HM Prison Service4 days agoJail's 'obsolete' fire system flagged before deathPrisoner Clare Dupree, 48, died two days after a blaze in her cell caused by a vape.4 days ago5 days agoPrison sewage system blocked with shirts and shoesYorkshire Water said the items had caused a new pumping station to fail.5 days ago9 Feb 2026Two inmates admit absconding from open prisonTwo men who sparked a manhunt have admitted failing to return to an open prison on New Year's Day.9 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Prisoner's violent attack on guard adds jail timeDaouda Sy has been given an additional seven-and-a-half years in jail for attacking a guard.4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Prison capacity to increase by 240 places by 2027The government says four new houseblocks will be built at HMP Northumberland.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Prison staff unfairly sacked over inmate attack claim - tribunalA tribunal has ruled the three officers were unfairly dismissed from their jobs at HMP Edinburgh.3 Feb 202619 Jan 2026Rising drug use and deterioration at prisonAn inspection of the jail found cells were cramped and lacked essentials like pillows and curtains.19 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Three prison workers deny allowing inmate's death Leanne Hollis, Aimee Adam and Merjury Chitadzinga all deny involvement in death of Christopher Pearson.13 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caughtMurderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.7 Jan 2026...
