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Broughton Spurtle

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Broughton's free, independent stirrer. Online 24/7 + monthly print edition. Views here are the Editor's alone. Website: https://nitter.cf/t.co/cmPxnvzLjs.

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Multy pots in the cupboard, but nada to vada in the larder! 😹
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OOOH!—Bona lallies in Bellevue. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween #Polari
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 29
ISSUE 367 — OUT SOON! Unhelpful preview here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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ISSUE 367 — OUT SOON! Unhelpful preview here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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'We urge you [Corporate Director of Place, Convener, Culture & Communities Committee, and Convener, Transport & Environment Committee] to...reject the...2028 timeline, and [expedite] a pragmatic...engineering solution for the St Mark’s Footbridge. nitter.cf/theSpurtle/status/2114…
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POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Community councils call for accelerated action in open letter to CEC Director of Place, T&EC and C&C Conveners: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #activetravel
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 26
POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Community councils call for accelerated action in open letter to CEC Director of Place, T&EC and C&C Conveners: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #activetravel
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POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Community councils call for accelerated action in open letter to CEC Director of Place, T&EC and C&C Conveners: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #activetravel
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 20
POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Local frustration at Council closure and subsequent handling of vital active-travel link. Report on yesterday's meeting and joint response by Leith Central and Broughton & New Town Community Councils: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Local frustration at Council closure and subsequent handling of vital active-travel link. Report on yesterday's meeting and joint response by Leith Central and Broughton & New Town Community Councils: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Paul Burgess@PaulBur50195059Oct 16
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Was it built to the required specification were corners cut in the type of materials used did the builders on the nearby site want it to close permanently. When will it be rebuilt and reopened? Just a few questions
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 16
POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Design life was no guarantee. Council Briefing Note makes some startling assertions. We raise points to ponder: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #PowderhallBridge #Transport #Travel
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POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE.—Design life was no guarantee. Council Briefing Note makes some startling assertions. We raise points to ponder: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #PowderhallBridge #Transport #Travel
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 14
NEW HOUSING PLANS FOR HERIOTHILL TERRACE.—First impressions: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning
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NEW HOUSING PLANS FOR HERIOTHILL TERRACE.—First impressions: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning
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SPURTLE REPORT ON CYCLING STATISTICS.—A correction: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/lett… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #cycling
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COUNTER ARGUMENT.—Chair of Edinburgh Bus Users Group unconvinced by claims for Leith Walk bike numbers. Reader's letter: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/lett…... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #cycling #statistics
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COUNTER ARGUMENT.—Chair of Edinburgh Bus Users Group unconvinced by claims for Leith Walk bike numbers. Reader's letter: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/lett…... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #cycling #statistics
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleOct 1
ISSUE 366 OUT TODAY.—All the facts about everything, everywhere in Spurtleshire. Available in print from shops, pubs, cafes and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Downloadable in pixels here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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ISSUE 366 OUT TODAY.—All the facts about everything, everywhere in Spurtleshire. Available in print from shops, pubs, cafes and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Downloadable in pixels here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtleSep 30
ISSUE 366 PUBLISHED TOMORROW.—Unhelpful preview contains link to map of Spurtleshire, which helpfully details distribution outlets in Broughton and beyond. Marvel here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news…
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ISSUE 366 PUBLISHED TOMORROW.—Unhelpful preview contains link to map of Spurtleshire, which helpfully details distribution outlets in Broughton and beyond. Marvel here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news…
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