Prisons2 hrs agoSixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prisonOhio and other midwestern states have seen severe storms in recent days, which have damaged homes and have been linked to three fatalities. 2 hrs ago10 hrs agoEarly release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warnsThe chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".10 hrs ago11 hrs agoFifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killersThe intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.11 hrs ago5 days agoPlay keeps spotlight on jail where 'they don't seem to care'The production tells the story of three men who died at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes.5 days ago5 days agoMP welcomes exclusions from early release schemeWarinder Juss MP says protecting the public and standing up for victims "must always come first". 5 days ago6 days agoTeam of former prison inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfiresThe Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.6 days ago8 days ago'My brother doesn't know if he will ever leave prison'Thomas White was jailed 14 years ago on an indeterminate sentence after stealing a mobile phone.8 days ago4 Aug 2026Charity using art to help rehabilitate inmatesInmates say it is "rewarding" to create artwork and sell it online with the help of a charity.4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026What's behind having to release some prisoners early?More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.4 Aug 2026...
