Nat Goodlad

Michelle Farnworth, 37, of Atherton, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court for conveying pregabalin, a list A prohibited article, into or out of HMP Garth. She received a 12-month community order, must complete 20 rehabilitation days, and was fined £5 payable within 28 days. She had also previously received a 12-month conditional discharge for taking 29.9g of nicotine into a prison intending it for a prisoner.

A vehicle fire on the A628 Woodhead Pass spread to nearby moorland, forcing a full road closure and a major firefighting response. South Yorkshire and Derbyshire fire crews continue battling the blaze, with National Highways warning that firefighters may remain on scene until Sunday. Drivers are being diverted onto alternative routes, and authorities urge the public to avoid the affected area while wildfire risks remain high.