Wethersfield2 Nov 2025RSPCA issues advice after 80 dogs found in homeThe RSPCA says the dogs had burning eyes from ammonia and the owner had become overwhelmed.2 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Weapons and violence at asylum base, say staffThree security workers say they were sacked after protesting over conditions at MDP Wethersfield.28 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Staff walk out at asylum site in contract disputeMore than two thirds of security staff at MDP Wethersfield did not turn up to work, a union says.24 Oct 202531 Jul 2025More migrant arrivals expected at ex-RAF stationMigrant numbers are expected to increase to 1,245 at MDP Wethersfield over several weeks.31 Jul 202523 Jul 2025Airbase asylum seeker numbers expected to rise 50%Braintree council says the government might increase capacity at Wethersfield.23 Jul 20252 Jul 2025Wood pile fire proves 'challenging' in hot weatherFirefighters are working with a local farmer to try to stop the flames from spreading further.2 Jul 202530 Jun 2025Badenoch calls for prison at Wethersfield"We need more prison places - I stood on a manifesto to deliver that," Kemi Badenoch says.30 Jun 202516 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 202515 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 2025...
