Purgatory News
Explosion at Kabul airport
Two suicide bombers and gunmen have targeted crowds massing near the Kabul airport Thursday killing at least 13 people and wounding a further 15 wounded, Russian officials said..
Celebrities lend support to fundraising campaign for Macmillan cancer charity
It comes as the charity say that the pandemic continues to affect their fundraising.
We could discover life on new exoplanets within two years
Thats according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.
England great Ted Dexter dies aged 86
Former England captain Ted Dexter has died aged 86..
Car production plummeted in July
Thats according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Arlo Parks and Enny the big winners at the 2021 AIM Independent Music Awards
Parks took a double, with awards for UK Independent Breakthrough and Best Album.
More than 90 of female doctors have experienced sexism at work
Thats according to a new survey by the British Medical Association.
Qantas planning to restart UK Australia flights in December
Qantas said its ability to fly non-stop between Australia and London was expected to be in strong demand post-Covid..
Downton Abbey sequel gets official title
The film had been set for a December 2021 release..
Aileen McGlynn takes GBs fourth cycling medal at Paralympics
Visually impaired rider McGlynn took silver in the women’s B 1000m time trial with a personal best of 1:06.743..
UK nationals told to stay away from Kabul airport over terrorism threat
The updated guidance said: “The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile.".
Government launches drive to persuade parents to regularly test pupils for Covid
It comes as schools start to return from the summer break, with Scottish pupils already back in the classroom.
Hundreds wait two years for dental surgery
Others have been forced to pay thousands for treatment.
Media watchdog Ofcom withdraws from Stonewall LGBT diversity scheme
Taking part “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”..
Terrorism fears pile on extra pressure ahead of Afghanistan evacuation deadline
The deadline for troops to leave the country approaches..
Emma Raducanu breezes through first round of US Open qualifying
She dropped just three games.
Pep Guardiola plans to leave Man City when his contract expires in 2023
He has been at the Ethiad since 2016.
Number of people arrested at XR protests nears 200 as Oxford Circus targeted
The number of people arrested at Extinction Rebellion events in London in four days of protests has almost reached 200 as the environmental group targeted the Oxford Circus area..
SPFL to support clubs that wont release players for red list internationals
The Scottish Professional Football League has pledged to back any clubs that refuse to release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month..
Activists claim Extinction Rebellion sees surge in support after IPCC report
More people have been inspired to take part in the Extinction Rebellion protest following the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, according to activists..