Purgatory News
University staff to begin three day strike over pensions pay and conditions
Around 50,000 members of the University and College Union at 58 universities across the UK are set to walk out this week.
Boris Johnson promises to throw everything at booster jabs effort
Everyone eligible will be offered a booster by the end of January..
Magic Mike will return for third instalment Channing Tatum announces
The hugely popular male stripper film series is coming back.
Jack Dorseys exit as Twitter CEO not totally unexpected
The companys co-founder has confirmed hell leave by spring next year.
Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon dOr
He beat off competition from Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho.
Queen sends good wishes to new republic of Barbados
Her Majesty has been replaced as the countrys head of state.
Face masks return to England and UK arrivals to have PCR tests in new measures
Its all part of government efforts to tackle the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Major changes to the Shadow Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his top team.
Im A Celebritys Richard Madeley reveals medical reason behind exit from show
Richard Madeley has said dehydration may have been the cause of him having to leave I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! for a hospital visit..
Sturgeon and Drakeford demand Cobra meeting held to discuss Omicron threat
The four nations of the UK need to work together “collectively and effectively” to tackle the threat posed by the new Omicron variant, Boris Johnson has been told..
Teenage boy in youth court charged with murder of schoolgirl Ava White
A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Liverpool city centre..
Gang murder gunman aged 14 should be identified judge rules
A judge has lifted an order protecting the identity of a 14-year-old gunman convicted of murder after shooting another teenager during a gang attack in Birmingham..
Ralf Rangnick aims to help Manchester United squad fulfil their potential
New interim manager Ralf Rangnick aims to help a Manchester United squad “full of talent” fulfil their potential during his short spell in charge..
British Airways suspends flights to Hong Kong after Covid case
The carrier usually operates two flights to Hong Kong from London per day.
UK housing market set to be busiest since 2007
Thats according to data from Zoopla.
Formula One team founder and ex boss Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79
He died early on Sunday morning.
Craig Revel Horwood hated being absent from Strictly after positive Covid test
Craig Revel Horwood said he “hated it” when he could not appear on Strictly Come Dancing last weekend because of a positive Covid test..
Shortage of bus drivers worse than previously thought
Shortages of bus drivers are far higher than previously indicated as workers leave because of low pay and long hours, new research suggests..
Coldest night of the season could bring temperatures as low as minus 10 celsius
It comes following the effects of Storm Arwen over the weekend.
Students urged to wear face coverings in communal areas of schools and colleges
Face coverings are to be brought back for communal areas in England’s schools and colleges as part of measures to contain the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.