Mental healthcare failings have been identified at two prisons following the death of an inmate who took his own life. Staff at HMP Gartree, near Market Harborough in Leicestershire, found Shaine Tester unresponsive in his cell on 1 November 2022. A report by the Prison and Probation Ombudsman said the...

Failings at two prisons found after inmate's death

The Independent

The performance of more than 40% of adult prisons in England and Wales have been rated as of “concern” as levels of violence and self-harm soar, figures show.Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said this explained why she had “no choice but to act” in deciding to release thousands of prisoners earlier than planned to cut overcrowding, while the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the data exposed the “scale of the prison system in crisis”.Out of the 119 adult prisons in England and Wales, just over four in 10 (42% or 50) were rated of “concern” or “serious concern”, according to PA...

Scale of prisons crisis exposed in performance ratings, Government says

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork's next parole hearing will be held in private because of allegations about his behaviour in prison. Pitchfork, 64, was jailed for life for raping and killing 15-year-old girls Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. The Parole Board said police had...

Killer's parole hearing private due to prison behaviour claims

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it was "reckless" to let prisons get so full.

Prisoners to be released early to ease overcrowding

Chris and Karen Fleming say their mortgage "ruined" their lives after the 2008 banking crisis.

Couple claim 'mortgage prison' ruined their lives

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

A former prison officer who hid her love affair with a convicted murderer has been jailed after detectives uncovered her relationship and bizarre AI wedding pictures.Stephanie Heaps, now known as Stephanie Ramsden, did not declare that she was in an intimate relationship with Leon ‘Layton’ Ramsden, 35 – who is currently on a life sentence for murder – while she worked at HMP Wymott in Leyland.She then joined Greater Manchester Police as a police constable in Bolton where she again did not declare any links to criminals.But a Lancashire Police investigation found her links to an organised crime group –...

Former prison officer who married convicted murderer ends up in jail herself

Screams were heard from a house in a quiet cul de sac where three women died before “absolute chaos” broke out as armed police looking for their killer put the road in lockdown, a neighbour has said.A resident living in Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire said the tragedy that unfolded at around 7pm on Tuesday was “absolutely traumatic”.Police have launched a manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, from Enfield, north London in connection with the deaths, and have warned that he may be armed with a crossbow.The 46-year-old who lives near the scene, did not wish to share her name but...

Screams heard as three women murdered in quiet suburban cul-de-sac

A murder inquiry has been launched after a prisoner was stabbed to death in a privately-run male prison. Staffordshire Police said officers were called shortly after 09:00 BST on Saturday to HMP Dovegate near Uttoxeter, after the inmate was hurt. The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to...

Murder inquiry after inmate stabbed in prison

In a tale that seems ripped straight from a Hollywood thriller, the death of legendary singer James Brown (73) on Christmas Day 2006, initially attributed to congestive heart failure related to pneumonia, is now shrouded in mystery and suspicion. 2 / 10. James Brown. Over a decade later, doubts were...

Retro Blast: James Brown's Cause Of Death

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend Connor McCaffery enjoyed a Mexico vacation with her Indiana Fever teammates after her All-Star game performance with Team WNBA's victory over Team USA

Caitlin Clark's boyfriend offers glimpse into how WNBA star is spending break

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Susan Smith is trying to snag sugar daddies, sources say, as she anticipates a possible prison release nearly 30 years after being found guilty of drowning her two toddlers. BY: MEGA Nearly 30 years after being found guilty of drowning her two toddlers in a South Carolina lake, Susan Smith is apparently convinced she’ll be […]

Double-Toddler Killer Susan Smith ‘Has Lined Up Dirty Dozen Sugar Daddies' With Filthy Jailhouse Calls

A man aged in his 60s has been detained after a police officer was stabbed in the chest at a high-security prison.The officer, who was attacked at HMP Frankland in Durham just after 11am on Tuesday, was now in a “stable” condition having suffered critical injuries, Durham Police said.Detectives from the force were investigating the incident, which occurred during an interview with a remand prisoner.First and foremost, our thoughts are with our colleague, who suffered appalling injuries while simply doing his job. Thankfully, his condition is no longer critical and we wish him a full and speedy recoveryDetective Chief Inspector...

Man detained and police officer ‘stable’ after high-security prison stabbing

The judge who found Donald Trump liable for fraud and ordered the former president to pay $454 million said he will not recuse himself from the case.

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

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A shoplifting bird dubbed "Steven Seagull" has been banned from a convenience store for flying off with packets of crisps over a six-year stealing spree. Staff at the Lyndale Central store in Wyke Regis, Dorset, have put up posters urging customers to "close the door" behind them in a bid to stop Steven.

Shoplifting 'Steven Seagull' banned from shop

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Three Mexican suspects were arrested with two South Africans when elite police units raided a multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab hidden in a remote farm north of Johannesburg, police said Tuesday.The owner of the farm near Groblersdal, about 125 miles from Johannesburg, was among four men arrested on Friday, police said.A third Mexican was picked up on Monday, the spokeswoman for the elite Hawks unit told AFP."The drugs were obviously intended for local and international sale," Brigadier Thandi Mbambo told AFP, adding that the manufacturing facility was operating "at a large scale."Authorities also seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture...

Multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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People 'left in the dark' over prison closure

The Ministry of Justice said public safety would always be the government’s...

People 'left in the dark' over prison closure

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