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HELP FIND COCO

Coco is a a 4-year-old Maine Coon cat who went missing from Drummond Place on 28 April 2010.She is neutered and microchipped, and was wearing a red…
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ELECTION BREATHER ADVISORY

It's all very important, of course, but you can overdo it.Spurtle recommends those who've voted to take a break from the election coverage and a…
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NEIGHBOURS OF PRIVATELY RENTED ACCOMMODATION – GUIDANCE

Seventeen per cent of private accommodation in Scotland is let out, so when there's a problem the neighbours need to know whom to contact and how to…
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POINTLESS ENIGMA

In March 2008 (Issue 156) we reported on removal of the Mansfield Place pole-tergeist which had been troubling Audrey Mussett on Mansfield Place.Now…
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CEC'S RUBBISH PLAN IS 'COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE'

City of Edinburgh Council has withdrawn the one, free special-uplift per household per year. Since April, this service has cost at least £19.99.While…
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MACINTYRE EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS

With one day to go until the General Election, information is finally emerging about the background and beliefs of Cameron MacIntyre, the low-profile…
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IN FOR THE LONG HAUL

These devoted fans – photographed approaching the top of Leith Street – caught our fancy. Scorning warm clothes, they were on their way to…
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SIC TRANSIT GLORIA

This ramshackle structure at the end of Bellevue Rd is facing its final curtain.Work began today on taking down the roof and upper storey of the B-…
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HERIOTHILL DEVELOPER – REASSURANCE AND AN AXE

In Issue 181 and Breaking news (26.3.10), we reported on pre-planning application proposals for land between Heriothill and Broughton Rd.Following…
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ART TO GLADDEN THE HEART

Spring has sprung, and so have all the local children into the flower-beds.If your horticultural spirits are feeling a bit flat, there are two new…
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