UK prisons2 days agoPrison guard and gang jailed over contraband plotThe eight men and one officer are responsible for 18 package drop‑offs between February and July 2024.2 days ago24 Mar 2026Inmate charged after staff attacked in two prisonsAhmed Alid is accused of attempted murder, actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.24 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Prisoner admits attempting to murder fellow inmateDuncan Heaton is also accused of attempting to murder another prisoner at HMP Wakefield.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026HMP Woodhill branded unsafe amid rising violenceThe Milton Keynes jail has some of the highest levels of violence, says HM Inspectorate of Prisons.19 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Prisoner accused of trying to kill fellow inmateDuncan Heaton is accused of attempting to murder David Minto at HMP Wakefield on 25 October.18 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Prison expansion approved despite concernsThe plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.8 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Family's fight for answers after prison death 'felt like torture'Allan Marshall was on remand at HMP Edinburgh in 2015 when he was restrained face down by up to 17 prison officers.3 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Gang that used drones for prison drops jailedThe men would fly packages filled with contraband through cell windows, often in the early hours.3 Mar 20264 Feb 2026Prison capacity to increase by 240 places by 2027The government says four new houseblocks will be built at HMP Northumberland.4 Feb 2026...
