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Barnton News — 7 August 2026

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Edition: Friday 7 August10 stories

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transport

Council Plans Carriageway Resurfacing, Footway Widening Between Barnton Avenue and Quality Street

City of Edinburgh Council has scheduled roadworks between Barnton Avenue and Quality Street, including the Main Street mini-roundabout. The project involves carriageway resurfacing and footway widening.

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health

Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Launches Online Booking System

Patients attending routine diabetic eye screening can now book and manage their appointments online. The new system aims to make accessing the service easier and more convenient.

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sport

Barnton AFC Hosts Crewe FC at The Creative Hut Stadium

Barnton AFC face Crewe FC at The Creative Hut Stadium in Northwich in a North West Counties League fixture. The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC on 5 August 2026.

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community

Police Surgery Sessions Scheduled at Barnton Library in August

Cheshire Police will hold a surgery session at Barnton Library from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Tuesday 11 August as part of the Marbury Ward community engagement programme.

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community

Community Council Surveys Residents on Night Flight Noise in Cramond, Barnton and Cammo

The Cramond and Barnton Community Council is gathering local residents' views on the impacts of night flight noise in the Cramond, Barnton and Cammo area.

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crime

Barnton Man Pleads Guilty to Swindling Four People Out of More Than £200K

A man from Rowan Rise, Barnton, has pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation. The fraudster swindled four people out of more than £200,000.

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crime

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Barnton Burglary

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a burglary at a residential address in Barnton. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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health

Mid Cheshire Hospitals to Send Letters Digitally via NHS App

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will begin sending most hospital letters and updates digitally via the NHS App and text message. The change affects patients of Oakwood Medical Centre in Barnton.

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In Brief

  • Maybury Road collision closes lanes, diverts buses near Barnton Junction
  • Northwich Victoria, Winsford United and Barnton kick off new season with 3pm home matches

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From Local Social Pages

  • Barnton AFC scarecrow competition with season ticket prize
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  • Life Church Barnton's summer program for families and ...
  • Barnton Cricket Club
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