Cumbrian man whose negligence killed his mother died in prison of 'perforated ulcer'

A pre‑inquest heard HMP Berwyn inmate David Holyoak died from a perforated ulcer after repeated hospital admissions, with no third‑party involvement. He was serving a manslaughter sentence. Questions ...

Ambulances race to HMP Rochester with prisoners 'dropping like flies'

Multiple ambulances were called to HMP Rochester after several inmates were taken ill - a witness said men were 'dropping ...

HMP Durham: Home to 1,000 inmates - many of whom are Cumbrian

The prison takes inmates from the Cumbrian court system, making it a primary destination for many in the county. At present, the prison is home to around 1,000 inmates. It is a Georgian era Category B ...

Probes as five HMP Frankland inmates die in eight days, including on Christmas Day

Five inmates at County Durham's monster mansion died in just eight days last month - including one on Christmas Day. Investigations into each of their deaths are underway, with Prisons and Probation ...