Purgatory News
Milestone in hen harriers trial after record number of chicks released to wild
A national trial to rebuild Englands hen harrier population has hit a key milestone by releasing its highest number of chicks into the wild..
Fire under railway arches near London Bridge severely disrupts train services
Train services have been disrupted and buildings evacuated due to a large fire causing bursts of black smoke under railway arches in central London..
Nicola Sturgeon Abuse of journalist by independence supporters disgraceful
Nicola Sturgeon has labelled independence campaigners abuse of a journalist as disgraceful..
Pete Waterman Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble
Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman has joined other figures from the music industry in remembering Darius Campbell Danesh, saying the singer could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble..
Kate joins forces with Roger Federer for charity tennis event
The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with tennis star Roger Federer to announce a charity collaboration to raise money for disadvantaged and vulnerable children..
UK house price growth slows to 11 month low
UK house prices rose by 7.8% annually in June as growth slowed sharply in the face of pressure on households and rising interest rates, according to official figures..
Man in court after allegedly carrying loaded crossbow to kill the Queen
A former supermarket worker has appeared in court charged under the Treason Act after allegedly carrying a loaded crossbow into the grounds of Windsor Castle to kill the Queen..
Spending on credit cards up a third amid cost of living crunch
Credit card spending has shot up by a third as more people turn to borrowing cash amid the cost-of-living crunch..
Aitch vows to fix situation after Ian Curtis mural covered with album advert
Rapper Aitch has said he is trying to fix the situation pronto after a mural of late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for his forthcoming debut album..
Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death in west London
The victim, whos believed to have been in his 80s, was attacked in Greenford on Tuesday afternoon.
Zharnel Hughes among medallists in Munich but Dina Asher Smith suffers setback
There was a trio of medals for British athletes in the 100m finals at the European Championships in Munich.
Inflation hits 101 as cost of living continues to soar
Its the highest rate in more than 40 years.
Elon Musk admits he joked about buying Manchester United
He says his tweet claiming he was planning to purchase the club was part of a long-running joke.
Conservative leadership hopefuls visit Northern Ireland
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will take part in a hustings for party members this lunchtime.
Infected blood scandal victims handed compensation after decades long campaign
Thousands of survivors will receive payments of £100,000 .
Families and businesses in Wexford suffered trauma in flash floods
The Minister for Housing said families and business-owners affected by floods have suffered a lot of trauma after torrential rain hammered parts of Wexford..
Three injured in north west London shooting
A man is in a serious condition in hospital and two other people were injured after they were shot in north-west London..
Joachim Andersen bombarded with online abuse including death threats
Joachim Andersen has been bombarded by death threats and a torrent of abuse online following Crystal Palaces 1-1 draw at Liverpool..
Liz Truss rejects sticking plaster solutions to cost of living crisis
Liz Truss has rejected sticking plaster approaches to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, as she appeared to dismiss Labours £29 billion plan to target soaring energy costs..
Midwife numbers fall in every English region figures show
The number of midwives has fallen in every English region in the past year, figures show..





















