HM Prison Service2 days agoPrison failing children in custody, says charityChildren are spending less than six hours per day out of their cells, figures show.2 days ago4 days agoPrison could expand to help overcrowding crisisThe Ministry of Justice wants to create space for 120 extra prisoners. 4 days ago5 days agoInmates get extra jail time after violent mutinyEight prisoners were involved in the mutiny which involved weapons and barricades.5 days ago7 days agoPrison escapee makes second rap song while on runPolice are searching for Daniel Boakye who escaped from custody twice during recent hospital visits.7 days ago20 Feb 2026Jail's 'obsolete' fire system flagged before deathPrisoner Clare Dupree, 48, died two days after a blaze in her cell caused by a vape.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Prison sewage system blocked with shirts and shoesYorkshire Water said the items had caused a new pumping station to fail.19 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Two inmates admit absconding from open prisonTwo men who sparked a manhunt have admitted failing to return to an open prison on New Year's Day.9 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Prisoner's violent attack on guard adds jail timeDaouda Sy has been given an additional seven-and-a-half years in jail for attacking a guard.4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Prison capacity to increase by 240 places by 2027The government says four new houseblocks will be built at HMP Northumberland.4 Feb 2026...
