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British drug mule Bella Culley returns to UK

Bella Culley, the British woman jailed for cocaine smuggling in Peru, has returned to the UK following her early prison release. Discover her emotional homecoming and the dramatic story behind her arrest.

Mass murderer George Banks dies in prison aged 81

George Banks, one of America's most infamous mass murderers responsible for the 1982 Pennsylvania shooting rampage that claimed 13 lives, has died in prison aged 81 after spending over 40 years on death row.

Pregnant British teen freed from Georgian prison

British teenager Bella Culley, imprisoned in Georgia while pregnant, has been released following intense diplomatic efforts. The 19-year-old's case sparked international concern and high-level negotiations.

Farage threat maker posts TikTok from prison

Exclusive: The migrant who threatened Nigel Farage's life while sporting distinctive facial tattoos is now building a social media following from behind bars, raising serious security concerns.

Sex offender wrongly freed from prison after warnings ignored

Exclusive: Ministers were repeatedly warned about critical system errors before a registered sex offender was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison, raising serious questions about public safety and government accountability.

Killer gets 42 years for murdering pregnant ex

A dangerous offender who murdered his pregnant former partner just weeks after being released from prison has been handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 42 years at Manchester Crown Court.

Notorious Rapist of 90 Women Freed From Prison

Convicted serial rapist Joseph McCann, described as one of Britain's most dangerous sex offenders, has been freed from prison despite fears he remains a threat to women. The 39-year-old's release has sparked fury among victims and politicians alike.

UK Prisons Deploy Anti-Drone Defence Systems

Prisons across England and Wales are rolling out advanced drone detection and neutralisation systems in a major security crackdown against illegal deliveries of drugs, phones and weapons.

NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Stage Mass Strike

Every state-run correctional facility in New South Wales has been plunged into lockdown after prison officers launched unprecedented industrial action, citing dangerous understaffing and rising violence.

Police ignored sex offender's surrender attempts

Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, wrongly released from prison, alleges Metropolitan Police disregarded multiple attempts to hand himself in, raising serious questions about public safety and systemic failures.

Prison mistakenly frees offender, gives him £500

Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted of serious sexual assault, was accidentally released from prison and handed taxpayer cash in a major Home Office error that's sparked urgent investigations.

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