Purgatory News
Call to back vital small businesses during crucial festive trading period
Politicians and business leaders have joined calls for shoppers to support small businesses this weekend..
Channel 4 is not left wing chief executive says
The chief executive of Channel 4 has said that she does not think the broadcaster is a “left-wing organisation”..
Parents of teenager accused over school shooting deny involuntary manslaughter
The parents of a teenager charged with killing four students at a Michigan high school have pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter..
RNLI takes down its website after reporting suspicious activity
The RNLI has taken down its website as a precautionary measure after the charity said it had experienced “suspicious activity”..
Steve Cunningham proud as brave Buxton beaten by Morecambe
Boss Steve Cunningham believes Buxton can take immense pride from their 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Morecambe..
New Covid restrictions after stark advice from health officials
Ireland will reintroduce some Covid-19 restrictions for the Christmas period, following “very stark” advice from health officials, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said..
Fresh appeal for information over murder of Jim Donegan in west Belfast
A fresh appeal for information has been made on the third anniversary of the murder of Jim Donegan..
Thousands of homes face second weekend without power as armed drafted in to help
Thousands of people are facing a second weekend without power as further cold weather is predicted to hit the UK..
Man charged with murder of woman in Merseyside
A man has been charged with the murder of a 47-year-old woman whose body was found at a house in Stoneycroft, Merseyside..
Liverpool to stand together at vigil for Ava White
Liverpool will “stand together” in memory of 12-year-old Ava White as a vigil is held in her memory..
Another 75 Omicron variant cases confirmed in England
Thats according to the UK Health Security Agency.
Cost of heating the average home could double
Thats according to the fuel poverty charity National Energy Action.
NHS App is most downloaded free iPhone app this year
It finished ahead of WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Threat of industrial action by nurses over pay has increased
Thats according to the Royal College of Nursing.
Ellie Goulding narrates short film highlighting homelessness at Christmas
The 60-second film has been released by the charity Crisis.
Kelloggs trials Corn Flakes paper liner to make packaging fully recyclable
The trial starts in the New Year.
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and Stephen Fry to narrate Sleeping Beauty
The project is in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Drug that could tackle Omicron variant approved by UK regulators
A drug treatment which, the makers say, works against the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been approved by UK regulators..
Government secures 114 million jabs for future booster campaigns
Covid-19 vaccines for potential booster campaigns in the next two years have been secured by ministers..
Myleene Klass among stars sharing charity Christmas jumpers designed by kids
Famous faces including Myleene Klass, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Fearne Cotton have been styled and photographed by their kids as part of a Christmas jumper photoshoot for Save The Children..