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SNP 'should consider extending £2 bus fare cap to trams', transport CEO says

THE Scottish Government should consider extending the £2 bus fare cap to trams to avoid an “adverse impact” on Edinburgh’s public transport…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

Firefighters leave scene of blaze on Princes Street but road remains closed

The incident is now being investigated by the fire service and Police Scotland.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire

The building at the site of the old Debenhams department store suffered ‘significant damage’.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

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Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

A blaze broke out at the former Debenhams store on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early hours of Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street gutted by fire

Emergency services were called to the old Debenhams building shortly before 3am on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Historic building in Edinburgh city centre gutted by fire

Large parts of Princes Street have been cordoned off.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Edinburgh Princes Street shut by police as body found

Part of Edinburgh city centre has been closed by police after a body was discovered

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025

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Fans applaud as Sir Tom Farmer’s hearse passes Easter Road

It followed a private funeral service attended by the late businessman’s friends and family.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Edinburgh Trams reaches 'major milestone' for new payment system

EDINBURGH Trams has announced it has reached a major milestone for its new “Tap on, Tap off” payment system ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Lothian Buses withdraws routes in Niddrie ahead of potential Bonfire Night disorder

LOTHIAN Buses has withdrawn services in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh as it braces for potential anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Why is Glasgow’s public transport system behind other cities?

GLASGOW doesn’t have a simple public transport system – nor an entirely loved one.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023

Edinburgh mum left in scorching heat with baby after another parent skipped bus queue

The new mum said it is not the first incident where she has encountered rude parents who have skipped the queue and believes more respect is needed.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 17, 2023

Hero Edinburgh firefighters race to bus alight in busy residential area

Lothian Buses confirmed on Twitter there are delays in the area and a diversion in place while the incident is ongoing.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 11, 2023

Tributes as 'true gent' who was Edinburgh's 'last bus sign-writer' dies aged 74

Transport enthusiast and photographer John Dickson spent his working life with the buses and was Edinburgh's last traditional sign-writer prior to operations going digital in 2000.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

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Daily Record · May 30, 2023

School children 'covered in shattered glass' after Edinburgh bus crash

The number 27 was making its way from Hunter's Tryst towards Edinburgh city centre when the collision took place.

Edinburgh Live · May 29, 2023

All the Edinburgh road closures ahead of Bruce Springsteen at BT Murrayfield

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kick off their International Tour with performances across the US and Europe, with the first of the UK gigs taking place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live · May 19, 2023

End of 'lifeline' Edinburgh bus route sparks calls to end 'secrecy' over changes

Affected residents said the decision to cut the only direct bus to the city centre was "beyond the pale".

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Edinburgh traffic wardens to ride city buses to target 'inconsiderate drivers'

In a bid to stop "inconsiderate drivers", traffic wardens will be hopping on and off Lothian bus services on certain routes where cars are often blocking bus lances.

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Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Residents call Lothian Buses a 'disgrace' after pulled service leaves them 'marooned'

Residents in Midlothian have said they will be left ‘marooned’ after Lothian Buses announced they would be pulling the only regular, direct service connecting Rosewell with Edinburgh’s city centre.

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Schoolboy, 12, told to 'iron your ticket' and kicked off bus by irate driver

Freddie MacFarlane had been at a friend's house when he left to make his trip home, but it was only an hour after mum Andrea expected him to be home that he finally turned up - having been booted off the bus

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

Scots schoolboy refused on bus at night after driver tells him to 'iron' crumpled ticket

Andrea MacFarlane says her son Freddie, 12, was on his way home when he attempted to board the Lothian Buses service.

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2023

Edinburgh schoolboy, 12, refused onto Lothian Bus at night and told 'iron your ticket'

Andrea MacFarlane says her 12-year-old son Freddie was on his way home on Thursday evening, April 27, when he attempted to board a service 31 from East Craigs heading towards the city centre shortly after 8pm

Edinburgh Live · Apr 15, 2023

Police step up patrols after Lothian Buses targeted by youths and windows smashed

Several incidents in recent weeks have led to buses being diverted, vandalised and officers being called to a 'large scale disturbance' onboard as patrols are now being carried out in local towns

Edinburgh Live · Apr 10, 2023

Edinburgh drivers issued warning as major city centre road closed for nine days

Lothian Buses have alerted commuters of diversions that will affect a number of buses before North Bridge opens both lanes to traffic for the first time since 2021.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Scots cyclist nearly falls into traffic after terrifying near miss as double decker bus drives narrowly past

The cyclist, who goes by @EdCycleHome on Twitter, was left stunned after the close call with the No. 3 bus in Edinburgh.

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