Drug-use remains problem at prison, inspectors say

An inspection finds drug-use and self-harm remain issues at HMP Portland in Dorset.
Inside Time

HMP Manchester still suffers major problems, say inspectors

Inspectors who paid a return visit to HMP Manchester after issuing the jail with an Urgent Notification 15 months ago have ...

Prison smugglers threw phones and drugs over walls

Sussex Police says several parcels containing illegal items were thrown into HMP Lewes in 2023.

Plan to tackle violence and drugs at HMP Woodhill

The government has come up with a plan to tackle violence, drugs and poor conditions at a high security prison criticised by ...

Prince William rakes in £2.5m from renting out prison - despite it being closed for more than a year

Prince William has been making at least £2. 5million in profit by renting out a prison that has been closed for more than a ...
Bury Times

Prisoner caused Walkden crash after HMP Forest bank attack

A prisoner attacked a female guard after she found a mobile phone in his cell before causing a car crash months later.

HMP Manchester: Inspectors warn of rats, filthy kitchens and drugs delivered by drone

A fresh prison inspection has revealed an ongoing challenge, with drones bringing "large quantities of drugs into the jail" ...

Southport killer so dangerous FOUR prison officers guard him when he leaves cell

Prison guards are allegedly 'terrified' of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana and have put strict rules on the killer while at ...
BBC

Parc prison's expansion plans should be paused, say MPs

Plans to expand a prison hit by inmate overdoses, a spate of deaths and self-harm should be paused for the safety of prisoners and staff, MPs have said. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) wants to add 345 ...