Purgatory News
Scottish Greens to join SNP in government after members back powersharing deal
The Scottish Greens will join the SNP in the Scottish Government after party members voted in favour of the “historic” powersharing deal..
Final dedicated evacuation flight to UK departs Kabul as troops set to leave
The last dedicated flight purely for the evacuation effort from Afghanistan has left Kabul, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed..
Race to save the planet
As Greenland Glaciers melt faster than ever, the country is hosting its first ever international motorsport event, but with all-electric SUVs..
Very few civilian flights still to leave Afghanistan
Civilian evacuations from Afghanistan will finish on Saturday, the head of the UK armed forces has said as troops prepared to head home following a “heartbreaking” effort..
Morecambe and Wise found Monty Python boring
Morecambe and Wise were “bored stiff” by the “very unprofessional” comedy of Monty Python, a newly discovered interview reveals..
Stormzy joined by Dave for Reading festival headline performance
Stormzy brought out his fellow rap star Dave during his headline performance at the Reading music festival..
Thousands of ATMs switched off and not replaced during pandemic
Thousands of cash machines were put out of action during the first national lockdowns between March and May last year, with virtually none being replaced, according to new data..
Thousands of ATMs switched off and not replaced during pandemic
Thousands of cash machines were put out of action during the first national lockdowns between March and May last year, with virtually none being replaced, according to new data..
Ethnic minority vaccine take up boosted by grab a jab campaign
Ethnic minorities have benefited most from the NHS “grab-a-jab” coronavirus vaccination campaign, analysis suggests..
Christmas toys price hike expected warns industry boss
The price of toys is set to rise in the lead up to Christmas, the boss of a British toy company has warned, as the cost of delays and shortages hit shoppers’ pockets..
Fears for those left behind in Afghanistan as evacuation enters closing stages
Troops are preparing for a final push on evacuations from Afghanistan as more than 1,000 people eligible to flee were set to be left behind and another terror attack was said to be “likely”..
Larger risk of hospitalisation in Delta variant sufferers
People infected with the Delta variant of Covid-19 carry twice the risk of needing to be treated in hospital than those with the Alpha strain, a study has suggested..
Gold runs in the Fachie family as husband and wife claim wins in Tokyo
Husband and wife cyclists Neil and Lora Fachie each claimed Paralympic gold in world-record fashion, while there was a phenomenal success for Great Britain in the mixed C1-5 team sprint.
US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan
The US military has conducted an airstrike against an Islamic State member in Afghanistan after a suicide bombing claimed by the group killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport..
Tributes for Chadwich Boseman 1 year after his death
Lupita Nyong’o has paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman on the first anniversary of her Black Panther co-star’s death..
Demi Lovato Olly Alexander among those honoured at British LGBT Awards
Demi Lovato, Hillary Clinton and Olly Alexander were among the winners at the 2021 British LGBT Awards, while Phillip Schofield was honoured with a special prize..
Man arrested on suspicion of Westminster double murder
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murders of Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore, who were found fatally stabbed at two addresses in Westminster last week..
Government considers early review in bid to tackle HGV driver shortage
The Government is considering bringing forward a review of its Shortage of Occupation list to tackle the issue of the HGV driver shortage.
Whisky miniature fetches 6440 at auction
A miniature bottle of whisky has sold for £6,440 at auction..
Climate protesters throw red paint over Londons Guildhall
Extinction Rebellion protesters have daubed the famous Guildhall in the City of London in red paint..




















