Heartbroken family pays tribute to beloved grandfather after fatal crash

Heartbroken family pays tribute to beloved grandfather after fatal crash

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Welcome to today's round-up from the Edinburgh Evening News.

 

Here's what's been making the headlines so far:

 

🔵 Heartbroken family pays tribute to beloved grandfather killed in crash on A1 at Newcraighall

The grieving family of a man killed in a car crash have paid tribute to the "much loved husband, father and grandfather." John Fairgrieve, 75, died on Sunday following the incident in Edinburgh on Saturday.

 

🔵 Scotland's 14 universities ranked from best to worst

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Scotland's 14 universities rank best to worst in the Complete University Guide's league table for 2025.

 

🔵 Plans to turn money exchange shop into hot food takeaway approved

Plans to turn a money exchange shop in Leith into a hot food takeaway have been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council's planning department. 

 

🔵 Women's Aid get go ahead to move into nursery

A local women's aid charity has been given the go ahead to move into a former children's nursery despite objections from neighbours, including a former council leader.

 

🔵 Watch: School pupils perform amazing cover of Taylor Swift hit

Pupils at an East Lothian primary school are hoping to wow Taylor Swift with a stunning cover of one of her most iconic songs.

 

 
  Edinburgh insurance broker expands Scottish presence with acquisition  
Edinburgh insurance broker expands Scottish presence with acquisition
     
 

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Edinburgh attraction gets Taylor Swift make-over to celebrate Eras Tour
Edinburgh attraction gets Taylor Swift make-over to celebrate Eras Tour
 
     
 
Man arrested on Edinburgh flight over sex offence as passenger gets medical help
Man arrested on Edinburgh flight over sex offence as passenger gets medical help
 

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Plans for a family theme park move in East Lothian thrown out by councillors
Plans for a family theme park move in East Lothian thrown out by councillors
 
     
 
Hearts striker's goal scoring record compared to Europe's top forwards
Hearts striker's goal scoring record compared to Europe's top forwards
 
Hearts' key attacker has been in fine form over recent seasons
 
     
 
Which Hibs players will survive summer cull as squad cuts bite?
Which Hibs players will survive summer cull as squad cuts bite?
 
The TWENTY senior pros facing make-or-break point at Easter Road
 
     
 
Latest weather forecast for Taylor Swift's Eras tour Edinburgh concerts this weekend
Latest weather forecast for Taylor Swift's Eras tour Edinburgh concerts this weekend
 
Swifties will need to wrap-up for Edinburgh concerts
 
     
 
Priorities pile up extra cash demands as flood risk grows - Steve Cardownie
Priorities pile up extra cash demands as flood risk grows - Steve Cardownie
 
Continuing with the theme of flood risk, I read in Monday's Evening News that there had been a call for improvements to be made to the Edinburgh City ...
 
     
     
 

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