Purgatory News
Jack Grealish completes Manchester City move on six year deal
Manchester City have announced the signing of Jack Grealish on a six-year deal from Aston Villa..
Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona
After two decades with the Spanish club, one of the worlds best strikers is leaving Barcelona.
Katarina Johnson Thompson will take time to process her Tokyo heartbreak
Katarina Johnson-Thompson has revealed her heartbreak after her Olympic dream ended in Tokyo..
Bank warns inflation could soar to 10 year high
The Bank of England has warned inflation is set to surge to its highest level for a decade this year as the UK economy recovers from the pandemic..
Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes and Twenty20 World Cup
England’s Jofra Archer has been ruled out of this winter’s Ashes tour and the Twenty20 World Cup after suffering a fresh stress fracture in his right elbow..
Belarus sprinter Grandmother advised me not to return home
A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals at home after criticising her coaches at the Tokyo Games said on Thursday that her grandmother had advised her not to return to Belarus..
English Channel crossings pass 10000 as new daily record reached
More than 10,000 people have now made the life-threatening journey across the English Channel in small boats this year..
11 people arrested after England players received racial abuse online
Police investigating the online racial abuse of England players following the Euro 2020 final against Italy have made 11 arrests so far..
Two adults and a teenager charged over death of 5 year old boy in South Wales
Logan Mwangi was found dead in a river last week.
Transport Secretary says holidaymakers can travel abroad without looking over their shoulders
Grant Shapps has sought to reassure those hoping for a summer getaway about the simplified traffic light system.
Matt Walls wins omnium gold as Great Britain claim first Tokyo velodrome title
Matt Walls won gold in the Olympic men’s omnium to deliver Great Britain’s first title in the velodrome of these Games..
Forbes magazine says Rihanna is officially a billionaire
Forbes magazine has said Rihanna is a billionaire, labelling her the richest female musician on the planet..
Former Bake Off winner hails Strictly all male pairing as great step forward
Former Bake Off winner John Whaite has said being part of the first all-male pairing on Strictly Come Dancing is a “great step forward in representation and inclusion”..
Mike Ashley confirms plan to step down as boss of Sports Directs parent company
Frasers Group has confirmed that it is planning a leadership reshuffle which would see founder Mike Ashley step away from his role as the firm’s top boss..
Jabs for 16 and 17 year olds expected to provide really good knock on effect
Offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of the virus and limit disruption to their schooling, experts have said..
Jason Kenny concedes that Jack Carlin is carrying Team GBs sprint medal hopes
Jason Kenny called Jack Carlin Great Britain’s best chance of a medal in the Olympic men’s sprint as he sounded ready to hand over a second crown..
Gold medal is a perfect opportunity for other BMX riders
BMX Olympic champion Beth Shriever has referred to her triumph in Tokyo as the “perfect opportunity” for more facilities to encourage young Britons to pick up a bike..
Scotland to end most Covid restrictions but face masks stay in some settings
Most of the remaining Covid restrictions are to be scrapped in Scotland from Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has said, but the legal requirement to wear face coverings in some settings will remain..
Belarus sprinter says she would have faced punishment at home
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has said officials from her home country “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned to Belarus, after accusing team officials of trying to force her to leave the Tokyo Games early..
Government abandons amber watchlist plans for travellers
Ministers have abandoned plans for an “amber watchlist” as Boris Johnson promised to keep travel rules as simple as possible..





















