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PUTTO-ING A NAME TO THE FACE

The Marshmallow Lady’s erotic, Valentine’s Day-themed window display has had us slightly disturbed since its first appearance on Rodney Street at the…
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SCHOOL-BUILDING SAFETY – REPORT ISSUED

UNCOMFORTABLE READING ALL ROUNDProfessor John Cole’s independent report on last year’s temporary closure of 17 Edinburgh schools was published…
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COMPETITION FOR NEW ROSS BANDSTAND

SPURTLE EXAMINES GIFT HORSE’S MOUTH A major international competition has been launched today to design a new Ross Bandstand for West Princes…
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4-STOREY FLATS FOR McDONALD PLACE

Planning permission has been granted for demolition of a 2-storey garage and offices at 21 McDonald Place, and their replacement by a 4-storey, 11-…
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPURTLE READERS

MEALS IN THE LANTERN ROOM, BAXTER'S PLACE The last time we visited the Courtyard Edinburgh, it took a bit of effort to imagine how the city’s…
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NO WONDER FOLK WERE ANNOYED

Remember this from last month? The New Town Clean Streets campaign first brought it to our attention via Twitter – a lorry with generator…
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BROUGHTON SPOTTING

Spurtle was unable to attend the world premiere of T2 Trainspotting on 22 January, but belatedly boarded the bandwagon last night in search of…
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ISSUE 259 – OUT ON WEDNESDAY!

There are few days at this time of year that would not be improved by interposing a community newspaper between you and them. Fortunately, a…
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BIRDING BY NUMBERS

This weekend and on Monday, thousands of people across the country are taking part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. The idea is to spend an…
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THROUGH THE KEYHOLE

WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE TO TRANSFORM A LIFE? What’s the best thing you’ve done lately for a complete stranger?Given up a seat on the bus? Helped…
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