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Maqsood Asghar's menagerie of animals included 12 rats

Police catch Dr Dolittle with 39 animals in crowded flat

A MAN dubbed “Dr Dolittle” by his neighbours is facing a ban from owning pets after police recovered 39 animals from his cramped one-bedroom flat.

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The Meadows is a hot spot for sun-seekers in warm weather

Wardens crack down on sun-seekers dropping rubbish

A WEEKEND crackdown will hit sun-seekers caught dropping rubbish in the city’s parks with a £50 fine.

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First Minister Alex Salmond is joined by star guests at the launch

Impartial campaign ‘vital to independence debate’

AN impartial public education campaign must be mounted ahead of the independence referendum, academics at Edinburgh University said today.

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Phone theft victim used Facebook to track down mobile

Phone theft victim tracks down yob using Facebook

A TEENAGER used Facebook to track down a yob who stole his mobile phone and punched him in the face when he tried to get it back.

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Giant cranes are ready to install the caissons

Massive cylinders for new Forth crossing to be lowered into place next week

WORK is expected to start next week on installing the first foundations of the new Forth road bridge.

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Audience buys into college’s retail debate

WEST Lothian College hosted a lively debate on retail to mark five decades of the new town of Livingston.

Colleges festival displays talents ahead of merger

THE Edinburgh Colleges Festival launched in style with a gala dinner attended by Education Secretary Mike Russell.

Health tips for bank holiday

THE health service has dished out advice ahead of bank holiday closures for the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

Art set to fly out of sale

A WATERCOLOUR of a pheasant in flight by the celebrated Lothians bird artist Archibald Thorburn is expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction next month.

Thug’s mother saw knifepoint robbery

A VIOLENT thug robbed two community workers at knifepoint as his mum watched.

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Man in hospital after four vehicle crash on M8

A MAN has been treated in hospital following a four vehicle collision on the M8 outside Edinburgh.

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Jason Thomson has signed a pre-contract agreement with Raith Rovers

Ambitious Thomson eyes SPL return

JASON THOMSON today revealed how he intends to convince top-level clubs he merits another shot at the Scottish Premier League after signing a pre-contract agreement with Raith Rovers.

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George Francombe has returned from his loan spell at Hibs

Francomb grateful for time at Hibs

GEORGE FRANCOMB believes that his loan spell at Hibs is beginning to pay dividends, after earning a new deal with Norwich.

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Kevin Harper (Hibs) and Steve Fulton (Hearts) fight over the ball at Tynecastle - final score 2-0

Hearts memories: Struggling Hibs shock Jam Tarts

AS Hearts fans are well aware, there are worse ways to surrender a league championship. But not many.

Jim Jefferies, who played in the Hearts team which were beaten 7-0 at Easter Road in 1973, will remember worse performances by the Tynecastle side in Edinburgh derbies. But not many.

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Hearts v Hibs. John Robertson shows his delight in scoring against Hibs. Hearts won 2-0.

Hearts memories: Robbo sets Hearts up for 100th derby win

JOHN ROBERTSON could not let an anniversary pass without grabbing a little something for himself.

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Liberton Thistle

Liberton finish season unbeaten in the league and with two cups in their trophy cabinet

Liberton THISTLE completed a remarkable season by defeating Dilligaf FC 3-1 in the final of the LEAFA Presidents Cup to land their third trophy of the season.

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Review: Carmen - Edinburgh Grand Opera, Lyceum Theatre

A fresh and classy production of Bizet’s most famous work, Carmen, is running at the Royal Lyceum this week.

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Dara O'Briain

Review: Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer, Edinburgh Playhouse

FANS of O’Briain’s television work won’t be disappointed to see him in the flesh. The gabbling delivery, polished head and Irish accent we know and love from Mock the Week and umpteen other shows are even larger in real life.

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Karen Koren: Treats in store at this year’s Festival

I’VE just put our Edinburgh Festival brochure to bed. It’s a great feeling when all the shows have been proofed and the final result has been seen on screen.

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Jonathan Melville: Comic book heroes are out in force this summer

THE Avengers may have caused havoc for the bad guys in their first big screen adventure, but they’re also a force to be reckoned with for rival films as audiences keep flocking to see them.

Hop along and listen to Kassidy

KASSIDY frontman Barrie-James O’Neill hadn’t quite finished regaling me with stories from the band’s time at the legendary Rockfield Studios when the tape-recorder came to a sudden halt. In hindsight, it’s probably just as well it did.

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A rose smells sweet in any garden

The summer weather has arrived early and the next month will be the perfect time to enjoy the garden.

John Paul's organic, Scottish-influenced dishes have proved a hit

Interview: John Paul, chef

HE has worked with some of the biggest names in fine dining, picked up a host of awards and even has his name on the door — but for chef John Paul, that doesn’t mean he can rest on his laurels.

Restaurant review: The Living Room, Edinburgh

Before going, the Living Room would not have been a typical place for me to choose for supper.

Agnes Clack with some design ideas for Moonwalkers

Edinburgh braced for bra-clad Moonwalker invasion

On one special summer night for the past six years, visitors to Edinburgh could be forgiven for thinking they had indulged in one too many drams.

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PIC SHOWS RESIDENTS OF MURRAFIELD AVENUE , WHO ARE PLANNING A DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY ON JUNE 2ND

As Diamond Jubilee nears, excitement is growing

THE Union Flags are about to be unfurled, the bunting hung and the long tables set. Excitement is building steadily ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee knees-up as citizens across the Capital prepare to celebrate her six decades of service to the nation.

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