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LOCAL CHEERS NEW BUDGET LOO

While walking through Rodney Street Tunnel, writes Jamaica Street Lane resident John MacDonald, I noticed that the new Council toilet was being fully…
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KINGSFORD SUBMITS PLANS FOR 154 McDONALD ROAD

Proposals have now been submitted for the former Broughton Higher Grade School at 154 McDonald Road (Refs 13/02458/FUL; 13/02459/LBC).  See…
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BROUGHTON ROAD ASSAULT – POLICE SEEK WITNESSES

Police seek witnesses following a serious assault on Broughton Road at the weekend. A 31-year-old woman was attacked at around 1.30am on Sunday…
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'FUNPARK' – BURNING BRIGHT AND COMING SOON

Readers may remember Norrie Harman's uncompromising tour de force Way Out West at the Union Gallery last summer. One year on, and he's back. And,…
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DRY BONES ON BROUGHTON STREET

Many readers will probably have been puzzled by the words (shown right) permanently inked on a flagstone at the top of Broughton Street. They appear…
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ISSUE 220 – OUT NOW!

Broughton citizens are no doubt looking for handy alternatives to sun creams, wasp swatters and glare-resistant Kindles this summer. That search is…
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CHORIZO PASTA WITH LASHINGS OF CHERRY TOMATOES AND ROCKET

This is a perfect recipe for June, with tomatoes and rocket both bang in season right now. I’m a sucker for this any time of the year, but if you pop…
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WHO'S HOWIE? NEW RESTAURANT PROPOSAL BEGS QUESTION

Planning permission is sought for a large new restaurant at 1 Gayfield Square (Ref. 03/02338/LBC; 03/0337/CLP). The B-listed premises are currently…
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FESTIVAL CITY – BROUGHTON STREET BASEMENT HITS NEW LOW

Since we last reported on the basement area outside 31 Broughton Street two years ago (Issue 198), problems there have got worse. The Iona Pub…
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PARENTS DEMAND COUNCIL PUT EDUCATION BEFORE PROFIT

Rising numbers of children attending overcrowded Broughton Primary School mean that difficult decisions must be made in order to accommodate them.…
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