Prince William has asked for the annual rent from the closed prison to fund regeneration in Princetown, while the Ministry of Justice continues to pay under its lease.
A judge at Liverpool Crown Court suspended the sentence of a 38-year-old woman caught passing cocaine and cannabis to a prisoner at HMP Risley, citing long delay and her recovery.
Footage released after a court case shows the 30-year-old walking calmly with staff about 20 minutes before officers restrained him, apparently contradicting the official account.
The new Inverness prison will now open in spring 2027, years later than first planned, while its striped exterior has prompted local debate.
Jimmy McGovern and Samuel Bailey have written a third series of the BAFTA-winning drama, which moves the story to a Young Offender Institution. Filming has started in Belfast.
Inspectors found the miscarriage of justice watchdog reached the right decision in all 60 cases they sampled, but criticised inconsistent quality assurance and made 34 recommendations.
A man who had served more than 19 years for murder was allowed out of HMP Norwich again weeks after his arrest for attacking a female bouncer. He then absconded for two days.
Two men at HMP Warren Hill created the ‘Thrive With…’ course to help fellow prisoners with ADHD and autism. It has now reached HMP The Mount and HMP Highpoint.
Billy McKay, who spent years caught up in drugs, alcohol, violence and prison, has published a memoir. He plans to give free copies to prisons and recovery groups.
A progress review found drug supply down and staffing restored at the Category B prison. Inspectors also reported a 79 per cent rise in use of force and higher self-harm.
