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ODD POCKET OF HISTORY

Dear old gent passing by, / Something nice takes his eye. / Everything's clear, attack the rear. / Get in and pick a pocket or two. So advised…
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BAD NEWS ON A DANK DAY

This early-mature tree in the grounds of the Territorial Army garage on East Claremont Street has been diagnosed with Dutch Elm Disease (DED) and…
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GOOD DEEDS (AND LOVE) IN A WEARY WORLD

The new Community Cinema in the middle of Broughton continues this coming Friday with two screeenings aimed at children and families in the…
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THOSE STICK-FIGURES EXPLAINED

ST ANDREW SQUARE: 'EVERYTHING IS TURNING INTO A BURLESQUE FARANDOLE'  There are some – not very many, it seems, but some – who think we…
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STICKING IT TO THE CAPITAL

‘One of Edinburgh’s iconic gardens has been invaded by nocturnal stick-figures as part of an art installation […].’  Not our words, but those…
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SANDY HILL SITE TOO SQUEEZED

An official report which is due to go before councillors on 10 February recommmends refusal of planning consent for housing on backland adjacent to…
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ACCUMULATED WASTE

DOGGED DOES IT WHEN IT COMES TO REPORTING RUBBISH Back in August, Transport & Environment Convener Lesley Hinds responded in person on…
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STARBUCKS FOR SHRUB PLACE

Starbucks look set to move in at 7 Shrub Place, occupying the vacant unit between Sainsbury’s and Ziggurat. The news emerged as part of a…
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WHO SHOULD MAKE FINAL DECISION ON PLANNING?

DEMOCRACY DEMANDS BUCK STOPS WITH LOCAL COUNCILLORS, SAYS FORMER PLANNING CONVENER Trevor Davies was a Labour councillor for the Broughton ward…
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ISSUE 248 IS OUT NOW!

The February Spurtle is printed and batched and already beautifying parts of Broughton as you read this.The bulk of the copies will start appearing…
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