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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.
Manchester Arena plotter attacks prison officers with DIY weapons
Hashem Abedi, convicted for his role in the Manchester Arena atrocity, has violently assaulted prison staff using weapons made from oil and DIY materials in a shocking high-security prison incident.
Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea Returns After Family Health Crisis
The Repair Shop's metalwork expert Dominic Chinea returns to filming after supporting his wife through a difficult pregnancy, as the hit BBC show prepares to warm hearts with more emotional restorations.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to inmate
A prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being caught smuggling a mobile phone to an inmate in a serious security breach that exposed vulnerabilities in the prison system.
Repair Shop guest sobs over restored family heirloom
In a heart-wrenching episode of BBC's The Repair Shop, a guest breaks down in tears as experts restore a precious family heirloom with incredible sentimental value.
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.
Prison commissary worker ran secret restaurant for inmates
Exclusive investigation reveals how Luigi Mangione allegedly turned a prison commissary into a sophisticated catering operation, serving gourmet meals to inmates while evading detection for years.
Harry Potter village's potholes magically disappear overnight
The picturesque Cotswolds village of Lacock, famous for its Harry Potter connections, experiences a modern-day miracle as decades of potholes mysteriously disappear overnight, leaving residents astonished.
The Repair Shop's Most Emotional Restoration Stuns Viewers
BBC's The Repair Shop delivers its most poignant moment yet as experts restore a war hero's long-lost medals, leaving viewers in tears during this unforgettable episode.
My Chinese EV nightmare: £1,200 repair shock
A British driver's dream of electric car ownership turned into a costly nightmare when his new BYD Atto 3 developed a mysterious fault that left him stranded and facing a £1,200 repair bill just months after purchase.
1950s Shoemaker's Shop Frozen in Time Discovered
Step back in time as we explore a perfectly preserved historic shoemaker's shop in Northamptonshire, discovered exactly as it was left in the mid-20th century with tools, leather and customer orders still in place.
Giant Yorkshire Sinkhole Repaired After 3-Month Ordeal
After 94 days of chaos, the giant Yorkshire sinkhole that swallowed a family's driveway and severed a major road has finally been repaired and reopened to relieved residents.
Prisoner allowed to walk out of jail to pick tomatoes
A Category D prisoner serving time for violent offences was allowed to leave HMP North Sea Camp unsupervised in what's being called an 'unbelievable' security failure that's sparked a major investigation.
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.
Dad fixes pothole with garden gnome in brilliant DIY solution
A frustrated father from West Sussex has become a local hero after creating his own hilarious solution to a dangerous pothole that council officials ignored for months.
Ian Watkins attacked in prison alongside two paedophiles
Notorious child abuser Ian Watkins and two other convicted paedophiles were violently assaulted in HM Prison Wakefield, raising serious questions about prison safety and the treatment of high-profile sex offenders.
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.
Child molester murdered in California prison
A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.
Naked Mole Rats' Anti-Ageing Secret Unlocked
Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.
Morrisons fuel contamination leaves drivers with £3k bills
Supermarket giant Morrisons faces mounting pressure to compensate hundreds of motorists after a fuel contamination incident at multiple forecourts left vehicles with catastrophic engine damage and repair costs soaring into thousands.
Estée Lauder Bundle Saves You £100 - Limited Time!
Discover Estée Lauder's limited-time beauty bundle featuring their cult-favourite Advanced Night Repair serum and luxurious moisturiser at an incredible £100 saving.
Teacher rapist found dead in North Carolina prison cell
EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Vail, the former teacher convicted of horrific rapes, has been found dead in his prison cell in what authorities suspect was suicide, ending a case that shocked the community.
2025's Best Hair Masks: UK Buyer's Guide
Discover the top-performing hair masks available in Britain this year, from budget-friendly finds to luxury treatments that transform damaged, dry hair into shiny, healthy locks.
Prison volleyball game turns violent: inmate's ear bitten
Shocking prison violence erupts during recreational game at Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre, leaving one inmate with severe ear injuries after alleged biting incident during volleyball match.
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.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to murderer
A female prison officer at HMP Lowdham Grange has been sentenced after smuggling a mobile phone to a convicted murderer, exposing serious security failures within the UK prison system.
The Repair Shop's Angelina Restores Cherished Engagement Ring
Expert silversmith Angelina Bakalarou performs emotional restoration miracle on BBC's The Repair Shop, transforming a damaged engagement ring into a sparkling family heirloom.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla in Mediterranean standoff
Tensions escalate as Israel intercepts international aid vessels bound for Gaza, while tech rights advocates push against planned obsolescence and the world mourns conservation icon Jane Goodall.
Appliances Built to Break: The Throwaway Truth
From planned obsolescence to repair restrictions, discover why modern appliances have shockingly short lifespans and what UK consumers can do to combat the throwaway culture costing households billions.
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