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ART IN THE OPEN AND FREE TO ENJOY

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 28/07/2013 - 12:02

John MacDonald stumbled across this impromptu exhibition at Bridge Place near the Falshaw Bridge last week.

THINKING MORE ON 154 – DEBATE CONTINUES ABOUT McDONALD ROAD SCHOOL 'ANNEXE'

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 26/07/2013 - 14:58

Last week we published correspondence about the future of 154 McDonald Road between local resident and former Broughton Primary School parent David Sterratt and City of Edinburgh Council's Director of Children and Families Gillian Tee (Breaking news, 18.7.13).

CALLING BROUGHTON BUSINESSES – GET A LOCAL EDGE!

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 25/07/2013 - 12:49

Ever since we found out Tesco planned to moved in on Picardy Place, Spurtle has been looking for ways to support and strengthen independent shops and services in Broughton. We think they're crucial to our community.

'HANDS OFF OUR POSTIE!' LOCAL GRIEVE VOICES BELLEVUE GRIEVANCE

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 25/07/2013 - 08:40

Bellevue resident Mary Rose Grieve coordinated a campaign two years ago to retain a well-established, highly trusted, locally resident postman on his delivery round in this part of Broughton (Issue 197).

WELCOME TO YOUR GORY BED

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 24/07/2013 - 10:47

Kitsch, violent, humorous and monstrously alluring: welcome to the world of Rachel Maclean.

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.