Purgatory News
Warning of very treacherous conditions as thawed snow refreezes
A yellow weather warning for ice is in place across much of the north of England until midday.
New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa tells Big Issue he is nervous about star role
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PMs waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes Atkins suggests
PMs waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes, Atkins suggests.
Former Labour minister and MEP Baroness Kinnock dies
Former Labour minister and MEP Baroness Kinnock dies.
British man injured in suspected terror attack in Paris which left tourist dead
A British man was among those injured in a suspected terror attack in Paris which left a German tourist dead, the Foreign Office has said..
Thousands without electricity in Cumbria as people rescued from snowbound cars
More than 2,500 people in Cumbria were without electricity on Sunday morning, as the countys fire and rescue service said it worked through the night to rescue drivers from cars trapped in deep snow..
Yousaf hits out at Starmers apparent praise of Margaret Thatcher
Scotlands First Minister has accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of insulting Scotland after appearing to praise former prime minister Margaret Thatcher..
Be kind to shop and bar staff plea in build up to Christmas
Shoppers, diners and pub-goers are being urged to be kind and considerate to staff this Christmas amid concern for their welfare at their busiest time..
More than 45m worth of drugs seized in Scotland over three months
Police officers seized more than £4.5 million worth of drugs in Scotland over a period of three months earlier this year, according to a new report..
More travel chaos for passengers as train drivers strike
Strikes by train drivers will continue on Sunday, leading to the cancellation of services, with more disruption set to hit passengers for the rest of the week..
Police declare major incident and urge against travel to Cumbria after snowfall
Cumbria Police has urged people not to travel to the county on Sunday after it declared a major incident because of heavy snowfall on the countys roads..
Shane MacGowans wife joins calls for Fairytale Of New York to go to number one
Shane MacGowans wife says his song Fairytale Of New York absolutely should be the Christmas number one..
50 oil companies pledge to reach near zero methane emissions by 2030
Fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030, the president of the United Nations climate talks said..
Man 84 dies and two taken to hospital after house explosion in Edinburgh
An 84-year-old man has died after an explosion at a house in Edinburgh, Police Scotland said..
Police raid Moscow gay bars after court labels LGBT movement extremist
Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow, less than 48 hours after the countrys top court banned what it called the global LGBTQ+ movement as an extremist organisation..
Developing nations press rich world to fight climate change at Cop28 summit
Leaders of developing nations have used the second day of the UN climate summit to press rich industrial countries to share their knowhow to fight global warming and ease the financial burdens they face..
Heavy snow hits flights as temperatures plunge across UK
Flights have been suspended after UK temperatures dropped to minus 10C in some places overnight..
King expected to call in opening speech for Cop28 to be critical turning point
Charles will tell leaders and climate delegates that the hope of the world rests on decisions taken at the international summit.
NHS urges people to book lifesaving Covid and flu vaccines before Christmas
Booking systems will close on 15th December.
Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again
Members of Aslef at 16 train operating companies will refuse to work overtime from today, and begin a series of strikes tomorrow.





















