HM Prison Service2 days agoJail with drug issues needs to do more, says reportInspectors praise staff for improvements since 2022, but safety concerns remain.2 days ago2 days agoToo many women leave prison with nowhere to liveAn inspection report follows an unannounced visit to HMP Downview earlier this year.2 days ago5 days agoPrison building fire being treated as 'suspicious'Suffolk Police says a suspect has been identified who will be interviewed. 5 days ago6 days agoInquest into rioter death to 'examine mental health'Peter Lynch died in prison after being jailed for his role in disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.6 days ago12 May 2026Murderer's sentence extended for prison attacksHeaton attacked two sex offenders in two different prisons while serving sentence imposed in 2014.12 May 202612 May 2026Staff shortages 'significant' for prison - reportWatchdog says key services are affected at the East Yorkshire jail, but assaults on staff are down.12 May 202611 May 2026Watkins murder accused 'smug' after cell attackPrison officers say Rico Gedel had threatened to "do something to get moved to segregation".11 May 202617 Apr 2026Plan to tackle violence and drugs at HMP WoodhillExtra staff support, training and security measures will be put in place to stabilise the prison.17 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Drugs and violence persist at jail, says damning reportDrugs flown in by drones and violence against prisoners and staff at HMP Manchester are highlighted.14 Apr 2026...
