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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Balaclava ban bid, new Hogmanay venue, Cargo Bike Carnival in the Meadows + 'Foik Ferly' procession through Leith
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Summerhall artists have more questions, Fringe could shift for school holidays, adventurer Mark Beaumont's 'Extreme Dreams' + Porty family on Grand Designs
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@edinburghminute.comDamn. Sorry to hear this. I need to figure this out. Or think of a way to shorten the email.
@merchistoncc.bsky.socialReposted by @edinburghminute.comLeaf clearing volunteers needed 🍂
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@edinburghminute.comHa! Well sadly I think it's becoming a bit too long and gets cut off in some inboxes.
@edinburghminute.comAye that's them 💚
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Thousands face 15-year allotment wait, uni boss denies union pressure over exit, new mural as Caledonian Brewery demolition begins + meet the local viral toddler-cycling dad
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: 'Resign already', students tell Mathieson, Alan Cumming backs ECA campaign, first look at plans to bulldoze Summerhall + Princes Street Gardens has new Friends
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@edinburghminute.com🚨 Breaking news: Peter Mathieson to leave University of Edinburgh
Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has confirmed he plans to step down from his role at the helm of the University of Edinburgh in 2028. Full details: www.edinburghminute.com/breaking-new...
@heatherjc.bsky.socialReposted by @edinburghminute.comConsultation on the future of Summerhall on Wednesday 7 October 2026 3pm – 7.30pm (drop in any time):
@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Summerhall demolition threat, Bruntsfield bike shop saved, new £12 tourist fee at St Giles' Cathedral + revamp for narrow Morningside Road pavements
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@edinburghminute.comThanks for tagging. Will include in the morning newsletter. And the words ‘both look set to remain dire’ really jump out. Do people vote for such lack of progress when they vote? I doubt it. Will also raise this situation a lot when election comes along. The city centre stagnation is embarrassing.
@edinburghminute.com“who has not always been so supportive of Gayle and her work” 🙈 I really hope this is a typo and I’ve not blanked something bad from my memory! I hope the run was a success for Gayle 👍
@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Students 'used as bargaining chip' in uni strikes, gig economy hubs plan for delivery riders, restored Botanic Palm Houses reopen + weekend guide including tram trail & more
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: New events series for Ross Bandstand, Leith shop ceiling collapse drama, Portobello bar The Espy is not closing + Tom Kelly's monthly Water of Leith wildlife update
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: 100+ artists and orgs face eviction, The Skinny magazine rescued, councillors blocked from re-election + EICC to host People's Emergency Briefing screening
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@edinburghminute.com🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: Uni boss claims students 'weaponised', North Bridge closures, former Widows HQ hotel plan + new saunas for South Queensferry
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@edinburghminute.comOh glad to hear it. Cheers Lennie.
@edinburghminute.com☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Five-weeks of uni strikes begin today, MP to quit over ageism and sexism, Southside community centre reopening + new music series at Brown's of Leith
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