Retail sales cool as warm weather boost fades
Fans and cooling equipment also flew off the shelves, but categories such as furniture, computing and footwear all logged declines. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402284.retail-sales-cool-as-warm-weather-boost-fades/
Pubs still closing at a rate of around 18 per week
More people are choosing to drink at home, says Camra. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402285.pubs-still-closing-at-a-rate-of-around-18-per-week/
‘Fundamental failures’ led to collapse of proceedings against DJ Jonathan King
Surrey Police have apologised for serious failings in their investigation and an urgent independent review has been commissioned. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402286.fundamental-failures-led-to-collapse-of-proceedings-against-dj-jonathan-king/
Margaret Hodge refuses to apologise to Corbyn after inquiry dropped
Lawyers for the Labour MP said she did nothing wrong in confronting the party leader over anti-Semitism. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402287.margaret-hodge-refuses-to-apologise-to-corbyn-after-inquiry-dropped/
Runaway global warming could be just decades away, say scientists
A domino effect leading to a ‘Hothouse Earth’ could be triggered at 2C above pre-industrial levels, a study predicts. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402288.runaway-global-warming-could-be-just-decades-away-say-scientists/
Ben Stokes knocked two men unconscious in brawl near nightclub, jury hears
England cricketer Ben Stokes is currently standing trial at Bristol Crown Court following allegations of involvement in a late-night altercation outside a Bristol...
UK to seek extradition of Salisbury nerve agent suspects
Moscow expected to reject request to hand over two Russians reportedly wanted in relation to the attack. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402290.uk-to-seek-extradition-of-salisbury-nerve-agent-suspects/
WATCH: Dramatic footage showing child cyclist’s near-miss prompts road safety warning
The dashcam footage was captured by a senior firefighter who credited his instincts for saving the child. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402291.watch-dramatic-footage-showing-child-cyclists-near-miss-prompts-road-safety-warning/
11 killed and nearly 70 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
Police have said violent crime has declined overall in Chicago. But anti-violence protesters have blocked highways to voice their outrage. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402293.11-killed-and-nearly-70-wounded-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/
US reimposes sanctions on Iran
The move comes three months after Donald Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear deal. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402294.us-reimposes-sanctions-on-iran/
