Driver jailed for ramming police car in Newport chase
Brian Butler, 58, caused £9,000 damage ramming a police car in Newport. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for 16 months.
Category : Prisons
Burnham Faces Prison Policy Test Amid Early Release Outrage
Government's early release plan for 5,000 prisoners, including killers and paedophiles, sparks outrage. Andy Burnham's response could determine his government's fate.
Stephen Bear jailed for 16 months over restraining order breach
Stephen Bear has been sentenced to 16 months' immediate imprisonment for breaching a restraining order linked to his harassment of Georgia Harrison.
Gun fanatic jailed for killing tenant, hiding body in barrel
Christopher Wright, 73, was jailed for life for murdering Richard Dyson and keeping his remains in a concrete-filled barrel in a trailer for six years.
Killer refuses court as judge hands life sentence
Ashley Crowder, 37, sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years for the murder of Graham Cox, 37, in Bolton. Crowder refused to appear in court, showing no remorse.
Farmer jailed for murdering lodger, hiding body in barrel
Christopher Wright, 73, was jailed for life with a minimum of 35 years for murdering Richard Dyson and hiding his body in a concrete-filled barrel.
Ex-butcher jailed for 35 years for dismembering man and hiding body
Christopher Wright, 73, has been jailed for at least 35 years for murdering Richard Dyson, dismembering his body, and concealing it in a concrete-filled barrel for six years.
Farmer jailed for hiding lodger's body in concrete barrel
Christopher Wright, 73, was jailed for life for murdering Richard Dyson and hiding his dismembered body in a barrel filled with concrete at his farm in Barnsley.
Ex-butcher jailed for killing lodger, hiding body in concrete
Christopher Wright, 73, was jailed for life with a minimum of 33 years and 353 days for murdering Richard Dyson and hiding his body in a concrete-filled barrel for six years.
Families Slam Bush's Apology as 'Slap in the Face'
Families of Robert Bush's victims react angrily to his apology letter, calling it 'cold and condescending' and a 'slap in the face'.
PC Harper's mum demands answers on early release scheme
Debbie Adlam, mother of PC Andrew Harper, questions the early prisoner release scheme on Good Morning Britain, citing the impact on emergency services and families.
Tasmin Glass Seeks Parole in Seventh Hearing
Tasmin Glass, jailed for killing boyfriend Steven Donaldson, faces her seventh parole hearing on August 12, 2026, prompting renewed anguish for the victim's family.
PC Harper's mum 'crushed' by early release scheme
Debbie Adlam, mother of PC Andrew Harper, spoke on Good Morning Britain about two men convicted in his death potentially being released early under a new scheme.
Man sentenced for sex act on Emirates flight
Britto Lorence, 27, was sentenced for outraging public decency after performing a sex act on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Newcastle, receiving an 18-month community order.
Mum begs Burnham to free IPP prisoners like son jailed 14 years
A mother pleads with Andy Burnham to release IPP prisoners like her son, jailed 14 years for phone theft, instead of early-release killers.
Man jailed for 31 stun guns he called toys
Kie Connor, 24, jailed for 3 years 8 months after police found 31 stun guns in his Eccles home, which he claimed were toys.
Residents oppose 13-storey Albanian mosque plan in London
Plans for a 13-storey Albanian mosque and community centre in Queen's Park, north-west London, face opposition from residents, citing 15 existing mosques within three miles.
Police dog sniffs out Gateshead drug dealer's car stash
A police dog found 59 bags of crack and cocaine hidden in a car panel in Gateshead. Ryan Baker, 34, admitted possession with intent to supply and was sentenced to 16 months suspended.
Drone drug smuggler jailed after prison roof stash found
Reece Summers, 24, was jailed for two years after a drone carrying drugs and phones got stuck on HMP Liverpool's roof. He was caught in a nearby park under cover of darkness.
Government apology to Pc Harper's family over killers' release
The Government has apologised to Pc Andrew Harper's family after two of his killers remain eligible for early release under new sentencing reforms.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday quits amid plagiarism row
Professor Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor, has resigned after a plagiarism investigation into his qualifications and honorary appointments.
Illegal Arrival Convicted After Channel Crossing
An illegal arrival has been convicted after crossing the Channel, marking a significant legal outcome in UK migration enforcement.
Teen drug smuggler who told police 'I sell weed' jailed
Ahmed Mohammed, 19, was jailed for 22 months after admitting importing £420k cannabis and snatching phones in Liverpool.
Who is really to blame for our overcrowded prisons?
Prison population doubled since 1995 despite crime falling by over half. Early release schemes are a sticking plaster, not a cure.
Indian student jailed for trying to marry girl, 13, for visa
Vijay Mundrathi, 41, attempted to marry a 13-year-old decoy to secure his UK visa, but was caught by vigilantes and jailed for three years and 10 months.
Family tribute to girl, 9, as man charged with her death
The family of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, found seriously injured in Arbroath, have paid tribute to her as a man appears in court charged with her death.
Iranian actor Jamshidi gets 99 lashes for illicit relations
Iran's Supreme Court upheld a 99-lash sentence for actor Pejman Jamshidi over illicit relations, after he was acquitted of rape.
Girl, 9, Named as Minnie Merriman After Arbroath Death
Minnie Merriman, 9, died after being found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate; man charged and due in court.
Rental car drug find leads to jail for two Cardiff men
An overwhelming smell from a rental car led police to discover crack cocaine and heroin, resulting in prison sentences for two Cardiff men.
Psychologist admits sex with machete killer
Dr Amber-Renee Gayle, 32, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office for a sexual relationship with lifer Rickarlo Williams at HMP Swinfen Hall.
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