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GONE TO EARTH

The twenty-six scenes depicted in Alison Auldjo's solo exhibition at the Union Gallery are loosely based on those she found herself among last summer…
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AUDACIOUS BAD DRIVER FLEES SCENE OF SCRAPE

Hell hath no fury like a woman pranged, especially when £1000 worth of damage has been caused to her brand-new car.The local resident's 2-month-old,…
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LOCALS PETITION TO STOP THE CHOP

Locals appalled at the felling of so many beautiful trees during flood defence works along the Water of Leith are mounting a campaign to defend those…
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CRANBERRY & ORANGE MUFFINS

When I spotted fresh, juicy cranberries in my local grocers the other day, I couldn't resist trying out my recipe for cranberry and orange muffins.…
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SUDDEN DEATH OF STEWART BLAIK

We have just learned that Stewart Blaik, Chair of the Leith Central Community Council, died suddenly at home yesterday evening. The cause is thought…
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING ECHO

For many years now, Spurtle readers have noted a curious journalistic phenomenon.News items in Scottish print and online media – even the very…
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PROP UP YOUR PROPERTY PROPERLY – ADVICE

You may have seen our article in Issue 200 about taking a proactive approach to maintaining your home ('Bricks, mortar, common sense').On the same…
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COUNCIL SEEKS WAY OUT OF HOLE

Edinburgh's cash-strapped Council is in a deep financial hole.But, determined always to look on the bright side of life, they want your ideas about…
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HUNGARY PEOPLE WITH AN APPETITE FOR EDINBURGH

Hungary is a small but beautiful Central European country which has a rich and diverse history, writes Broughton resident Bori Godley, but few…
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STREET-ART ROUND-UP

The street-artist responsible for recent cryptic works on McDonald Road and Wemyss Place has increased his or her oeuvre and extended her or his…
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