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National News
Government Could Close Asylum Hotels Next Year With One Off Scheme Charity
The Government could close asylum hotels next year by allowing people from certain countries likely to be recognised as refugees temporary permission to stay under a “one-off scheme”, analysis by the Refugee Council has suggested..
Scheme Offering Free Meals And Activities To Poorer Pupils In Holidays Extended
Government funding for a programme which offers children from low-income families free meals and activities during the school holidays will be extended..
More Than 280000 Crimes Unrecorded By Police Last Year Watchdog Finds
More than 280,000 crimes went unrecorded by police last year, with “unacceptably low” numbers of anti-social behaviour offences being officially documented..
Home Office Bid To Appeal Against Epping Asylum Seeker Ruling Due To Be Heard
The Home Office’s bid to challenge the decision to temporarily block the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping from housing asylum seekers is due to be heard at the Court of Appeal on Thursday..
News about Meridian FM
Imberhorne Student Undertakes Work Experience at 107 Meridian FM
Naomi co-presented five shows throughout the week. She also produced and presented her own music show.
The Gospel Rising Choir Live In Session
Members of the choir sang live in the studio
MeridianFM Team Attend The Mid Sussex Marathon
Alyson Bowcott, Jeannie Bizzell and Tim Graham the MCs for the event
MeridianFM Awarded a Community Grant of £300
Jeannie Bizzell was delighted to collect a cheque for £300 from East Grinstead Town Mayor
OFCOM Awards 5 year License
107 Meridian FM set to continue broadcasting until 2030 following Ofcom license renewal.
Local News
The rise of facial recognition has been fast but is it reliable enough?
Facial recognition technology is in the news, with objections to it being used by the police at the Notting Hill Carnival. The rise of facial recognition rise has been swift and, in many ways, astonishing. It’s found on smartphones, laptops and passport control. But how reliable is it and what are the objections that some people have?
Sussex walk named one of the UK's most searched for hikes
The Seven Sisters cliff walk in East Sussex has seen a large increase in online Google searches, the second most of any UK hiking trail.
Seafront cafe closes months after major refurb due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
The seafront café has returned to its former name and management after the sale of the premises fell through
Kylie tribute act in disbelief as show cancelled amid row with bonfire society
An 80s event at a village hall has been pulled after an objection was made to the promotional material which featured a Kylie Minogue tribute act