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EDWARDIAN NEWS FROM THE MEWS, 18

THEFT FROM A POLTON GARDENER.—Before Bailie Gibson, in Edinburgh City Police Court yesterday, Robert Copeland (33), residing at 22 Scotland Street…
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PARK MURAL – MORE DETAILS DISCOVERED

On Monday, Spurtle reported the surprising things to be found behind bushes in King George V Park. The wall paintings there featuring fabulous…
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BEASTS BEHIND THE BUSHES

The northern boundary of King George V Park comprises the rear wall of a long shed opening onto the former Royal Bank of Scotland carpark. It’s…
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EDWARDIAN NEWS FROM THE MEWS, 18

EDINBURGH MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS [CONTRIBUTED] In considering the various schemes on which the Town Council have embarked, and the result of their…
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PARK FRIENDS SEEK NEW FRIENDS

Friends of King George V Park and Scotland Yard Parks seek new committee members to play an active role in protecting and improving these treasured…
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ISSUE 306 – OUT TOMORROW!

As you read this, Spurtle stalwarts are already delivering advance copies of the printed May issue to businesses, street boxes, and subscribers the…
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EDWARDIAN NEWS FROM THE MEWS, 17

EDINBURGH LICENCE TRANSFER COURT. […] A DIRTY BACK ROOM. Christina Cameron or M’Callum, executrix of the late Hugh M’Callum, asked for transfer of…
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SPURTLE HUSTINGS ON 20 APRIL 2021

Spurtle’s hustings for the Edinburgh Northern & Leith constituency took place last night, with numbers attending the Zoom event never dropping…
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EDWARDIAN NEWS FROM THE MEWS, 16

EDINBURGH TOWN COUNCIL. The usual meeting of the Town Council was held to-day—Lord Provost Sir James Steel presiding. THE HOUSING QUESTION IN…
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SPURTLE HUSTINGS

7pm, TUESDAY 20 APRIL Spurtle is holding a hustings for the Edinburgh Northern & Leith constituency in the Scottish Parliament elections. The…
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