Amazon in recruitment drive with plans to add 2,500 UK jobs
The online retail giant said the jobs would include headquarter hires and warehouse staff. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273976.Amazon_in_recruitment_drive_with_plans_to_add_2_500_UK_jobs/
First Minister under pressure as HIV Scotland at risk over Government funding cut
An award-winning charity for people living with HIV is under threat of closure after losing its core funding from the Scottish Government. ....
Banners unfurled at top of Grenfell Tower ahead of one year anniversary
It is understood banners will appear on all four sides of the tower, covering the top four floors. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273982.Banners_unfurled_at_top_of_Grenfell_Tower_ahead_of_one_year_anniversary/
Augmented reality app to allow the world to step into Scotland
VisitScotland says Scotland is the first country to develop an app of this kind. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273990.Augmented_reality_app_to_allow_the_world_to_step_into_Scotland/
Trio of astronauts blast off for International Space Station
The mission took off from the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273994.Trio_of_astronauts_blast_off_for_International_Space_Station/
Merkel warns over trade issues ahead of ‘tough’ G7 talks
The German chancellor was speaking during her first-ever question time in parliament. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273996.Merkel_warns_over_trade_issues_ahead_of____tough____G7_talks/
House of Fraser on brink of shutting more than half its stores
House of Fraser is set to unveil plans to close more than half its stores as the retailer’s Chinese owner finalises a restructuring...
Holyrood passes law giving automatic pardons for historical gay convictions
The legislation also enables men to apply for the effective removal of such convictions from criminal records. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273954.Holyrood_passes_law_giving_automatic_pardons_for_historical_gay_convictions/
WATCH: 120 firefighters tackle large blaze at luxury London hotel
Flames could be seen around the top of the hotel, and extended ladders were erected to access that area of the building. ....
‘Dickensian’ council criticised over anonymous Rolls-Royce car donation
An MP has criticised a “Dickensian” council for accepting an anonymous donation of a Rolls-Royce for use as the Lord Provost’s car. ....
