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'DARTH VADER' SENT HOMEWARD TO THINK AGAIN

The proposal to erect a modern 2-storey dwelling at 4 Barony Place appears to have hit the buffers, at least for now (Ref. 12/03470/FUL).  On 27…
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BROUGHTON SHOWS RED LIGHT TO AIDS

Broughton St Mary's Parish Church on Bellevue Crescent is lit up this evening with eye-catching red beams.The illumination marks World AIDS Day, and…
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FESTIVE PUFF FOR LOCAL WIND BAND

Spurtle has free tickets to give away for Christmas Crackers – a feel-good concert (with party afterwards) by No Strings Attached and…
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SUNSHINE ON LEITH – REFLECTED GLORY IN BROUGHTON

Film-makers working on a screen adaptation of Stephen Greenhorn's stage musical Sunshine on Leith have been out and about in the capital this month.…
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ISSUE 213 – OUT SOON!

December's printed edition of the Spurtle is in the oven. It will be cooked and ready to serve at the weekend.This month's issue contains…
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BROUGHTON STREET POINTS THE WAY WITH INDEPENDENT SPIRIT

Broughton Street traders are bouncing back against the slings and arrows of outrageous tramworks, road closures and traffic diversions with a stylish…
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TALES OF THE RIVERBANK (AND ROCHEID PATH)

Friends of the Rocheid Path – the popular cycleway and footpath between Canonmills and Inverleith – are circulating a letter to local residents. The…
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TRENDY CELT'S REVISED PLANS FOR BAXTER'S PLACE

Trendy Celt Ltd have submitted plans to the Council to alter (and change the use of) 1–3 Baxters Place to a licensed hotel, involving the demolition…
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SPORTS ROUND-UP

Nicola Barclay, Active Schools Co-ordinator, brings the latest sports news and results from Drummond. Basketball  Seniors v Staff, 2012 Once…
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BROUGHTON PRIMARY WINS GREEN FLAG AWARD

A P7 pupil writes: Broughton Primary School has won an award called the 'Green Flag' from the evironmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful. The award…
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