Purgatory News
Arrest made following allegation of racial abuse in Arsenals victory at Leeds
Leeds are braced for a Premier League investigation after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed some of his players had been racially abused by a fan during his side’s 4-1 win at Elland Road, with the club stating an arrest had been made..
Germany to tighten restrictions on travellers from UK
Germany is tightening restrictions on travel from the UK in an attempt to curb the spread of the Omicron variant, the country’s public health authority has said..
Millennium Dome architect Lord Rogers dies aged 88
Lord Rogers, who also designed the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyd’s of London building, “passed away quietly” on Saturday evening, .
Frost resigns immediately amid concerns about Governments direction of travel
Brexit minister Lord Frost has resigned “with immediate effect” as he told Boris Johnson that building a new relationship with the EU would be a “long-term task”..
Rules could be tightened after Christmas as Omicron cases surge
Tougher restrictions may reportedly soon be introduced in the face of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, after experts warned there are likely already hundreds of thousands of new infections every day..
AJ Odudus exit leaves just two stars in running to lift Strictly glitterball
The winner of Strictly Come Dancing will lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday after AJ Odudu had to pull out at the last minute over an ankle injury..
Defence Secretary warns UK unlikely to send troops if Russia invades Ukraine
It is “highly unlikely” Britain or its allies will send troops to defend Ukraine if it is invaded by neighbouring Russia, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said..
Joe Root and Dawid Malan share unbroken century stand as England begin fightback
Joe Root and Dawid Malan shared their second century stand of the Ashes, batting serenely on the third afternoon in Adelaide to make England’s first steps on a long road back in the second Test..
Childrens letters to Santa reveal most coveted toys
Royal Mail has revealed this year’s most-wanted presents after receiving thousands of letters from children to Santa..
Millions of older people worried about heating their homes this winter
Almost half of over-60s are worried about heating their home this winter because of the soaring cost of energy, a charity has found..
TUC calls for increase in statutory sick pay
Unions are stepping up calls for an increase in statutory sick pay, after new research suggested it was at its lowest level in almost 20 years..
Indoor mixing under threat as Omicron cases rise reports suggest
Officials are drawing up plans for a two-week circuit breaker lockdown after Christmas, reports have suggested, including a ban on indoor mixing..
Sutton house fire Father pays tribute to bright caring loveable boys
The father of two sets of twin boys who died in a house fire after being left home alone in south London has spoken of the “devastating” impact of the incident on his family..
Cabinet Secretary steps back from leading parties investigation
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case has “recused himself” from leading an investigation into lockdown-breaking parties across Whitehall, following allegations of gatherings in his own department..
Rod Stewart and son plead guilty in US hotel assault case
Rock superstar Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from an altercation with a security guard at an exclusive Florida hotel on New Year’s Eve 2019..
Retail sales accelerate in November as Christmas shoppers hit high street
They went up by 1.4%.
Killing Eve fans treated to first glimpse of upcoming fourth series
Pictures have been shared on the BBCs official Instagram account.
Premier League facing calls to postpone all of this weekends fixtures
Half of the games due to be played on Saturday and Sunday have already been called off due to Covid outbreaks.
Nightclubs to shut in Wales under post Christmas Covid restrictions
Mandatory social distancing will also be introduced for office workers.
Four children die in London house blaze despite firefighters rescue efforts
The fire broke out in Sutton on Thursday evening.





















