Wethersfield15 Dec 2024Mum and daughter swap Christmas at home for kennelsCathy Shilling says she will pop the turkey in the oven before heading down to the centre.15 Dec 2024Essex2 Nov 2024Fire crews respond to blaze at outbuildingFour crews were required to bring the blaze in Wethersfield under control, a fire service says.2 Nov 2024Essex23 Jul 2024Ex-RAF base 'prison-like' for migrants, court toldFour ex-residents describe the accommodation at MDP Wethersfield, in Essex, as "seriously inadequate".23 Jul 2024Essex4 Jun 2024Abandoned puppies briefly reunited with motherThe seven shoebox pups met their mum when she too was abandoned and brought to an RSPCA home.4 Jun 2024Science & Environment30 May 2024Legal action over refugees dropped by councilScores of asylum seekers are living at the former RAF airfield site near Braintree in Essex.30 May 2024Essex18 Apr 2024Asylum seekers moved to hotels amid safety fearsThe Home Office says 70 migrants were taken out of the ex-army base to meet planning conditions.18 Apr 2024Essex20 Mar 2024Asylum sites to cost more than hotels - watchdogCost of four sites will run to £1.2bn and outstrip estimated bill for private rooms, watchdog finds.20 Mar 2024UK16 Feb 2024'Boredom could lead to disorder at asylum base'The independent chief inspector of borders and immigration has raised concerns with the government.16 Feb 20241 Feb 2024178 asylum seekers moved from ex-RAF baseThe base opened as an asylum centre in July and 967 people were sent there in the first five months.1 Feb 2024Family & Education