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Overdoses double at prison where inmates say it’s ‘easy’ to get drugs

Exclusive: More than 100 overdoses at HMP Forest Bank in Salford, where drugs ‘fuel debt and violence’

The Independent UK

The tragedy of Rianna and baby Aisha: why a teenager gave birth all alone in a prison cell

It was more than 12 hours after Rianna Cleary went into labour before anyone came to help her. She was covered in blood – and her daughter was dead. Why were they failed so appallingly?

The Guardian - UK

'Fed up of excuses': Covid bereaved dad demands answers over prison death of son

THE father of a man who died in prison has said those bereaved by Covid are “fed up of excuses” from political leaders after Nicola Sturgeon…

The National (Scotland)

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My friend Harvey Milk celebrated hope. This Pride month, unions provide it

In these dangerous times for LGBTQ+ people, a union contract is a line of defense against discrimination and abuse

The Guardian - US

Concerns at Nottinghamshire's HMP Lowdham Grange prison after three deaths in three weeks

HMP Lowdham Grange has come under new management in February 2023

Nottingham Post

Shameless inmates joke Addiewell prison is like 'hotel' in TikTok video

Shameless inmates filmed themselves on a smuggled phone

Daily Record

Shameless Scots prisoners film rap video behind bars on smuggled smartphone

The shameless inmates filmed themselves rapping and dancing at HMP Addiewell in the video uploaded to TikTok.

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Crafty prisoner tried to walk out of Forest Bank in DISGUISE - but he didn't make it far

The prisoner in disguise tried to get through an internal gate

Manchester Evening News

Baguettes but no wine: Olympians to eat gourmet in Paris

Some 15,000 athletes will get to feast on fresh baguettes, gourmet dishes and environment-friendly French cuisine — but no wine — when Paris hosts the Summer Olympics next year

The Independent UK

Figures reveal scale of rape and violence reported at Salford's troubled Forest Bank prison

Figures obtained by the M.E.N. also show 34 other sex crimes as well as 344 allegations of violence at the jail

Manchester Evening News

Prisoners at Addiewell jail tell of 'bullying and abuse' by staff

HM Inspectorate Prisons for Scotland have concerns about the safety and security of the facility

Daily Record

Safety fears for inmates of Scottish prison after report reveals abuse from staff

A LARGE portion of inmates at a Scottish prison told inspectors they had been abused, threatened, bullied or assaulted by members of staff.

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian prison inmates report being 'abused, bullied and threatened' by staff

A damning report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland found that nearly half of inmates at HMP Addiewell have been threatened, bullied or assaulted by staff, prompting safety fears

Edinburgh Live

Prison helped pay for funeral of paedophile who died two years after he was jailed

Forest Bank prison made a contribution to the funeral of Gerald Coppel 'in line with policy', says a report

Manchester Evening News

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Nottingham Post

Death of HMP Lowdham inmate to be examined by coroner

The 49-year-old died last month

Manchester Evening News

Government told to carry out 'urgent' probe following Manchester Evening News investigation into Forest Bank prison

They say the troubled jail - operated by Sodexo - should be brought under Government control if our findings are confirmed

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Who runs the wings?

MP calls for prison to be brought into state control PLUS The ‘warming stripes’ that show how dramatically temperatures have risen

Manchester Evening News

Prisoners 'running the wings', 'inmates off their t*ts', staff who have 'lost control' - the jail that's had £1bn of public money

An M.E.N. investigation has revealed claims of 'a dangerous jail where cost cutting managers have lost control'

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Nottingham Post

HMP Lowdham Grange confirms third prisoner death in 3 weeks

The prison holds nearly 900 male inmates

Nottingham Post

Former boss of male stripper group found dead at HMP Lowdham Grange

A prisoner, who has been reported to be the ex-boss of male stripper group Dreamboys David Richards, was found dead in his cell at HMP Lowdham Grange on Monday, March 13

Evening Standard

Welcome to post-Brexit Britain where UK firms still come last

City Voices: Time for some loyalty -- and patriotism

Insider UK

More than half of Scottish employers set to hire ex-offenders in 2023

Sodexo is launching a campaign to help businesses overcome common misconceptions about those with criminal records

Roll Call

House cafeteria workers eyeing pickets, walkouts if contract talks sour - Roll Call

House cafeteria workers represented by Unite Here are eyeing pickets, walkouts if contract talks with Sodexo turn sour.

Nottingham Post

HMP Lowdham Grange management changes hands in £264m deal

It had been run by Serco since it was opened in 1998

The Guardian - US

Bible study and work without pay: the shadowy world of sober living homes

In a largely unregulated industry, some residents trying to get sober are made to work 40 hours a week at restaurants – but don’t receive a paycheck

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