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.
Exclusive look at the British Boxing Board of Control's 1960s ban on Smokin' Joe Frazier, a shocking decision rooted in politics that denied UK fans a legendary showdown.
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.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
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.
Explosive details emerge of how notorious hardman Lenny McLean shot a prison officer during a dramatic escape attempt from a prison van in 1960s London.
A former inmate has been convicted for the brutal revenge murder of a prison officer who reported their inappropriate relationship, culminating in a chilling execution-style killing years after their release.
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly 3,000 inmates remain incarcerated under abolished IPP sentences, with self-harm rates soaring and government promises unfulfilled.
Real Housewives star Jen Shah faces social media trolling after celebrating her 19th wedding anniversary from behind bars at a Texas prison camp. Discover the details of her controversial post and the public's reaction.
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.
The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.
A newly unearthed newspaper column from 1923 exposes remarkably progressive advice for men on marriage and relationships, proving that modern dating dilemmas are anything but new.
A damning new report reveals the catastrophic failure of the UK's prison system to rehabilitate inmates, leading to a vicious cycle of reoffending. Discover the urgent calls for a major overhaul focused on education, skills, and mental health support to t
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.
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah reports to Texas prison to serve a 6.5-year sentence for her role in a massive telemarketing fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Exclusive details on her sentencing and the show's future.
Exclusive: Previously unseen evidence reveals the calculated reason why Britain's most prolific serial killer, Dr Harold Shipman, took his own life in prison, cheating justice and his victims' families.
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.
The remarkable story of Grrlspot, a pop-up lesbian dance party that became a beacon of hope and defiance in the immediate, chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
A powerful new photographic archive surfaces, casting light on the resilience and overlooked narratives of Black communities across the UK during the 1930s economic collapse.
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.
New research uncovers the extraordinary story of thousands of Polish men forced into Nazi service who later defected to join Allied forces, a hidden chapter of WWII history finally coming to light.
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.
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.
A startling archaeological discovery unfolds off the Kent coast as shifting sands unveil ancient stone crosses, offering a tantalising glimpse into a medieval world lost to the sea for centuries.
A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.
The Labour government unveils a radical overhaul of the justice system, abolishing most short-term prison sentences under six months to reduce reoffending and ease prison overcrowding.
Exclusive: Michaella McCollum opens up about the brutal and dehumanising reality of her incarceration in Peru for drug smuggling, revealing horrific strip searches and the psychological torment she endured.
Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.