Locals have been infuraited that a group of travellers have taken over Newcraighall Park in Edinburgh, with their presence since Wednesday, May 14, leading to the cancellation of football matches and training for local kids. On Tuesday, May 20, the travellers were issued with a 48-hour notice to quit, but on Wednesday, May 21, there were no signs they were looking to leave anytime soon.
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00:00A group of travellers arrived at New Craig Hall Park on May the 14th and have been accused by locals of intimidating people and leaving litter, clovine and waste in the area.
00:15The travellers have now been issued with a 48 hour notice to leave, although locals I spoke to today weren't sure if that would do the job.
00:23They spoke of travellers taking water from people's properties and attempting to steal parcels that were being delivered to homes in the area.
00:34The council added that if residents of the encampment fail to leave within the 40 hours, then they'll have to follow the due legal process and apply to the courts for a removal order.