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Portobello: how can this TV show about the mafia and a mind-controlled parrot be so wildly dull?

This HBO series about Italy’s top TV host (and his feathered friend) getting embroiled with the mob sounds genius … and yet it’s troublingly tedious

The Guardian - UK

Chioma Nnadi's My London: 'I once went on a date in a cemetery, but I was ghosted'

British Vogue boss Chioma Nnadi trawls Portobello, dines at Jikoni and loves a spooky date

Evening Standard

Consultation opens on expanding mobile phone ban to all Edinburgh schools

Portobello and Queensferry high schools are already using lockable pouches which restrict access to phones throughout the day.

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Portobello review – Marco Bellocchio’s glorious saga of TV stars, mafia prisoners and lace doilies

In the first two episodes of a six-part series, the stardom of 80s primetime host Enzo Tortora is cleverly crosscut with the scramble of a mob secretary who implicates him – and his parrot – in drug trafficking

The Guardian - UK

Residents threaten to sue Scottish council over controversial parking plans

RESIDENTS and business owners in Portobello and Joppa are threatening to sue Edinburgh Council over controversial parking plans which they claim are…

The National (Scotland)

Police issue 'avoid the area' warning for Scottish beach as 'suspicious item' found

RESIDENTS are being urged to stay in their homes after a “potentially suspicious item” was found at Edinburgh’s Portobello beach ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations expand to Leith and Portobello

HOGMANAY celebrations in Edinburgh are being expanded outside of the city centre for the first time ...

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Popular Scottish beach issued with 'risk to human health' warning from bacteria

Swimmers are being advised against using Portobello beach due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria...

The National (Scotland)

Reservoir Frogs: Could prescribing nature help close the health gap?

THE skies are grey and foreboding at Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach but for the nine regulars from The Ripple Project’s weekly outdoor swimming…

The National (Scotland)

How to spend a day in Portobello, Edinburgh’s swinging seaside suburb

Quirk and elegance are balanced in this beachside stretch of Scotland’s capital, where Suzy Pope discovers an on-trend food scene, convivial drinking dens and plenty of places to shop

The Independent UK

Edinburgh residents spot 'jellyfish invasion' as 'huge' creatures line the shore

Residents have spotted a collection of jellyfish 'invading' Portobello Beach, with one local describing the area as a 'jellyfish graveyard' after warnings from the Marine Conservation Society.

Edinburgh Live

Brazen thieves caught on CCTV stealing motorbike with bolt cutters 'in seconds'

Four people wearing balaclavas targeted the vehicle as it was parked outside a property on Bath Street in Portobello on Thursday, June 29.

Daily Record

'Dog toilet', naked swimmers and dirty water – reviewers' opinions of Edinburgh's Portobello Beach

When the sun shines visitors and residents alike love to Edinburgh's Porty beach but that doesn't mean everybody is a huge fan, though many leave glowing reviews some are not so happy.

Edinburgh Live

Foodie favourite Irish-Argentinian bistro opens second location in Portobello

The bistros have a unique concept, offering "an Irish kitchen with an Argentinian twist to their food

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Edinburgh woman feels 'disturbed' after catching suspicious prowlers on CCTV

An Edinburgh woman caught two men trying to 'scope out' her property in the Portobello area. She was woken up by a motion alert from the Ring Camera before spotting two men in the garden.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's lost amusement park that stood for more than 100 years

Portobello's Fun City stood for over 100 years and was renowned as the second oldest funfair in Britain until it closed in 1998 and the site stripped away to make way for new flats.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh residents using Portobello gardens 'as toilets' as weather heats up

An MP said beachgoers are often seen reliving themselves in 'alleyways and private gardens' during the summer.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh surfers gather at popular beach to protest raw sewage contaminating water

Kimberley, along with dozens of other protestors, took to the water at Portobello beach to try to send a message to water companies that enough is enough when it comes to raw sewage in the water.

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First look at 'Portobello Harbour' plans which includes 'tiny skatepark for mice'

The plan also includes a flexible community event lawn space, waterside decking, seating and tree planting

Daily Record

Scots couple to complete epic 385km swim in memory of son who died aged 25

Jenny and John Findlay will undertake a final swim at Portobello Beach on Saturday to honour son Michael and raise money for Samaritans.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh sandwich shop owner 'reluctantly' puts popular store up for sale

Baguette Express has been serving locals of Portobello their quick lunches but due to 'personal circumstances', the owner has 'reluctantly' decided to sell up shop.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh housing plan dropped over fears it could block access to historic railway

Campaigners hoping to see Portobello railway station reopened had objected to the proposal to build new homes on land close to the old station site.

Edinburgh Live

Historic Edinburgh Victorian six-bed cottage in seaside community hits market

This historic home is situated in the area of Portobello which is teaming with trendy bars, shops and bistros. The property is on the market for offers over £730,000.

Edinburgh Live

KFC 'sorry' after Edinburgh TV hosts gets 'ruined meal' that was 'thrown' in bucket

TV presenter Debbie Stephens, from Portobello, was fuming and said she was forced to bin £25 worth of food after ordering from the Meadowbank KFC branch

Edinburgh Live

We spoke to Edinburgh residents living in the neighbourhood voted 'best in city'

Judges, from the Top 50 best places to live Sunday Times guide, praised the seaside suburb for having a "free-spirited atmosphere" that's a "refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital".

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