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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.

Family Matters star Darius McCarry denied bail

Former Family Matters actor Darius McCarry faces serious legal troubles as judge denies bail following multiple probation violations and new criminal charges in Los Angeles.

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.

Ian Watkins attacked in prison alongside two paedophiles

Notorious child abuser Ian Watkins and two other convicted paedophiles were violently assaulted in HM Prison Wakefield, raising serious questions about prison safety and the treatment of high-profile sex offenders.

Child molester murdered in California prison

A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.

Drones smuggle weight-loss drugs to UK prisoners

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone operations delivering contraband including diabetes medication Mounjaro used for weight loss and cosmetic products to prisoners across British jails.

Three inmates die as prison staff fail suicide watch

A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.

Gary Busey sentenced for groping woman at convention

Veteran Hollywood actor Gary Busey has been sentenced to probation and fined after pleading guilty to groping a woman at a horror film convention in New Jersey. The 80-year-old star of 'The Buddy Holly Story' avoided jail time.

33,000 Offenders Pose Serious Risk to Women and Girls

Shocking new government data reveals the scale of the risk posed by violent and sexual offenders living in communities across England and Wales, with urgent calls for a reform of probation services.

UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%

Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.

Scotland's Prison Corruption Crisis Exposed

A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.

Keir Starmer's Sister Maria At Centre Of Sacking Allegations

Explosive claims emerge as Sir Keir Starmer faces questions over whether his sister, a terrified probation service worker, was sacked. A deep dive into the Labour leader's family drama and its implications for his leadership.

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