Purgatory News
PMs maiden speech goes ahead outside Downing Street after chaotic weather
The weather wreaked havoc ahead of Liz Trusss first speech as Prime Minister, with heavy rain forcing the Number 10 podium inside and out again before the new Tory leader addressed the nation..
Meghan calls herself a loner and ugly duckling with no one to sit with at school
The Duchess of Sussex has described herself as a loner at school and an ugly duckling who had no-one to sit next to at lunch..
Husband tells inquest of shock at wifes death after eating Pret wrap
The husband of a woman who died after eating a Pret a Manger wrap has told an inquest of the harrowing moment she collapsed in the street, unable to breathe..
Funds from the sale of Chelsea FC have still not reached Ukrainians MP says
Funds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club have still not reached Ukrainians, a Labour MP has said, as he criticised the Government for taking so long to enable the transfer..
New Prime Minister Liz Truss plans 2500 energy bills freeze
Liz Truss plans to protect households from the full impact of soaring energy prices with a £90 billion intervention..
Harry and Meghan arrive in Germany to promote Invictus Games
The red carpet was rolled out for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they were welcomed to Germany for an Invictus Games event..
Young mother and son aged eight die after car found submerged in pond
A mother and son died after a car was spotted submerged in a pond..
Teenagers drug and cigarette use declines as vaping gains popularity figures
Drug use and smoking are in decline among high school pupils, but vaping is on the rise, according to a new report..
Ange Postecoglou reveals a taste for the big occasion ahead of Real Madrid clash
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is focused on enjoying success ahead of simply being part of big occasions as he prepares for his Champions League debut..
Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery
Police are investigating after a sculpture by artist and broadcaster Grayson Perry was stolen from a Bristol art gallery..
BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis criticism of Newsnight case was completely wrong
BBC bosses have disagreed with comments made by Emily Maitlis following her recent criticism of how the corporation handled her Newsnight speech about Dominic Cummings..
Inquest into death of mother of five after eating Pret wrap to begin
An inquest into the death of a mother-of-five who had a fatal allergic reaction to food she bought from Pret a Manger will begin on Tuesday..
Johnson bows out of No 10 as Truss prepares multibillion plan for energy crisis
Boris Johnson pledged his fervent support for successor Liz Truss as she prepared to take over as Prime Minister and deliver a plan to address the energy crisis..
Retired couple blown away by record breaking Cash In The Attic haul
A retired couple have been left in shock after a collection of rare banknotes they discovered more than 30 years ago sold for £51,000 on Channel 5s Cash In The Attic..
Man dies after being shot during police pursuit
A man thought to be in his 20s has died after being shot by police in a pursuit which ended in south London on Monday evening..
Sir Ed Davey voices concerns and urges Liz Truss to reconsider energy plans
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for a genuine freeze of energy bills as he claimed new Tory leader Liz Truss wants to utilise a loan system..
Kate Bush reaches new heights as Running Up That Hill is UKs biggest summer hit
Kate Bushs record-breaking hit Running Up That Hill was the UKs biggest song of the summer for 2022, according to the Official Charts Company..
Martin Compston worried people would find him annoying in new road trip series
Martin Compston worried viewers would find him annoying in a new six-part series charting his road trip around Scotland with presenter Phil MacHugh..
Sir Cliff Richard announces first Christmas album in 19 years
Sir Cliff Richard has announced he is to release his first dedicated Christmas album in nearly two decades..
Consumer spending slows in August as inflation bites
Britons slowed their spending habits over the last month amid the looming spike in household energy bills, according to new figures..




















