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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD FOR NEW TOWN QUARTER

Councillors on the Development Management Sub-Cmte today voted 7 votes to 4 to refuse planning consent for revised plans about parts of overall…
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THREE SEXUAL ASSAULTS AROUND STOCKBRIDGE – POLICE SEEK INFORMATION

Police Scotland released a press release yesterday which we reproduce below, unedited and in full.-------Detectives are appealing for information…
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OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS MUST REFLECT MODERN REALITIES

Last week, we published an article summarising responses to the Scottish Law Commission's proposal for compulsory owners associations in Scotland's…
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SORRY, NAE DUGS!

Here’s a question for you. Where in Spurtleshire can you find for sale, under one commercial roof: address labels, adhesive numbers, anti-slip…
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MIDDLEFIELD

'Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero'. No. 51 in an occasional photo-series celebrating Spurtleshire street-name signs. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #…
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HOW TO DEFUSE THE TENEMENTAL ‘TICKING TIMEBOMB’

Following publication of a Scottish Law Commission report and draft legislation commissioned by the Scottish government, two built-environment bodies…
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GRANNY'S GREEN STEPS

Coffee and conversation. Spurtle ventures into the Deep South. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Winter…
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COCKBURN CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

Last night in the City Chambers, the Cockburn Association celebrated its first 150 years of campaigning to preserve and enhance the best of the…
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OFFICIALS BACK NEW TOWN QUARTER PROPOSALS

Locals to object at hearing Planning officers recommend approving plans to develop the 2.7 ha former Royal Bank of Scotland site between Dundas…
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