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Author Seanie O’Shaughnessy

Is there anything more Xmassy than drinking in a garden shed next to a building site?

Yes, it’s that time of year again folks. Xmas is just around the corner. It’s time to blow the cob webs off the purses and wallets. Get out there and shop till you drop. But just before you drop get… Continue Reading →

McDonald’s submit plans to open restaurant on McArthur’s Seat

McDonald’s have recently submitted plans to open a new restaurant on the site of the ruins of St. Anthony’s Chapel on the hill above St. Margaret’s Loch in Holyrood Park. A spokesperson for the restaurant made an announcement from the… Continue Reading →

Plan unveiled to electrify Greyfriars Bobby to stop tourists rubbing him for good luck

Edinburgh council have unveiled plans to electrify Greyfriars Bobby in a bid to stop tourists from rubbing his nose for good luck. A spokesperson for the council told us “We are sick and tired of having to respray Bobby’s nose… Continue Reading →

Hollywood heart throb Tom Cruise splashes out on luxury East Lothian property

Hollywood heart throb Tom Cruise has decided to fork out a small fortune on a new luxury home. But the plush property is not in the Berkeley Hills in California, nor is the magnificent mansion in London’s expensive Park Lane… Continue Reading →

Hearts fans want more European nights so Tynecastle oblige with tapas every Thursday in October

Over the years there have been thrilling comebacks, agonising defeats and the some great European nights to remember in Tynecastle but unfortunately nothing to write home about in recent seasons. So fans have begun to vent their frustration on The… Continue Reading →

Scorsese, DeNiro & DiCaprio spotted checking out Morningside’s Wild West

One of the world’s most famous directors, Martin Scorsese and equally as famous Hollywood actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro have been spotted in Morningside’s Wild West Street. Photo’s have been flooding social media platform The Twitter as surprised onlookers… Continue Reading →

Dalry spinster shocked and angry after receiving Council Tax bill for her pet parrot

So what’s odd about receiving a council tax bill you might be asking yourself. We all get one, am I right? Well how would YOU feel if you received a council tax bill for your pet PARROT!! That’s right your… Continue Reading →

Hackers stream round the clock porn on to Waverley Station notice board

Auchtermuchty hackers have taken over the notice board in Waverley Station and are streaming filthy porn movies on to it around the clock. Station managers are unable to do anything about it as access has been blocked by the clever… Continue Reading →

Morningside resident treated for shock after neighbour says hello

A Morningside resident has been taken to hospital in the back of a Kwikfit van and treated for shock after her neighbour of ten years said hello to her whilst passing on the shared stairwell of their tenement block. Marjorie… Continue Reading →

Crisis averted as purple garlic returns to Stockbridge

It was touch and go for a few days this week in Stockbridge as local delicatessen ran out of purple garlic. Tempers were frayed and friendships stretched to the limit as the patience of the locals was tested to the… Continue Reading →

Man attempts to rob bookmakers wearing a Harry Potter invisibility cloak

A 26 year old man has been jailed for 9 & 3/4 months for attempting to rob a Dalry bookmakers wearing a Harry Potter invisibility cloak. The attempted robbery took place during the largest cartoon horse race of the year,… Continue Reading →

Catholics Masses flock to see Jesus in Comely Bank Avenue

Coach loads of Catholics are expected to swarm into Edinburgh over the coming days. They’ll be hoping to catch a glimpse of Jesus in Comely Bank Avenue. An apparition of him and his mother Mary have mysteriously appeared on opposite… Continue Reading →

Edinburgh council to sub contract out road team

After much discussion over coffee and muffins, paid for by the public purse, at last night’s council meeting in Starbucks on George Street it was agreed that the council would start to sub-contract out it’s road team from the start… Continue Reading →

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