An innovative project is targeting those serving time in a region which historically has one of highest reoffending rates of nationally.

The prison garden, cafe and farm shop cutting reoffending and 'saving lives'

Mr Weatherson's dad, Maurice Stevens, said he cannot believe the "bad luck" his son is experiencing. 

Freed Newcastle prisoner Danny Weatherson hospitalised after jail release

Danny Weatherson spent 17 years in jail for two attempted robberies of a coat and a mobile phone. Was given an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, a type of ‘indefinite’ custodial punishment, which has now been scrapped.

Danny Weatherson was given an indefinite prison sentence for two attempted robberies 17 years ago.

Prisoner to be released 17 years after trying to steal coat and phone

The prisons watchdog has flagged up high levels of violence and severe drug problems at a large men's training jail.

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The prison garden, cafe and farm shop cutting reoffending and 'saving lives'

Freed Newcastle prisoner Danny Weatherson hospitalised after jail release

Prisoner to be released 17 years after trying to steal coat and phone

High levels of violence and drugs in HMP Northumberland