Purgatory News
Max Verstappen tops practice standings at Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen led the way in opening practice for the Austrian Grand Prix..
Vara in Belfast for first visit as Northern Ireland Secretary
New Northern Ireland Secretary Shailesh Vara has visited the region for the first time since his appointment..
Starmer promises UK fresh start as police find no rules broken over beergate
Sir Keir Starmer, boosted after a Durham Police investigation found he did not break Covid regulations during a visit to the city last year, has promised to set out fresh reform plans for the UK..
Sir Mark Rowley named next Metropolitan Police Commissioner
Former counter-terrorism policing chief Sir Mark Rowley has been named as the next commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, the Home Office said..
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere retires aged 30
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has announced his retirement..
Robber guilty of smashing into Ashley Coles home and finger cutting threats
A dominant and dangerous robber has been convicted of being part of a four-strong gang who smashed into the home of former England footballer Ashley Cole and threatened to cut his fingers off..
Starmer and Rayner will not be issued with fixed penalty notices over beergate
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner have not been handed fixed penalty notices for allegedly breaching lockdown regulations on a trip to Durham last year, police have said..
Average cost of motor insurance heading upwards analysis finds
The average cost of a motor insurance premium has increased by 7.8% over the first five months of 2022, to reach £786, according to analysis..
UK stands with Japan after Shinzo Abe shooting PM
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe will be remembered for his global leadership through unchartered times following his incredibly sad death, Boris Johnson has said..
Bus workers plan all out strike in pay row
Hundreds of bus workers are to stage an all-out strike in a dispute over pay..
Parts of Mail on Sunday story about Harry claim against Home Office defamatory
Parts of an article in The Mail on Sunday which alleged that the Duke of Sussex tried to keep his legal claim against the Home Office secret were defamatory, a High Court judge has ruled..
Damian Lewis swaps screen for concert hall as he announces debut album
Damian Lewis has announced he is to release his debut album and play two live dates next month..
Soaring fuel prices blamed on rise in oil refining margins
Growing oil refining margins are one of the main causes of soaring fuel prices, according to the competition regulator..
Northern Ireland outclassed by Norway in Euro 2022 defeat in Southampton
The Northern Irish side were beaten 4-1 in their first outing at a major tournament.
UK to be hotter than Los Angeles at 28C before predicted heatwave
Todays warm weather will also make Britain hotter than top European holiday destinations like St Tropez and Marbella.
Callum Wheeler to be sentenced for murder of PCSO Julia James
The mother of two was killed as she walked her dog in Kent last year.
Japans former prime minister Shinzo Abe in hospital after being shot
Local media say the 67 year old collapsed on the street after the shooting which happened as he was giving a speech.
The race to become Britains next Prime Minister gets underway
Up to a dozen candidates could throw their hat into the ring to replace Boris Johnson.
Rafael Nadals calendar slam bid over as he withdraws from Wimbledon with injury
Rafael Nadal saw his dreams of another Wimbledon title ended by an abdominal injury as he handed Nick Kyrgios a walkover into his first grand slam singles final..
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury
It sees Nick Kyrgios through to the Mens Singles final at SW19.





















