tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36041362011-08-22T14:49:39.858ZThe celebrated Shandon Mince, generally fab and informative mini-webzinette from Shandon, Edinburgh.Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590222742138898531noreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604136.post-15595242059352921092008-06-16T23:03:00.001Z2008-06-16T23:04:38.909Z

Roond Table News Our Riding of the Marches Correspondent writes As you may already know, this year's Shandon Riding of the March was a great success, attracting around 67 horses and visitors from Coldstream, Penicuik, Lanark, Jedburgh, Sanquhar and Duns. Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled was represented by fourteen riders. The riders were

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news from Uranus etc Sad news reaches the Mince that Ashley Terrace's acclaimed toy and parachute shop, "Another Planet" is closing down. This is not a good thing, though there are obviously short term benefits.

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No18 in a series eu·phe·mism (yf-mzm) n. The act or an example of substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' . . . abound in the funeral business" Jessica Mitford. [Greek euphmismos, from euphmizein, to use auspicious words, from euphmi, use of

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League campaign goes down to the Wire It was joy unconfined in Celtic supporting households across Shandon as they emerged at the end of a tumultuous season with the major honour - the Premier League title. And few can doubt that they deserved the title of 'Championees', especially after looking out of the running just four short weeks ago.

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New Music Venue Excites the Young People of Shandon The Mince hears that Shandon's very own singing sensation Andy M has teamed up with Sandy Brechin for a not-to-be-missed, never to-be-repeated concert in a location not far from Shandon. It is understood that tickets for the standing-room-only totally free event were all snapped up within minutes of

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Months of Misery Forecast New reaches The Mince that it will be three months before the broken manhole cover at the junction of Shandon Place and Slateford Road can be replaced. The delay is believed to be caused by the failure to finalise the new funding arrangements for capital expenditure by the Scottish Government. The new infrastructure funding

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News from round the corner News reaches the Mince that there is a big pothole in Shandon Road. It's a shocker. The Mince must wonder what is the point of having a proportional voting system if basics like filling in potholes aren't attended to. In fact, the whole road is cracking up. One resident contaced by the Mince voiced a view shared by many, "

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News from along the road The Mince was a bit amused to read this on the minutes of Craiglockhart Community Cooncil. But its true! You can hear the planes at night: even from Shandon! But only if yer turn the music down. "Bryce Morrison reported that BAA is holding meetings to explain about the resurfacing of runway 1 at

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[this is a Stones, song, right? Ed.]Bus Pass Celebrations get out of hand... Several readers have contacted the Mince to ask why there's been no new stories when so much has been happening in the locality. This is due entirely to alcoholic poisoning following Mr T's 60th birthday: an impromptu affair involving much drink. Swathes of Shandon men are

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Mystery Flagpole Several readers have contacted the Mince to ask why a flagpole has been placed in Harrison Park. One suggestion is that it might be used for flag-saluting days either introduced by the Holyrood Parliament (Saltire; St Andews Day) or by Westminster (Union Jack; Trafalgar Day). Other organisations and sects may also be able to

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Another Shandon Campaign News reaches The Mince that campaigners in Shandon who have been lobbying for Heritage funding to restore the lights on the Bridge at Slateford Road have been successful. The elegant 1930s lights will be returned to their previous gilt condition complete with original pate de verre glass (heavy hand moulded) globe with

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Floating man in Canal Another Evening News Exclusive.... A BUSINESSMAN today told how he jumped into the Union Canal and pulled a man to safety. Jon Clemence, 34, who is behind Edinburgh's Wannaburger restaurants, was passing the canal at around midnight on Saturday when he spotted the man floating in the water near the Harrison Road crossing.

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590222742138898531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604136.post-29203177262438304752008-02-29T22:16:00.001Z2008-02-29T22:17:49.623Z

Young Prince to be Prematurely WithdrawnPrince Harry is to be withdrawn from Afghanistan after news of his secret deployment leaked out.The 23-year-old royal, who has spent the last 10 weeks serving in Helmand Province, is to be flown back to the UK amid concerns for his safety.The move follows the collapse of a news blackout deal over his tour of duty, which was broken by foreign media.The Mince

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"Victory for Commonsense" says Chairman of SYBCShandon Residents have hailed the Council's U-turn on the long running saga of the Yellow Box at the foot of Shandon Place as a long overdue victory for commonsense. The Yellow Box campaign team Chairperson, Doug Anderson, was quick to congratulate his campaign team and paid tribute to The Mince for its assistance."Everybody said that you're wasting

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By our Peterheid CorrespondentThe family of a North-east dad-of-two who was found dead in a homeless hostel, have been paying tribute to him.Police launched a murder probe after Peterhead man David Redpath, 39, was discovered at Edinburgh's Harrison HouseHostel. Forensic officers removed property from the building for testing. Officers also searched nearby gardens and embankments, as well as the

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Latest Scandal May be Final Blow to ID Card SchemeYet another catastrophic data loss has been reported to The Mince. It appears that the Royal Mail left a document containing names, addresses and phone numbers of thousands of Edinburgh residents, including many in Shandon, outside a front door in the Colonies, from where it disappeared."There is a real fear that this could be a bonanza to

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Crowds May Cause Parking ConcernThe Mince hears that a garden in Shandon Place has narrowly pipped Ian Hamilton Finlay's Little Sparta in the annual Sidney Simon Sculpture Award presented by the National Academy of Design. It's fifth time lucky for the Shandon Garden, and it is believed that replacing wood bark with red stone chippings, allowing greater

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Sharp nose of plastic bag, used fivers and rum credentials on the palate, long after taste which would go well with porridgeThe Mince hears of a very fine and exclusive malt, normally retailing at nearly 200 squid, which has come into the possession of one of the Shandon Senior Service Crew. Not since the famous Lochnagar has a better whisky graced the veneered

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Sickening Images Will Lead to Calls for Clamp DownThe Mince, along with many other respected news organisations, has been offered shocking and graphic images of the terrifying and sickening ordeal experienced by students at the flats on the corner of Harrison and Bryson Roads at a fire of the night of Monday 14th January 2008. The Mince wishes to make it

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By our summary justice correspondentThe Mince hears a considerable amount about a baggage with a big dug in one of the Shandon Place flats. Aye. And she lets it shit all over the communal green. And she doesn't give a shit at all. And its a big dug. All big and whiskery. And now the communal green can't be used by any of the weans that used to play football

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By our miscarriage of justice codpieceExcited crowds have been waiting to catch a glimpse of local hero Kenny Richey, back from his ordeal on death row. The Mince hears that several of the Shag crew were hoping to gain some notoriety by enticing him up to the Diggers for a bevvy or two but Kenny never got further than that fine hostelry on Dalry Rd, Dickens

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The Shag Hogmanay party went ahead as usual at an undisclosed location....but our correspondent was there...There was no sign of any credit crunch at Shag's Hogmanay Party, The Mince can exclusively reveal. And there was no need to bring any drink as the host and hostess had laid in a few cases of Roederer Cristal 2000. If you haven't tried the latest

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Feel the Dakar experience for a fraction of the cost ! The Mince is delighted to see that no having a car is no bar to entering the Budapest Bamako rally. Move over Cantona, richt enough! The Shandoneers Andrew Mill Ross Moore There is only 2 of us " Sometimes in life one experiences an emotion which is so strong that it is difficult

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Then why not get yer mitts oot fer Hutchy Vale Ladies... Good to see an article in the Grogie Darly Gazetta del Sport on the fastest growing sport in the world. Aye, Ladies soccer apparently. Mind you cos there used to be naebuddy interested in it, you can't actually calculate how fast it's growing cos you'd have to divide by zero. And special mention

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By our Sample Room Correspondent With the Leer and big bottle of Frosty Jacks (aka Joanna Blythman) Strewth, a review of the Sample Room in the Sunday Herald! And a good review too.. 7.5 oot of ten! The Mince must stop in on the way to The Diggers. But not on the way back, naw. I HAVE passed the Caley Sample Room countless times and never

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By our Moat Bar Correspondent With the Leer and big bottle of Frosty Jacks Desperate News from along Slateford Road that the grim old Hi-bee haunt, The Moat Bar, is being subjected to a make-over. The Mince believes that the new bar, more in keeping with the changing demographic, will be known as "Oscars". Aye. Fan-tas-tic!

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By our Park Correspondent With the Leer and big bottle of Frosty Jacks Residents overlooking Shandon's tree-lined Harrison Park are up in arms about a prominent eyesore, The Mince understands. The dilapidated sign, which is a hangover from the days when there were several derelict buildings in the park, appears to have been overlooked when the latter

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Shag's preparations take shape The gap in the Shandon Social calendar left by the hasty departure of the Doctors P to Costa Geriatrica, has been filled, the Mince understands, by a charming couple with charming children in a charming townhouse of three floors. As a nod to the previous charming hosts, the knockers are already getting polished,

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Local Seafood Shocker Don't be shellfish, invite some friends! Yes, with the festive season almost upon us, you won't need to a loan to put on a spread fit for Saudi Kings, thanks to the ever popular local superstore Lidl. Get on down there while stocks last and 'snap' up their latest bargain: whole lobster! You don't know what to do with it? Don't

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Wikipedia's Shock Omission The attention of The Mince has been drawn to the Wikipedia entry for the "Areas of Edinburgh". Incredibly there is no entry for Shandon! And worse, the entry for stinking Tory stuffed Craiglockhart, notes that.... [There is a Craiglockhart Primary School, although this is a little to the north of Craiglockhart itself,

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In the Mince? Never! Oh tsk. Seems a Shandon Celeb has been driving a bit over the speed limit. Jason Hall of Ashley Drive, was clocked doing a mere 110mph on the M9 in his £32,000 2.7 litre Porsche. As the Mince's mole says, 'And his wife's a teacher at Craiglockhart school - that's not a good example to set the children!' Still,

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Tide of Opposition engulfs Entrepreneur's Shock Scheme Darramma indeed, up the canal as Mr Burt (right) of Ogilvy Terrace wants to open up a mobile food kiosk at the canal! Tsk. Mr Burt knows what he's up against and he's tried his best: apparently he will be selling "coffee, soft drinks, paninis and muffins". "It's far from being a burger van" he

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Nose Runs into Bus Stop Shock The Mince hears that several members of ShAG, that hard drinking group of Shandon men, have arranged an outing to sup the finest sherried whiskies down at the Vaults. One hopes that they will avoid running into bus shelters as happened to one of the group recently. It seems that Mr G's desire to save a fiver by

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590222742138898531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604136.post-74155223377768935702008-01-28T23:44:00.000Z2008-01-28T23:47:04.443Z

No Surprise As Scotland Humble Disappointing France The Mince hears that several Shandon residents were recipients of free beer vouchers in the Athletic Arms during the recent France - Scotland game. It seems that the management of the fine old boozer, known to generations. blah.. diggers.. nearby graveyard.... felt that their vouchers were as

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Shocking News from our Shandon News Correspondent The Mince hears that one of the big hooses has suffered a bit of robbery. Seems that a very newly arrived flat screen telly (not your 300 quid version - ten times that price) was the target of some well informed thieves who kicked in the door before legging it wth their loot, Time to look out the CCTV

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Shocking News from our Shandon News Correspondent Worrying news indeed from posh Gorgie. One of the biggest Hertz bores in Shandon (from a large pool) has just painted his door green! Strewth.

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from our Shandon News Correspondent The Mince was delighted to receive the first issue of The Canalside Directory: a monthly guide to our local community, businesses, services and entertainment! The community page asks, "Who is Stan - The Mystery Man?" who has been "bemusing" local residents by putting up posters along the canal about cycling

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from our Shandon News Correspondent Much consternation has been reported in Shandon's elegant listed Crescent. It seems that one of the residents has managed to reserve themselves a parking bay by virtue of being less than fully fit. This has struck a few of the neighbours as surprising as the lady in question appears extremely sprightly and nimble on

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from our Shandon News Correspondent Thanks to the reader who spotted an ageing and sad Shandonite in the queue outside the new Apple Store in Glasgow on the morning of its official opening. Mr G (for it was he) had apparently been queing since the previous evening in the hope of being one of the lucky few to obtain a free t-shirt emblazoned

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590222742138898531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604136.post-72758403559045301882008-01-28T23:30:00.000Z2008-01-28T23:34:49.886Z

by Joanna Blythman Restaurant review: Freshness, a quirky charm and originality abound at this restaurant … definitely not bar food by numbers here, finds Joanna Blythman. Don't you just love it when old favourites get even better? That venerable Edinburgh institution, The Ardmillan Hotel, has always been a quirky outfit. It didn't used to

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from our Shandon News Correspondent Shandon residents have been less than impressed by the 'In Touch' special delivered to their homes, The Mince understands. Apparently Buchan makes much of 'delivering' on his key election pledges. He has already met his first commitment - no deals with Labour, he gushes. The Labour cooncillors must be

Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00590222742138898531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3604136.post-31589913510555473792008-01-28T23:21:00.000Z2008-01-28T23:24:16.552Z

from our Shandon News Correspondent A new shop in Shandon! And in a prime location too, for passengers alighting from both Corporation and SMT omnibuses running out of town. Mind you, the Mince hasn't investigated beyond the window, but clearly the shop is offering Shandon News and much much more.... Porny mags, coke and crisps, then.

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City police in hunt for canal path pervert!!! from the News.... 4 July 2007 A FLASHER who exposed himself after walking up to a couple with his trousers around his ankles was today being hunted by police.The man and woman were walking along the Union Canal footpath near Harrison Place, Merchiston, when the pervert struck. He walked towards

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Record Rainfall Misery With so much in the news about the devastating flooding in Yorkshire, it was perhaps understandable that the unparalleled floods on Shandon's Ashley Terrace attracted little attention. One reader of The Mince captured the water at its height at 12:15pm, 1st July, when it seemed that the upmarket shopping thoroughfare would

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Well, he's gone at last; it seems a long time ago that he first pencilled in that date when he would leave us, and in that time there has been a constant stream of tributes, parties, and reflections on His life amongst us. But nothing prepared us for the leaving. 10:30pm in the Diggers, he announced, "well, that's it, I'm off, long way to

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Crumbs. What has been happening to Shandon's Cheeky Pharmacist John Dow? What's with the lengthening whiskers? Could it have something to do with the recent scathing attack on his business published by the Pharmacy Practices Committee of the Lothian Health Board at his appeal hearing? "Funding has been available to all pharmacies in Scotland during the

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An object lesson in what happens when the citizenry disengage from democracy. No sooner was the Friends of Harrison Park AGM declared inquorate than EDI jumped in with a sly little proposal to slip an innocuous little block on to the site of Shandon's much loved Phoenix Centre. Thank goodness for residents like 36 year old Kevin White who has started a poster campaign,

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The Mince urges Shandon Residents to do all they can to help find missing Madelaine McCann

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Capital’s residents fear becoming ‘Tescoburgh’ - from the SundayHerald Concerned Edinburgh residents fear that the capital is being taken over by supermarket giant Tesco after planning permission was granted that could see a third store opened on as many kilometres of the city’s Colinton Road.“Tesco is spreading like headlice through a nursery,” said the Edinburgh food writer and

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Kerfuffle in da coop Seems that not all is placid behind the imposing frontage of Shandon's gorgeous car-lined Shandon Street. The Mince understands that several residents are less than impresed about being regularly awakened at an ungodly hour by the sound of alarmed chickens. The Mince foresees more Mexican chicken burritos and some rather good

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Many folks wash hair Seems that the recent AGM of the Friends of Harrison Park wasn't an unqualified success. Apart from the Committee (Sid & Doris Bonkers), Community Councillors, Council Officials and a representatives from British Waterways there was only one resident present and he turned out to be a serial troublemaker. Get the date

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Great rejoicing in Shandon after the area's most decrepit property has been given a makeover. The Mince understands that the high-profile eyesore in Shandon's plush Harrison Gardens has been depressing property prices in the area and casting a blight over many young couples' plan to 'trade-up', Well, no more! It's up, up and away!BeforeAfter

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The Mince was perturbed to see that Diggers 80/- Heavy, launched in a blaze of publicity less than a month ago appears to have disappeared from the famous pub's roster of ales. Apparently the bigwigs at S&N weren't too chuffed to see their customers being given a decent choice of beers and stepped in to see that Stewart's products

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Shock Ban Outrages Residents Fury erupted today in Shandon after residents were told that swimming in the canal was out of bounds. With temperatures soaring outside, it seems certain that British Waterways controversial decision will send the temperature even higher! "Ah'm ayeways up here for a dip first thing", said long term Ogilvy

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From our technology correspondent One of the joys of the increasing prevalence of home wi-fi networks, and the move from protocol 802.11b to 802.11g and now 802.11n (greater width and reach, y'ken) is that you can start using yer neighbour's network for free (if it's not password protected, mind). However one Shandon dweller has been

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Exclusive to The Mince (and the Herald and other syndicated outlets) Not to be out-done by the visit of Tony B to the Beardsley's, one of Shandon Street's least publicity-shy families is at again, this time flaunting the fact that they have a huge garden while some of us have to make do with a concrete yard permanently shaded by the big tree. Now

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Just another dinner party The Mince hears of an exotic party recently held in one of the Crescent's smartest houses. It seems that the three couples were joined by a seventh diner - a young Irish lady. But there were only six pears. It seems that one of the group had to make do with sauce only; however this was no great hardship as it was delivered

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Jack and Tony Come Visiting Incredible But True!! Exclusive to The Mince (and Reporting Scotland) Strewth! Jack and Tony captured by The Mince, visiting a house in Shandon's famous Crescent! Surely the turning point of the campaign.

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Winners Youth Draw Nae Luck Whit's this!? Planet Hertz, the racy tabloid with its finger on the pulse of Edinburgh South and South-West and West and the jambo leaning hordes (V.Romanov & R. Romanov, props.) has pictured a Shandon man and a Shandon woman in the company of that well known political tart David 'Mundell' McLetchie MSP! It seems that

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End of an Era Donald 'Donnie' Wislon Bows Out The last ever ever Cooncillor for Shandon, Donnie Wislon, is off to pastures new following his successful selection as candidate in the new multi member ward of Edinburgh West - Sighthill and Gorgie. The ward also covers an area of Edinburgh's Central, South West and West at a Westminster level and

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Tory Candidate in Funk does Bunk Jamie Sempill Shows Annabel who wears the trews Michty! Light the heather noo! Former hereditary peer Jamie Sempill, who was due to stand in Embra Central at the May Scottish Parliament elections, has quit! Aye. And the 'main' reason for his resignation ....? A 'business opportunity' which had presented itself. He is to help

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The Mince hears tales of an elderly Shandon gent who started building a Scale Model of the Bismarck as advertised in "Collect a bit every week" magazine in weekly parts. Unfortunately, the one time teacher of English's skill at mathematics didn't stretch to working out that 140 issues at 4.99 each week (first issue just 50p) would come to the not

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Thanks to the mischievous reader who spotted this well planted little ditty in Edinburgh's very own Evening News. Now read on - Vandalism link to poor lighting RESIDENTS near the Union Canal have blamed poor street lighting in Harrison Park for antisocial behaviour in the area. Locals have voiced

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THE introduction of new parking restrictions turned parts of Edinburgh into "downtown Manhattan", residents claimed today. There were complaints of gridlock on roads bordering the extended parking zone as the first phase of restrictions came into force yesterday morning. Motorists were caught up in queues, residents were trapped in their driveways, and

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Another Mince Exclusive Eddie Turnbull from Slateford Road has been in touch to say that he is acting convener for the fledgling Dalry Shandon Branch of Scotland's newest political party: "Solidarity - Scotland's Socialist Movement". Eddie, who has left the SSP to side with charismatic ex-SSP leader, Tommy Sheridan said, "our new movement will continue the battle for the vision we all

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Another Mince Exclusive A Shandon man was said to be in a comfortable condition tonight after eating a large seafood platter in a central Edinburgh Restaurant.

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Another Mince Exclusive A Massive police hunt, involving forces from several countries, has been called off this evening after the missing girl turned up at her parents home, apparently safe and well. Fears had grown for Vivienne Smith (age 16) from Almondbank Terrace, Shandon, Edinburgh after she failed to return from shopping in central Edinburgh at St James Centre on Saturday

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McLetchie Arrives in Shandon Another Mince Exclusive The mobile phone camera does not lie, and captured here, exclusively by Shandon Mince reader, Mr Gerry McDonald is ex Tory leader David McLetchie making his way back to the bar from the urinals in the Diggers. You wouldn't catch Annabel Goldie doing that sort of thing, though she can probably pee like a man. In fact who says

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Brazil vs Australia? Sunday afternoon. Hmmm... what does anyone think?

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This weeks big screen World Cup viewings are:Brazil Vs Croatia Tuesday 13th @ 8.00 pmAndEngland Vs Trinidad & Tobago, Thursday 15th @ 5.00 pmVenue: The Attic, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Terrrace.Bring your own Beer. Cooler supplied.

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The Diggers re-opens. Drinks 9pm Wednesday 2nd is the word on de streets and de crescents. Hopefully telly will be on and we can watch Labour Conference highlights.

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Well, back and all tanned. Wasn't bad at all. This weblog thing is a bit of a bore though. Not a single comment has been garnered. Are comments garnered? Time for a drink.

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Right, that's enough Mince. The editor is aff for a few days up north leaving the deputy in charge. I think the forecast is for a long spell of settled hot weather. Sitting sipping Nostro out my refridgeration unit; hopefully there will be a bit of shade in Glencoe. Remember that German bloke who used to rave about our Tartan special in the commercials? Well, point is, he was actually just an

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Now this is important - Safeway at the Gyle is selling big Nostro Azzurro (660ml) and big Becks (710ml) at £2.50 for two! None of your brewed under licence garbage either - the real stuff.

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Crivvens, help m'boab etc etc

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Another post. This isnae as easy as it appears. Still no comments boax. Maybe I'll need some of that grant to continue drinking.

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Exclusive: Mince Blogger Launched! The Shandon' Mince's New Interactive service to the good people of Shandon was launched today by Provost Milligan. "As a local boy, I must commend the editor and staff of the Shandon Mince for getting one over on those stuck up b*strds in Merchiston who couldnae put a web blog together even with a community grant of Wester Hailes proportions."

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