Tesco probe claim loyalist bonfires are using pallets from Scots depot
The pallets are not owned or managed by the retailer, but it can be confirmed Tesco has asked the supplier of the pallets – understood to be Chep - to fully investigate the claims and discover how it has happened.
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The bonfires are built as part of the 12th of July celebrations which take place each year to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne.
They are lit on the night of the 11th of July and the bonfire where the pallets are allegedly being used regularly reaches almost 200ft tall.
The bonfire where it is alleged the pallets are being used attempted to beat the world record for one last year.
Cranes are used to put the pallets in place because of the height but the bonfires in Northern Ireland are often controversial.
They are often lit with pictures of republican politicians on, as well as signs with sectarian language.
The Herald has contacted both Tesco and Chep for comment.
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Tesco probe claim loyalist bonfires are using pallets from Scots depot
The Irish News reports the pallets have been sourced from a distribution centre in Livingston which is used by Tesco. The pallets are not owned or managed by the retailer, but it can be confirmed Tesco has asked the supplier of the pallets – understood to be Chep - to fully investigate the claims and discover how it has happened. Read More The bonfires are built as part of the 12th of July celebrations which take place each year to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne. They are lit on the night of the 11th of July and the bonfire where the pallets are allegedly being used regularly reaches almost 200ft tall. The bonfire where it is alleged the pallets are being used attempted to beat the world record for one last year. Cranes are used to put the pallets in place because of the height but the bonfires in Northern Ireland are often controversial. They are often lit with pictures of republican politicians on, as well as signs with sectarian language. The Herald has contacted both Tesco and Chep for comment.
