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On this day in history: Dartmoor Prison mutiny rocks Devonshire

On January 24, 1932, a violent mutiny erupted at Princetown prison, marking this day in history as one of the darkest chapters in the institution's past. The catalyst for the uprising was an unexpected source - watered-down porridge. The spark that ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:50

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Dartmoor Prison tests for ‘silent killer’ continue

Testing is continuing at Dartmoor Prison after high levels of a gas known as the ‘silent killer in the countryside’ were detected. Some prisoners were moved out of the jail last month after tests revealed higher-than-acceptable levels of radon gas....

04 Apr 2024 at 18:28

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Grave concerns over Dartmoor Prison’s future

Grave concerns hang over the future of Dartmoor Prison which is being temporarily closed because of “dangerously high” radon levels. Local councillors say it is an exceptionally worrying time for the 276 staff and the community who have been ...

25 Jul 2024 at 19:53

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Union raises worries over temporary closure of Dartmoor Prison

The temporary closure of HMP Dartmoor has sparked significant worries among union representatives, who are concerned about the impact on both staff and inmates. Announced in July by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the closure is a response ...

26 Jul 2024 at 14:11

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Dartmoor Prison’s future could hinge on spending review

Reopening Dartmoor Prison could depend on the government wanting to spend money on it when Westminster finances are reviewed later this year. A final batch of 175 inmates was moved to other prisons last summer after high levels of radon, ...

13 Jan 2025 at 13:22

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UK prisons face scrutiny as nearly £10 million paid in prisoner injury claims over five years

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has paid out nearly £10 million in compensation to prisoners across the UK over the past five years, with new figures revealing the extent of injury claims made by inmates for incidents ranging from bunk ...

14 Apr 2025 at 13:16

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Radon gas keeps Dartmoor prison closed indefinitely

Dartmoor Prison will remain shut indefinitely after ongoing safety concerns, including the discovery of radioactive gas, prompted the authorities to move prisoners out. A report from ITV recently suggested that the closure could ...

11 Feb 2025 at 15:00

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Peter Moore: The shocking cost of Dartmoor’s empty prison

It should be a major scandal. At a time when the country is so short of prison places that we are releasing known criminals early, the Ministry of Justice is paying a “private company” £1.5 million a year for an empty prison. ...

09 Feb 2025 at 08:00

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Dartmoor Prison brought to life in original play by Moretonhampstead pupils

Local history took centre stage last month when Year 5 and 6 pupils at Moretonhampstead Primary School brought the eerie past of Dartmoor Prison to life through a unique theatre project. Thanks to a creative partnership with ...

30 Jul 2025 at 08:00

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Cambridge professor uncovers hidden history of Dartmoor Prison

A University of Cambridge professor has revealed long-forgotten historical events about Dartmoor Prison in a newly published book. Historian Nicholas Guyatt, a lecturer in modern history at the university, specialises in ...

23 Oct 2024 at 10:27

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BBC report reveals high radon levels at Dartmoor Prison were known 13 years earlier than government claimed

High levels of radon gas were detected at Dartmoor Prison more than a decade before the government previously acknowledged, according to a BBC investigation. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) had stated that “elevated radon ...

20 Oct 2025 at 11:30

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Princetown protest challenges Duchy of Cornwall over £1.5m rent for unused prison

HMP Dartmoor has stood empty since its closure in 2023, but taxpayers continue to pay more than £1.5 million a year in rent to the Duchy of Cornwall, which owns the prison site and much of Dartmoor. On Saturday, 20 ...

26 Sept 2025 at 09:00

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