HM Prison Service2 days agoCoroner fears more drug deaths at prisonA coroner warns more prisoners could die if drug misuse and blocked door panels are not addressed.2 days ago5 days agoWatchdog finds care failures after prisoner deathLuke Ashcroft was found unconscious on a segregation unit at HMP Lincoln and later died in hospital.5 days ago19 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 20269 Mar 2026Alarm in cell 'could have saved woman's life'An inquest into the death of Clare Dupree at HMP Eastwood near Bristol heard evidence earlier. 9 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Prison expansion approved despite concernsThe plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.8 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Prison failing children in custody, says charityChildren are spending less than six hours per day out of their cells, figures show.2 Mar 202628 Feb 2026Prison could expand to help overcrowding crisisThe Ministry of Justice wants to create space for 120 extra prisoners. 28 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Inmates get extra jail time after violent mutinyEight prisoners were involved in the mutiny which involved weapons and barricades.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Prison escapee makes second rap song while on runPolice are searching for Daniel Boakye who escaped from custody twice during recent hospital visits.25 Feb 2026...
