4 h. ago We fear British 'mum on the run' could DIE in Thai prison, say her friends after she was arrested while 'claiming UK benefits'

Ellis Matthews, 32, posts bikini-clad videos on TikTok claiming her life in South Asia is funded by £2,300 monthly British benefits.

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5 h. ago Fundraiser at Tommy Robinson rally in memory of rioter who died in prison 'never gave the money to his bereaved family'

Peter Lynch, 61, killed himself at HMP Moorland, Doncaster, on October 19 2024, where he was serving a sentence for violent disorder during the nationwide riots last August.

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3 d. ago David Venables dead at 92: Pig farmer who murdered his wife and dumped her body in a septic tank dies in prison

A pig farmer who murdered his wife before dumping her body in a septic tank has died in prison.

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3 d. ago Pig farmer David Venables who murdered his wife and dumped her body in a septic tank dies in prison aged 92

A pig farmer who murdered his wife before dumping her body in a septic tank has died in prison.

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3 d. ago Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford will die in prison after murdering BBC star's family

Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford has been sentenced to a whole life order - his sentencing comes nearly a year after he carried out the sick murders of ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah and mother Carol

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3 d. ago Doctors who treated Diego Maradona face 25 YEARS in prison as trial into his death begins amid family's claims about a 'medical mafia' killing

The case revolves around allegations that their negligence contributed to the World Cup winner's death aged 60 in 2020. Maradona suffered a fatal heart attack at home in November that year.

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5 d. ago Child rapist who sent 'depraved and vile' texts about her crimes dies in prison

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Rebecca Holloway, 31, was jailed for 12 and a half years at Teesside Crown Court in 2020 for the "horrific and appalling" abuse of a girl

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5 d. ago Female child rapist and mother, 31, is found dead in prison while serving 12

Rebecca Holloway, 31, died at Low Newton Prison, County Durham, on Thursday, February 13, after being jailed for 12-and-a-half years at Teesside Crown Court in 2020.

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5 d. ago Child rapist dies in prison after 'one of the most distressing cases ever heard'

The case involving Rebecca Holloway was described as "one of the most distressing ever heard".

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5 d. ago Child rapist Rebecca Holloway, 31, dies in prison after 'depraved' texts emerged

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Rebecca Holloway was jailed for 12-and-a-half years at Teesside Crown Court in 2020 after pleading guilty to rape, conspiracy to sexually assault children and distributing indecent images

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9 d. ago 'Trainspotting' dad of blowtorch killer found dead in prison was '80s gang leader'

Ian 'Bronco' MacLeod, the father of the sick blowtorch killer who died while in prison, is understood to have inspired the crazed 'Begbie' character from Trainspotting

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1 week ago 'Blowtorch killer' dies in prison days after drenching officer in boiling water and sugar

Dean 'Denim' MacLeod was found dead on Sunday in Low Moss Prison where he was serving a lengthy sentence for brutally torturing and murdering two innocent men with his dad

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1 week ago Murderer and child rapist dies in prison less than two years into 27

William Dawson, who was known as Billy the Bump, died at HMP Holme House after being transferred from HMP Durham for end of life care.

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2 w. ago Alleged sex offender who died in prison 'should have had better mental health support'

Sion Evans had reportedly been 'worried he would get a long sentence'

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2 w. ago Evil rapist, 42, who tried to murder his victim dies in prison

Martin Myles was caged for 15 years after the rape and beating of his victim, which left her fighting for her life

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2 w. ago Notorious Lyons gangster Andrew 'Dumbo' Gallacher died after prison drug cocktail

"It is not known where Mr Gallacher got these substances from."

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2 w. ago Tony Martin is laid to rest at funeral after farmer jailed for shooting dead burglar passed away aged 80

Martin, who died following a stroke aged 80, served three years in prison after killing 16-year-old Fred Barras and wounding 29-year-old Brendan Fearon who survived.

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2 w. ago Mastermind of raid that led to PC Sharon Beshenivsky’s murder dies in prison

He was jailed less than a year ago

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3 w. ago Gerald Ridsdale, Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest, dies in jail

The paedophile priest died in jail while serving time for the abuse of more than 70 children over three decadesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA paedophile priest, convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades, has died.Gerald Ridsdale died on Tuesday morning in prison. He was 90.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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