Grenfell fire chiefs had no safe alternative to stay put strategy, inquiry told
The London Fire Brigade has been criticised for the length of time taken to abandon the ‘stay policy . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16276134.Grenfell_fire_chiefs_had_no_safe_alternative_to_stay_put_strategy__inquiry_told/
Poundworld to appoint administrators, putting 5,300 jobs at risk
The business could be bought by former Little Chef owner R Capital. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275937.Poundworld_to_appoint_administrators__putting_5_300_jobs_at_risk/
Gove denies stealing from Scottish farmers amid EU subsidy concerns
MICHAEL Gove has denied Westminster is stealing from Scottish farmers amid concerns over a delayed review into how EU subsidies are distributed. ....
Driftwood violin to highlight environmental plight of seas
Steve Burnett crafted the ‘Il Mare’ violin from a log he found on a beach. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275890.Driftwood_violin_to_highlight_environmental_plight_of_seas/
SSE to pay £1m after sending out inaccurate customer statements
Ofgem found SSE sent out 1.15 million inaccurate and misleading statements to 580,000 pre-payment meter customers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275584.SSE_to_pay___1m_after_sending_out_inaccurate_customer_statements/
Supreme Court dismisses appeal over Northern Ireland abortion law
But a majority of judges expressed the ‘clear opinion’ that current legislation is ‘incompatible’ with European human rights laws . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275592.Supreme_Court_dismisses_appeal_over_Northern_Ireland_abortion_law/
House of Fraser to shut 31 stores, with 6,000 jobs under threat
AILING retailer House of Fraser has announced plans to shut 31 of its 59 stores across the UK and Ireland. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275562.House_of_Fraser_to_shut_31_stores__with_6_000_jobs_under_threat/
STV boss faces questions from MSPs ahead of planned job cuts
STV’s chief executive will be called on to explain how he justifies plans to make more than 50 workers redundant while in line...
Nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow dies aged 77
Nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow has died at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275212.Nightclub_owner_Peter_Stringfellow_dies_aged_77/
Mary Wilson, widow of former prime minister Harold Wilson, dies aged 102
Tributes have been paid to the poet who counted Sir John Betjeman among her friends. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275037.Mary_Wilson__widow_of_former_prime_minister_Harold_Wilson__dies_aged_102/
