🚍 Lothian Buses announces cheaper fares and new routes for west Edinburgh

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Incredible old photos showing what life was like in Edinburgh 36 years ago | Road closures and travel advice ahead of Taylor Swift's Murrayfield shows
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Hello reader,

 

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

 

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

 

🔵 Music icon Taylor Swift gave small Edinburgh record store a big helping hand

Much has been written about the huge boost Taylor Swift's Edinburgh gigs are giving the local economy – but it's not the first time the US superstar has given a helping hand. We look back to when Taylor Swift did an Edinburgh shop a big favour.

 

🔵 Lothian Buses announces cheaper fares and new routes for west Edinburgh

Bus passengers have been promised cheaper fares in parts of West Edinburgh from the end of the month. The fare reductions comes the Lothian Country "cityWEST" zone becomes an extension of the "city" fares zone.

 

🔵 Sadistic pensioner who violently abused woman and two children jailed

A pensioner who carried out a horror campaign of violence against a woman and two children has been jailed and handed non-harassment orders spanning the next 20 years.

 

🔵 Public meeting hears plea to drop Orchard Brae tram route option

An option for building Edinburgh's new north-south tram route up Orchard Brae and across Dean Bridge should be dropped because it is "not feasible", a former city transport convener has said. 

 

🔵 Taylor Swift: All you need to know ahead of Murrayfield concerts

Taylor Swift has arrived in Edinburgh to play her first Scottish gigs in nearly 10 years – and here's everything Swifties need to know to get Ready For It. You can get info on road closures here.

 

 
  Road closures and travel advice ahead of Taylor Swift's massive shows at Murrayfield  
     
  Full list of road closures and travel information for Taylor Swift's concerts in Edinburgh  
     
Road closures and travel advice ahead of Taylor Swift's massive shows at Murrayfield
     
 

🗳️ On 22 May 2024, Rishi Sunak announced he had requested permission from the King to dissolve parliament and called a general election to be held on 4 July. Regardless of which party you vote, ensure you do vote - it's your country, it's your democracy, it's your duty.

Here's how you can register to vote.

The deadline to register to vote is 18 June, 2024.

 
     
 
Edinburgh Airport: All the delayed and cancelled flights today - see full list
Edinburgh Airport: All the delayed and cancelled flights today - see full list
 
Edinburgh Airport is the busiest in Scotland, used by 14.4 million passengers last year. Flights take off from Edinburgh for more than 150 destinatio...
 
     
 
Cosy, charming and colourful three-bedroom Edinburgh house for sale
Cosy, charming and colourful three-bedroom Edinburgh house for sale
 
Charming Edinburgh home near to renowned primary school
 

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Man's jaw broken after 'unprovoked' punch in city centre as police investigate
Man's jaw broken after 'unprovoked' punch in city centre as police investigate
 
     
 
15 incredible old photos showing what life was like in Edinburgh 36 years ago, in 1988
15 incredible old photos showing what life was like in Edinburgh 36 years ago, in 1988
 
     
 
Eras Tour setlist as Taylor Swift set for bumper three nights at Murrayfield
Eras Tour setlist as Taylor Swift set for bumper three nights at Murrayfield
 
The megastar has switched up her repertoire throughout the Eras Tour.
 
     
 
Craig Gordon set for gutting Euro 2024 news as Steve Clarke gets candid
Craig Gordon set for gutting Euro 2024 news as Steve Clarke gets candid
 
The Hearts goalkeeper is set to miss out on being part of the Scotland squad.
 
     
 
10 Hibs jobs on David Gray's to-do list after landing head coach role
10 Hibs jobs on David Gray's to-do list after landing head coach role
 
Hibs have a new head coach at the helm with plenty to do.
 
     
     
 

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Deal of the Day: Father's Day barbecue gifts 2024: We pick out the best ideas for dads who love to cook outdoors

 

👀 Take a look at some of our other recommendations here.

 

 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
     
     
   
 

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