Purgatory News
Water pipes could carry broadband cables to avoid digging up roads
It is part of plans for faster broadband for premises UK wide.
Michael Sheen voted most popular to replace Jodie Whittaker on Doctor Who
He received over 20 per cent of the votes in a Radio Times poll.
Scotland lifts most coronavirus restrictions
Some measures, such as the requirement to wear face coverings indoors in public places and on public transport, will stay in place..
Competition watchdog asked to examine travel Covid 19 test market
Health Secretary has asked for advice on further steps to stamp out exploitative behaviour in the market.
More funding announced to recruit an extra 1000 teachers in Scotland
Money will also be allocated for 500 teaching assistants.
Nervous house sellers behind 40 fall in properties on the market
Thats according to a new report from Propertymark.
Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Drivers can be fined up to £1,000 for using a vehicle without a valid MOT..
Ed Sheeran on course to extent his reign at number one in the single chart
Ed Sheeran is on course to make it seven weeks at number one in the singles chart with Bad Habits..
Liverpool apologise over ticket issues for Bilbao friendly
Liverpool have apologised to supporters after the implementation of a new electronic ticketing system caused huge queues at Anfield..
Six in 10 students feel money worries are affecting their mental health
Men are more likely to be worried than women, the research from Nationwide Building Society found..
Scots urged to get flu jab as winter infections expected to be worse than usual
Free flu vaccines are being offered to more Scots than ever before after the eligible groups were extended..
Dev Patel says he has been in cultural no mans land as an actor
Dev Patel has said he has felt “not British enough to be fully British” and “not Indian enough to be fully Indian” in his acting career..
Student sets up running club so other Muslim women feel safe when exercising
A 21-year-old has set up a club so other Muslim women could feel safe and comfortable when exercising..
First Test between England and India ends in draw as rain washes out final day
The prospect of a dramatic finale to England’s first LV= Insurance Test against India was washed out at Trent Bridge, with day five abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled..
Next stop Paris as Tokyo Olympics come to a close
The Tokyo Olympics have come to a close with Team GB putting in one of its best-ever performances..
Boris Johnson Team GB Olympic heroes have shown the very best of this country
Team GB’s successful Olympians have demonstrated “there is no limit to what we can achieve”, Boris Johnson said..
Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change
The world is getting “dangerously close” to running out of time to avert catastrophic climate change, Cop26 President Alok Sharma has said.
Golds for Team GB on the final day of Tokyo 2020
Golds for Charlotte Worthington and Jason Kenny among Tokyo memorable moments.
Tearful Lionel Messi gets standing ovation as he says goodbye to Barcelona
An emotional Lionel Messi has revealed he expected to extend his stay at Barcelona..
NHS waiting list in England could soar
The NHS waiting list in England could rise to 14 million by autumn next year and keep increasing, a new report has warned..