Purgatory News
Conservative MP arrested following crash
Jamie Wallis, the MP for Bridgend in Wales, said he was “assisting police with their enquiries” following the collision on November 28, when a car hit a lamppost..
Cold and bright weather expected for Christmas Day Met Office says
A white Christmas could be possible for some northern parts of the UK while much of the country is likely to see cold and bright weather, according to the Met Office..
Debt expected to have grown in November ahead of Omicron surge
The UK is expected to add to its growing debt last month, as statisticians prepare to release official data next week..
Request to postpone Chelseas Premier League match at Wolves was rejected
Chelsea have confirmed a request to postpone Sunday’s Premier League match at Wolves was rejected..
A painful day for Joe Root as England slide towards defeat in the second Test
England lost captain Joe Root to the final delivery on day four of the second Ashes Test, a hammer blow that left Ben Stokes in charge of a mountainous rescue job in Adelaide..
New pre Christmas measures to tackle Omicron spread not ruled out
New coronavirus measures before Christmas have not been ruled out by the Health Secretary, who said there are “no guarantees” following a “sobering analysis” from scientific advisers warning about the threat from Omicron..
Police assessing video of Piers Corbyn encouraging public to burn MPs offices
The Metropolitan Police say they are assessing a video which appears to show Piers Corbyn calling for MPs’ offices to be burned down..
Hundreds of vaccine supporters to promote booster jab across England
Hundreds of vaccine supporters will take to the streets of England’s major cities to promote taking the Covid-19 booster jab..
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..
Rose Ayling Ellis makes history with Strictly Come Dancing win
Soap star Rose Ayling-Ellis has made history as the first deaf winner of Strictly Come Dancing..
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..





















