The district council says the decision not to carry out a legal challenge was "a difficult one".

The prison is set to be built despite local councillors rejecting a government application.

Communities Secretary Michael Gove overturns planning refusal for a new jail at HMP Gartree.

The pair bought lower cost Cornishware and made it look like rarer examples, said the county council.

After delays from April to September, officials say the decision could now be as late as November.

Colin Adlard was under palliative care and signed a do-not-resuscitate order.

Government proposals for the 1,700-capacity prison were rejected by the district council in April.

The 1,700 space facility, sited close to the existing HMP Gartree, faced strong local opposition.