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Rastatramp amazed by concerned thousands
A POPULAR homeless man is said to have been “overwhelmed” by the public’s concern after he was taken to hospital with health problems.
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Popular Leith tramp being cared for in hospital
HE’S been a familiar site on Leith Walk come rain, wind or snow for upwards of 30 years. And scores of tributes and good wishes have now been left for Arthur Thompson – fondly nicknamed “Rastatramp” for his distinctive dreadlocks – after it emerged he had been taken to hospital.
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New Capital tennis tournament venue to banish rain
HOLDING a four-day tennis tournament in Edinburgh and expecting it not to rain? You cannot be serious.
7 commentsWelcome for cheap homes
HOUSING minister Margaret Burgess has welcomed the first tenants to a new development in the Capital.
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Drug den demolition delay ‘prolongs’ resident agony
RESIDENTS claim an eyesore on Leith Walk faces another 18 months as a “drug den” unless developers sell up quickly.
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Counting down to three hours of Leith arts extravaganza
A BARBER’S shop, an ambulance depot, a former army drill hall and a charity shop are among the venues for a three-hour cultural extravaganza taking place in the Capital next month.
Granton Harbour homes number to be cut by half
The number of homes expected to be built as part of the redevelopment of Granton Harbour could be slashed to make way for larger properties and a new retail district.
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Hibs cup final: Spartans anger over dates clash
THE reigning champions of a Sunday amateur football league have pulled out of a competition decider in disgust after it clashed with this month’s Scottish Cup final.
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Craigroyston teachers to make TV dance debut
SIX members of staff from Craigroyston High School are to make their TV debut tomorrow bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase dance teachers.
1 commentParty pupils caught with booze stash
POLICE seized 20 litres of alcohol from schoolchildren gathered at Leith Links before classes.
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River tidy-up put on hold to September
A LITTER and debris-strewn section of one of the city’s main waterside beauty spots will have to wait until September to be tackled by a clean-up team.
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Cannabis farmers hide smell with daily painting
DOPEY cannabis farmers applied dozens of coats of paint to a former estate agent office in a desperate bid to cover up the drug’s tell-tale smell wafting from inside.
Curtain’s up on theatre’s encore two decades on
The Leith Theatre is set to reopen for the first time in more than two decades, with a charity poised to be granted a lease for the historic arts venue.
Leith antiques shop voted best in UK
A FAMILY-run antiques shop which has been operating in the Capital for more than 30 years has been named the best in the UK.
4 commentsJoin eco fun at Botanics
A solar race car and a generator-powered Scalextric will feature at a climate change and renewables event in the Royal Botanic Garden.
Man stabbed over lack of party invite
A MAN who lashed out with a knife because he wasn’t invited to a party was behind bars today.
Velodrome joiner recalls Chris Hoy brush with law
HE is the golden boy of British Olympics, whose hard work, dedication, and clean-cut image make him the perfect role model for aspiring sports stars.
2 commentsLeith flower power
WILD flowers worth a total of £1000 will be planted in Leith on Sunday.
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Workers tell stories of Cameron Toll hostage alert
TERRIFIED workers have told how armed police stormed a shopping complex amid fears a woman was being held hostage.
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Woman avoids jail for Hibs ticket scam
A WORKER at Easter Road who sold match tickets to unsuspecting football fans before pocketing the cash has avoided being sent to prison.
Council cleared of Edinburgh Accies deal collusion
INVESTIGATORS have cleared council officers of allegations they colluded with developers over plans to build a 5000-spectator stadium and retail development at Scotland’s oldest rugby club.
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Botanics lecture theatre roof uncovered by workmen
A VICTORIAN engineered ceiling covered up during a brutal revamp has been unearthed by workmen at a famous city lecture theatre.
Fettes College hockey field gets go-ahead
FEARS have been raised that a landmark sports development at one of the Capital’s most prestigious independent schools will make residents’ lives a misery and damage the local conservation area.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 13 C
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Wind direction: North west
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Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
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