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FRIENDS AND COUNCIL TO TACKLE PILRIG PARK PROBLEMS

A new Friends of Pilrig Park group will work with the Council to draft an improvement plan for this popular but run-down local resource.At last night…
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WHAT THEY FOUND AND HOW THEY'RE CROWING ABOUT IT

In recent weeks, a number of supermarket chains and other food suppliers/manufacturers have learned that some of their supposed processed beef…
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GREEN LIGHT FOR MOULDERING BAXTER'S PLACE

Planning consent looks set to be granted for a 239-bed, 4-star hotel at 1–5 Baxter's Place (Ref. 12/04064/FUL; Breaking news, 28.11.12). …
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FRENCH FANCIES' FEBRUARY FLIT

It is a dark, February day for Broughton's lovers of macaroons.Bérangère and Thomas Bruno – the husband-and-wife team behind London Street's The…
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NOTES OF AN OPTIMIST ...

Walking through the Botanics yesterday, writes reader John MacDonald,  I noticed that while some plants are still cowering from the frost…
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DRUMMOND WELCOMES THE WORLD!

One of the things most people in Broughton like best about living or working here is its diversity. How appropriate, then, that one of this area's…
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PEAR AND FRANGIPANE TART

Although approaching the end of their stores, pears can still readily be found in shops in the UK in February and March. This tart is great…
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RESEARCH SEEKS FLOOD OF LOCAL VIEWS

A handbill posted to railings by the Water of Leith in flood-prone Canonmills invites members of the public to take part in a focus group to discuss…
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NOT QUITE HOPELESS IN HOPETOUN

An otherwise prosaic kerbside advisory sign in Hopetoun Street has an unofficial addition.The slightly jaundiced expression of the subject suggests…
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HERE'S LOOKIN' AT YOU SKID

It may only be February, but surely Spring (or a padded cell) cannot be far away when even the cars start making eyes at you.This green Citroën was…
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