyday workflows — even with a small team wearing many hats.The conversation highlights practical examples of modernization in action, including automated approval workflows, centralized budget tracking and reporting, and self-service tools that give employees real-time access to pay information, contracts, and leave requests. Christine also emphasizes the importance of training and communication in driving adoption, and how helping staff understand the purpose behind change builds trust and long-term buy-in.This episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on how school districts of any size can rethink long-standing processes, reduce administrative burden, and create more efficient operations that better support staff, leadership, and the community.This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7-10 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It's a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what's possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.Learn More and Register Now: Tyler Connect 2026 in Las VegasRead: Let's Empower, Collaborate, and Imagine at Connect 2026!And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Modern Governments Live in the CloudWatch: Paperless Processes Connect District's DataRead: TEA Winner: District Modernizes HR ProcessesRead: 3 Ways Automation Transforms School AP ProcessesRead: How Paperless HR Processes Build Trust in Data AccuracyRead: 6 Tips for Managing School Finances in a Shifting EconomyListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!
Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer plumbing questions.
In this bonus episode, Ed West and I spoke about the mode of British governance that is simultaneously sinister and farcical, from the recent 'Prevent video game' to the police horses sent to re-education because they wouldn't walk over rainbow pedestrian crossings.Discussed in this episode: Conservatives are more accurate in describing the beliefs of liberals"Met police hired black child rapist to boost diversity""Met urges Epping migrant sex offender to hand himself in""The Birmingham Maccabi scandal proves multiculturalism has failed"Garrett Jones book on migration and culture"UAE cuts funds for students keen to study in UK ‘over fears campuses radicalised by Islamist groups'" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss mothballs. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss winter plumbing maintenance. Then, Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley reminds listeners of their unmatched trust, care, and top-tier cleaning technology. As always David takes calls from loyal listeners […]
Over the summer, Epping, a small town on the outskirts of London became the scene of mass protests. featuring hundreds of people. Noisy and occasionally violent, the demonstrations attracted crowds from around the country and plenty of media attention.But what really happened in Epping and what does it tell us about where the right in Britain is heading? To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content head to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No one likes being unpopular, so you could forgive both of the UK's main political parties for wanting to look away when another damning poll dropped this week. Support for both parties has never been so low at the same time, the Green party is seeing record support and Reform UK continues to top the popularity contest. Does recent polling really suggest the end of the two-party hegemony? King of the pollsters John Curtice helps Politics Weekly UK read the runes. And, in the run-up to the budget next month, Keir Starmer has given the strongest indication yet that tax rises may be on the way, while immigration dominates headlines and the escaped sex offender whose case sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping is sent back to Ethiopia – with £500 in his back pocket. Pippa Crerar is joined by the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss the government's game of immigration whack-a-mole and the consequences Labour could face if it breaks its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Margaret Thatcher finally opened London's first ring road - construction on which had begun in the 1970s - on 29th October, 1986, declaring: "I can't stand those who carp and criticise when they ought to be congratulating Britain on a magnificent achievement and beating the drum for Britain all over the world". A 58-page commemorative booklet was issued for enthusiasts, and coach trips were organised so that car-less punters could complete a circuit of the new motorway. But public enthusiasm for the project was short-lived when it lead to increased congestion and seemingly endless proposals for expansion. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly dig into the long history of plans for the capital's ring roads; explain why the M25 managed to bring Epping's combine harvesters to Parliament Square; and consider how Britain's most hated motorway remains an existential threat to London's ‘green belt' countryside…… This episode first aired in 2021 This episode first premiered in 2024, for members of
Why did the Home Office pay Hadush Kebatu £500 to leave the country? Sky News has spoken to migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu hours after he was deported to Ethiopia. He claims he tried to hand himself in to police after he was released accidentally from prison last Friday but they ignored him. Responding to Kebatu's claims, the Metropolitan Police told Sky News: "The Met is not aware of any evidence to support the claims that Kebatu approached officers on Saturday morning. "The actions of officers who responded to the sighting of him on Sunday morning show how seriously they were taking the manhunt. Kebatu's actions on the morning of his arrest were more like those of someone trying to avoid officers, not trying to hand himself in." Gareth Barlow speaks to home affairs journalist Danny Shaw and Sky News correspondent Ashna Hurynag - who has been in Epping, Essex, where Kebatu sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman. Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker Editor: Wendy Parker
With the news that the Home Office has spent billions of taxpayers' money on asylum hotels – and following the accidental release of the Epping sex offender – Tim Shipman and James Heale discuss this most shambolic of government departments. Is it fit for purpose? Can Shabana Mahmood fix the cursed department? And, if not, who will voters turn to instead?Produced by Megan McElroy and Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another week, another immigration crisis. A powerful parliamentary committee has accused the Home Office – for this government and the last – of squandering billions of pounds on asylum accommodation and overseeing a ‘failed, chaotic and expensive' system. The report came days after the barely believable revelation that the convicted sex offender whose case sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping was accidentally let out of prison on Friday instead of being deported. He is now back in custody. Pippa Crerar and Eleni Courea discuss the ongoing firefighting at the Home Office and its impact on the public consciousness. Plus, what now for Labour after a crushing defeat in Caerphilly and the election of its new deputy leader, Lucy Powell? Finally, we go back to the China spy row – will this be the week the mystery is cracked open? • Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A weekend fiasco has thrown Britain's immigration and prison system into chaos after Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker jailed for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping, was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison. He was meant to be deported to Ethiopia but was freed in error, sparking a two-day manhunt before his recapture in North London. Justice Secretary David Lammy faced MPs over the blunder, unveiling new mandatory checks for every prison release, but governors warn it's unworkable. Meanwhile, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also been forced to respond as frustration grows over the Government's handling of immigration and the spiralling cost of migrant hotels.Tim is joined by Assistant Comment Editor Poppy Coburn to discuss Labour's latest headache, the collapse of Labour's grooming gangs inquiry, and they're also joined by Reform UK's head of policy, Zia Yusuf, for his take on both the prison fiasco and the controversy surrounding his own party MP Sarah Pochin, after she said adverts “full of black and Asian people” drive her mad.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The bizarre accidental release of the Epping sex offender shows Britain's institutions are failing. Plus: British journalist Sami Hamdi, arrested by ICE for criticising Israel, Javier Milei wins in Argentina's midterm elections, and Reform MP's anger towards diversity in TV adverts. With: Michael Walker, Curtis Daly & Ernesto Seman.
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Today, we look at the rearrest of migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu, and discuss what his mistaken release means for confidence in the government.Kebatu had been mistakenly released on Friday from HMP Chelmsford, where he was serving a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex.We also discuss an apology from Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, after she said: “it drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”.Labour cabinet minister Wes Streeting has called the comment racist. Pochin says “My comments were phrased poorly and I apologise for any offence caused, which was not my intention.”And we look at Laura's interview with Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris, in which said said she was 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit the presidential race. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Paddy O'Connell and Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sophie Millward. The social producer was Darren Dutton. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The weekend series editor is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Britney Spears said she was used. Kevin Federline says she needs help Reeves should not cut cash ISA allowance, MPs say Donald Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car Manhunt continues for Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week goes ahead after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce departure Magnesium Can this miracle mineral really help us sleep First UK illegal weight loss drug factory found in Northampton Over 1m spent on sending Scottish ferry staff to Turkey Who is new deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell
We thought when we organised this podcast that there would just be the newly announced deputy Labour leader to discuss – Lucy Powell beat Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson by 87,407 votes to 73,536. But instead we also have evidence the Prime Minister may have lied to Parliament over the collapse of the China spy case, and there is a manhunt under way to recapture a dangerous criminal released by mistake.Bad news clearly comes in threes for No. 10: Lucy Powell was not their pick for the job; lying to Parliament is the kind of thing that the ministerial code is quite clear on; and the criminal in question is the Epping migrant hotel sex offender.Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and the Sunday Times' Gabriel Pogrund.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
//The Wire//2300Z October 24, 2025////PRIORITY////BLUF: U.K. MISTAKENLY RELEASES MIGRANT THAT SPARKED THE EPPING RIOTS, MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR THE FUGITIVE. BRITISH DIGITAL ID SCHEME TO TARGET CITIZENS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. VEHICLE RAMMING ATTACK REPORTED AT COAST GUARD BASE IN CALIFORNIA. USA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA TERMINATED AS CANADA LAUNCHES PROPAGANDA AD CAMPAIGN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: In an interview regarding the Digital ID scheme, PM Starmer revealed that the penalty for not getting and using a Digital ID will be a fee of £85 for every instance of financial transaction that would ordinarily require an ID under this new plan.This afternoon, a separate situation developed as a major police operation was declared in Essex after the Epping Hotel attacker was allegedly mistakenly released from prison. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was released by police this morning, rather than being deported. Currently a manhunt is underway, and local citizens are urged to be on the lookout for the violent criminal. Local police have not provided a description of Kebatu other than his mugshot, however a local citizen posted a video on social media after they spotted a man matching his description carrying his belongings in a clear trash bag. This footage was taken before the wanted notice went out, and the grey sweat/tracksuit he was wearing matches the description that court reporters visually saw him wearing earlier that day in court.Geolocation of this video evidence places Kebatu's last known location outside a cafe at Number 84 on the High Street in Chelmsford. The video cuts off before Kebatu's destination could be confirmed, but his last known azimuth places him traveling North up High Street, toward the bus station.Analyst Comment: Kebatu is an Ethiopian national who assaulted a child and a woman in Epping back in July, prompting the now-infamous Epping Riots. He had only been detained for roughly a month, and was supposed to be deported as a way of the British government showing that they do indeed deport violent criminals. However this shining example of good faith has been dashed, and the already dismal public sentiment on the issue is about to get a lot worse.To put it lightly, it is in Mr. Kebatu's very best interest for the *police* to find him as soon as possible. On the one hand, it is true that the British government let a violent criminal out of jail. But on the other hand that also means that he is no longer under police protection, he has no documentation, doesn't speak English, and no one knows where he is. Anyway, a few protests and demonstrations are well underway in Epping, and time is of the essence to find him, before the trail goes cold.Canada: The United States has suspended trade negotiations with Canada due to the discovery of a propaganda campaign targeting Americans. The government of Ontario ran a $75 million ad campaign featuring a speech by Ronald Reagan, in which he spoke negatively about the idea of tariffs. This speech, however, was a fabrication using clips and words selectively cut from Reagan's 1987 address in order to make it look like Reagan was not in favor of tariffs...when the actual uncut speech was actually in favor of tariffs.Analyst Comment: There's a saying in the world of psyops...a deception campaign can never fail. Even if discovered, the deception effort will cause doubt as to what's real, so there will always be some level of effectiveness. In this case, Canadian officials thought they were being cute by playing fast and loose, but this was not simply a harmless meme or something obviously fake. The content that was produced was fully intended to take the place of true information, and when carried out by a nationstate to manipulate the internal sentiment of a foreign nation, this a very serious charge. The sheer scale of this propaganda cam
It's been confirmed that an asylum seeker who was jailed last month for a year for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping has been released from prison by mistake. Also: Plaid Cymru celebrates a decisive victory in the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly, a stronghold for Labour for a century. And one of England's oldest football clubs, Sheffield Wednesday, goes into administration.
We started this week's show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, who joins the show to discuss the importance of W-2 employees. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss their water heater sale. Then, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets talks about the benefits of refacing your cabinets instead […]
With a summer of political turmoil over, and party conference season near an end, Andrea Catherwood talks to Chris Mason about how BBC audio coverage has reflected the key political players. The Feedback inbox has been receiving messages that question the amount of coverage given to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. Chris responds to your questions and weighs in on what he says is a change in UK politics we haven't seen in decades.And our search for BBC audio's best interview of 2025 continues. One listener has nominated an interview conducted by presenter Evan Davies in a recent episode of PM. He spoke to an unnamed asylum seeker from Somalia, currently waiting on an asylum application in the Bell Hotel in Epping. What they discussed revealed a different side of a story that has seized the attention of the nation this year. Finally, we've heard from a listener who has thoughts about a recent episode of Desert Island Discs - in which Rolling Stone's guitarist Ronnie Wood seemed to request an endless array of luxury items for his island getaway.Presenter: Andrea Catherwood Producer: Pauline Moore Assistant Producer: Rebecca Guthrie Executive Producer: David PrestA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
Send us a textThis week we're talking about the Epping Grass Drags, Race Into Winter. We break down some of the top social media posts from the week, catch up on the latest news in the powersports industry, and wrap things up with our Would We Run It segment, presented by DS Racing.
The three most based Lotus Eaters assemble so Dan, Beau and Harry can discuss how the Epping hotel protests were justified after all, how Fraser Nelson is the worst of us and how Trump casually truth Nukes the UN. Islander #4 is out! Buy it here
La viceprimera ministra del Reino Unido, Angela Rayner, dimitió este viernes tras admitir que había declarado mal a Hacienda la compra de una vivienda en la localidad costera de Hove, a más de 400 kilómetros de su circunscripción en el Gran Manchester. El error le reportó el beneficio de ahorrarse unos 46.000 euros en impuestos. El diario Daily Telegraph había publicado la exclusiva unos días antes y, tras una investigación en el seno del Gobierno, se concluyó que era cierto y a Rayner no le quedó otra salida que presentar su renuncia a Keir Starmer. Rayner pertenecía al círculo cercano de Starmer. Es de origen humilde y dedicó buena parte de su carrera a los sindicatos. Tras ello se convirtió en uno de los rostros más reconocibles del ala izquierda del partido Laborista. Rayner es, por ejemplo, una gran defensora de subir los impuestos, especialmente a las rentas altas, para aliviar los problemas de déficit que arrastra el Gobierno. Paradójicamente su dimisión ha tenido que ver con una cuestión fiscal por la compra de un apartamento de lujo que le costó más un millón de euros. Para Starmer la dimisión de su número dos es un golpe más que deberá encajar en un momento especialmente delicado para él y su Gobierno. El partido Laborista obtuvo una sólida mayoría en Westminster en las elecciones del año pasado. Prometieron un nuevo tiempo caracterizado por la estabilidad después de unos años marcados por los escándalos de los sucesivos gabinetes conservadores. De eso ha pasado poco más de un año y tanto Starmer como el laborismo se encuentran hundidos en los sondeos y con la popularidad en mínimos. La salida de Rayner se produce además después de un verano muy caliente, plagado de titulares de prensa sobre el fracaso del Gobierno para detener el flujo solicitantes de asilo que cruzan el canal de la Mancha en pateras. La cuestión migratoria se complicó poco después con la sentencia de un tribunal que ordenó cerrar un hotel en Epping, una ciudad al norte de Londres, que el Gobierno había contratado para alojar inmigrantes en espera de su resolución de asilo. Rayner daba al Gobierno cierta determinación y fervor ideológico. En un gabinete formado por gente anodina y gris, a la viceprimera ministra le gustaba fajarse con los conservadores, incluso teniéndolos ya en la oposición. Gracias a ella Starmer conseguía mantener bajo control a los más izquierdistas del partido, para quienes Rayner era su principal activo. Sin ella y tras tener que sofocar una rebelión de sus diputados más radicales hace unos meses por anunciar una serie de recortes en las prestaciones sociales, Starmer tendrá que apañárselas para evitar una revuelta a mucha mayor escala que podría llegar a costarle el puesto. Rayner podría de este modo recuperar protagonismo, pero esta vez como referente de la oposición a Starmer tanto en el partido como en el parlamento si, a sus ojos, sigue moviendo su Gobierno hacia la derecha para contrarrestar el auge de Nigel Farage y su partido, Reform UK, que se encuentra ya ocho puntos por encima de los laboristas según las encuestas de intención de voto. Para tratar este tema y sus muchas implicaciones, entre las que se encuentra la suerte política del propio Starmer, vuelve Paco Muñoz a La ContraCrónica, desde un estudio que hemos improvisado en Cambridge. · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #keirstarmer #reinounido Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Original Show Title: Tariff Lies; Xi, Modi, Putin; Tourism; Chinese Visas; DC; Min Wage; UK Asylum | Yaron Brook Show | September 1, 2025Are tariffs “protecting” American jobs—or just ripping you off? Yaron tears apart the myths and exposes the real victims of tariff lies. From Xi's authoritarian grip to Modi's nationalist illusions and Putin's thuggery, the show dives into the strongmen shaping global politics.Yaron will also tackle the decline of tourism, the mess of Chinese visas, the swamp of DC politics, and the economic insanity of minimum wage hikes. Across the Atlantic, the UK asylum crisis reveals the moral collapse of Western immigration policies.Plus, a fiery Q&A on crime stats, Trump's tariff obsession, Rand's cultural impact, drones vs. tanks, why Americans have AC but Europeans don't—and the deeper question of whether fear of independence defines today's culture.Key Time Stamps:02:35 Florence Reflections04:55 Tariff Lies38:35 Xi39:35 Modi47:40 Tourism51:45 Chinese Visas56:30 DC1:02:45 Min Wage1:08:35 UK AsylumLive Questions:1:37:58 What are the most positive trends in the world today? What gives you greatest cause for optimism?1:44:52 What if somebody told Trump that his chances of getting the Nobel Prize would dramatically increase if he eliminated all tariffs?1:46:14 Will we see capitalism in our lifetime?1:46:51 Is looking at how many hours a person must work to afford an item a better way of looking at prices today, compared to prices in the past?1:50:56 Back to the issue of maturity, how do you explain the phenomenon of the degree of immaturity of the Trump administration?1:54:37 Rand diagnosed most people as having a fear of independence. Whatever one feels about being independent, one's metaphysical independence is a biological fact. Why would one form a fear of acknowledging that fact of nature?1:56:22 Are drones making armored fighting vehicles obsolete?1:59:09 Would you agree that to learn, an individual has to revise a previously held belief (accept that being wrong is a path to learning), and/or... accept being ignorant about some topic/information, and [honestly] learn from a position of ignorance?2:05:51 Is it really fair to say all the smart people are in Blue cities? Is it because of current Democrat policies or relics of times past?2:08:55 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions
Matt Trump fights through tech gremlins to deliver a powerful episode on the turmoil unfolding in England. From the migrant hotel battles in Epping to the haunting legacy of Rotherham's scandals, he traces how years of neglect and two-tier justice have fueled today's eruption of English patriotism. Revisiting the 2024 Southport stabbings and the government's heavy-handed crackdowns, Matt shows how frustration boiled over into riots, arrests, and now a peaceful wave of St. George's Cross flags spreading across the country. He connects these events to broader questions of national identity, sovereignty, and the deliberate humiliation of English heritage, weaving in history from the Battle of Agincourt to the cultural imprint of The Who. With reflections on faith, Shakespeare adaptations, and the genius of grassroots resistance, this episode captures the spirit of a nation rediscovering itself in defiance of its rulers.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that asylum seekers can remain at the Bell Hotel in Epping where protests have been held since July. Also: The UK government bars Israeli officials from an arms fair in London because of the war in Gaza. And British Cycling has apologised for accidentally censoring the name of a village in Powys on its website.
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured after a huge drone and missile attack by Russia on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overnight. The Court of Appeal has been hearing legal argument from the Home Office and the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping against a judge's decision to stop asylum seekers being housed there. Also: The Reform Party leader of Nottinghamshire County Council bans a local newspaper's reporters from speaking to him or to his councillors.
Nigel Farage has outlined plans to detain and deport every single migrant who arrives in the UK on a small boat, including women and children. The plans are dismissed by Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. Also: the trial begins of an asylum seeker who's accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping. And the Met Office says this summer will "almost certainly" be the UK's warmest on record.
Ross Clark – author of Not Zero and Far From EUtopia – joins Tom Slater and Fraser Myers to discuss the childminder jailed for a tweet, the closure of the Epping migrant hotel, Operation Raise the Colours, and the grand folly of greenism. New episodes every Friday. Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co.uk/spiked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, more councils across England say they could take legal action, after the High Court issued a temporary injunction to stop the government from housing asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel in Epping. Anti-migrant protests and counter protests have been taking place in Epping throughout the summer after an asylum seeker living at the hotel was charged with sexual assault.Adam is joined by Dominic Casciani, the BBC's home affairs correspondent, and Joe Pike, polticial correspondent, to discuss the fallout from the ruling, the response from Reform and Conservative politicians, and what it mean's for the government's ability to house asylum seekers. Plus, chief economics correspondent, Dharshini David joins Adam to talk about inflation, which rose to 3.8% in July. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Kris Jalowiecki and Anna Harris. The social producers were Grace Braddock and Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Another day, another Reform party press conference. Following political editor Tim Shipman's cover piece on how Reform hopes to win over women, this morning's event was led by the party's top female politicians: MP Sarah Pochin, Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham, and Linden Kemkaran, the leader of Kent County Council. Nigel Farage was missing in action as Reform tried to make the case that they are not a one-man band or a ‘boys' club'. Has Farage solved his women problem?Elsewhere, Kemi Badenoch is in Epping as she tries to wrestle the agenda away from Farage when it comes to asylum seekers and migration. But has she got anything different to say?Donald Trump is also meeting Vladimir Putin today to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and we are all eagerly awaiting a press conference later this afternoon. Will Trump's search for a deal come at the expense of Ukraine's freedom? How has Keir Starmer influenced peace talks?Lucy Dunn speaks to Tim Shipman and James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk
Carl and Dan discuss the dishonesty of police at Epping, how one dad had enough, and why I hate Pedro Pascal.
A year after Southport, what's driving the turmoil in Essex? Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Carl, Luca and Beau discuss the escalation in Epping, the Japanese fightback against immigration, and the fall of the late night comedians.
Luca, Josh and Nick discuss the Battle of Epping, Britain allowing children to vote, and the man who pretended to be black.