Purgatory News
Police steeled for further violence as more than 140 charged over riots
The number of people charged in connection with recent unrest has continued to rise, as parts of the UK are steeled for as many as 100 events connected with the disorder on Wednesday..
Rioter first to be jailed on violent disorder charge after nationwide unrest
A rioter has become the first person to receive a prison sentence on a violent disorder charge following nationwide unrest after being jailed for three years for his part in violence in Southport..
Harris choice of Walz as running mate ramps up excitement in Midwestern states
US vice president Kamala Harris and Minnesota governor Tim Walz will spend their first full day as running mates rallying Democrats across the American Midwest, a politically divided region that is crucial to their effort to win the White House in November..
Coroner outlines devastating events at inquests into Southport victims deaths
Inquests into the deaths of the three Southport stabbing victims have been opened and adjourned, as a coroner said it was impossible to adequately articulate the devastating, lifelong effects of the truly tragic events..
Police braced for planned unrest by hateful and divisive groups
Police remain braced for planned unrest by hateful and divisive groups as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and threats against immigration law specialists..
Starmer pledges to keep communities safe as police prepare for further violence
The Prime Minister has promised communities they will be kept safe as the country braces for an eighth night of violence..
Great Britain take silver as Netherlands win team sprint in world record time
Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe, and Hamish Turnbull won Olympic mens team sprint silver for Great Britain as pre-race favourites the Netherlands broke the world record twice on their way to gold..
Banksy adds to animal artwork collection in London with new elephant design
Banksy has unveiled another new artwork in London depicting two elephants poking their heads out of blocked out windows..
Starmer to chair Cobra as police brace for further violence
The Prime Minister will chair another Cobra meeting on Tuesday evening as police across the country brace for an eighth night of violence..
Those inciting riots online will not escape the law top prosecutor warns
People who have stirred up disorder online will not escape prosecution, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service has warned, as more than 100 charges related to the riots have been laid..
Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz as running mate in US presidential election
US vice president Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate in the presidential election, sources have told the Associated Press..
Marathon swimming training session cancelled over water quality concerns
The athlete training session for the Olympic marathon swimming was cancelled on Tuesday as concerns over the water quality of the River Seine continued at Paris 2024..
Eight Palestinians including four teenagers killed in Israeli raids in West Bank
Palestinian officials say eight Palestinians were killed, including four teenagers, and another seven were wounded by Israeli fire during military raids in the occupied West Bank..
Eluned Morgan sworn in as First Minister of Wales
Eluned Morgan has been sworn in as the new First Minister of Wales, the third leader of the country this year..
Ofwat proposes 168m in fines for three water companies over sewage spills
Ofwat has proposed £168 million of fines for three of Englands biggest water companies for failing to manage sewage spills, including a £104 million penalty for Thames Water..
Keely Hodgkinson claims 800 metres Olympic title
Shes the first GB female Olympic track and field Gold medalist since 2012.
Joe Clarke and Kimberley Woods take GB silver and bronze from kayak cross finals
Joe Clarke and Kimberley Woods claimed silver and bronze medals respectively as kayak cross made a wet and wild entry onto the Olympic programme in front of packed grandstands in the Nautical Stadium at Vaires-sur-Marne..
Name and shame rioters Prime Minister says amid bid to crack down on disorder
A standing army of specialist police officers is being assembled to crack down on rioting, the Prime Minister said as he called for perpetrators to be named and shamed..
Cobra meeting planned after thugs target hotels housing asylum seekers
Downing Street is expected to hold a Cobra emergency response meeting on Monday after thugs tried to storm hotels housing asylum seekers on the sixth day of escalating disorder..
Report calls for support for pop ups to help transform high streets
A business group has called for a specialised fund to support pop-ups and encourage new businesses to establish themselves on the high street..




















