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Tram workers to vote on strike action | Filming of Bollywood movie continues on city street | Courier led by sat nav on to notorious city bypass junction

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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:   🔵 Courier led by sat nav on to notorious city bypass junction It is understood the courier was following his sat nav when he was stopped by police riding westbound along the A720. The 32-year-old will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.    🔵 Dad's life 'flashed before his eyes' after hammer attack An Edinburgh dad who was set upon by masked men carrying a hammer has said his 'life flashed before his eyes' during the terrifying ordeal.   🔵 Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur makes maiden speech in House of Commons New Edinburgh Labour MP Scott Arthur has made his House of Commons debut with a maiden speech urging the Scottish Government to increase funding for affordable housing.   🔵 Bin strike looms larger as unions reject latest pay offer A bin strike coinciding with Edinburgh's Festival and Fringe is looming larger after two more unions representing council staff rejected the latest pay offer.   🔵 Consultation asks how short-term let licensing scheme is working Residents and businesses in Edinburgh are being asked for their views on how the Capital's short-term let licensing scheme is working.         Edinburgh tram workers to vote on strike action over insufficient comfort breaks           More than 160 Edinburgh tram workers have indicated they are prepared to strike over conditions which union bosses say are leading to 'stress and infe...                 Support your local newspaper and subscribe to the Edinburgh Evening News today and pay just £1 for your first month. Not only do our subscribers get to experience a smoother and faster news reading experience, but they also get full access to all of the latest breaking news from across Edinburgh and the Lothians.           Edinburgh filming of Bollywood movie continues on city street   Scenes from a hotly-anticipated Bollywood film continued to be shot in Edinburgh today.           Edinburgh P7 Yearbook: 19 more class photos as pupils prepare for secondary move   The summer holidays are well under way, but August is just around the corner.           25 stunning photos of Edinburgh in 1970, 54 years ago - including dramatic bus crash           Exclusive: Hearts forward James Wilson talks FIFA, feeling bloated and gaining weight   It's been a demanding few months for the teenager           Former Hibs favourite sees promise in gaffer Gray's game plan - despite Cup shock   Allan praises old team-mate for giving players 'freedom' to attack           Appeal: Do a Kiltwalk for kids who have lost a member of their clan           Edinburgh bowling greens set to become allotments and community gardens under plans   Edinburgh bowling greens are set to be turned into allotments and community gardens amid a shortage of growing space in the city.           🎉 Deal of the Day Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield has spotted a limited-time deal that brings a dash cam he's been using for months down to just over £30. Take a look here. ▪️ We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Deal of the Day: My favourite dash cam is nearly half price thanks to a 'Lightning Deal' 👀 Take a look at some of our other recommendations here.                 View more news

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