A controversial new recycling scheme has been delayed.
08.04.2023 - 09:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A campaign has been launched against a new 5G mast in Edinburgh over fears that the 65ft structure will block views of the castle. Telecoms company CK Hutchison Networks have proposed building the structure on Johnston Terrace which is located near the iconic tourist attraction.
The application which was submitted in March has already attracted 71 objections on the Edinburgh City Council website. Consultations for the proposal are due to end at midnight on Friday April 7.
Locals have raised concerns that the location of the mast may deter tourists from visiting the area. Marc Wilkinson, 55, who is behind the campaign having lived in the capital for 35 years told Edinburgh Live: "The main thing that I am objecting about is the fact that no one seems to know about the application that was sent to the council."
Marc went onto claim "there's a very small number of people who were informed" about the planning implementation of the 5G mast.
"It is right bang smack in the middle of the city, next to Edinburgh castle in the midsts of a UNESCO world heritage site. It is just going to be a complete and utter eyes sore and it is going to destroy the view. The mast is 65 feet high and right in front of the most photographed place of the whole of Scotland as it is the only place on the Grassmarket that you can see the castle."
Colinton resident, Richard Ennos, 64, who attended the protest said: "It is a gross intrusion into what is supposed to be a conservation area and which has UNESCO heritage status. It may be just the first of many and if it goes ahead we may be ruining the cityscape of the very, very valuable city of Edinburgh."
A Three UK spokesperson said: “5G rollout is vital for residents and businesses of Johnston Terrace.
A controversial new recycling scheme has been delayed.
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Scots Starstruck finalist William Boyle's dreams came true tonight before the winner of the show was announced as he got the opportunity to sing with his idol Shania Twain.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic A touring production of the stage version of “The Bodyguard” was brought to a halt and canceled in Manchester, England on Friday night after patrons would not stop singing along with the musical’s songs, leading to house lights coming up during the climactic number “I Will Always Love You.” Two women were forcibly pulled out of the theater by security, and several police cars arrived to oversee the evacuation of the theater after what patrons on social media described as “fights in the aisles” and even “a mini-riot.” According to news reports out of Manchester and tweets from those inside the Palace Theatre, the show — based on the hit 1992 film — had already been temporarily halted once during the first act because of the disruptive audience sing-alongs, but was resumed. Later, though, with only about 10 minutes to go before the end, it was put on pause again while its star, Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton, attempted to sing the climactic song made famous in the movie by Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You,” over the sound of semi-tuneless howling coming from audience members. Thornton’s mic was cut mid-song, the house lights came up and offenders were evicted — struggling against being pulled out by their shoulders, in video footage captured by attendees — and the show was officially called off.
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