73 m. ago New emergency measures to cut prison overcrowding as Government warns jails to be full in five months

Three new prisons will be built and new recall measures will be introduced in a bid to manage the jail population

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1 hour ago James Argent breaks his silence after being given suspended jail sentence for pushing ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain

Fans have questioned whether James's behaviour was sparked by a return to his wild drug and alcohol abusing days, which saw the reality favourite spend several stints in rehab.

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1 hour ago Emmerdale star Jay Kontzle's secret family tragedy and how he nearly quit showbiz

In Mental Health Awareness Week, Emmerdale actor Jay Kontzle talks to The Mirror about he overcome childhood trauma with the help of psychiatrist and loving grandparents

Society

2 h. ago Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places

UK justice secretary also announces plans for three new jails amid overcrowding crisis in England and WalesShabana Mahmood will limit how long hundreds of repeat offenders can be returned to prison for amid Whitehall predictions that jails will be full again in November.The justice secretary also announced a £4.7bn plan to build three new prisons starting this year, part of a “record expansion” as the government attempts to get to grips with the criminal justice system. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago More emergency measures to cut jail overcrowding before ‘zero capacity’ reached

Legislation to bring in the changes is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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2 h. ago New emergency measures as UK prisons on verge of collapse with jail places set to run out in November

Three new prisons will be built and new recall measures will be introduced in a bid to manage the jail population

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2 h. ago Paedo who acted ‘like God’ abusing 19 kids in string of care homes dies in jail

John Allen owned a network of care homes in Wales where he abused children and the 83 year old has now died in HMP Bure where he was jailed for life for his depraved crimes

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3 h. ago Prisons to run out of space in five months as new measures to tackle overcrowding crisis unveiled

Three new prisons will be built and new recall measures will be introduced in a bid to manage the jail population

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4 h. ago My hours seem to slip away. How can I manage my time better?

How you pass your days is how you pass your life – mine seem to slip through my fingersThe other day, a visiting friend and I planned a trip to the seaside. I was taking her on the scenic route to the station, ambling happily along, when she pointed out: we might miss our train.We made it with seconds to spare. My friend was very understanding, but it was a wake-up call. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Peter Sullivan faces 'terrifying risk' after wrongfully spending 38 years in jail for murder

After 38 years behind bars, Peter Sullivan, who was wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, is at last a free man. But the now 68-year-old will be walking out into a very different world from the one he once knew

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4 h. ago Murderer scrolled Snapchat behind bars with 'fearsome' knife in his trousers

Rishon Florant was caught red-handed by prison officers at Strangeways jail

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5 h. ago Three new prisons to be built starting this year, UK justice secretary announces

Shabana Mahmood says jails will be part of a ‘record prison expansion’ amid overcrowding crisis in England and Wales Three new prisons will be built, starting this year, as part of a “record prison expansion”, the justice secretary has announced, as the government grapples with near-full jails.Shabana Mahmood also announced a shake-up of prison recall measures, which will mean prisoners serving between one and four years’ jail time can be returned to prison only for “a fixed 28-day period”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Mum of Brit teen facing life in jail begged her to come home before worrying sign

Bella May Culley, 18, was reported missing while on holiday in Thailand - only to turn up 4,000 miles away in Georgia where authorities have accused her of hauling cannabis

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5 h. ago UK prisons on verge of collapse as jail places set to run out in November, says Justice Secretary

Three new prisons will be built and new recall measures will be introduced in a bid to manage the jail population

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5 h. ago Trump’s Qatar visit off to flying start with military jet escort

President Donald Trump's trip to Qatar got off to a flying start when eight fighter jets turned up to escort Air Force One into Doha on Wednesday, May 14.

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5 h. ago Reform councillor elected in party's May landslide revealed as former policeman who was sacked for calling in sick then taking boat trip to Spain

Newly-elected Reform UK councillor Andrew Hamilton-Gray was sacked by Leicetershire Police last year after calling in sick - so he could take a boat trip to Spain.

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7 h. ago Donald Trump praises Syrian leader as ‘attractive guy, tough guy’ as trip continues in Qatar – US politics live

US president met Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia before heading to Doha amid growing controversy over Qatar luxury plane gift The meeting between Donald Trump and Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia was the culmination of months of diplomacy by the Syrians, as well as their Turkish and Saudi allies, who believed face time with Trump would help end Syria’s international isolation, writes William Christou.Damascus had prepared a pitch to Trump that included access to Syrian oil, reassurances of Israel’s security and a proposal to build a Trump tower in Damascus. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Legendary Scottish road trip with stunning views ranked least EV

The road trip offers stunning scenery but limited EV charging, requiring careful planning

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7 h. ago Abbey Clancy fans agree on one thing as she teases new Tesco clothing collection

Fans are all saying the same thing after podcast host and model Abbey Clancy shared snaps of her recent trip where she is shooting a campaign with Tesco's clothing brand F&F

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7 h. ago Best travel gear deals – suitcases, pillows, wallets and more from £5

Planning a holiday or work trip? These smart, affordable travel buys are discounted and ready for take-off.

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