Convicted paedophile Harry Days, who was serving a 14-year sentence for horrific abuse of a toddler, has died in HMP Durham. The 96-year-old's death marks the end of a life marred by depravity.
Disturbing footage reveals the brutal cellblock assault by convicted robber Damien Ramsey on officer Ian Beaton at HMP Grampian. The attacker was sentenced for the premeditated revenge attack.
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.
Police launch massive manhunt for Neal Thompson, 44, after the discovery of Dezi Freeman's body in the River Wear. Durham Constabulary urges public vigilance as search intensifies.
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes faces renewed injury concerns ahead of the Ashes series, with a potential recurrence of his chronic knee problem during Durham's County Championship match.
England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised for a dramatic return to County Cricket with Durham, marking his first first-class appearance since 2022 to prepare for the summer's Ashes series.
The mysterious disappearance of 21-year-old Dezi Freeman in County Durham sparks a murder probe. Police appeal for witnesses as community fears grow.
A major police search is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
Hampshire's Alex Lees delivered a masterful, emotional century against Durham on his return to the North East, marking a triumphant homecoming at the Seat Unique Riverside.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.
A major police manhunt is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, who vanished from County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
Exclusive: The family of a deceased prisoner was informed of his death via a cold voicemail message, sparking outrage and a formal investigation into Thames Valley Police's shocking breach of protocol.
A major police manhunt is underway for 24-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information on his whereabouts.
EXCLUSIVE: Chilling details emerge as a hitman is jailed for the execution-style murder of a prison officer who reported an inappropriate relationship, exposing a web of corruption and violence within Britain's high-security prison system.
Sarah Williams, a former prison officer at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, has been sentenced to two years and eight months for a brazen plot to smuggle contraband, including cannabis and mobile phones, to inmates.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Healthcare professionals at HMP Peterborough have taken unprecedented strike action, alleging their employer Sodexo is financially supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza through its subsidiaries.
Shocking new data analysis uncovers Britain's most deserted neighbourhoods, from abandoned London mansions to entire streets in the North East left eerily empty. The figures expose a stark housing divide.
House hunters in Stanley, County Durham, are left speechless by a four-bedroom property hitting the market for £240,000. The home features a jaw-dropping, psychedelic interior that has to be seen to be believed.
Former Countryfile host Matt Baker opens up about the deeply personal family crisis that forced the sale of their beloved Durham farm, revealing the toll of balancing TV fame with rural life.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Shocking prison security breach revealed as officer's illicit affair with high-risk inmate led to a murder plot against a fellow guard. Exclusive details from HMP Belmarsh scandal.
Exclusive: Dezi Freeman, the fugitive at the centre of a massive UK police manhunt, has been arrested in a pre-dawn raid in County Durham. Full details on the dramatic capture and the charges he faces.
The Ministry of Justice initiates emergency early release scheme for hundreds of prisoners to tackle severe overcrowding, as campaigners warn of dire conditions and public safety risks.
Three Cleveland Police officers have been sentenced to prison for a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, following a major investigation into their corrupt conduct.
A female prison guard at the UK's largest Category C prison, HMP Berwyn, has been sentenced to prison for engaging in a prohibited relationship with a convicted double murderer. The full details of the scandal have been revealed in court.
A female prison officer from Nottinghamshire has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars after a clandestine affair with a convicted criminal she was meant to be guarding at HMP Lowdham Grange.
An 84-year-old convicted sex offender, Michael Lynch, was found dead in his HMP Wakefield cell after a sustained and brutal attack, raising serious questions about prisoner safety and vigilante justice within the UK's high-security prison system.
Exclusive: On-the-run prisoner Tom Radford breaks his silence from hiding, sending a desperate message to his family claiming he fears for his life if he remains behind bars. The 33-year-old's shocking plea comes as a massive manhunt continues across the
A prisoner at HMP Ashfield has sparked outrage by bragging about his cell's luxury amenities, including a flat-screen TV, gaming console, and well-stocked fridge, in a viral TikTok video that questions the state of the UK's prison system.