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Police Scotland has issued an appeal for information following an assault on Baxter’s Place.
We reproduce their press release below.
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a 47-year-old man was assaulted by a group of three men in Edinburgh.
The incident happened on Tuesday 14 January 2020 at around 3.30am in Baxter’s Place, at the junction with London Road.
Detective Sergeant Iona Cory said:
Over 25 Extinction Rebellion activists gathered outside Baillie Gifford premises on Greenside Row this morning.
They were protesting against the major investment firm’s management of the Scottish Parliament’s investment fund.
In particular they opposed speculation in ‘polluting and exploitative’ fossil fuel companies such as Shell, but were also keen to highlight investment in the global arms trade and production of nuclear weapons.
Members of the public will have a say in how the central island is developed in Picardy Place, writes Peter Williamson, chair of the Picardy Residents’ Association (PRA). Test.
The Council’s Transport & Environment Committee received a Progress Update on Edinburgh St James works on 5 December.
Harald Tobermann, a Pilrig resident with strong opinions on the matter, has sent us the following extract.
It comes from The Times of 26 December 1799, and neatly foreshadows heated exchanges across many kitchen tables in these parts over the last few weeks concerning the beginning and ending of decades.
We end 2019 with a brief reminder from the photo archive that – contrary to some assertions – it is possible to enjoy this time of year in Edinburgh without fireworks, funfairs, amplified music, or exploding bratwurst.
We wish all our readers a very happy and peaceful 2020.
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Since the Phoenix reopened under new management as the Broughton Bar this autumn, we have heard nothing but positive comments about the refurbished, welcoming establishment and its upgraded menu at the heart of the barony.
If its aim has been to ‘embrace the new, while giving a respectful nod to the familiar,’ then it has amply succeeded.
Have you ever noticed how otherwise unremarkable signs sometimes precis, characterise, or remind you of works of literature?
Of course you have.
See if you can match the following examples found around Broughton to various kinds of poem, short story, drama, or novel. All but one began life in print. All but one have appeared as film or television.
Initial clues to the titles (in italics) and authors appear below each image.
No local knowledge is required.
Answers at the foot of this page on 1 January.
Mr Lindsay McArthur again seeks planning in principle consent to demolish Smithies Ale House at 49-51 Eyre Place. The proposal is to build in its place a block of flats (Ref. 19/05565/PPP).
The design by Stockbridge-based David Blaikie Architects comprises a new 3-storey building. It would have: a basement for laundry, storage, bins, and bikes; four 1-bedroom + study flats on 2 floors; one 3-bedroom flat in the attic.
This is a bitter-sweet day for Bellevue residents.
Sweet: because the characters at the heart of this story are genuinely happy and optimistic about the change in their circumstances.
Bitter: because so many residents in the neighbourhood will miss them terribly.
Mohammad and Zahida Anjum are retiring today from their M.A. Store after 35 years.
The couple moved to Edinburgh from Birmingham in 1974, and first managed a convenience store in Musselburgh for five years.
The Scottish Government Reporter today rejected Drum’s appeal against Edinburgh Council’s refusal of planning consent for demolition/redevelopment of the site on and around Stead’s Place (Ref. PPA-230-2274; Breaking news, 30.1.19).
The Reporter’s reasoning is elaborated in 82 points across 16 densely worded pages. You can enjoy them all at leisure in the pdf attached below.