A disturbance by prisoners at HMP Birmingham in England has spread to two further wings taking the total to four, sources said.

Tragic cancer victim Jade Goody and her finance Jack Tweed were “absolutely thrilled” today after being told they will be able to spend their wedding night together.

Detailed plans for Maxine Carr’s release from custody were being urgently reviewed today as an inquiry was launched into the theft of documents from the official who drew up the arrangements.

Britain's Home Office is to change the rules on electronic tagging of prisoners after confirmation Maxine Carr has applied for early release under the scheme.