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Stephen Lawrence's killer refuses to admit murder role

Exclusive: David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, continues to deny involvement in the racist killing despite being convicted, jeopardising his chances of parole in dramatic prison showdown.

British teen dies in Dubai after jail for underage relationship

Marcus Fakana, 19, tragically died in Dubai after serving jail time for a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl who later died in a car accident. The case highlights ongoing concerns about British nationals facing harsh legal consequences in the

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.

800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis

The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.

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.

Britain's Longest-Serving Prisoner: 55 Years in Solitary

Exclusive: Robert Mawdsley, 70, has spent 55 years in solitary confinement for horrific crimes committed behind bars. Dubbed 'Hannibal the Cannibal', this model prisoner now spends his days writing poetry and studying philosophy, yet has never sought free

Moon Drifting Away From Earth Each Year

Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.

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.

Webb Solves Mystery of Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov

A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.

Prison officer executed after exposing inmate affair

The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.

Mahmood's Monumental Home Secretary Challenges

An in-depth look at the monumental tasks facing new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, from the broken asylum system and overcrowded prisons to reforming the Met Police and managing national security threats.

'Ticking Time Bomb' Killer Released After 43-Stab Murder

The mother of a murder victim has spoken of her devastation after her daughter's female killer, described as a 'ticking time bomb', was quietly released from prison after serving a sentence for the brutal 43-stabbing.

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Cushy Florida Prison

Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred from her brutal Brooklyn jail to a low-security Florida prison camp, sparking outrage among victims and critics.

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

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