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BEAR WITH US – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 16

A reader has kindly steered us towards this rather splendid polar bear which, during the run-up to Christmas, has been nodding agreeably in the…
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SPIRIT OF SANTA – ALIVE AND WELL

As you struggle to complete those all important purchases from your list of presents for family and friends, or find that knock-out number for the…
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THROUGH A GLASS, LIGHTLY – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 15

This glittering array of festive glassware, decanters and carafes (decanters without stoppers) caught the eye in Duncan & Reid Books and Antiques…
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CHRISTMAS ... HOW TO GET RID OF IT

Most people's rubbish collection service will be as reliable and convenient as usual over the holiday period, although no uplifts will take place on…
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CALLING BIRD – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 14

In search of a festive calling bird, we turn again today to F.O. Morris’s History of British Birds, on sale in 6 volumes at Le Troubadour on…
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A FRIENDLY VOICE FOR THE LONELY THIS CHRISTMAS

Despite all the warm, socially glowing images we're bombarded with each Christmas, the festive period can be emotionally and practically rough for…
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THE BIG ONE – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 13

Strange what comes to mind at mention of the name 'Magnum'.Some people will think at once of the 1980s television series starring Tom Selleck as a…
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DREAMING OF A WHITE RABBIT? LOOK NO FURTHER – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 12

It’s coming up for a year since White Rabbit first opened its burrow on Broughton Street, and this will be the erotic boutique’s first Christmas in…
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NEW TOWN TRAFFIC BY NUMBERS

Alasdair Sim, the Council's Tram Interface Manager, spoke to the New Town & Broughton Community Council at its last meeting of the year on 2…
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HIGH IN A TREE – SEASONAL SNAPSHOT 11

Spurtle photographed a weathered fairy hanging in the rowan tree on Bellevue Place a few days ago, and returned this evening, just as night fell and…
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