Explosive discoveries made in Edinburgh and Leith...and off the coast of Shetland
This week's newsletter covers everything from unearthed explosives to extensive city council fraud that went undetected for years
It’s that time of the week again and we have lots in store for you. Including:
Unexploded bombs dropped during a German raid in 1940 revealed to be buried under streets of Edinburgh
£1 million fraud at Aberdeen City Council sends a warning across local government
Greater Govanhill reflect on 2024 and share their top read articles of the year
New UK rules on visitors from the EU, America and Canada (among others) are an unwelcome barrier for Scottish tourism.
Another suspected unexploded ‘ordnance’ (military supplies) found near Shell pipeline off the coast of Shetland
The Orkney news explore the 2,000-year-old Roman Cemetery in Gaza
And much more!
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Latest from our website
Explosive discovery in wartime bombing archive
Three unexploded bombs dropped during a German raid in 1940 remain buried under Edinburgh streets…
£1 million fraud at Aberdeen City Council sends a warning across local government
All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses that allowed an Aberdeen City Council employee’s £1.1 million fraud go undetected for 17 years…
News from our partners
Greater Govanhill: The team at Greater Govanhill in Glasgow look back on a busy year…Can you guess their top read article?
The Clydesider: Clydesider creative CIC were awarded funding to record and celebrate stories of local community activists and campaigners who created positive change - and are hiring!
Inverclyde Now: Inverclyde Council is asking residents about how to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Port Glasgow in an online survey; deadline is Friday 31 January.
Lochside Press: Damaged sections of seawall on the A83 will be replaced this month, with an additional set of traffic lights in place for two months.
Bylines Scotland: New UK rules on visitors from the EU, America and Canada (among others) are an unwelcome barrier for Scottish tourism.
Shetland News: Suspected unexploded ‘ordnance’ (military supplies) found near Shell pipeline
The Orkney News: On the 2,000-year-old Roman Cemetery in Gaza…
In memory
John Dickie, founding editor of the Broughton Spurtle, has sadly passed away.
We extend our condolences to his family, friends and all those who worked with him over the years.
The funeral service for John Dickie, founding editor of the Spurtle, will take place at Warriston Crematorum’s Lorimer Chapel at 10am on Monday 20 January.
All who knew John are welcome. Donations will go to Freedom from Torture.
The funeral will be followed by a gathering with tea, coffee and sandwiches at the Joseph Pearce bar on Elm Row, where the family will share memories and photographs.
Again, all those who knew John personally or through his community activities are warmly welcome.
