Son slashes dad in jail in first-ever meeting
Lee Spence, 25, launched a premeditated attack on his father John in HMP Perth, leaving a wound needing 40 stitches. He was given an extended sentence.
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University Podcast Reveals Mental Health Secrets
Edge Hill University's new podcast explores social prescribing for mental wellbeing, featuring Professor Michelle Howarth. Discover how community and nature offer powerful alternatives to medication.
Jonty Bravery gets 16 weeks for attacking hospital staff
Jonty Bravery, serving life for throwing a boy from Tate Modern, is sentenced for assaulting nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the full court details.
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped HMP Thorn Cross
Police are searching for Kieran Cameron, 43, who absconded from HMP Thorn Cross. He is serving 23 years for a 2016 attempted murder in Dorset. Do not approach, call 999.
Escaped Leyhill prisoners caught after week on run
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, are back in custody. Armstrong faces a new robbery charge. Read the full details.
Dorset OT Wins National Award for Prison Work
Jennifer Stickney named AHP of the Year 2025 for a groundbreaking model reducing prisoner violence and re-offending. Her work is set for national rollout.
Two Violent Prisoners on Run Spotted in Bristol
Police issue urgent update as convicted murderers Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who absconded from HMP Leyhill, are captured on CCTV in Bristol. Public warned not to approach.
Drug lord's sentence extended for prison gun plot
A convicted heroin smuggler who orchestrated a firearms racket from his cell in a bid to reduce his sentence has had his jail term increased by six years. Read the full story.
Man prefers prison to struggle of finding work after release
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, claims the stigma of his life sentence makes employment and housing impossible, leaving him wishing for recall.
Two Prisoners Escape HMP Leyhill, Public Warned
Matthew Armstrong, 35, and Daniel Washbourne, 40, absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire. Police urge public not to approach and call 999 immediately if seen.
90% Hit by Winter Low Mood: How to Fight Back
As sunlight dwindles post-solstice, low mood and SAD affect millions. Discover expert-backed strategies, from light therapy lamps to morning sun and Vitamin D, to boost wellbeing this winter.
£7,000 raised for children's hospice art therapy sessions
Generous shoppers across East Anglia have raised over £7,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices' 'Help paint a smile' campaign, funding vital art therapy for children and families.
Police hunt Wolverhampton man for breaching gun offence licence
Anthony Bosenquet, 58, is wanted for recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions. He served part of a 66-month sentence for possessing a firearm. Police appeal for public help.
Seven prisoner deaths at HMP Birmingham in 2025
Seven inmates died at HMP Birmingham last year as prison deaths across England and Wales rose by 30%. Coroner warns 'more will die' without action on drone drug drops.
Nightclub bouncer jailed for Christmas works party assault
A Staffordshire nightclub bouncer knocked a man unconscious during a works Christmas party. Jordan Shay received a suspended sentence for the vicious assault. Read the full court details.
DWP sickness benefits training plan criticised as inadequate
A new DWP scheme to train 5,000 SME managers to support sick employees has been branded 'spin politics' by business leaders, who say it fails to address the scale of 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
Workplace sickness scheme slammed as 'spin' by experts
A new government scheme offering free occupational health training to 5,000 line managers has been criticised as inadequate to tackle the UK's 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
DWP training targets 2.8 million on long-term sick
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
Jailed prison guards: Five officers sentenced for inmate relationships
Five female prison officers have been jailed in 2025 for inappropriate relationships with inmates. Read the shocking details of the cases and the ongoing crackdown.
Boy survives brain tumour after acid reflux misdiagnosis
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
HMP Birmingham's 2025 Christmas dinner menu revealed
Prisoners at HMP Birmingham will be served a traditional festive meal on Christmas Day 2025, including turkey and nut roast. See the full menu and how it's funded within the existing budget.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed Before Christmas 2025
A round-up of Birmingham criminals jailed in December 2025, including a murderer, rapists, and drug dealers. Read the shocking details of their crimes and sentences.
Dangerous driver jailed for 70mph police chase
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
Teen's life with rare achromatopsia in shades of grey
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
Birmingham Prison Christmas Eve 2025 Menu Revealed
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
HMP Birmingham's Christmas Day dinner menu revealed
The festive menu for over 1,400 inmates at HMP Birmingham has been disclosed, featuring turkey, vegan options, and Christmas pudding. Discover the full festive spread served on December 25.
Dangerous child sex offender jailed for 30-year abuse
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
Inmate Ethan Black escapes from HMP Sudbury
Police are hunting Ethan Black, 36, who escaped an open prison in Derbyshire. The public is warned not to approach him. Contact Derbyshire Constabulary with information.
Lolly Announces 12-Month Charity Partnership with Kids Inspire
Hospitality tech firm Lolly launches a year-long partnership with Essex charity Kids Inspire, pledging funding, volunteering, and awareness-raising for children's mental health. Discover how you can support.
Thug jailed for stabbing sharpei puppy to death
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
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