Drug dealer used couple as 'guinea pigs' to test heroin
Bradley Thompson, 40, of Aintree, jailed 14 years for supplying heroin, cocaine, and cannabis, and using a couple as 'guinea pigs' to test adulterated drugs.
Category : Prisons
Peter Murrell's Prison Menu: Curry, Fajitas, and Fry-Ups
Peter Murrell's prison menu at HMP Dumfries includes curry, fajitas, pizza, and full fry-ups, as documents reveal weekly meal choices.
Stephen Bear jailed again for Brazil taunt
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for 24 weeks after pleading guilty to five counts of failing to comply with sex offender register notification requirements, following a trip to Brazil where he taunted police.
Stephen Bear jailed again for breaching sex offender rules (14.08.2026)
Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear has been jailed for 24 weeks after taunting police from Brazil and failing to comply with sex offenders' register requirements.
Glyn Razzell to remain in prison after murder of wife
Glyn Razzell, who murdered his estranged wife Linda Razzell in 2002, will remain in prison after the Parole Board’s decision to release him was reversed at the High Court.
Death Row guard haunted by execution and inmate's self-mutilation
A former Tennessee Death Row officer reveals the haunting moments from his 14 months on the job, including an execution and an inmate's psychotic self-mutilation.
Tennessee executes Anthony Hines for 1985 motel murder
Anthony Darrell Hines, 66, was executed by lethal injection in Tennessee for the 1985 murder of motel housekeeper Catherine Jean Jenkins. He was pronounced dead at 10:43 a.m. local time.
Rape accused dies in HMP Liverpool before trial
Thomas Kay, from St Helens, died in HMP Liverpool days after his first court appearance, prompting a PPO investigation.
Huyton dad jailed over EncroChat drug deals and £20k UAE transfer
Paul McNabb, 40, was jailed for 10 years and eight months after police found 38kg of high-purity cocaine in his van, linked to EncroChat messages.
Prison chiefs blasted over £50k portable cell advice bill
The Scottish Prison Service spent £51,239 on advice about modular cells as prison populations hit record highs, drawing criticism from opposition MSPs.
Judge drinks wine from bottle, uses blowtorch in live hearing
A senior Brazilian judge was filmed drinking wine from a bottle and lighting a cigarette with a blowtorch during a live hearing, leading to his suspension.
Ex-Dragons academy player jailed for drug driving role
A former Gwent Dragons RFC academy player was jailed for 15 months for acting as a driver for a cocaine dealer. Aiden Jones, 29, and Joshua Organ, 32, were stopped in Bargoed with cocaine worth £720.
Repeat drugs offender jailed despite health problems
Brian McShane, 51, was jailed for 10 months at Airdrie Sheriff Court after police found cocaine worth £5260 at a house in Wester Mavisbank Avenue.
UK's worst criminals: 70 serving whole-life orders after Levy
Simon Levy has been handed a whole-life order for murdering two women and raping a third. He joins about 70 criminals in the UK who will never be released, including Wayne Couzens and Lucy Letby.
Kinahan faces 'toughest challenge' in Portlaoise Prison
Daniel Kinahan faces 'no control' in Portlaoise Prison, says retired officer, as he awaits trial for directing organised crime.
Lanark care worker struck off for bank card theft
Morgan Imrie, a Lanark social care worker, has been struck off after stealing a colleague's bank card and using it twice for purchases totalling over £37.
Burnham vows to keep PC Harper killers jailed
Andy Burnham says he wouldn't forgive himself if he failed PC Andrew Harper's family as he seeks to keep the police officer's killers behind bars.
Probation chief doubts service can cope with early releases
Martin Jones, chief inspector of probation, says he is 'not fully confident' the service will cope with autumn early releases, as 50 police leaders urge Burnham to block PC Harper killers' release.
Emmerdale fans fear Charity Dingle's exit after 25 years
Emmerdale fans fear Charity Dingle will be sent to prison for Dr. Todd's death, potentially marking her exit after 25 years on the ITV soap.
Probation chief warns of serious offences risk as early release looms
The chief probation inspector has warned that early prisoner releases will increase pressure on the service, potentially leading to serious offences, as probation officers vote for potential strike action.
PM Burnham: Early Prisoner Release Scheme 'Nothing Has Changed'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists 'nothing has changed' on the early prisoner release scheme despite claims of a U-turn, as pressure mounts to pause or scrap the plan.
Michael Johnson's BBC absence explained after scandal
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson remains absent from BBC athletics coverage after his Grand Slam Track league collapsed, owing athletes millions, with allegations of a $500,000 payment he denies.
Burglar who claimed he 'got the wrong house' is tasered
A burglar who claimed he 'got the wrong house' was tasered and PAVA sprayed after threatening an officer with a broken bottle. Jac Jones, 31, was sentenced to three years in prison.
Burnham: 'No Single Prisoner' Should Be Released Early
Andy Burnham says he does not want to see a single prisoner released early as he addresses plans to free up jail space, amid pressure over PC Andrew Harper's killers.
Mayfair hotel with royal link faces HMRC winding-up petition
The Stafford London, a 107-room Mayfair hotel with a King Charles connection, faces a winding-up petition from HMRC after a High Court filing, months after its MD resigned.
Ex-children's entertainer lied about secret phone caught by buzzing
Former children's entertainer Kingsley Perera, 63, was sentenced to 16 months for breaching a sexual harm prevention order after police found three secret devices, including a phone that buzzed in a drawer.
Paedophile who targeted girls on Snapchat jailed
Rehan Ali, 24, of Bradford, has been jailed for six years for child sex offences against girls aged seven and eight, and for contacting an undercover decoy.
Elderly 'living in fear' at Broxburn sheltered housing
Residents at Almondell Court in Broxburn say it is 'no longer a safe and supportive environment' amid alleged drug abuse, antisocial behaviour and fights.
Mum jailed after bra drug smuggling attempt at prison
A mother who tried to smuggle drugs into Walton prison in her bra was jailed for four months, after a judge said drugs in prison are of catastrophic value.
Burnham orders block on PC Harper killers' release
Andy Burnham has tasked Justice Secretary Alex Norris with finding ways to keep the most serious offenders, including PC Harper's killers, in prison beyond their early release date.
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