Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins in Prison Wednesday, November 12, 2025 ianwatkins lostprophets murder hmpwakefield prison court trial childsexoffences rashidgedel samueldodsworth A man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the murder of disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield last month. Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence at the high-security prison, often … Read More
Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
Elderly British Couple Detained by Taliban in Afghanistan Finally Freed Friday, September 19, 2025 afghanistan taliban detention british release prison health family negotiations freedom An elderly British couple, Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, who have lived in Afghanistan for almost two decades, have been released by the Taliban after nearly eight months of detention. The couple, who met at … Read More
'Wonka Bar' Cannabis Dealer in Pilton Sentenced to Two Years in Prison Monday, September 8, 2025 cannabis drugs drugcrime pilton sentencing avonsomerset drugdealer cannabisresin prison police Andrew John Westwick, a 59-year-old resident of East Town Lane in Pilton, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for supplying cannabis. The Bristol Crown Court handed down the sentence on Wednesday, September 3, following … Read More
Reckless Driver Boasted About Speed Before Causing Serious Crash Thursday, September 4, 2025 speeding crash dangerousdriving injury youth court prison spinalinjury recklessness gloucestershire A reckless driver’s bragging about his car’s speed ended in tragedy when he lost control, causing a serious crash that left three passengers critically injured. Drew Philippidis, 25, had been drinking at a pub in … Read More
Pro-Palestine Protester Nearly Dies from Anorexia in Prison Tuesday, September 2, 2025 anorexia prison protest healthcare mentalhealth eatingdisorders justice humanrights detention bail Ruby Hamill, a 21-year-old pro-Palestine and Just Stop Oil protester, narrowly escaped death due to severe anorexia complications while incarcerated at HMP New Hall. Arrested last year after allegedly causing over £570,000 in … Read More