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5 THINGS JOURNALISTS NEED TO KNOW TODAY
Wednesday 14 March 2012 - 07:53
1. Recommending FIVE things readers need to know every morning is REALLY annoying. 2. The number FIVE is NEITHER significant NOR helpful. 3. ONE…
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THE MASTERING OF THE BALLANTRAE – A WINTER'S TALE AND PLANNING UPDATE (12.3.12)
Tuesday 13 March 2012 - 11:51
The Ballantrae Hotel has been refused consent for a 3-storey, 14-bedroom extension with external stair and canopy to the rear of its Albany Street…
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HIDDEN BLOOMS
Tuesday 13 March 2012 - 09:39
Pictured here is Lynne Harkes's 'A Floral Welcome', part of her exhibition currently showing at Bon Papillon on Howe Street.It almost makes you…
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'EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS' AND SMUT
Monday 12 March 2012 - 21:54
On Saturday 10 March, the Edinburgh Evening News splashed 'Whipping Up a Storm' across its front page alongside the image of an amply bosomed, corset…
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ROSE AND LEMON CUPCAKES
Sunday 11 March 2012 - 19:46
Mother’s Day (18 March) – the perfect opportunity for us all to show our mums how much we appreciate what they have done, sacrificed and taught us…
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THE SECRET SOCIAL LIFE OF JUGS
Saturday 10 March 2012 - 17:03
In the week since I first saw Cathy Campbell's solo exhibition at the Union Gallery, I've been struggling to put my finger on what it is about her…
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'LOCAL' SWIMMING HERO RECALLED
Friday 9 March 2012 - 11:44
Broughton and Scotland swimming legend David Wilkie will reopen Edinburgh’s lavishly refurbished Royal Commonwealth Pool on 21 March.Remembered for…
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ARTISTS MUST FIGHT LICENCE BUREAUCRACY
Thursday 8 March 2012 - 14:47
On 1 April 2012 it will become necessary to have a Public Entertainment Licence for any kind of public art in Edinburgh, writes Spurtle reader and…
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STOP PRESS! IT'S NOT A TESCO
Wednesday 7 March 2012 - 15:56
New developments in Canonmills have provoked mixed reactions.Newington-based Earthy have bought a 3-year lease to the row of shops by the bridge (1,…
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DRUMMOND KENYA GROUP STILL SEEK FUNDS
Tuesday 6 March 2012 - 15:51
Since the turn of the year, excitement among the Kenya Group has been hotting up, writes  Drummond CHS's Annie Scanlon. Five S5 students and…
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