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Today in History
1736:
The "Porteous Riot" took place in Edinburgh. The Tolbooth prison was broken into, several prisoners freed, and Captain John Porteous was dragged out and hanged. Porteous had been granted a Royal reprieve from a death sentence imposed when he ordered his men to fire on a rowdy mob.
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 AN upmarket hotel chain has vowed to open its £10 million development in time for the Festival – even if it fails to win an alcohol licence.
Hotel du Vin has gained the backing of business and tourism chiefs as it seeks to overturn a heavily-criticised decision by the city's licensing committee to block a licence. Councillors refused to make an exception to the ban on new drinks licences in the Cowgate area, despite the fact the policy is aimed at cracking down on antisocial behaviour – not five-star hotel developments. Hotel du Vin's renewed bid for a licence to sell alcohol will be re-considered by councillors on Monday 14th January. Previous Tollcross Articles
Source: Edinburgh Evening News
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