Purgatory News
Cristiano Ronaldos Man Utd switch could spark further deadline day activity
United are expected to confirm the arrival of Ronaldo from Juventus in the coming hours after putting the finishing touches to a deal agreed on Friday..
Dame Sarah Storey claims 16th career gold at Tokyo Paralympics
“The closer we have got to Tokyo, the more it has been like: This is a possibility. It really could happen. You just don’t know.".
Diana fans remember princess on 24th anniversary of her death
Devoted fans of Diana make a pilgrimage to leave flowers and messages at the ornate Golden Gates of her former London home each year..
Last US troops exit Afghanistan to end Americas longest war
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit..
Hurricane Ida knocks out New Orleans power on deadly path through Louisiana
Hurricane Ida knocked out power to all of New Orleans and inundated coastal Louisiana communities on a deadly path through the Gulf Coast..
Dancer 22 and man 41 found dead in same house were in relationship police
Police have confirmed the man found dead in the same property as a 22-year-old dancer in Kettering was in a relationship with her..
Number one TV theme song revealed by Classic FM
Inspector Morse has been voted the number one TV theme song of all time in a poll by music fans..
Outdated business rates system needs to be reviewed FSB
Firms should not be penalised with higher business rates for introducing facilities such as bike sheds for workers, ministers are being told..
Jonnie Peacock says thrilling 100m final is a great advert for Paralaympic sport
Sprint star Jonnie Peacock declared his exhilarating 100m final a perfect advert for Paralympic sport as he claimed “Long John Silver” was the only one-legged role model during his childhood..
Strictly Come Dancing judge gives his verdict on Michael Goves dancing
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove’s dancing in a Scottish nightclub lacked “real urgency or inner rhythm”, according to a judge on Strictly Come Dancing..
Porn sites must do more to stop access by children
Age verification could be brought in for pornography sites if they fail to do more to stop youngsters accessing them, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned..
Thomas And Friends debuts new creative direction in major revamp
Thomas the Tank Engine is to debut a contemporary new look as part of a major revamp of children’s programme Thomas And Friends..
Bernie Ecclestone accuses F1 bosses of lacking courage over Belgian GP decision
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix should have gone ahead and has accused the sport’s rulemakers of lacking courage..
Nicola Sturgeon ends self isolation after negative Covid test result
Nicola Sturgeon is no longer self-isolating, after testing negative for coronavirus..
Proposal to create new British Army regiment for Afghan special forces
Chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee Tom Tugendhat said the personnel should be welcomed into the Army..
Hurricane Ida makes land on coast of Louisiana in echoes of Katrina
Hurricane Ida blasted ashore along the Louisiana coast, with the eye of one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the US arriving near the barrier island of Grand Isle..
Rescuing 10ft python from tree reminiscent of The Jungle Book
An RSPCA officer who rescued a 10ft python from a tree has compared the scene to hit Disney film The Jungle Book..
Taliban vows to allow Afghans safe passage to leave
The UK Government has received assurances from the Taliban that anybody wishing to leave Afghanistan after August 31 will be allowed to do so..
ITV and Morrisons set to swap places in FTSE reshuffle
ITV looks set to continue its yo-yo trip in and out of the FTSE 100 next week, while takeover bids for Morrisons and Meggitt will push them back into the index..
It Takes Two host Janette Manrara Strictlys a blessing not a curse for us
Janette Manrara has said the so-called Strictly Come Dancing ‘curse’ has “never been an issue”..





















