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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Monday 19 September 2011 - 16:31
Doors Open Day – the Cockburn Association's annual, free event beloved of architectural historians, nosey Parkers, and methodical burglars everywhere…
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REOPENING ABBEYHILL – 'ONCE IN A GENERATION OPPORTUNITY'
Monday 19 September 2011 - 11:01
In Issue 195 we reported proposals to reopen Abbeyhill Station to passenger trains. Spurtle has now seen a document originating from the influential…
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CONGESTION FEARS SPUR NEW TRAM PLAN FOR YORK PLACE
Saturday 17 September 2011 - 15:46
In Breaking news (6.9.11) we reported the New Town and Broughton Community Council’s serious misgivings about line-switching for the trams on York…
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DO IT YOURSELF AND GET SNUG
Saturday 17 September 2011 - 11:19
A series of free workshops for residents will focus on energy efficiency measures and their DIY installation, writes Edinburgh World Heritage's…
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PLANNING UPDATE – 12.9.11
Thursday 15 September 2011 - 10:17
The obscure Adam Richardson of 39 George Street has proposed alterations to the shop front, installation of external plant/machinery, roof…
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DARK CHOCOLATE AND BEETROOT BROWNIES
Tuesday 13 September 2011 - 13:16
September – and by the looks of it, autumn – is well and truly upon us, and with this time of year come some spectacular root vegetables. Brownies…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SILVER HAMMER – REED ALL ABOUT IT
Tuesday 13 September 2011 - 12:57
Kimberley Reed won silver in the Hammer at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Sunday.Her first and best throw of 54.22 metres was beaten by rival Louisa…
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DOGGIE FUN SUNDAY CONFOUNDS DOUBTERS
Monday 12 September 2011 - 21:28
Doggie Fun Sunday passed off successfully yesterday, with pooch enthusiasts gathering from across Broughton and the wider world  to raise funds…
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WHAT IS IT AND WHY WOULD YOU CARE?
Monday 12 September 2011 - 09:15
One of the competitions in yesterday's Doggie Fun Sunday involved guessing the purpose of this wooden (usually wall-mounted) domestic contraption.…
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CELEBRATING SCOTLAND'S NEW ARRIVALS
Sunday 11 September 2011 - 08:22
Organisers of the inaugural Scotland's History Festival in November seek immigrants to Scotland to feature in an exhibition of photographs.'Jock…
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