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SHOCKING: Hmp durham - What They Never Told You

Nurse struck off after smuggling phone into jail for drugs gang

Kymberley Finn was working at HMP Durham when she became involved in what police described as a ‘complex organised drug conspiracy’

The Independent UK

‘You need to be a listener as well as a teacher’ – the truth about education in prison

Since switching from teaching English in a secondary school to a new role at HMP Durham, Amy Le Sueur hasn’t looked back

The Guardian - UK

Man who was first to admit a charge of riot after disorder across UK is jailed

Kieran Usher, 32, was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for his role in the riots over the summer

The Independent UK

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Friday briefing: An escaped suspect is far from the only crisis for the prison system

In today’s newsletter: As a manhunt is underway for 21-year-old Daniel Khalife, prisons struggle with overcrowding, suicide and staff shortages

The Guardian - UK

Brit fumes over 'prison-like' Benidorm hotel - where he had to share BUNK BED with pal

Two friends who have become TikTok famous for their escapades in Benidorm were left puzzled when they discovered they had booked a hostel with 'bars on the windows' instead of a private hotel room

Daily Mirror

County Durham teen who breached restraining order by stalking and burgling his mother avoids jail

Ryan McHale harassed his own mum and caused 'significant distress' by turning up to her home on several occasions

Chronicle Live

Stanley man threatened to run over HMP Durham prison officer during intimidating confrontation

David Morton, 30, drove at the prison officer and revved his engine whilst making threats towards him and his family

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Gateshead dangerous driving dealer resorted to selling cocaine to pay off drugs debt

Richard Burnham, 23, was jailed for four years for drug and driving offences after being found hiding behind bins

Chronicle Live

A danger to us all: The road menaces in court for terrifying driving offences in the North East

Over the last two months North East courts have seen a number of cases of drink, drug and danger drivers

Chronicle Live

HMP Durham inspection finds fall in violence in the prison but uncovers serious shortfalls in other areas

Levels of violence at HMP Durham was reduced by almost two-thirds since the last inspection, but serious shortfalls were found in health care at the prison

Chronicle Live

Spennymoor man admits causing serious injury to woman by dangerous driving after A1 smash

Hugh Holmes appeared at Durham Crown Court, via link from HMP Durham, on Monday over serious driving offences

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