Purgatory News
Sixteen and 17 year olds eligible for booster doses from Monday
About 40,000 teenagers will be eligible for their top-up dose when the national booking service opens at the start of the week.
Crocodile found under school floorboards goes on display
A 120-year-old crocodile discovered under the floorboards of a school classroom in Wales has gone on display..
Former city minister Lord Myners dies aged 73
Lord Myners, who led some of the UK’s best-known businesses and helped shape Gordon Brown’s response to the 2008 financial crisis as his city minister, has died at the age of 73..
No 10 parties understandable but not excusable says Sir Tony Blair
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair has said he could “understand how” rule-breaking parties in No 10 could happen, but that they were still inexcusable..
Rafael Benitez sacked as Everton manager after less than seven months at helm
Everton have sacked manager Rafael Benitez after just over six months in charge..
Culture Secretary indicates BBC licence fee will be axed
The next announcement about the BBC licence fee “will be the last”, the Culture Secretary has said, amid reports it will be frozen for the next two years..
Novak Djokovic has lost a judicial review to have the cancellation of his Australian visa quashed
It means the World Number 1 will not be taking part in the 2022 Australian Open.
Activists rally against draconian police bill across UK
Activists have taken to the streets across the country in “Kill the Bill“ protests.
Get jabbed urges mother whose son was stillborn as she fought Covid in hospital
A mother whose baby was stillborn while she was seriously ill in hospital with Covid-19 has urged people to get their vaccine.
Manchester City 13 points clear after Kevin De Bruynes winner against Chelsea
Kevin De Bruyne scored a brilliant winner as Premier League leaders Manchester City moved 13 points clear with a 1-0 victory over second-placed Chelsea on Saturday..
North London derby postponed as Covid cases leave Arsenal unable to field team
Arsenal’s request to have Sunday’s north London derby at Tottenham postponed has been granted..
Coastguard was set up 200 years ago to combat smuggling
Her Majesty’s Coastguard is celebrating its 200th anniversary since it was orginally established to combat smuggling..
Parties across Government during Covid restrictions alleged so far
More revelations have emerged about parties held in Downing Street and the heart of Government, including on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral..
More migrants rescued from Channel following crossing death
A boat of people, believed to be migrants, has been brought into Dover the day after a man died while trying to cross the English Channel..
Virginia Giuffre seeking witness testimony from Prince Andrews former assistant
The Duke of York’s accuser in his civil sex case is seeking witness accounts from his former assistant and a woman who claims to have seen the royal in Tramp nightclub..
Novak Djokovic appeal set for Sunday morning at Federal Court of Australia
Novak Djokovic’s appeal against the re-cancellation of his visa has been confirmed for Sunday morning at the Federal Court of Australia..
Bez battered from Dancing On Ice but says it is not his scariest challenge
Happy Mondays dancer Bez has said he is “bruised and battered” from Dancing On Ice but the experience does not compare to his scariest challenge on Jack Osbourne’s Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie..
Airliner climate crisis protester has sentence cut by appeal judges
A former Paralympic athlete given a 12-month jail term after supergluing himself to the roof of a British Airways plane at London City Airport in a bid to draw attention to the climate crisis has had his sentence cut to four months by appeal judges..
Eddie Howe insists Newcastle will not be held to ransom over transfers
Eddie Howe has warned that Newcastle will not be held to ransom as they attempt to flex their financial muscle in a bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League..
BMs billionaire brothers sell 230m stake
The billionaire brothers who built up discount retailer BandM into a nationwide chain have sold more than a quarter of their shares in the company..





















