Strangeways9 May 2025Prisoner took own life after being denied paroleTyrone Richards spent most of his adulthood in jail and was not prioritised for support, a report finds.9 May 202529 Apr 2025Burnham supports Strangeways closure and moveThe Greater Manchester mayor says there is a "clear preference" to relocate the prison in the long term.29 Apr 20257 Mar 2025Prison 'a barrier' to area's regeneration plans The council still plans to "deliver huge change" to the area despite the prison's proximity.7 Mar 20257 Nov 2024Crackdown on prison's 'catastrophic' drug problemPrison staff outline plans to improve conditions at HMP Manchester after a damning inspection. 7 Nov 202416 Sep 2024Double killer wins compensation for solitary confinementFuad Awale suffered "severe depression" when he was denied contact with other inmates, judges hear.16 Sep 202410 Sep 2024Early release prisoners say jail rife with drugsPrisoners released early from HMP Manchester say the jail is riddled with drugs and violence.10 Sep 202428 May 2024Prisoner's death may be linked to drug-soaked socksAn ombudsman raises concerns about drug access at HMP Manchester after Jamie Tate's death in 2021.28 May 20242 Nov 2023Bogus goods worth £143m seized in year-long blitzPolice say they have shut 200 shops selling fake goods in a Manchester hotspot for counterfeit trade.2 Nov 202318 Sep 2023Man arrested in prescription drugs crackdownPolice raided a home in Salford following the seizure in August of drugs worth more than £2m.18 Sep 2023...