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CAN YOU PUT A NAME TO THIS FACE?

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:10

New 'wildlife' has appeared in an East Broughton Place garden, writes Margo Sabella-Marshall, who has been using Twitter (@Margotes21) to try and find out more about her mysterious visitor.

LATEST ON THE BROUGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL SQUEEZE

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 18/07/2013 - 08:47

On 30 June, Bellevue resident David Sterratt wrote to the Council objecting to the proposed sale of 154 McDonald Road and its re-use as housing (see Breaking news, 24.6.13, 2.7.13,

DOES BELLEVUE GARAGE REFUSAL SET PRECEDENT? PLANNING UPDATE (15.6.13)

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 22:25

A proposal to build two new garages on East Scotland Street Lane has been turned down (Ref. 13/01202/FUL).

LOWLAND SCOT DEFEATS NORWEGIAN HILLS

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 10:20

Olly Slater (11) from the 11th Edinburgh North East Scouts overcame rain and rocks on his first hike adventure without assistance from adults, writes Louis S. Liengaard.

A HOT DAY IN BROUGHTON – THE COOL AND THE WET OF IT

Submitted by Editor on Sat, 13/07/2013 - 16:32

As temperatures soared again this morning, the south side of Eyre Place looked deliciously cool and inviting.

Pierre Victoire's al fresco seating arrangements were brightened by tricolour balloons in advance of tomorrow's Bastille Day celebrations.

CAST NOT A CLOUT TILL AUGUST'S OUT

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 15:48

Roving Spurtle correspondent John MacDonald was passing along Howe Street today when he noticed something odd.

COMMUNITY CONNECTING SEEKS NEW LINKS

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 15:19

Community Connecting (North East Edinburgh) is a locally based Council-run service working with older people. It's currently looking for new helpers, so support and development worker George Clark contacted us to tell Spurtle readers what's involved.

INNOVATION ON ANNANDALE STREET – HOW WILL BELLEVUE REACT?

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 10:40

Planning permission is being sought to demolish an unlisted 1930s Miller home of no 'architectural merit’ and to build a larger, state-of-the-art, 3-bedroom, carbon-neutral dwelling-house in its place (Ref. 13/02489/FUL).

WEALS WITHIN WHEELS – 'FUNPARK' AT THE UNION GALLERY

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/07/2013 - 11:35

When three artist friends embarked on a mid-week trip to Blackpool last January, they had in mind a bracing view of the sea, some fish and chips, and a nostalgic ride on the big dipper.