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MIXED VIEWS ON 'EDINBURGH EYE'

So incensed was the New Town and Broughton Community Council’s Planning Convener by proposals to erect a temporary London Eye-style Ferris wheel in…
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CITY CENTRE HUSTINGS REPORT

Braving perfectly foul Edinburgh spring weather, which had reduced the Spurtle posters outside to tattered mush before kick-off, 5 candidates for the…
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IN MY EYES YOU'RE EVERYTHING – HELP FIND MAGGIE

Yet another member of Broughton's restless cat population has gone walkabout, leaving emotional mayhem in her wake.This time it's Maggie, a…
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NEW WORK BRINGS WARM GLOW

Work by four  young artists will show at the Gallery on the Corner next month in what promises to be an exhilarating and colourful exhibition of…
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NO INVASION OF HADRIAN'S WALL: PLANNING UPDATE (23.4.12)

The Balmoral Hotel's application to update its signage has been granted (Ref. 12/00449/LBC).However, and much to Spurtle's relief, the proposal to…
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LEITH WALK HUSTINGS REPORT

The first of two Spurtle hustings kicked off last night, on a showery evening, with a similar event chaired by Lesley Riddoch taking place at exactly…
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BEAR BACK IN THE NEW TOWN

Bear – the popular, well-kent, fluffy St Vincent Street resident – has been found and returned safe amd sound after an inexplicable absence lasting…
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MOVES TO CURB BAD CABS

In Issue 204 we reported how residents near London Road had been disturbed by the idling engines of overnight parkers.The buses have since gone, but…
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NEW PLANS FOR McDONALD ROAD GAP-SITE – PLANNING UPDATE (16.4.12)

Foremost Developments Ltd have received permission to begin pre-application consultations regarding property 35 metres southwest of 132 McDonald Road…
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW

Using pencil, pen and watercolour, members of a local art club have recently focused their attention on one narrow corner of Broughton.Using your…
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