Purgatory News
Nationwide profits soar as lender benefits from mortgage boom
Pre-tax profits for the six months to the end of September hit £853 million .
Group of charities and experts call for increase in minimum alcohol price
They want the minimum unit price raised from 50 to 65 pence.
Retail sales return to growth as shoppers start Christmas spending early
The ONS say it helped push overall sales volumes up in October by 0.8%.
Government borrowing falls but at a slower rate
Public sector net borrowing was £18.8 billion in October.
Charles cancels HMS Queen Elizabeth tour after F35 jet crash
The jets are operated by the renowned 617 Squadron, also known as the “Dambusters” squadron.
Brendan Roders in the right place amid speculation over managers future
He has been linked with Manchester United, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer depart Old Traffford.
Giant reptile that terrorised the sea 100 million years ago could fetch 120000
It is up for auction next week.
Wigan added to the list of venues for the revised 2021 Rugby League World Cup schedule
The tournament starts on the 15th of October 2022.
Ryanair to delist from London Stock Exchange next month over Brexit
It will just be listed on the Euronext Dublin exchange.
Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers calls time on his career
He announced his international retirement in 2018.
Alex Hales apologises for painting face black at fancy dress party
The incident is said to have taken place in 2009.
Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will replace Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel this weekend
He is currently self-isolating after a positive Covid result.
Wigan added to the list of venues for the revised 2021 World Cup schedule
Wigan has been added to the list of venues for the revised 2021 Rugby League World Cup schedule..
Danny Dyer to star in mental health film created by 17 year old
In a bid to raise money for mental health charities Danny Dyer is to star in a short film directed by a 17-year-old.
Fearless Steven Gerrard confident Aston Villa can climb Premier League table
Steven Gerrard has vowed to remain “fearless” in his approach to management after taking charge at Aston Villa..
New treatment for a rare genetic disease to be made available on NHS
Around 1,500 people in England with certain types of spinal muscular atrophy will be able to have risdiplam.
Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain over sexting scandal
Tim Paine has stepped down as captain of the Australia Test cricket team less than three weeks before the Ashes over a sexting exchange with a former colleague..
Racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq admits his shame over anti Semitic messages
Apologetic racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq admits he is ashamed of anti-Semitic messages he sent to a former player more than a decade ago..
Two children and two women die in London house fire
Two children and two women have died in a house fire in Bexleyheath in south-east London..
Beekeeping breaks connection with trauma for refugees says charity founde
A charity founder and Syrian refugee has said beekeeping helps refugees to “break connection with any trauma”..




















