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KINGSFORD RESPONDS ON 154 McDONALD ROAD COVERAGE

Spurtle was in contact yesterday with Kingsford Estates, the developer behind proposals for 154 McDonald Road. We invited them to respond to our…
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INVASION OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE – PLANNING UPDATE (2.7.13)

The thunder of tiny feet shows no signs of abating locally, particularly now that the Edinburgh Nursery seeks to expand, again – this time at 119…
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LOCAL CHEERS NEW BUDGET LOO

While walking through Rodney Street Tunnel, writes Jamaica Street Lane resident John MacDonald, I noticed that the new Council toilet was being fully…
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KINGSFORD SUBMITS PLANS FOR 154 McDONALD ROAD

Proposals have now been submitted for the former Broughton Higher Grade School at 154 McDonald Road (Refs 13/02458/FUL; 13/02459/LBC).  See…
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BROUGHTON ROAD ASSAULT – POLICE SEEK WITNESSES

Police seek witnesses following a serious assault on Broughton Road at the weekend. A 31-year-old woman was attacked at around 1.30am on Sunday…
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'FUNPARK' – BURNING BRIGHT AND COMING SOON

Readers may remember Norrie Harman's uncompromising tour de force Way Out West at the Union Gallery last summer. One year on, and he's back. And,…
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DRY BONES ON BROUGHTON STREET

Many readers will probably have been puzzled by the words (shown right) permanently inked on a flagstone at the top of Broughton Street. They appear…
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ISSUE 220 – OUT NOW!

Broughton citizens are no doubt looking for handy alternatives to sun creams, wasp swatters and glare-resistant Kindles this summer. That search is…
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CHORIZO PASTA WITH LASHINGS OF CHERRY TOMATOES AND ROCKET

This is a perfect recipe for June, with tomatoes and rocket both bang in season right now. I’m a sucker for this any time of the year, but if you pop…
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WHO'S HOWIE? NEW RESTAURANT PROPOSAL BEGS QUESTION

Planning permission is sought for a large new restaurant at 1 Gayfield Square (Ref. 03/02338/LBC; 03/0337/CLP). The B-listed premises are currently…
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