Murrell and Stewart May Share Cell at HMP Dumfries
Campaigners welcome prospect of Peter Murrell and trans killer Alex Stewart sharing a cell at HMP Dumfries after Scottish Government moves biological males from female prisons.
Category : Prisons
Preston Davey Torturers Kept Apart in Separate Jails
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley, convicted for the abuse and death of Preston Davey, will be separated for life in high-security prisons to prevent attacks from other inmates.
Sex Offender Dies in Prison at Age 79
Robert Wheeler, 79, died at an outside hospital on May 30 while serving a 12.5-year sentence for abusing two children in the 1980s. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has launched an investigation.
Murderer tearfully tells police 'I didn't do anything' in arrest
Kristina Ginova, 22, and five co-defendants were sentenced to life for the murder of Joanne Penney, who was shot in a drug war. Ginova wept during arrest, claiming innocence.
Ex-Inmate Reveals Torment for Child Killer Jamie Varley
A former high-security jail inmate reveals the psychological torment and abuse child killer Jamie Varley faces at HMP Wakefield, known as 'Monster Mansion', after he was given a whole life order.
Yoga Teacher Struck Off Over Animal Abuse Charges
A yoga teacher and osteopath has had her medical license suspended in Australia after being charged with producing child abuse material and sexually abusing an animal.
Widow: £150k fine for mine fan death is no justice
Colin Thwaites died after being caught in an underground mine fan. His widow Caroline says the £150,000 fine is 'no kind of justice' and police stopped her seeing his body.
Baby killer Jamie Varley faces 'bounty on head' in prison
Jamie Varley, who murdered 13-month-old Preston Davey, has started his whole life sentence at HMP Wakefield, where inmates have warned him 'there's no way out of this hell' and placed a bounty on his head.
Newcastle Court: Drug Supply, Knife, Restaurant Burglary
Newcastle Magistrates' Court hears cases including drug supply, knife possession at a Metro station, and a £4,000 restaurant burglary. Live updates from today's hearings.
Jamie Varley 'sobbing and quaking' in Monster Mansion prison
Preston Davey's killer Jamie Varley spent his first night at HMP Wakefield 'sobbing and quaking' as inmates threatened retribution, with a bounty on his head and 24-hour suicide watch.
Man found dead in Larkhall as police investigate
A man was found dead on Machan Road in Larkhall on Tuesday morning. Police Scotland is treating the death as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.
UK teacher banned for inappropriate emails and Snapchat pics
Emma Anderson, deputy safeguarding lead at Whinstone Primary School, was indefinitely banned from teaching after sending hundreds of inappropriate emails and Snapchat photos to pupils, a TRA hearing found.
Crossbow Cannibal Stephen Griffiths Endures 15 Years of Prison Violence
Crossbow Cannibal Stephen Griffiths has faced violent attacks and self-harm during 15 years in prison for murdering three women.
Inmate Boasted of Fame After Killing Lostprophets Singer, Court Told
Rico Gedel boasted to guards after stabbing Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield, court hears; Samuel Dodsworth also charged.
NE Teacher Banned for Inappropriate Emails and Snapchat
Emma Anderson, former deputy safeguarding lead at Whinstone Primary School, has been banned from teaching after sending inappropriate emails to pupils and sharing images via Snapchat.
Prison Officer Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into HMP Altcourse
Paul Heap jailed for nine years for smuggling heroin, crack cocaine and steroids into HMP Altcourse in fruit juice cartons.
Paedo teacher's 'dangerous' prison life and strict rules for baby with pupil
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for sexual offences against pupils, faces dangerous prison life and strict rules for seeing her baby fathered by a victim.
Drunk Vandal Causes £3,700 Damage at Metro Station
Dennis Battista, 27, caused £3,700 damage by throwing stones at Meadow Well Metro station after being stranded. He received an 18-month community order and must pay £306.79 compensation.
Prisoner Stabbed Inmate with Homemade Tuna Can Knife at Whitemoor
David Watts, serving two life sentences, stabbed a fellow inmate with a knife made from a wooden spoon and tuna can at HMP Whitemoor.
Ellis Cox Tribute: Mum Weeps at School Artwork Unveiling
Carolyn Cox wept as a permanent artwork and buddy benches were unveiled at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, honouring her son Ellis Cox, shot dead two years ago.
George Zinn Jailed for Up to 15 Years Over False Confession in Charlie Kirk Murder
George Zinn, 71, sentenced to up to 15 years for falsely confessing to Charlie Kirk's murder and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Prince Harry to Stay at Royal Residence Amid Security Review Delay
Prince Harry will stay at a royal residence during his UK visit next month, after a six-month delay in his security review. He previously said the UK was 'not safe' for his family.
Ex-Convict Guilty of Revenge Murder on Prison Officer
Elias Morgan guilty of murdering prison officer Lenny Scott in revenge for discovering illicit phone; shot six times in Skelmersdale.
New Scottish Prison Policy: Trans Women Who Harm Females Barred from Women's Jails
New Scottish Prison Service policy bars trans women with history of violence against women from female prisons, with exceptions only in 'exceptional' cases.
Preston Davey's Killer Sobs in 'Monster Mansion' Prison
Jamie Varley, murderer of baby Preston Davey, spent his first night at HMP Wakefield sobbing amid threats from inmates. The prison, known as 'Monster Mansion,' is where child killer Kyle Bevan was stabbed 25 times.
Mining Legacy Confirmed as Cause of Porth Sinkhole
Mining Remediation Authority confirms historical coal mining caused sinkhole that swallowed road sweeper in Porth, Wales; five homes evacuated, no injuries.
Two Arrested After Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Dies in Prison Attack
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after knife attack in HMP Wakefield; two men arrested on suspicion of murder.
Al-Qaeda Lieutenant Cleared for Release Despite Recalls
Abdul Aziz Jalil, a trusted lieutenant of British Al-Qaeda mastermind Dhiren Barot, has been cleared for release by the Parole Board despite a last-ditch bid by the Justice Secretary. Jalil, 53, was jailed for 26 years in 2007 for his role in plotting bom
Couple on Trial for Toddler Murder with 21 Broken Bones
A young couple are accused of murdering two-year-old Isabelle Welsh, who suffered 21 broken bones and sexual assault. They deny charges at Teesside Crown Court.
Man Who Killed Pregnant Girlfriend After Prison Release Jailed for 42 Years
Shaine March jailed for 42 years for murdering pregnant girlfriend Alana Odysseos after previous murder conviction and release on licence.
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