13 h. ago Britain's jails are being overrun by drugs: Prison watchdog warns of 'uncontrollable levels of criminality' behind bars as inmates spend 22 hours a day in cells 'high and watching daytime TV'

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said inmates were able to order from a 'menu' of illicit substances while sitting in their cells for 22 hours a day.

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28 h. ago Drone drug drops fuelling 'uncontrollable levels of criminality' in prisons

Organised crime gangs are flying illegal drugs into jails causing increased violence and a threat that needs to be taken seriously at the highest levels of Government, watchdog warns

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34 h. ago Serial killer who murdered '49' women met excruciating and gory end at hands of fellow inmate

Notorious Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who once bragged about murdering nearly 50 women, has met an excruciating and gory end at the hands of a fellow inmate while behind bars.

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4 d. ago How to spend 48 hours in Cardiff: A foodie guide to Wales' buzziest culinary hotspot

Ramen worth travelling for, Michelin-worthy restaurants — the city offers far more than Welsh cakes, says Vicky Jessop. Here’s how to spend a whole weekend feasting if you’re in town to see the Gallagher brothers

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5 d. ago Brits spend more than 16 hours a year waiting for late friends to arrive at events

Three quarters of Brits have a friend who is 'always' late – with a fifth having to wait an hour or more beyond their agreed meeting time for their friend to turn up

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5 d. ago Brits will spend more than 16 HOURS a year waiting for their mates, research reveals

Brits will spend more than 16 hours a year - waiting for late mates to arrive at social events.

Science

6 d. ago Prisoner threw kettle full of boiling water over cellmate in row over vape

Danny Smith left his fellow inmate in agony following a brutal behind bars assault at HMP Altcourse

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7 d. ago Lucy Letby: Three ex members of senior leadership team at hospital arrested

Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, Senior Investigating Officer for Operation Duet said: "This focuses on senior leadership and their decision making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities"

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1 week ago Palestine Action say their jailed members are spreading 'intifada' in Britain's prisons after plot to target more RAF bases was revealed

A former prisoner and Palestine Action activist said the British state had made a 'miscalculation' in locking him up - and he had persuaded others to join the 'intifada' or 'uprising'.

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1 week ago Keir Starmer says he 'deeply regrets' his 'island of strangers' warning about risks of uncontrolled immigration

Keir Starmer made the jibe in a speech last month, seen as marking a tough new approach to combat the political threat posed by Reform.

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1 week ago Moment 'corrupt' prison officer tells inmate how to get away with using drugs behind bars

David Navarro, who has spent a decade in and out of custody, uncovers allegations of prison officer corruption in a new Channel 4 documentary - with a heavy focus on drug use behind bars

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1 week ago Moment 'corrupt' prison officer tells inmate how to get away with using drugs behind bars as dire state of Britain's out

The video, taken on a phone a lag had smuggled into his cell, shows an officer confronting a prisoner as he stands outside their door - confronted with the stench of marijuana.

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1 week ago I had a demon inside me... sex abuse fed the monster and drove my horrific crimes: One of Britain's biggest drug smugglers who was jailed with Reggie Kray comes clean

'When I got involved with crime, I loved it,' Michael admitted. 'It was exciting. People say: "How can you like criminality?" I'm not saying I like the action of crime - I liked the feeling, the high it brought.'

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2 w. ago Former prison officer 'gunned down in revenge plot after exposing behind bars fling between inmate and colleague', court hears

The two men on trial deny the murder of Lenny Scott who was shot six times

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2 w. ago Jamaican drug dealer claims she should be allowed to remain in the UK...because her six attempts to stay so far have been bad for her mental health

The woman, who has not been named, arrived in Britain in 2002 and was jailed for six years the following year for selling Class A drugs.

Economics

2 w. ago Jamaican drug dealer claims she should be allowed to remain in the UK as her six attempts to stay so far have been bad for her mental health

The woman, who has not been named, arrived in Britain in 2002 and was jailed for six years the following year for selling Class A drugs.

Economics

2 w. ago 'I went to M&S you have to queue to get into to see if it's actually worth it'

Marks and Spencer is a shop you can often spend hours in thanks to their vast array of clothes, beauty, and most importantly, their food hall, where you can spend a fortune...

Politics

2 w. ago Tidy homes probe reveals names of lasses and fellas you should hook up with

Poll into the nation’s cleaning habits also found 49% clean their abode at least once a week, while 7% go a whole month without cleaning as some Brits spend 11 hours per week cleaning

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2 w. ago Two inmates die in three days inside troubled Greater Manchester prison

A prison watchdog is investigating after Gavin Banks, 48, and Dylan Rose, 29, were found dead at HMP Hindley in Wigan

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2 w. ago Shoppers say 'people ask if I've been away' after using this 'very effective' tan accelerator

Enjoy a bronze glow this summer without needing to spend hours in the sun, as this tan accelerator helps get a 'fabulous, natural-looking tan' in a fraction of the time

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