Reports in the Sun suggest the murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen was referenced in rap lyrics.

Margaret Mizen expressed shock to learn her son's killer recorded music referencing the murder.

Helen Pitcher "jumped as she was pushed", a government source said.

Inspectors say drones were used to deliver drugs, weapons and even takeaway food to HMP Manchester.

Probation officers say they were overworked even before thousands of prisoners were released early.

Nottingham Crown Court is expected to open on Friday, the HM Courts and Tribunals Service says.

The government has pledged £2.3bn to tackle prison overcrowding, aiming to create 14,000 new spaces.

Sir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".