Police Release Image After Train Sexual Assault
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a train from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly on March 14.
Category : Prisons
TG Jones to Close 150 Stores After Restructuring Approved
Around 150 TG Jones stores face closure after court approval of a restructuring plan, saving the retailer from insolvency but risking hundreds of jobs.
UK's Longest Serving Prisoners: Hannibal to Most Violent
The UK's longest serving female prisoner, Maria Pearson, is set to be released after 39 years. Here are the five longest serving prisoners in Britain.
Pensioner Hid Drugs in Knickers in Failed Prison Smuggling
Kim Kerwin, 66, smuggled cocaine, ketamine and cannabis worth up to £7,450 into HMP Oakwood in her underwear. She claimed threats forced her, received suspended sentence.
Multiple Dead in Antwerp Apartment Block Fire
Multiple people have been killed in a fire at an apartment block in Antwerp's Linkeroever district. The blaze broke out on the eighth floor of August Vermeylenlaan, where over 200 residents live. Evacuations are underway.
Longest-serving female prisoner Maria Pearson set for release
Maria Pearson, 70, jailed for life in 1987 for murdering her ex-boyfriend's new partner, is set for release after a Parole Board ruling she no longer poses a danger to the public.
Police Handcuffed Dying Stabbing Victim, Face Misconduct Probe
Two Hampshire police officers face gross misconduct investigations for handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying from stab wounds, ignoring his pleas for help, the IOPC said.
Cocaine Kingpins' Firm Shut Down by HMRC After Jailing
DX Home Improvement, a construction company run by jailed cocaine dealers David Stephen and Shaun Brown, has been wound up by HMRC after the pair were sentenced to six years and eight months.
UK's longest-serving female prisoner freed after 39 years
Maria Pearson, 70, convicted of stabbing her ex-boyfriend's partner to death in 1986, is set for release after the Parole Board approved her parole despite a 'high risk of harm' assessment.
Child Killer Varley Faces Death Threats in 'Monster Mansion'
Paedophile child killer Jamie Varley, 37, has been transferred to HMP Wakefield, where inmates threaten to hurt him first, with a bounty on his head.
Inside the Brooklyn Jail Holding Nicolas Maduro and Other High-Profile Inmates
The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn holds Nicolas Maduro and other high-profile inmates amid reports of unsafe and inhumane conditions.
Police Warn of 6% Crime Surge If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police warn of up to 6% crime surge if sentencing reforms cut short prison terms and early release, costing £300-400m.
Ex-boxing promoter Mario Rea was IRA hit target before jail
Mario Rea, ex-boxing promoter and gangland lieutenant, was targeted by IRA hitmen in 2012 and later jailed for six years for his role in Robert O'Hara's drugs empire.
Man jailed for Sunderland theft causing catastrophic injuries
Gary Rarity, 43, jailed for seven months for role in theft of delivery van in Sunderland, leaving driver with catastrophic head injuries. Accomplice Michael Gill jailed for three years seven months.
CCTV shows binman drop dog poo bags on Tyneside street
Bryan Bennett, 57, of Wideopen, reported a North Tyneside Council worker who dropped dog poo bags from a wheelie bin and left them on the road. The council calls it a 'genuine oversight'.
Light Aircraft Crash in Essex Field; Emergency Deployed
A light aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex, prompting a response from police, fire, ambulance, and the AAIB. No injuries reported yet.
GTA Workers Seek Union Recognition After Mass Firings
Rockstar Games employees seek formal union recognition before GTA VI release, aiming to become the second UK games studio with a recognised union after mass sackings in 2024.
Number Bin Lids to Stop Theft, Says Binfluencer
A refuse collector known as 'binfluencer' Ashley advises UK households to place house numbers on bin lids, not sides, to prevent bins from going missing. He explains that lid numbers are visible from any angle.
Prison Reformer Calls for Ban on Trans Women with Violent Histories in Female Prisons
Prison reformer calls for ban on trans women with violent histories in female prisons after Karen White case.
Jury Service No-Show Risks £1,000 Fine or Prison
Failing to attend jury service in the UK can result in a £1,000 fine or 30 days in prison. Liverpool Crown Court has recently fined multiple individuals for non-compliance, including John Littler who was fined £1,000 for leaving during lunch and not retur
Longest-serving female prisoner set for release after 39 years
Maria Pearson, 70, who killed her ex-boyfriend's partner in 1986, will be freed after Parole Board ruled she no longer poses a significant risk to the public.
Man Stabbed in Brawl at Cornwall Holiday Park, Three Arrested
A man was hospitalised with multiple stab wounds after a brawl at Monkey Tree Holiday Park in Cornwall. Three men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released on bail. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say
Health of three Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons deteriorates, with one on day 65 and another experiencing hearing loss.
Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed to be released July 2
Shabir Ahmed, 73, the 'evil' leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, is set to be released from prison on July 2, 2026, sparking disgust and calls for government intervention.
Teen Jailed for Threatening to Blow Up College
Jagger Strang, 18, was jailed for three years and nine months after threatening to bomb Stafford College and possessing explosive substances, including homemade black powder and thermite.
Wife Killer Dies in Prison at HMP Buckley Hall
Russell Trelore, who murdered his wife Sara in 2010, died in hospital from pulmonary thromboembolism in May 2025 while serving a life sentence at HMP Buckley Hall in Rochdale.
Gateshead Knife Attacker Dies in Prison
Nezam Ghalate, who stabbed his wife 11 times in a frenzied attack, died by suicide in HMP Manchester after serving less than two years of a 20-year sentence.
Prison Officer Sacked and Jailed for Inmate Phone Sex Scandal
Prison officer Emily Watson sacked and jailed for 12 months for sexual relationship with inmate at HMP Berwyn.
Steeltown Murders: Free BBC Crime Drama on iPlayer
BAFTA Cymru-winning BBC drama 'Steeltown Murders' is streaming free on iPlayer. The four-part series dramatizes the real-life Joseph Kappen murders in Port Talbot, South Wales.
NC Prison Siege: Guards Held Captive in Hours-Long Uprising
Inmates at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina overpowered staff, taking two guards hostage. After hours of negotiations, all hostages were released, and law enforcement cleared the facility.
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