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HIGH ON A HILL AND WEARY AS ****?
Friday 25 May 2012 - 16:34
Calton Hill was the place to be this afternoon, with all the clear skies, cool airs, wide horizons and – er – perplexing sitdownupons one could wish…
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HIGH FLAW STARES LOCALS IN FACE
Thursday 24 May 2012 - 15:25
When Spurtle posted pictures of Pilrig St Paul's Church on Facebook last Sunday, including the one shown right, we were surprised at the quick…
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PLANNING UPDATE (21.5.12)
Wednesday 23 May 2012 - 09:28
Listed building consent is sought by our old friends the Cameron Guest House (CGH) for the reorganisation of lower-basement-level flats at Category A…
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QUINTINSHILL CRASH MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday 19 May 2012 - 13:16
Around 80 people gathered in Rosebank Cemetery this morning to comemorate the victims of the Gretna Rail Disaster nearly 100 years ago. Below is an…
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JOINT EFFORT DELIVERS RECORD RESULT
Friday 18 May 2012 - 14:44
Over 30 Edinburgh babies joined fellow infants around the world two months ago in the mass indignity of a synchronised nappy-changing event.In total…
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BIG NEW PLANT GENERATES CONCERN
Thursday 17 May 2012 - 16:33
Locals are expressing concern about a new planning application in the heart of Broughton (Ref. 12/01156/FUL).Zonal Retail Data Systems Ltd, based at…
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CITY LIBRARIES WIN PRAISE
Wednesday 16 May 2012 - 18:57
Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Service was recognised as Library of the Year on 14 May in the Bookseller Industry Awards.Council Chief…
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL SEEK NEW VOICES
Tuesday 15 May 2012 - 10:13
Some 22 people attended the New Town and Broughton Community Council's AGM and ordinary meeting last night – either attracted by presentation of new…
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TEN STYLES AND PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM
Monday 14 May 2012 - 00:00
The angelic 'Little Meg' (right) by gallery co-owner Ingrid Nilson is one of the works by ten artists now on display at Bon Papillon until early June…
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DOSH IN THE CELLAR
Saturday 12 May 2012 - 12:32
Double-dipped Broughtonians with the odd Ming vase to spare or surplus-to-requirements domestic dragon may care to turn fine porcelain into hard cash…
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