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LOCALS PETITION TO STOP THE CHOP
Friday 11 November 2011 - 16:31
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
Friday 11 November 2011 - 12:18
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
Thursday 10 November 2011 - 14:52
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
Wednesday 9 November 2011 - 11:37
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
Wednesday 9 November 2011 - 10:05
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
Tuesday 8 November 2011 - 10:42
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
Monday 7 November 2011 - 12:21
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
Friday 4 November 2011 - 14:11
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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MEWS NEWS ON AMBER BOOZE
Friday 4 November 2011 - 14:00
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)
Wednesday 2 November 2011 - 09:00
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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