A luxurious Niddrie house has shocked agents after selling for $3,110,001 to set a new suburb price record in the process The home at 72 Hotham Rd surpassed the area’s previous $2.87m benchmark, set by 4 Rose Ave in 2020 Barry Plant’s Walter Mahch said the new record setter was listed with a $2.7m-$2.9m asking range and sold via an expressions of interest process RELATED: Keilor meets Hollywood Hills: Home with six-car garage, indoor pool, cinema 15 Melbourne suburbs where buyers could score a post-auction bargain | PropTrack Keilor East: Entertainer has ‘gold class’ theatre room and sauna He said the residence was snapped up by downsizers who were seeking a brand-new mosaic-tiled pool with multi-coloured LED lights and an outdoor entertaining area with a ceiling fan The four-bedroom house contains 4m-high ceilings brushed gold tap ware and Italian-made tiles The kitchen and butler’s kitchen are equipped with gas cook tops a stone-topped island bench and a servery window to the outdoor entertainer’s area The self-cleaning pool is fitted with multi-coloured LED lights There’s a total of four bathrooms in the home stone-topped island bench tops and servery window to the alfresco zone there is a three-phase electric car charger in the garage Mr Mahch said the house was constructed by a builder who knocked down the previous home on the site and built a new house rather than the multiple townhouses which often get built on Niddrie’s larger blocks strip heater and poolside bathroom service the alfresco entertaining area given townhouse projects often take up to 18 months to be approved in the Moonee Valley municipality and then another 18 months or so to build “They took a gamble to only build one house and took 12 months to build and put it on the market,” Mr Mahch said He said there was definitely demand for more detached houses in Niddrie but it was unlikely another would sell for $3m+ in the near future “I doubt that will be achieved again for years,” Mr Mahch said Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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The solution converted signage into murals that assist children pictorially Their colours and shapes are a wayfinding tool assisting navigation and memory in a passive Images focus on species native to Niddrie's region encouraging students to explore looking for them around the school You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The central area of Camberwell Junction will see high-rises as tall as 12 storeys fast-tracked Link copiedShareShare articleBuilding height limits will be increased in the heart of multiple Melbourne suburbs to at least 10 storeys as part of Victorian government plans to create thousands of new homes The 10 areas — labelled as "activity centres" — are Broadmeadows North Essendon and Preston in the city's north Ringwood and Camberwell Junction in the east and Frankston The Victorian government announced it would build more higher-density housing in these areas in 2023 with the aim to construct 60,000 new homes in these established areas of Melbourne by 2051 The government says the initial plans have been updated after two rounds of community consultation with more than 10,000 people These changes include scaling back maximum heights in the outer areas of the activity centres as well as reducing the catchment zones in most areas following a "street-by-street and step-by-step" analysis of a 10-minute walk from the middle of the activity centre The government expects the plans to become law next month the 10 activity centres will be made up of a "core" precinct which is the busiest part of the activity centre The "core" precinct is where the tallest buildings will be approved with a maximum of 10 storeys in the core of Niddrie Taller maximums will apply in the core of Ringwood and Frankston as the state government says this was requested by councils The Niddrie (Keilor Road) and North Essendon Activity Centres The Preston (High Street) Activity Centres Planning applications in these core areas will undergo a fast-tracked "deemed to comply" pathway According to the Victoria Planning Authority website this means if an application meets the building height street wall height and setback requirements that planning application cannot be refused on the basis of those requirements Applications that exceed the maximum heights are not eligible for this fast-tracked process the "walkable" area will be further divided into two areas — inner and outer — where the maximum heights scale down The inner area will have a four-storey limit and the outer area will have a new three-storey limit or up to four on larger blocks all proposed catchment areas had a four-storey limit Developers building in these 10 areas will also be required to make a contribution to local infrastructure such as road and path upgrades or building community infrastructure The government says other changes include new rules to support tree planting on larger sites and stronger controls to protect sunlight and prevent overshadowing of parks and open spaces Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said there was an urgency to build more homes There is only one way out of the housing crisis — build our way out," she said "We want more homes for young people and workers close to jobs and services — so they can live where they want near the things they need and the people they love." Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said the updated plans were guided by significant engagement with the community "What we heard from community is that these activity centres are excellent locations for more homes because they make sense to build them here," she said "The community also said that the further you walk away from the core of those community centres we want to see a more gradual decline in building heights — and that's exactly what we've responded to." chief executive of the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Victorian branch said the changes announced by the government were welcomed "It's been quite pleasing to see the plans have been nuanced for all the individual locations in the 10 activity centres," she said But Ms Allison said it was "extraordinarily difficult" to build apartments in Melbourne at the moment due to construction costs and housing taxes and said it remained to be seen whether the plans would be feasible Boroondara City Council mayor Sophie Torney whose council area includes the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre But she said "critical" questions remained unanswered about heritage overlay buildings and the suitability of four-storey developments in the activity centre's outer areas Highett Progress Association's Doug Klein who was involved in the community reference group for the activity centre in Moorabbin said the changes did not address the "core issues" "The government originally talked about affordable housing there's no target for affordable housing," he said Shadow Minister for Planning Richard Riordan said fast-tracking developments would lock residents out of planning decisions "What they’re really doing is forcing high-rise growth into communities while shutting out locals from having a say," he said These activity centres are in addition to another 50 areas the government hopes to incentivise higher-density development across Melbourne in the coming decades Last year, 25 additional activity zones near train and tram stations were announced, which attracted criticism from residents in Melbourne's south-east and the Victorian opposition. Ms Allan said the next 25 would be announced soon. Why Trump wants to reopen an infamous US prison — and whether it's possibleTopic:Explainer CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) A recently leased triple fronted retail investment at a busy T-intersection in Melbourne’s north west traded at auction last week for $5.05 million – more than twice the result 15 months ago when it was vacant reflects a 5.45 per cent net passing yield Fast growing charcoal chicken chain El Jannah is on a rental agreement expiring in 2038 with a 15 year option Its fit out replaced a long-time Westpac branch with laneway access – in one of 10 local government designated Activity Centres serviced by a tram which runs up Matthews Avenue The buyer is a first time investor sourced from marketing agency Stonebridge’s Asia practice (story continues below) The result reflects a record rate per sqm for both land and building on Keilor Rd they said the suburb is about 11 kilometres from the CBD Six months ago we reported Woolworths acquired the precinct’s Niddrie Central shopping centre Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Kurt’s father became a taxi driver and his uncle constructed homes that still exist in the neighbourhood many locals worked at the sprawling Ford car plant or the iconic Hard Yakka factory Those businesses have gone but the former sites have become vibrant residential and retail hubs “My brother recently moved to the new housing precinct “That development is attracting young people priced out of gentrified suburbs like Northcote and Glenroy “The latte line hasn’t hit Broadmeadows yet so young professionals and second or third-generation migrants who’ve set up small businesses see Broadmeadows as an attractive Broadmeadows is 15 kilometres north of the CBD so it appeals to people wanting to live within easy reach of the city and have local amenities on their doorstep The StartNorth business and coworking space is busy the Kangan Institute’s new health and community centre opens next year and a $20 million upgrade of Seabrook Reserve includes a state rugby league centre of excellence and a new community hub The modern Kingslea estate also signals a new era for Broadmeadows and is attracting businesses and eateries “We’re the home of Middle Eastern food culture who recommends the Adana kebab from Katik or a freshly baked simit from one of the local Turkish bread shops Broadmeadows is one of 10 activity centres identified in the Victorian government’s Housing Statement where the Victorian Planning Authority is working with the Department of Transport and Planning to deliver more homes close to services Liaising closely with local councils and communities around 60,000 homes will be delivered across these 10 centres through a review of building heights and design requirements and changes to existing rules to support appropriate development Niddrie and North Essendon in the northern suburbs By delivering more homes in the right locations they aim to improve housing affordability and choice The Niddrie and North Essendon activity centres on Keilor Road and Mount Alexander Road build on two already bustling neighbourhoods of boutique shops with close proximity to the Essendon Fields business precinct Maria  and Alex Kosmas have been Niddrie locals for 28 years and own Nobel Greek Tavern on Keilor Road they moved their restaurant from Balwyn so they could live and work closer to home They’ve witnessed Niddrie’s transformation and believe the activity centre focus will further enhance the suburb “A new generation is arriving – we get couples and young families in our restaurant who’ve just moved to Niddrie and Essendon,” Maria says the shops and there are plenty of good schools too.” Whereas the older generations came from Italy now Niddrie is home to more people of Asian and Indian backgrounds and that’s bringing even more life to the area.” Epping is also growing and seeing an influx of aspirational residents The Epping activity centre is sited on High Street and Cooper Street and includes the Northern Hospital the Epping Services Hub and the surrounding businesses and homes St Monica’s College principal Brian Hanley has been at the school since 1991 and the college now has 2200 students from a broad blend of backgrounds “Our families are working-class migrant families small business owners and everyone in between,” Hanley says “As Epping has enjoyed extraordinary growth “When I first drove to work every morning along Cooper Street Epping has seen new housing developments and the arrival of shopping precincts Vegetable & Flower Market that moved to Epping from West Melbourne “There has always been a strong family focus in Epping and that remains It’s still a reasonable option for couples and families wanting to buy a home – this is going to be a young and thriving community for a long time.” Feedback is now welcome on the Victorian Planning Authority’s draft plans for these activity centres. 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Please check your spelling and if you still can't get to the right page try heading to the homepage for a look around If you still have problems, try contacting us and we'll do what we can to help you. Click here to get back to where you came from ‘I: Connect’ and ‘NB: Connect’ aim to transform neglected sections of the National Cycle Network into more welcoming ‘I: Connect’ and ‘NB: Connect’ aim to transform neglected sections of the National Cycle Network into more welcoming ·       Art Buds Collective/KMG and Yardworks in Niddrie-Bingham ·       Impact Arts/Bespoke Atelier in Irvine These artists and arts organisations worked with local young creatives to research and design the murals giving them the opportunity to learn about the process of producing public art Extensive engagement was conducted throughout the development of both projects to ensure the finished artworks accurately represent each community, through themes such as nature, history, language and landmarks. It is hoped this will inspire residents of Irvine and Niddrie-Bingham to explore their local National Cycle Network routes by walking Artists and arts organisations worked with local young creatives to research and design the murals I: Connect has transformed an underpass at Low Green Park in Irvine into a welcoming and uplifting space Impact Arts worked with Bespoke Atelier - a specialist design team – to produce a mural that explores the town’s traditions and heritage There were several opportunities for the community to feed into the mural designs with engagement events taking place to draw out what residents wanted to see included The young artists helped design and deliver these consultation sessions and gained experience in gathering and analysing the data collected Bespoke Atelier also provided the interns with an understanding of the creative process behind a large-scale mural from initial concept to installation This included teaching them various painting techniques and how to layer a design on a wall using stencils said: “It has been a pleasure to work closely with the Impact Arts team young artists and Sustrans throughout the community engagement “The design created reflects the beauty of the river mirroring its sweeping curves and flow of the water Combined with inspiration from local flora and fauna and the built environment the mural is layered with texture and detail that will reveal more on repeat viewings “We hope that the mural will illuminate the underpass creating a welcoming artwork for the community to enjoy playful shapes will encourage movement through the space when walking wheeling or cycling and we hope that the design will enhance the communities appreciation for their local environment and bring a smile to their face.” The interns were also taught various painting techniques added: “Impact Arts have delivered a wide range of creative participation projects from our permanent base in Irvine for over 20 years “A major focus of our work is youth employability and placemaking and this project delivered in collaboration with Sustrans and Bespoke Atelier has been a fantastic opportunity to bring those elements together “Our young apprentice artists have had brilliant work experience working alongside Bespoke Atelier and the final mural is testament to the range of community voices listened to in creating the final design “People using the cycle path along the river Irvine are in for a wonderful treat as the underpass there has been transformed into a beautiful space representing many aspects of local life.” This project was made possible thanks to the support of North Ayrshire Council Location: Marress Road Underpass Extensive engagement was conducted throughout the development of both projects to ensure the finished artworks accurately represent each community a new artwork is brightening the tunnel connecting the communities of Niddrie and Bingham.  Art Buds Collective - a social enterprise dedicated to the delivery of sustainable arts education through community projects - worked with artist KMG and 3 young interns to create a piece which celebrates the areas past and present Engagement with local schools and families highlighted a desire for the design to recognise nature in the area Other themes that emerged were the history of coal mining and brickworks as well as a strong desire to incorporate the names of ‘Niddrie’ and ‘Bingham’ in the mural The interns were also encouraged to develop their own research projects and received in-person training at Yardworks Studio to develop technical skills they could apply during the final install The outcome is an artwork which not only captures the spirit of the two communities but also improves a vital route by which Niddrie and Bingham are linked said: “Working with our young interns and engaging the community to create this mural has been an inspiring process "This project is about fostering a sense of ownership and bringing people together to reflect the rich history and vibrant life of this area "The mural is a celebration of both the past and present and it’s been amazing to see the community’s stories and strength come to life in the artwork." added: "The NB: Connect mural project is more than just painting walls; it's about engaging young people listening to the voices of local residents and creating stories that reflect the strength “Art has the power to transform spaces and lives within our communities and this mural will hopefully be a source of pride for years to come.” The mural will be maintained by a team of young volunteers in the future This project was made possible thanks to the support of Network Rail It is hoped this will inspire residents of Irvine and Niddrie-Bingham to explore their local National Cycle Network routes by walking I: Connect and NB: Connect were supported by funding from the Scottish Government and administered through Sustrans Scotland’s Art and Diversity programme Head of National Cycle Network at Sustrans Scotland explains: “Sustrans has worked with young creatives and communities to transform previously neglected locations along the National Cycle Network "We want the National Cycle Network to be the backbone of Scotland's walking “Projects like this attract more people onto their local paths making them a safer and more attractive alternative to car travel.  “I and NB: Connect have been led and created by local people and truly represent those living in Irvine “We hope that this will not only encourage more people to discover and use these routes but also inspire creativity and improve employability for those involved” This is the latest in a series of annual projects which support community groups in creating artworks on the National Cycle Network.   In 2021, temporary artworks and events were created for Black History Month In 2022, there was a focus on Disability History Month resulting in a mix of permanent sculptures and other temporary art And in 2023, a remarkable series of temporary outdoor artworks were created by young people in Glasgow Young Creators transform National Cycle Network routes in Scotland with exciting public artworks Disability History Month events to take place along the National Cycle Network in Scotland Black History Month celebrations to take place along the National Cycle Network in Scotland Sign up now to hear more about our latest news Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Read our fundraising promise Sustrans is a registered charity in England and Wales (326550) and Scotland (SC039263) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (1797726) at 2 Cathedral Square Niddrie is one of four Edinburgh areas brought under a new Firework Control Zone making it a criminal offence for fireworks to be set off between November 1-10 unless licensed through the local authority.  Road closures were put in place and officers asked locals to avoid the area A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We are responding to reports of disorder involving fireworks in the Hay Avenue area of Edinburgh.   “A number of people have targeted police vehicles and public transport providers with fireworks and missiles “A road closure has been put in place at the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Duddingston Park South and the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Greendykes Road  “Local officers are being supported by public order colleagues to bring the matter under control Elsewhere Northeast Community Officers along with Special Constables from the Northeast Support Team went on patrol tonight with Lothian Buses focusing on anti-social behaviour which impacts our transport network eight police officers were on the ground conducting high visibility patrols throughout the Leith and Craigmillar areas of Edinburgh This close partnership working will continue over the bonfire period.  A further statement issued earlier this morning added: “Officers remain in the Hay Avenue area of Edinburgh following earlier reports of disorder.  John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme The Edinburgh Reporter brings you news all about Edinburgh Officers are urging members of the public to avoid the area of Hay Avenue until disorder is brought under control. Officers are urging members of the public to avoid the area of Hay Avenue until disorder is brought under control after a number of police vehicles were targeted. Police and public transport providers were hit with fireworks and missiles, including bricks. Police have closed the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Duddingston Park South, and the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Greendykes Road. Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area. A Police Scotland statement read: “We are responding to reports of disorder involving fireworks in the Hay Avenue area of Edinburgh. “A number of people have targeted police vehicles and public transport providers with fireworks and missiles, including bricks. “A road closure has been put in place at the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Duddingston Park South, and the junction of Niddrie Mains Road and Greendykes Road. “Local officers are being supported by public order colleagues to bring the matter under control. it comes a year after around 100 youths gathered on the same street on November 5 in a repeat of the disorder seen in the same neighbourhood in 2022. 62 officers sustained a range of injuries after being struck by or in the proximity of fireworks in incidents across Scotland last year. Police previously said on Thursday officers would be utilising Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act within Niddrie and Craigentinny as part of deterring firework-related crime. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" The NEN – North Edinburgh News The community media resource for north Edinburgh Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Detectives are appealing for information after a house was deliberately set on fire in Hay Drive in the early hours of this morning which also spread to a neighbouring property Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished There were no reports of any injuries but substantial damage has been caused to both properties Extensive enquiries are ongoing and from our investigations so far officers believe this incident may be linked to the recent discharge of firearms and other fire-raising incidents in the city Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: “It is vital that we trace whoever is responsible for this reckless act as soon as possible “While we believe this was a targeted attack the fire has spread to a neighbouring property and the consequences could have been far more serious “Our enquiries suggest this incident is linked to groups who are actively targeting each other but we understand this will be concerning for the local community “Please be assured we are working hard to trace those involved Our action this week demonstrates our commitment to tackling this type of crime.” A motorbike carrying 2 individuals was seen in the area around the time of the fire and officers are keen to anyone who may have seen this vehicle Detective Superintendent Grainger added: “We would urge anyone with information to review it and get in touch with officers “I am keen to hear from anyone who saw this motorbike in the area “Please think back – did you see this vehicle Or did you see anything suspicious in the area around the time “Plain-clothed and uniform officers will remain in the area while our investigations continue Two further arrests have been made after more warrants were executed this week in Edinburgh following this series of incidents divisional officers from Edinburgh and the east of Scotland supported by specialist resources from Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism and firearms officers attended at five addresses across Edinburgh and Musselburgh A number of items relevant to the investigation were arrested and charged with drugs offences Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal A 38-year-old man was also reported to the Procurator Fiscal and a 30-year-old man was given two recorded police warnings also executed two additional firearms search warrants in the Leith area of Edinburgh this morning (Friday The activity was part of an ongoing investigation into the discharge of firearms and fire-raising incidents in the city last month So far officers have arrested six people in total checked around 1600 vehicles and recovered eight which had been stolen Around 2400 hours of CCTV footage are being examined and officers on patrol have delivered 500 leaflets in the community to reassure them said: “These incidents could have had much more serious consequences and I want to make it clear this behaviour will not be tolerated “Significant enquiries are ongoing in relation to all of these incidents and we are utilising all available resources to identify those responsible and bring them to justice “We will continue to carry out additional high-visibility patrols and disruption activity across the city and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to approach these officers “If anyone has information that can help with our enquiries then please contact us immediately.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously Officers given stop-and-search powers and helicopters deployed on Bonfire Night amid reports of firework-related crime Police have said they are responding to incidents of disorder “across Edinburgh” on Bonfire Night – with groups of youths hurling fireworks Officers have been given stop-and-search powers after “intelligence” relating to planned disorder and firework-related crime in the Moredun Niddrie and Gracemount areas of the capital This allows police to stop and search people and vehicles to search for weapons and other “dangerous instruments” if they “believe there is a possibility of serious violence or disorder taking place” A helicopter is also among the “specialist resources” being deployed as part of Operation Moonbeam which is aimed at supporting local police in tackling fireworks-related offences Supt Neil Wilson, from Edinburgh Division said: “We are currently responding to incidents of disorder involving large groups of youths throwing a range of objects “Local policing teams are being supported by specialist resources as part of Operation Moonbeam.” Lothian Buses also announced it had taken the “difficult but necessary” decision to withdraw all services from the Niddrie area until the end of the evening The transport operator said in a statement: “We take a zero-tolerance approach to all instances of antisocial behaviour “The safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers is our absolute priority Niddrie was also the scene of disorder on 31 October when police and public transport vehicles were pelted with fireworks and bricks officers in Glasgow recovered a “significant quantity” of fireworks from a van in the Drumchapel area police said the fireworks were being “sold to the general public They added that a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and that Trading Standards have been notified Scotland’s first fireworks control zones are in place in parts of Edinburgh and Glasgow area from 1 to 10 November It is an offence to set off a firework within a control zone with those convicted being liable for a fine of up to £5,000 The public are being asked to avoid the area.  Operation Moonbeam resources are assisting local officers in the Niddrie area following reports of youths throwing fireworks at vehicles There are no reported injuries are enquiries are ongoing An eye witness from Niddrie Mains Road told the Edinburgh Reporter that a vehicle had been set on fire and that 15 police vans full of officers in riot gear were in the vicinity Local people were on the streets watching the events A Police spokesperson said: “If you have information about planned criminal activity involving fireworks this evening “ If you wish to report an ongoing crime then dial 999.”  Further reports suggested fireworks were being set off in the city centre Lothian Buses have confirmed that the service 400 has been withdrawn for the remainder of the day due to the disorder Around 3.05am police received a report of a firearm possibly being discharged in Niddrie Marischal Crescent Officers attended and there were no reports of any injuries including door-to-door enquiries and CCTV trawl Detective Inspector Martin Smith said: “We believe this was a targeted attack and are following a number of lines of enquiry “A dedicated team of officers are working to trace whoever is responsible for this reckless act as quickly as possible we believe this incident may be linked to groups who are actively targeting each other “We understand this incident will be concerning for the local community but please be assured we are working hard to trace those involved.” A white BMW 1 series car was seen in the area around the time the firearm was discharged and officers are keen to anyone who may have seen this vehicle a vehicle was found in Main Street in the Dalmeny area of Edinburgh Enquiries are ongoing to establish if the vehicle is linked to the incident in Niddrie Marischal Crescent The vehicle has been uplifted and a forensic examination will take place in due course Detective Inspector Smith added: “We would urge anyone with information on this car “I am keen to hear from anyone who saw the car in Niddrie Marischal Crescent or the Dalmeny area “Please think back – did you see this car Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident number 0281 of Thursday or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously Police in Edinburgh have advised that roads have all now reopened and police officers remain in the area The Fireworks Control Zones (FCZ) which the council put in place comes into effect on 1 November The measure lasts until 10 November and gives the council power to ban the use of fireworks in four areas of the city – Balerno said: “I am shocked and saddened to hear of the mindless violence and disorder taking place in areas across the city tonight especially during what should have been a night of fun and celebration This is a time for families and young people to come together and enjoy Halloween in a safe environment so it’s incomprehensible to me that anyone would choose to cause such disruption fear and alarm in our communities – particularly with hooligans deliberately targeting buses and police vehicles I would appeal to anyone who can help identify those responsible to contact police as soon as possible so they can be dealt with appropriately through the justice system “”I’d like to reassure residents that we will continue to work closely with Police Scotland particularly in the run up to Bonfire Night and will be meeting again first thing tomorrow morning to discuss next steps “”I want to pay tribute to our dedicated emergency services for the fantastic job they do doing to keep us all safe – not only now but all year round – and to our fantastic bus drivers “Nobody should face violence at work and we will continue to do everything we can to ensure their safety.” Lothian reported the disorder and changes to its services on Twitter: Call Police Scotland on 101 to make a complaint about antisocial behaviour related to fireworks They will use this information to identify what needs to be looked into They will also link in with the council’s Family and Household Support Teams in regard to any antisocial behaviour Contact local teams as below for more information South West TeamCall 0131 469 5150Email southwestFHS@edinburgh.gov.uk South East TeamCall 0131 529 5123Email southeastFHS@edinburgh.gov.uk North West TeamCall 0131 529 5014Email northwestFHS@edinburgh.gov.uk North East TeamCall 0131 529 7168Email northeastFHS@edinburgh.gov.uk The Edinburgh Reporter brings you news all about Edinburgh, updated here as often as we can.. 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Win HappyPremiumSearch RayoforthlocalnewsSeveral treated at the scene of Niddrie flat fireFire crews were called to the blaze in a ground floor flat on Niddrie Mill Crescent 6.35pm on Wednesday A "number of casualties" have been treated following a fire in a block of flats in Niddrie Fire crews were called to the blaze in a ground floor flat on Niddrie Mill Crescent 6.35pm on Wednesday A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said three fire appliances and a "height vehicle" attended the scene Police and the ambulance service were also in attendance and a "number of casualties" received medical treatment at the scene The SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted 6.35pm on Wednesday to reports of a dwelling fire at Niddrie Mill Crescent "Operations control mobilised three fire appliances and one height vehicle and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a ground floor flat within a three-storey block of flats "A number of casualties were in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and received treatment at the scene "Crews left at 10.17pm after ensuring the area was made safe." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.40pm on Wednesday we were called to a fire at a block of flats in Niddrie Mill Crescent in Edinburgh "Officers remain at the scene and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances." The Scottish Ambulance Service has been approached for comment Hear all the latest news from across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk on Forth 1. Listen on FM, via the Rayo app, on DAB or on your smart speaker. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Police are appealing for information after a serious collision on Niddrie Mains Road on Tuesday A 76-year-old man was struck by a silver Mercedes C 180 Kompressor motor car around 8.45pm He was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening Officers are now asking anyone who saw the collision or who had information that can assist them with their investigation to please get in contact Constable Declan Fitzpatrick of Edinburgh Divisional Road Policing Unit said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision and who has information that can help us with our inquiries “Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101.” “All roads lead to the lake.” Or so says Peregrine Social Club’s Lachlan Taylor Taylor co-owns Holmes Hall a beer hall in an old Moonee Ponds supermarket Now the trio along with Curby’s partner Charlotte Rose are getting ready to open their new venue – in the middle of a quarry on Valley Lake as they’ve nicknamed it – is due to open on February 17 travel spots and more – curated by those who know People started moving in around 15 years ago and there are now approximately 575 houses at Valley Lake But the former land sales office – a boxy building on the boardwalk with wall-length windows overlooking the lake – sat vacant for years “The story goes that when the developers were selling land to people 15 years ago they always referred to this building they were in we’re going to make this a cafe,” Taylor tells Broadsheet “People bought into the area thinking they were going to have a cafe there one day and it was going to be the central meeting place for the community Peregrine Social Club – named after the peregrine falcons that nest in the quarry’s cliff faces – is set to rectify the situation Taylor and his co-founders have been hands-on in readying the venue leaving room for around 60 seats indoors and two sizable outdoor areas The menu will feature classic cafe fare like eggs Benedict bacon-and-egg rolls and a peri-peri chicken burger as well as Holmes Hall’s famous chicken parmigiana and lobster-and-prawn roll but they’re not planning to make Perry’s a late-night venue “We wanted it to be a social club for the community,” Taylor says He’s hoping to add events like parent catch-ups to the schedule in future Peregrine Social Club is due to open at 45 Valley Lake Boulevard @peregrinesocialclub Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Emergency services were called to Niddrie Marischal Crescent at around 3.05am. Emergency services were called to Niddrie Marischal Crescent at around 3.05am after reports of a possible firearm being discharged. Officers attended and there were no reports of any injuries. Extensive enquiries remain ongoing, including door-to-door enquiries and CCTV trawl. Detective inspector Martin Smith said: “We believe this was a targeted attack and are following a number of lines of enquiry. “A dedicated team of officers are working to trace whoever is responsible for this reckless act as quickly as possible. “From our enquiries so far, we believe this incident may be linked to groups who are actively targeting each other. Investigators are searching for the occupants of a white BMW 1 series car which was seen in the area at the time of the incident. A vehicle was discovered abandoned on Main Street in the Dalmeny area of the capital an hour and a half after the attack. Enquiries are ongoing to establish if the vehicle is linked to the incident in Niddrie Marischal Crescent. The vehicle has been uplifted and a forensic examination will take place in due course. Detective inspector Smith added: “We would urge anyone with information on this car, or anyone with dash-cam, doorbell footage or personal footage, to review it and get in touch with officers. “I am keen to hear from anyone who saw the car in Niddrie Marischal Crescent or the Dalmeny area. “Please think back – did you see this car? Or did you see anything suspicious in the area around the time? “If you have any information at all, please contact us. Plain-clothed and uniform officers will remain in the area while our investigations continue. “Anyone with any concerns, or any information, can approach these officers.” Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident number 0281 of Thursday, March 20, 2025 or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. Measures follow increasingly violent disorder in Edinburgh Glasgow and Dundee over Bonfire Night period “It’s going to be an absolute nightmare,” said Scott, a local resident, as he surveyed the damage caused after another night of fireworks disorder on Hay Avenue in Niddrie, a suburb in the south-east of Edinburgh The road was scorched with firework marks and in need of repair Local residents have tidied what they could of the remnants of fireworks but Scott said they were worried this was only the beginning After years of increasingly violent clashes in areas of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee between police and crowds throwing fireworks and other missiles in the run-up to Bonfire Night Scotland have introduced firework controls for the first time Scott speaking in front of scorch marks on a road in Niddrie said he worried that the damage caused so far was only the beginning Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The GuardianUnder the measures anyone setting off private fireworks during this period will be committing a criminal offence In the first initiative of its kind the UK the new zones are being enforced in the Balerno Dealing with antisocial behaviour is not the driving force in all of the areas; in Balerno and Seafield the applications were made due to concerns over animal welfare at local centres How successful these are is likely to influence whether other councils across the country follow suit The most recent violence in Niddrie took place on Halloween A police officer was injured after a brick was thrown through their vehicle and a 14-year-old boy was arrested But when the Guardian visited the next day local residents expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the new measures Joanna Dembak would like to see better policing in the area “I think the police don’t manage it very well they should have more authority over those kids They should do more so they [the kids] are afraid of doing anything I think the law is not in the right place,” she said Joanna Dembak said she wanted to see better policing. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The GuardianIn the Southside of Glasgow was preparing for another night of loud noise from fireworks set off by teenagers on the streets in Pollokshields an area where previously groups have launched fireworks at cars The aftermath could be seen on her morning walk to work including an unexploded firework next to the local children’s play park “I don’t understand how they’re getting ahold of them I don’t see why we can just decide fireworks cannot be sold to members of the public,” Argo said The concerns were not simply about how the teenagers acquired the fireworks “My husband works in pyrotechnics and asked if I could send a picture of the label on it … it turns out there was more bang in that firework than the stuff he uses in stadium shows and there’s just kids launching them at each other.” the local Scottish Green party councillor Jon Molyneux agreed there should be tighter restrictions on the sale of fireworks but added that he was campaigning for citywide controls so as to not vilify particular areas of Glasgow “I’d rather we had one that covered the entire city in kind of drawing a line on a map and saying: ‘This side OK and this side not OK’,” Molyneux said An administrative error from Glasgow city council meant that planned control zones in Pollokshields did not go ahead this season Molyneux shared his frustration that firework-related issues had started already in the area and nothing would be done to deter it this year certainly in this area it’s for four to six weeks usually Among the population you’ve got people with various experiences of trauma Lots of folk for whom it actively makes their life a misery,” he said said we was in “no doubt” that the disorder was planned and the issues did not just concern the young people involved “While there has been an element of youth disorder in this, it was at the very least being facilitated if not entirely coordinated by adults within society in Scotland We should have a much better intelligence picture this year to be proactive in the way we’re dealing with those who are intent on that type of activity,” he said Police Scotland has confirmed it will deploy specially trained public order officers during Bonfire Night to protect local policing teams from attack Launching Operation Moonbeam in advance of fireworks season the assistant chief constable Tim Mairs said: “I want to make it clear that those responsible for endangering the lives of police officers or members of the public will be identified and will be brought to justice.” This article was amended on 4 November 2024 to make clear that the introduction of firework control zones is not in relation to tackling antisocial behaviour in all of the areas and that other concerns such as animal welfare are also factors Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The ABC’s Southbank offices have been targeted by protesters who sprayed the building with fake blood and accused the media outlet of enabling genocide Police arrested two people on Wednesday morning over the graffiti attack after two other buildings were vandalised The electoral office of Deputy Premier Ben Carroll on Keilor Road in Niddrie was also targeted which police said was linked to the other incidents Vandals covered the front window and steps of the ABC’s offices in red paint They also put up a poster that said: “The ABC enables genocide.” Carroll said that people deserved to feel safe at work and to remember what makes Victoria such a strong state is our diversity our harmony,” he said on social media website X Premier Jacinta Allan said that the protests were unacceptable as a result of the conflict in the Middle East,” Allan said “Let’s not bring that grief to the streets of Melbourne Let’s not add to the grief of so many in our community here.” Protesters also halted motorists on the city’s roads as peak-hour traffic was building on Wednesday morning All city-bound lanes were blocked on Kings Way near the intersection with Flinders Street “There is heavy congestion pushing back through South Melbourne,” said VicRoads Queensbridge Street or Clarendon Street onto Spencer Street instead The closure was cleared soon after the protest The protests come the day after Deakin University ordered pro-Palestine protesters off its Burwood campus Over the past fortnight, students protesting over Israel’s war in Gaza have been camping at Australian universities including Monash University and University of Melbourne In October 2023, Hamas attacked southern Israel, killed 1200 Israelis and took hostages. 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