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The Latest Breaking News from HMP Northumberland

‘A new sense of purpose’: how I went from running a pub to a career in prison teaching

John Turnbull, 54, has been teaching at HMP Northumberland since 2007, progressing through the ranks to become an education manager

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

HMP Northumberland prisoner showered with boiling water in attack by fellow inmate

Violent robber Adam Smith poured water from a kettle onto Samuel Birch as he lay on his cell bed at HMP Northumberland

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2023

Prisoner takes his own life at HMP Northumberland during lockdown after denying he was suicidal

Justin McLelland, 29, was found hanged in his cell at HMP Northumberland during lockdown restrictions

Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2023

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Late night drama at HMP Northumberland as two inmates climb onto roof of prison

Two inmates at HMP Northumberland were found on the roof of the prison with staff having to leap into action to deal with the incident

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

Prisoners' plot for boozy Christmas wrecked after sniffer dogs uncover huge moonshine vat

A 'mammoth' batch of the DIY brew was created using fruit, sugar and bread from the prison's canteen - with prisoners being told that they will not be receiving any more fresh fruit after the stunt.

Chronicle Live · Dec 24, 2022

Work, education and training at HMP Northumberland fails to meet expected standard, reveals inspection report

The Chief Inspector of Prisons has documented how the prison is safer than during the last inspection in 2017

Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022

Prison drama: Disturbance breaks out among inmates at HMP Northumberland

No-one was seriously injured in the incident, which happened on Sunday

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

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South Shields mother who smuggled drugs to prisoner in her bra walks free from court

Emma Brown, of South Shields, handed cocaine and subutex to an inmate at HMP Northumberland during a visit

Chronicle Live · Nov 2, 2022

Drugs smuggled into HMP Northumberland disguised as solicitors' letters sold for up to £900 per sheet

Preston landlady Lorraine Jackson allowed her pub to be used as a base for an illicit drug operation linked to the prison

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022

Drug problem at HMP Northumberland remains 'constant challenge' with dozens of illicit items found each month

There are issues with illicit drugs, the production of hooch and attempts to smuggle banned items

Chronicle Live · Jun 4, 2022

Agoraphobic burglar who had fatal stroke in Northumberland prison was not monitored by healthcare staff

Darren Davidson, 46, lost his life at HMP Northumberland on June 25 last year

Chronicle Live · May 29, 2022

Hells Angel jailed for his part in riot against Newcastle Black Lives Matter protest dies in prison

Colin Green, 58, from Sunderland, passed away just days into his 29-month prison sentence at HMP Northumberland

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

Convicted paedophile died of cancer behind bars after falling ill at HMP Northumberland

Sexual predator Robert Cook died before a decision could be made on request for a final taste of freedom

Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022

Obsessive pest jailed for 16 years able to breach restraining order again in HMP Northumberland

Bryan Stubbs has repeatedly breached a restraining order despite being sentenced to a series of lengthy prison sentences and his victim wasn't even safe while he was behind bars

Chronicle Live · Feb 11, 2022

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Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2022

Covid-19 outbreak confirmed at HMP Northumberland after multiple prisoners and staff test positive

The county's public health director revealed details of the virus cluster at the prison on Thursday

Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2022

Burglar broke into Ashington family home 17 hours after release from prison for previous break-in

Colin Jones was released from HMP Northumberland after serving a 40 month sentence for burglary but was soon back in prison for doing the same thing

Chronicle Live · Jan 21, 2022

Gateshead prison drugs smuggler walks free after police caused 'appalling delays' in case

Simon Hope, of Gateshead, said he was pressurised into taking the drugs into HMP Northumberland due to his debts to dealers

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