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.
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Prison release errors double in UK justice system
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
UK Gov Faces Legal Action Over Wales Prisoner Blockade
The Ministry of Justice faces potential legal action as Welsh ministers accuse Westminster of blocking prisoner transfers to Wales, creating a constitutional clash over devolved powers.
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.
Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins
A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.
Inmate fighting for life after brutal prison cell stabbing
Exclusive details emerge about a near-fatal prison stabbing that left an inmate critically wounded in his cell, raising serious questions about prison safety and gang violence behind bars.
HMP Leeds slammed over squalid conditions and suicide failures
Shocking inspection reveals HMP Leeds plagued by overcrowding, vermin infestations, and systemic failures in suicide prevention, with urgent calls for reform.
NY Prison Guard Charged with Murder After Inmate Beating
A New York prison guard faces murder charges after surveillance footage revealed a brutal beating that led to an inmate's death, exposing systemic failures within the state correctional system.
Activists begin hunger strike in UK prisons
Dozens of Palestine Action activists held in UK prisons without conviction begin hunger strike protest against their prolonged pre-trial detention and treatment by justice system.
UK prisons face £1bn repair crisis as backlog hits record
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
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.
Manson cult murderer Krenwinkel denied parole
Charles Manson cult member Patricia Krenwinkel, one of America's longest-serving female inmates, has been refused release for her role in the 1969 Sharon Tate murders that shocked the world.
Drone Smuggling Operation Uncovered at Wandsworth Prison
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone smuggling network targeting Wandsworth Prison, with authorities intercepting packages containing drugs, phones, and weapons in major security breach.
UK bans transgender women from female prisons
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Paedophile Ian Watkins attacked in prison
Disgraced rock singer Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, has been violently attacked in prison by fellow inmates who branded him 'the most hated man in the UK prison system'.
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.
Prison Officer: I've Sat Opposite 10 Mass Killers
A veteran prison officer reveals shocking insights from working with Britain's most notorious criminals, including serial killers and terrorists, in exclusive Mirror interview.
Ben Davies: Wales's Indispensable Defensive Leader
Discover why Ben Davies has become Wales's most crucial player, bringing veteran leadership and unshakeable composure to Rob Page's squad as they navigate crucial international campaigns.
Wales vs Belgium: World Cup Qualifier TV and Streaming Guide
Everything you need to know about watching Wales's vital World Cup qualifier against Belgium, including TV channel details, live streaming options and kick-off time.
Bellamy's Wales denied by last-gasp Belgium equaliser
Wales manager Craig Bellamy saw his team produce a heroic performance against Belgium, only to be denied victory by a 94th-minute equaliser in a dramatic World Cup qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium.
Lostprophets' Ian Watkins attacked in prison
Notorious child abuser and former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been seriously assaulted at HMP Wakefield, raising serious questions about prisoner safety in Britain's most secure facility.
Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Targeted in Prison Attack
Exclusive details reveal the shocking prison assault on disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, as new threats emerge within the UK prison system.
Paedophile singer Ian Watkins awarded prison bonus
Shocking revelation as Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, convicted of horrific child sex offences, receives additional taxpayer money for following prison rules while serving 35-year sentence.
Secrets of HMP Wakefield: Inside Monster Mansion
Exclusive investigation reveals the grim reality of life inside Wakefield Prison, home to Britain's most dangerous criminals including serial killers and sex offenders.
Lostprophets Paedo Ian Watkins Attacked in Prison Again
Disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been targeted in another brutal prison assault following revelations he received fan mail from supporters, as security concerns mount around the notorious sex offender.
Barghouti breaks silence, demands prisoner release from Israeli jail
Exclusive: Imprisoned Palestinian political figure Marwan Barghouti makes rare intervention from Israeli prison, demanding release of Palestinian detainees and calling for national unity during ongoing Gaza hostilities.
Trump Adviser Proposes Private Prison Funding Scheme
Corey Lewandowski suggests redirecting taxpayer money to private detention centres in explosive political proposal
Prison security crisis: Weight-loss jabs smuggled via drones
UK prisons face a dual smuggling epidemic as weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and sophisticated drones breach security, raising serious concerns about corruption and inmate health risks.
Foreign nationals underrepresented in UK prisons
Groundbreaking Ministry of Justice data shows foreign citizens make up smaller proportion of prison population than their share of general population, challenging common perceptions about crime and immigration.
Man trapped 9 years under abolished IPP sentence
Exclusive investigation reveals how Thomas White, sentenced to 10 months in 2015, remains detained nine years later under the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection scheme.
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