⛔︎ Over 6,000 LEZ fines handed out in first month of operation 💷

Residents bemused by resurfacing works around parked cars | New plans for former Debenhams store | Gangster denied landlord licence | Hearts & Hibs latest

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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:   🔵 Over 6,000 LEZ fines handed out in first month of operation More than 6,000 fines were issued for breaches of Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone during the first month of enforcement. Edinburgh City Council released the figures showing the Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) handed out in June.   🔵 Landlord accused of owning "multiple occupation" flats without licence An Edinburgh landlord is facing allegations he rented out flats in the city while failing to hold the appropriate licence to do so.   🔵 New plans for former Debenhams store to become luxury hotel New plans have been announced for the former Debenhams department store in Edinburgh's Princes Street, which has lain empty since it closed three years ago. It follows previous plans for a 210-bedroom up-market hotel which fell through last year.   🔵 Gangster denied landlord licence by the council Meanwhile in other news, an Edinburgh gangster who led police on a high-speed chase and was caught with half a million pounds worth of heroin has been refused a place on the landlord register.   🔵 Legendary singer songwriter Bob Dylan to play two shows at Edinburgh's Usher Hall American superstar Bob Dylan has announced a 2024 UK tour, including two shows at Edinburgh's Usher Hall. The Rough and Rowdy Ways tour will see Bob Dylan return to Edinburgh in November - 15 years since his last performance in 2009.       Residents left bemused by resurfacing works around parked cars on Edinburgh street           Residents on an Edinburgh street were shocked to discover that road resurfacing works were carried out around parked cars, leaving patches of untreated road.                 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 and Lothians' defeated MPs consider their futures   MPs who lost their seats in Edinburgh and the Lothians at the general election are keeping their options open on whether to try for Holyrood in 2026.           10 exciting developments which will change the face of Edinburgh in the coming years   Edinburgh's skyline is ever changing. From the Port of Leith Distillery to the St James Quarter and revamped Meadowbank Sports Centre, several impress...           Edinburgh Lidl store to host comedy event featuring comedy star Gary Tank Commander   This is seriousleh amazing news! Lidl is launching its first ever in-store comedy gigs with national comedy icon, Gary: Tank Commander – and it's coming to Edinburgh.           I visited Edinburgh's famous Oxford Bar and this is why it's a must for Rebus fans   With Inspector Rebus returning to our screens this year, there's a renewed wave of interest in all things Ian Rankin.           Which Hearts players can will Spurs, plus details on Kenneth Vargas & James Penrice   Wednesday's pre-season friendly at Tynecastle will see another new face           Hibs hunting silverware as new gaffer Gray takes Easter Road leap   Rookie boss prepping team for Premier Sports Cup challenge           🎉 Deal of the Day Robot vacuum deals on Amazon Prime Day see fierce competition between iRobot, Ecovacs and Switchbot to attract shoppers, here's a look at which get the best reviews to help you pick 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: Robot vac wars on Amazon Prime Day: Up to £500 off Roomba and Ecovac 👀 Take a look at some of our other recommendations here.                   View more news

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