Troubled prisons will take on an extra 50 recruits as part of a drive to cut down on 'unacceptable' violence. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Express and Star you get full access to our award ...

Five assaults were made on prison officers within three days at a West Midlands jail, it was claimed today. Concerns have been raised that attacks by prisoners against staff are going unpunished at ...

A fire broke out at a prison which serves Shropshire, amid claims of violent disorder on one of the wings. Sign Up to our digest of the biggest court cases heard in Shropshire each week. Discover ...

Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you get full access to our award winning journalism for the news that matters to you and more. Around 50 inmates are ...

A major supermarket chain has launched Britain's first 'in-prison' branch to help inmates adjust to the outside world upon their release. Food retailer Iceland last month opened a store at HMP Oakwood ...