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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.

Paedophile prison officer takes own life after release

A prison officer and convicted paedophile, Matthew McVey, committed suicide after his release from HMP Grampian, terrified his dark secret would be revealed. The 32-year-old had been convicted of raping a young girl.

Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison

Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.

Church Condemns Tommy Robinson's Cathedral Stunt

Senior Anglican bishops have launched a scathing attack on far-right activist Tommy Robinson after he filmed a political campaign video inside Peterborough Cathedral, branding it a 'sacrilegious act' that exploited the holy site for divisive political pur

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.

Murder Probe After Body Found in Peterborough House Fire

A murder probe is underway in Peterborough after firefighters discovered a woman's body while tackling a severe blaze on Saturday evening. Police are treating the fire as suspicious and have launched a major investigation.

Police tell family of prisoner's death by voicemail

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.

Teen killed after lying in road in front of lorry

A 19-year-old man, Louie Morgan, tragically died after lying down in the path of an oncoming lorry on the A47 in Peterborough. The coroner recorded a conclusion of death by road traffic collision.

Inside UK Prisons: Shocking Truth About Food and Violence

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.

UK Medics Strike Over Contractor's Israel Links

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.

Prison Officer Murdered After Discovering Inmate's Secret

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.

Female prison guard jailed for relationship with murderer

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.

Prison Officer Jailed For Romance With Inmate

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.

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