Purgatory News
Coroner calls for public to provide information on heinous Liverpool shootings
A coroner has called for people to come forward with information into the deaths of shooting victims in Liverpool..
Police officer tried to save Olivia by covering gunshot wound inquest told
A police officer tried to save the life of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel by using his hand to cover her gunshot wound as he carried her into hospital.
UN seeks 136m of emergency aid for victims of Pakistan floods
The United Nations and Pakistan have issued an appeal for £136 million in emergency funding to help millions of people affected by floods..
Pubs are preparing to swallow energy bill hikes of up to 400
Drinkers may have to stomach a hike in the cost of a pint, as pubs and breweries across the country face an increase of thousands in their energy bills..
Scottish businesses urged to increase exports to Australia ahead of trade deal
Businesses in Scotland have been urged to increase exports to Australia as UK ministers look to bolster the Scottish economy with a free trade agreement..
French football star Paul Pogba paid 100000 euros to extortionists
Footballer Paul Pogba paid 100,000 euros to an organised group that was trying to extort him for millions.
Tributes paid to 16 year old boys following drowning incident in Lough Enagh
Tributes have been paid to two 16-year-old boys who died after getting into difficulty in a lough in Co Londonderry..
30 migrants picked up from wooden boat drifting near Crete
Greek authorities said they have picked up a group of 30 people from a wooden boat north of Crete..
More than a quarter of patients not being treated within 18 week target
More than a quarter of patients are not being treated within a Scottish Government target of 18 weeks from referral..
End of the line for direct Eurostar trains to Disneyland Paris
Eurostar is to axe its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris..
Four charged over harassment of giraffe during break in at a zoo
Its after an incident at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire last year.
Man and woman bailed in investigation into shooting of council worker
A man and woman arrested following the fatal shooting of a council worker have been released on bail, police said..
Tea associated with a lower risk of mortality research suggests
Drinking tea could be associated with a lower risk of mortality, a study has suggested..
Jack Ross sacked after Dundee Uniteds 9 0 defeat against Celtic
Dundee United have sacked Jack Ross in the wake of their record home defeat by Celtic..
Man stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival named as rapper TKorStretch 21
A man stabbed to death at the Notting Hill Carnival on Monday was Takayo Nembhard, a rapper from Bristol, his manager said..
Alexander Armstrong turned down the chance to host Channel 4s Countdown
TV presenter Alexander Armstrong chose to host quiz show Pointless instead of Countdown as he wanted something that would have a bit of comedy..
Michael Flatley was told going into the film world was impossible
Michael Flatley has urged young people to go for it as he spoke about his motivation for making his debut feature film, saying people had told him it was impossible..
Newcastle still waiting to hear if Alexander Isak can face Liverpool
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe may have to wait until 75 minutes before kick-off at Liverpool to learn whether he can hand record signing Alexander Isak a debut..
Liz Truss snubs BBC as Tory leadership race enters final stages
Rishi Sunak is still battling for support as the Tory leadership contest enters its final stages, an ally said, as Liz Truss faced criticism for pulling out of a major television interview..
Scott Parker sacked by Bournemouth as club calls for belief and respect
Scott Parker has been sacked as Bournemouth head coach..





















