Prison tutor admits misconduct over inmate relationship
Melissa Murphy, 48, pleaded guilty to misconduct after an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Discover the full details of the case and its implications.
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Prison tutor jailed for affair with inmate
Melissa Murphy, 48, abused her position of trust at HMP Chelmsford. She pleaded guilty to misconduct after letters and a photo were found. Read the full story.
Prison tutor admits inappropriate relationship with inmate
A 48-year-old tutor at HMP Chelmsford pleaded guilty to misconduct after an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Discover the details and consequences of this breach of trust.
FA Cup: Smith's Germany stunner fuels Weston-super-Mare dream
Weston-super-Mare's Michael Smith reflects on his famous goal against Germany as his non-league side face Chelmsford City for a place in the FA Cup third round. Read the full exclusive interview.
State Fayre 2026: New Essex Festival Line-up
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Lumineers headline State Fayre 2026 in Chelmsford. Get ticket details and full line-up information for the June festival.
Prison blunder: Two inmates wrongly freed from jail
A massive manhunt is underway after two prisoners were mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in what's being described as a catastrophic administrative error. Police warn the public not to approach the escaped inmates.
Thursday's Racing Tips: Newsboy's Four Meeting Selections
Get ahead of the game with Newsboy's exclusive horse racing selections for Thursday's action across Wolverhampton, Ludlow, Chelmsford, and Newcastle.
Husband's 999 call: 'My wife has knife in tummy'
Exclusive: Michael Hakin made desperate emergency call after discovering wife Samantha with fatal stab wound at their Essex home, as court hears harrowing details of the tragedy.
Thursday's Racing Tips: Your Guide to 5 UK Meetings
Get expert analysis and betting tips for all five UK race meetings this Thursday, including insights on the competitive action at Chelmsford and Newcastle.
Murder suspect wrongly freed in prison security blunder
Exclusive: Murder suspect Hadush Goitom Kibreab remains at large after being mistakenly freed from HMP Wandsworth, sparking urgent police manhunt and serious questions about prison security.
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
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 officer jailed for sex with two inmates
A female prison officer has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual relationships with two inmates at the Nottinghamshire facility, sparking serious security concerns.
Prison officer jailed for inmate relationship in prayer room
A 23-year-old prison officer has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a convicted robber, with encounters taking place in the prison's prayer room at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset.
Dangerous criminal mistakenly freed from Essex prison
Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted for firearms and assault offences, was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford in a major security breach. The Category C prisoner remained at large for hours before being recaptured in Epping.
Prison escape sparks major police manhunt in Essex
Convicted offender Hadush Kebatu escapes from HMP Chelmsford, prompting Essex Police to launch major manhunt with public warning not to approach.
Government faces criticism over 'appalling' prison conditions
Ministers face mounting criticism after damning report reveals squalid conditions at HMP Parc, with Labour's Keir Starmer demanding immediate action to address the prison safety crisis.
Sex offender vanishes after prison release error
A convicted sex offender released in error from HMP Wandsworth has disappeared, sparking a major police manhunt and raising serious questions about prison security procedures.
Prisoner escapes HMP Epping, arrested in London
A prisoner serving time for violent offences made a daring escape from HMP Epping before being apprehended in central London, sparking serious security concerns.
Grace Dent Reviews Fête: Chelmsford's Culinary Star
Discover Grace Dent's verdict on Fête in Chelmsford, Essex - where British classics meet modern flair in a restaurant that's rewriting Essex's culinary story.
Prison staff told not to restrain Epping Forest attacker
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking prison service failures that allowed violent offender to roam free before brutal Epping Forest attack on elderly couple.
Asylum seeker wrongly imprisoned for 16 months
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was released from Chelmsford Prison after spending 16 months behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, sparking serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Sex attacker wanders free outside prison for 90 minutes
Exclusive: Migrant sex offender Mohammed Aliraj wandered free for 90 minutes outside HMP Wandsworth before staff eventually guided him back inside, raising serious security concerns about Britain's prison system.
Police officer and prison worker jailed for drug smuggling
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and a prison service employee have been sentenced for their roles in an organised drug smuggling operation at HMP Wandsworth.
Sex offender freed by mistake in London - police search
Metropolitan Police launch urgent London-wide search for convicted sex offender Michael Riddiough-Allen after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Authorities warn public not to approach the 48-year-old.
Security scare for Starmer as man arrested during Essex visit
Labour leader Keir Starmer's Essex visit was disrupted after police arrested a man on suspicion of making threats, raising questions about political security.
Paedophile Watkins 'rediscovered music' before prison death
Disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins reportedly found solace in music while incarcerated for horrific child sex offences, according to prison sources before his sudden death at HMP Wakefield.
Mafia boss gets fan mail from women in prison
Exclusive insight into the extraordinary prison life of Luigi Mangione, the convicted murderer serving life who receives romantic letters and gifts from female admirers while incarcerated at HMP Wakefield.
Lostprophets Singer Watkins Died from Neck Stab Wound
Shocking details emerge as prison inquest confirms former rock star Ian Watkins sustained fatal neck injury at HMP Wakefield, with investigation into circumstances continuing.
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
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