Prison tutor jailed over inmate relationship
Melissa Murphy, a 49-year-old tutor, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for misconduct and planning to supply a SIM card to an inmate at HMP Chelmsford. Read the full story.
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Drug dealer jailed after dropping heroin and crack in Cannock
Troydne Grizzle, 26, was sentenced to 2 years 9 months for intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine after a chase in Bridgtown. Police seized drugs and cash.
Gunman jailed six years for shooting and arson
Joseph Gray, 43, is sentenced to six years for a shooting and arson attack on a Nunthorpe home. Read the full details of the dangerous incident and police response.
Van driver jailed after 100mph police chase across Nottinghamshire
Michael Cash, 34, led officers on a dangerous 15-minute pursuit before crashing through gates. He was jailed for 21 months and banned from driving. Read the full story.
Stepmother Jailed for Life for Murder of Four-Year-Old
Tegan McGhee, 32, has been sentenced to life for murdering her four-year-old stepson, Mason. The boy's father was jailed for seven years for neglect and impeding the investigation.
Ex-TV star John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
Former ITV actor John Alford sentenced to over eight years for sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in 2022. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
HMP Featherstone: 'Dreary' Prison Needs Robust Action
A damning inspection reveals 'poor' living conditions and readily available drugs at HMP Featherstone. Read the full report on the urgent need for long-term investment.
Prison inspectors slam 'poor' conditions at HMP Featherstone
A damning report reveals 'dreary' and run-down conditions at HMP Featherstone in Staffordshire, with inspectors criticising shabby cells and bleak facilities. Read the full findings.
Featherstone Prison: Drugs 'Readily Available', Report Says
A damning inspection reveals HMP Featherstone near Wolverhampton has a high drug availability and self-harm rate. Leaders urged to take 'robust action'.
TikToker jailed for killing grandmother in car crash
Leigh Sutherland, 31, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Margaret Allan, 77, in Cumbernauld. He showed 'no remorse' and posted videos about the crash.
Sex predator jailed for 12 years after Wetherspoon's attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping two women and assaulting a third. The court heard how his victims' lives were devastated. Read the full story.
Midlands man jailed for 11 years over £3.7m pension fraud
Daniel Giles of Coventry has been sentenced to 11 years for his role in a multi-million pound pension liberation fraud. Over 70 victims were duped. Read the full story.
Paedophile jailed for 14 years for raping girl
Henry Saklatvala, 38, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a girl under 16. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
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.
Penkridge Paedophile Jailed for Six Years
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
Walsall thug jailed for Cannock gang robbery
Cameron Worrallo, 21, has been sentenced for a violent robbery at Mill Green Nature Reserve where a woman was pinned down and her car stolen. Read the full details of the shocking case.
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.
Prolific shoplifter jailed for 40 weeks over 20 thefts
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 40 weeks after admitting 20 charges of theft from stores in Telford, including stealing coffee worth £12. Read the full police statement.
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.
Holiday Inn rapist jailed for 12 years after attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
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.
Dudley man jailed for sharing child abuse images
Rafattullah Rustayee, 25, has been imprisoned for 28 months for making and distributing sickening indecent images of children as young as three. Read the full court report.
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.
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.
Man jailed for 3 years after frenzied Henley-in-Arden attack
Michael Hardy, 37, jailed for grievous bodily harm after attacking a resident who tried to help him. Read the full details of the shocking community assault.
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