Seven Edinburgh community councils forced to close due to insufficient interest  – Deadline News

Seven Edinburgh community councils forced to close due to insufficient interest  – Deadline News

SEVEN community councils in Edinburgh have been forced to close after receiving insufficient nominations for members.  Following the community council election date last month, eight areas did not receive enough nominations to go ahead.  A second call was made and closed last week, resulting in only one of the eight at-risk councils being saved.  Areas…

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Musselburgh residents left troubled by “threatening” former prisoner reportedly banging on doors asking for cash  

Musselburgh residents left troubled by “threatening” former prisoner reportedly banging on doors asking for cash  

RESIDENTS of Musselburgh have been left concerned after a recently released prisoner has reportedly been visiting homes asking for money and household items.   Dozens of homes in the East Lothian town have received visits from the supposedly free lag who allegedly became aggressive with people when they refused to give him cash.   The self-confessed criminal…

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Diary of American WW2 soldier found in bible donated to Portobello charity shop is returned to family over 4,600 miles away  – Deadline News

Diary of American WW2 soldier found in bible donated to Portobello charity shop is returned to family over 4,600 miles away  – Deadline News

THE DIARY of an American WW2 soldier has incredibly been found at a charity shop in Portobello, hidden in a seemingly inconspicuous bible.  The bible was discovered by staff member Adam at the St Columba’s Hospice Care store on Portobello High Street, hidden amongst a box of donations.  Adam was left shocked to find that…

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