Wethersfield2 days agoWood pile fire proves 'challenging' in hot weatherFirefighters are working with a local farmer to try to stop the flames from spreading further.2 days agoEssex4 days agoBadenoch calls for prison at Wethersfield"We need more prison places - I stood on a manifesto to deliver that," Kemi Badenoch says.4 days agoPolitics16 Jun 2025What do residents near refugee base think of expansion plan?The Home Office says it wants a "more sustainable and cost-effective asylum accommodation system".16 Jun 2025Essex15 Jun 2025Asylum sites to be expanded as ministers bid to end hotel useChancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to stop using taxpayer-funded hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029.15 Jun 2025Politics11 Apr 2025PM does not give date for closure of asylum centreThe prime minister says the way to deal with asylum seekers is "to process the claims". 11 Apr 2025England30 Mar 2025House migrants in hotels, not air bases - CleverlyThe former home secretary says in office he was against using MDP Wethersfield as asylum housing.30 Mar 2025Essex28 Mar 2025What changed after a village air base was used as an asylum centre?Two years ago the then-Conservative government decided to house male asylum seekers at MDP Wethersfield.28 Mar 2025Essex14 Mar 2025Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air baseThree men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.14 Mar 2025Essex15 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 2024Essex...
