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NEWS FROM THE MEWS 29

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1886–88

SUNDAY FOOTBALL

A fine of 1s each, with the option of 24 hours’ imprisonment, was imposed on each of five boys, whose ages ranged from 12 to 15 years, for playing football on Sunday evening last in Gilchrist Court, Greenside.

Edinburgh Evening News, 14 April 1886

BOTANICS REOPEN IN 1 WEEK'S TIME

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The Royal Botanic Garden will reopen to the public on Wednesday 1 July.

But be aware. If you want to visit the oasis in Inverleith, you’ll need to book a free time slot online before you turn up. You can do so HERE.

The pre-booking requirement applies to everyone, including members, carers, children, and babies (up to 8 people per booking) between 10am and 5pm (last entry at 4.45pm).

NEWS FROM THE MEWS 28

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1885

KEEPING A DISORDERLY HOUSE.

At the City Police Court, a woman named Jessie Irvine or Aitchison was ordered to pay a fine of £5, or go 30 days to jail, for keeping a disorderly house and harbouring loose women in Simpson’s Court, Greenside Row, on and since 5th November last.

Edinburgh Evening News, 2 February 1885

BETTER OUT THAN IN

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For many children, reaching the end of their primary-school careers is an emotional experience.

The last day in particular can be a time of high drama: of laughter, tears, and heartfelt hugs.

Not this year. Covid-19 has kept young people at home, or at least a soul-sapping 2m apart. And so many have found new ways to let their pent-up feelings out.

The simple messages on railings outside Broughton Primary School say it all.

NEWS FROM THE MEWS 27

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1883

A VIOLENT INDIVIDUAL

James Graham pleaded guilty, at the City Police Court, to having behaved in a disorderly manner yesterday in a stair leading to, and knocked in the panel of the door of his brother-in-law’s house in New Broughton. He also assaulted the two constables who arrested him. A fine of 20s was imposed, with the option of ten days in jail.

Edinburgh Evening News, 11 September 1883

MIXED PICTURE ON LOCAL CORONAVIRUS

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Clear disparities across Spurtleshire and the city

At noon today, the National Records of Scotland published statistics relating to coronavirus (Covid-19) in Scotland.

For the first time this week, some of those data were broken down by Intermediate Zones (IZs). These provide granular detail for how different parts of the country have been affected, but not in so much detail that individuals can be identified.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY NEAR GAYFIELD SQUARE

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Police Scotland issued the following press release yesterday.

We reproduce it unedited and in full.

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Detectives are continuing their enquiries and appealing for information after two men attempted to rob a man in Edinburgh on Friday, 12 June, 2020.

Around 3.45pm on Friday afternoon, the two suspects approached a 66 year-old man near to Gayfield Square in Edinburgh. They threatened him with a knife and demanded money. The victim refused and the men walked off.