273: Basic maintenance Monday 2 November 2009
Nicholson Street, Edinburgh
“It’s dangerous to ride a broken bike. At best, you’ll wobble. At worst, you won’t be able to stop and you’ll crash.”
source: Brake
248: Pop a wheelie Monday 28 September 2009
Drummond Street, Edinburgh
“You must ensure at all times that your motorcycle or moped is road legal and that it has a valid MOT (Ministry of Transport) certificate.”
source: Your Driving Licence
177: No-go area Friday 19 June 2009
St Margaret's House, London Road, Edinburgh
“Biological urinal blocks from Bio–Productions that contain surfactants and harmless bacteria that “colonise” the urinal pipes, helping to maintain good drainage and prevent odours.”
source: Gentworks
164: Off the road Tuesday 2 June 2009
Constitution Street, Leith
“The MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test, without dismantling it, the vehicle met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It doesn’t mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the length of time the certificate is valid.”
source: DIrectgov
095: Keeping you informed Wednesday 25 February 2009
069: Sit down, take the weight off Tuesday 20 January 2009
Eskside West, Musselburgh
“Robust constrution means this is ideal for areas where traditional timber benches are subject to vandalism.”
source: Bailey Streetscene Street Furniture
068: Postman’s knock Monday 19 January 2009
Constitution Street, Leith
“Our collection services help put you in control of your inbound mail, allowing you to choose when and where to receive your mail.”
source: The Royal Mail
065: Say cheese Wednesday 14 January 2009
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
“Anecdotal evidence suggests that over 80% of the CCTV footage supplied to the police is far from ideal, especially if it is being used for primary identification or identities are unknown and identification is being sought, for instance, by media release.”
source: Home Office National CCTV Strategy document
064: You’ll have to speak up a bit Tuesday 13 January 2009
Baxter Gate, Doncaster
“BT has removed more than 30,000 under-used kiosks since 2002 but two-thirds of the 61,700 payphones remaining are unprofitable, it says.”
source: bbc.co.uk
055: 24-hour access Tuesday 30 December 2008
Bristo Square, Edinburgh
What do I need to install an ATM?
You only need a BT Analogue telephone line and a 13 amp power socket and about half a metre of space.
source: Cash Point Machines FAQ
