| 'Apprehension' among Muslim women Some Muslim women in Wales are concerned about a proposal in France that could lead to a ban on wearing the niqab face covering.  Thousands urge Portobello action Almost 34,000 people back a petition calling for action after 150 traders were ejected from Portobello Market and replaced by a chain store. Corrupt officer fed data to Gunn A corrupt detective searched Nottinghamshire Police computers for intelligence about a couple killed in a gangland execution, an inquest hears. Staff told of store closure plan Clothing retailer Zara is closing its store in Inverness's Eastgate Shopping Centre, the chain's UK boss confirms. Discount store jobs saved by deal Half of the Happit chain of value fashion stores in Scotland are to be kept open, following a deal, it is revealed. Sales at John Lewis reach record John Lewis's department stores report record Christmas sales figures after taking more than £100m a week. Swedish store pulls N Korea jeans A Swedish department store cancels what was to have been North Korea's debut in Western fashion. Cumbria braced for more downpours Residents in areas of Cumbria hit by devastating floods are warned to expect more heavy rain. Flood victims view 'devastation' People returning to flood-hit homes and businesses in Cumbria speak of scenes of devastation, with further heavy rain predicted. Residents return to flooded town Residents and shop owners return to flood-hit Cockermouth, but many roads, bridges and schools remain shut in Cumbria. News Wizard |