Killer withdraws application for release and requests move to open prison
Billy Dunlop is currently appearing before a parole hearing and has admitted he agrees with professionals that he is unfit for release.
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Parole hearing told killer 'ready for open prison'
William Dunlop, known as Billy, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham in 1989 and was convicted following a change to the 800-year-old double jeopardy law.
Tower block residents evacuated over fire safety concerns offered new homes
People living at Dawson House, in Billingham, were evacuated last week following a safety inspection.