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Letters: Bullying can’t stop us raising glass to Yes vote

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:42:23 GMT

Brian Monteith’s stout defence (Evening News, April 26) of George Osborne’s attempt to bully Scotland over the use of the pound after independence was undermined by Professor David Blanchflower, a former member of the UK Monetary Policy Committee, who said that George Osborne was “scaremongering to the people of Scotland” and that it made sense for an independent Scotland to enter into a currency union with the rest of the UK.

Letters: Aerial route in children’s football can prove costly

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:32 GMT

IT was with great interest I read your article about Aer Lingus, “Airline picks Capital for maiden flight” (News, May 9). Musselburgh Windsor FC under-10s are visiting Cork to play football in September and have been quoted almost £420 return to Dublin by Aer Lingus!

Letters: HMS Edinburgh’s sailors worth a better welcome

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:10:17 GMT

It doesn’t do much for the image of Edinburgh or indeed tourism in Scotland when a group of well dressed and no doubt well behaved service personnel are refused service in one of the Capital’s most historic bars, especially after having just been awarded the Freedom of the City (News, May 21).

Letters: Give our young a chance with apprentice schemes

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:07 GMT

This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of the opportunities of a modern apprenticeship for both employers and young people.

Letters: Much to celebrate in city of inspiration and talent

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:17 GMT

I WAS delighted to see the late Helen Crummy MBE at number 72 in the Evening News’ Edinburgh’s 100 Greatest list.

Letters: Not bowled over by city leisure chief’s boasts

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:54:01 GMT

IN an “I love EH” feature, John Comiskey, the chief executive of Edinburgh Leisure, stated about Edinburgh: “There is so much on your doorstep to enjoy” (News, May 15).

Letters: Princes Street must pay for ice rink

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:06:43 GMT

IN these times of austerity we must all support any attempt by the city council to reduce costs without impacting on essential services.

Letters: Maybe city will grow to love flawed tram route

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:49 GMT

Anyone who has spent any amount of time in the centre of Edinburgh over the past few years will have noticed the shambolic state of the roads, which appear to be getting closed off and dug up in a way reminiscent of a mole popping up sporadically in a field.

Poll is asking us to ditch benefits of devolution

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:27 GMT

DEVOLUTION is the real choice for a progressive future for Scotland. Since 1997, new elected governments have been established in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, creating a more devolved and richly textured  democracy.

Surgery required to cut back on NHS managers

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:28:28 GMT

I WRITE as a former NHS employee of 30 years, in the finance department. The easiest way to achieve savings is to dramatically reduce the amount of managers on exorbitant salaries on all levels.

Letters: City that’s alive doesn’t have to be full of cars

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:33:24 GMT

Most people see the merit of boosting footfall in the city centre and extending the period of that footfall into the evening. That has been the ostensible objective of the “Alive after Five” campaign.

Don’t let crazy planners get close to public funds

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:50:06 GMT

I COULD hardly believe my eyes when I saw the council’s latest idea – plans to extend the tram line to Dalkeith (News, May 10).

Letters: ERI staff deserve plaudits

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:04:30 GMT

AS A very recent heart attack victim, I’d like share my NHS treatment experience and the service I received.

Enjoy the view before new chimneys are built

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:24:06 GMT

Angus McGregor (Letters, May 9) is correct to say the East Lothian coastline is stunning. He will be pleased to learn that the chimneys of the now redundant Cockenzie coal power station are due to be demolished. As someone who has never known the skyline without them, I will be sad to see them go. But as a Green I’m happy the coal burning has ceased.

Taxi fares are sky-high without being raised

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:42:12 GMT

councillor NormanWork obviously doesn’t live in the real world (One less drink will pay your taxi home ladies, News, May 8). The black cabs in Edinburgh are already twice the price of Glasgow, and that is not perception but fact.

Letters: Clean-ups don’t tackle lower reaches of river

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:59:23 GMT

I constantly read about various clean-ups on the Water of Leith, which I am sure have a significant impact on both the water quality and considerably enhance the environment for the scores of walkers and cyclists who use the much publicised walkway.

Letters: Safety needed for late cabs, not more friction

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:20:03 GMT

It is very disappointing that the idea of an additional ‘party tariff’ has again been raised in discussions about taxi fares in Edinburgh (News, May 2).

Royal Mail will deliver, whatever future holds

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:35 GMT

I thought it would be helpful to clarify for your readers the legal protections around the Universal Service provided by Royal Mail, and in particular for free post to armed forces undertaking operations.

Letters: Winter Wonderland comes at a high price

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:30:44 GMT

IT would seem that the natural splendour and serenity of the east end of Princes Street Gardens is being sacrificed for the sake of blatant and tacky profit.

Letters: Misinformation helps no one in planning debate

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:46 GMT

For once I actually agree with Bruce Thompson, underhand tactics should have absolutely no place in the consideration of any planning application (Letters, April 27). How disappointing then, that underhand tactics seem to have been  employed by Save Stockbridge under his chairmanship.