The Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has criticised HMP Durham over the use of restraints on ill prisoners ...

A murderer who was only jailed for killing a woman after a change in the double jeopardy law should be moved to an open ...

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

HMP Holme House has partnered with drone specialist heliguy to equip staff with the latest UAV technology and training to ...

A prisoner who was jailed for life for kidnapping died behind bars at HMP Frankland prison in County Durham. Steven Rylands ...

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

A man remanded in a County Durham prison for a string of harassment and assault offences attempted to take his own life just hours later, before later dying in hospital. Ahmed Alshbli arrived at ...

The Prison Officers Association (POA) said HMP Durham was "overcrowded and understaffed" and that was having a "very significant impact" on the health, safety and wellbeing of both prisoners and ...

A banned driver who caused the death of a helmet-less motorbike pillion passenger in an early hours’ police pursuit, was among defendants ...

The Unheard Voices initiative has revolutionized literacy education at Deerbolt HMP/YOI in County Durham through art ...