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MEWS NEWS ON AMBER BOOZE

In Issue 200 we published reader Bob Rickard's appeal for information about the early presence in Broughton of the Drambuie Liqueur Co. ('When…
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BATTLE OF THE BLOOMERS BREAKS OUT - PLANNING NEWS (1.11.11)

In a delicious paradox, the Chequers Too sandwich bar at 16b Broughton Street and the Tesco Local on Picardy Place are likely to join in objecting to…
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MORE GALLERY NEWS

This stunning contribution – part ammonite, part spine, part turbine  – will feature in a new exhibition at Axolotl on Dundas Street.'Forse…
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REAL FOODS FIGHT COUNCIL SIGNAGE BAN

Real Foods on Broughton Street have been taken aback by Council enforcement notices demanding that they remove all signage from the front of their…
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BANGERS, HOT CHOCOLATE, EGGNOG, STAND-UP AND HANGING DOWN – ALI G. INVESTIGATES WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH

The clocks have changed, the squirrels are thinking of going into hibernation, and the 14th annual British Sausage Week has begun, all of which can…
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SPURTLE ISSUE 200 – OUT TODAY

Spurtle's 200th issue hits the streets of Broughton and beyond today.We have acres of news featuring items on bins, bloomers and Drambuie, primary…
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BIG CAT SIGHTED ON MANSFIELD PLACE

A 1.5-litre Jaguar Mark IV paused outside the Mansfield Traquair Centre on wedding duty last Saturday, its fluid lines and polished depths…
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GROUNDED MESSAGE STRAIGHT TO THE POINT

This chalk-stencilled design appeared outside Drummond Community High School last week, and is a visible reminder of an important campaign playing…
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BONNINGTON GAELIC SCHOOL AGREED

The Scottish Government's Minister for Gaelic, Alasdair Allan (right), has welcomed the decision by City of Edinburgh Council to create a dedicated…
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SAINSBURY LOVES LOCALS

Sainsbury is mounting a charm offensive while it redraws plans to open a shop at 28 Howe Street.As reported in Breaking news (15.9.11; 28.9.11), the…
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