Archive: 2025 / 08
Epping High Court Ruling Sparks Home Office Crisis on Asylum Hotels
Epping Forest District Council's High Court victory blocking asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel has triggered a nationwide scramble for the government, with councils across England now poised to challenge the use of hotels as migrant accommodation. Labour faces mounting political and logistical headaches amid rising local resistance.
Aug, 20 2025
Altius Real Estate Shakes Up Plans for £250m Holborn Hotel Development
Altius Real Estate has bought Morley House on Holborn Viaduct for £60 million, kicking off a major £250 million hotel development. The vacant office block will be transformed into a 274-room hotel, revealing a hot market for London office-to-hotel conversions and strong investor appetite.
Aug, 20 2025
Hurricane Erin Hammers Caribbean, Sends High Surf Warnings Up U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4 powerhouse, has knocked out power and brought flooding to Puerto Rico, with serious weather hitting Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and threatening Bermuda. The storm won’t make landfall in the U.S., but it’s still sending dangerous surf and rip currents toward the East Coast, while high winds and rain continue disrupting Caribbean tourism.
Aug, 19 2025
Hurricane Erin Roars to Category 4: Atlantic’s First Major Hurricane of 2025 Sparks Coastal Warnings
Hurricane Erin, the first major Atlantic hurricane of 2025, surges as a Category 4 storm with winds up to 130 mph. Though not expected to make landfall, Erin brings serious coastal threats—storm surges, rip currents, and heavy rainfall—especially for North Carolina's Outer Banks and Bermuda. Residents are urged to stay alert.
Aug, 19 2025
Celebrity Big Brother Faces Backlash After Casting Hardeep Singh Kohli Amid Sexual Assault Trial
Celebrity Big Brother is under fire after signing Hardeep Singh Kohli, a former BBC presenter awaiting trial for several sexual assault charges. His TV career ended with over 20 women alleging misconduct. Many now criticize the show for its casting decision while legal proceedings are ongoing.
Aug, 9 2025
Bernie Ecclestone Tells Lewis Hamilton to Retire as FIA Hits Leclerc with Penalty After Hungary GP
Bernie Ecclestone urges Lewis Hamilton to retire, calling the 40-year-old Ferrari driver 'tired' and claiming he's cheating himself by staying in Formula 1. Hamilton's rocky start at Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's penalty point after the Hungarian GP add pressure during a tight championship fight. Hamilton's future participation in upcoming races is also uncertain.
Aug, 9 2025
Port Vale Shifts Home Fans to Bycars Stand for Season Finale at Vale Park
Port Vale is shaking things up for their last 2024/2025 home game by moving home supporters into the usually away-only Bycars Stand. The move aims to create a livelier match environment and make better use of their stadium, drawing fans into areas that are often overlooked.
Aug, 8 2025
Terminator: Dark Fate Brings Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton Back Into Action
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton reunited after nearly three decades for Terminator: Dark Fate, a direct sequel to Judgment Day. The film takes new directions with fresh characters and threats but struggled at the box office. The actors reflected on the emotional weight and legacy of returning to their iconic roles.
Aug, 7 2025
Darwin Nunez Set for €53 Million Liverpool Exit as Al Hilal Swoops with Big-Money Offer
Liverpool have agreed a €53 million deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal for Darwin Nunez. After two turbulent years and 40 goals for the Reds, Nunez will depart Anfield, with Liverpool now seeking a new striker. His exit follows Luis Diaz's recent move east, signalling a period of attacking change at the club.
Aug, 7 2025
Chris Appleton Opens Up About Coming Out to Family and Rebuilding Strong Ties
Chris Appleton, the famed hairstylist for stars like Kim Kardashian, recently opened up about the moment he came out as gay at 26. He shared the emotional weight of admitting his true identity to his wife and children, ultimately paving the way for stronger family bonds and open support.
Aug, 7 2025