A notorious rapist once dubbed Britain's most wanted man has been allowed out of prison as he prepares for his full release next month.
Parole chiefs revealed Andrew Barlow has been classed as progressing "well" since being allowed out of jail temporarily on escorted trips.
Barlow, formerly called Longmire, was locked up in October 1988 and went on to be sentenced to 13 life terms for 11 rapes, three attempted rapes, indecent assault and using a firearm to resist arrest.