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Prison officer sacked over inmate sex acts

A female prison officer has been dismissed after being caught engaging in sexual activity with an inmate at HMP Hindley, raising serious security concerns and violating professional boundaries.

Prison officer suspended over sex act footage in jail

A prison officer has been suspended following the emergence of explicit footage showing a sex act taking place within HMP Wandsworth, sparking an urgent investigation into security breaches at the troubled facility.

Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released

An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.

Prison crisis: MPs warn of system collapse

Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.

HMP Wakefield security breach forces inmate transfers

Exclusive: HMP Wakefield, Britain's most secure prison, faces serious questions after a significant security breach that saw notorious offenders including Lostprophets predator Ian Watkins moved to other facilities. West Yorkshire Police confirm investiga

Sarkozy faces grim prison life at La Santé

Exclusive look at the harsh conditions facing Nicolas Sarkozy as he begins his prison sentence in Paris's notorious La Santé prison, where isolation and strict routines await the former French leader.

BBC's hidden gem period drama free to stream

Discover the critically acclaimed period drama that's captivating audiences on BBC iPlayer - a sweeping historical tale of love and ambition set against stunning Scottish landscapes.

Casualty: World's Longest-Running Medical Drama at 38 Years

BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.

UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis

Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.

Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to inmate

A prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being caught smuggling a mobile phone to an inmate in a serious security breach that exposed vulnerabilities in the prison system.

Prisoner allowed to walk out of jail to pick tomatoes

A Category D prisoner serving time for violent offences was allowed to leave HMP North Sea Camp unsupervised in what's being called an 'unbelievable' security failure that's sparked a major investigation.

The shocking truth about life in UK prisons

An exclusive look inside Britain's prison system reveals the harsh realities inmates face daily, from violence and drugs to mental health crises and overcrowding.

Call the Midwife to End After Final Season

The beloved BBC period drama Call the Midwife, based on Jennifer Worth's memoirs, is set to conclude after its upcoming season, marking the end of an era for British television.

Menopausal Punk Band Drama: Wainwright's Fury

Sally Wainwright's explosive new drama follows a menopausal punk band's comeback tour, tackling ageism and sexism with raw energy and fury. Don't miss this groundbreaking television event.

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