UK prisons2 days agoDrug-use remains problem at prison, inspectors sayAn inspection finds drug-use and self-harm remain issues at HMP Portland in Dorset. 2 days ago6 days agoKiller wants whole-life sentence for jail attacksConvicted murderer Duncan Heaton says he wants to die in jail following two further prison attacks.6 days ago14 Apr 2026Drugs and violence persist at jail, says damning reportDrugs flown in by drones and violence against prisoners and staff at HMP Manchester are highlighted.14 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Prison 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 Apr 202624 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 2026...
