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Britain is seeing a wave of strikes as nurses, postal workers and others walk out

Nurses, postal workers and railway employees are all walking out this month in the U.K.'s largest series of labor actions in more than a decade. It's a major challenge to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Edinburgh police called out to local schools in crackdown on dangerous drivers

Many parents and local residents weighed in on the news with many airing their concerns for the kids' safety with some flagging that it's a problem at other schools across the city too.

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Edinburgh traders 'devastated' after cycle route compensation bid fails

Small business around Roseburn Terrace warned they faced closure in the New Year if they did not get compensation for the impact of work on new City Centre to West East Link (CCWEL).

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Calls for Edinburgh 7 days a week bus lane plan 'to move faster'

Proposals to extend bus lane hours were previously considered by the council in 2019 but stalled after the pandemic struck. Now, it's emerged it could be another two years before the changes take effect.

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh parking rules to make it easier for council to tow vehicles

The crackdown is aimed at helping the council deter 'nuisance' parking, including drivers parking on pavements.

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Edinburgh's Union Canal could carry freight under plan for delivery hubs to cut traffic

The plans would replicate moves seen in other major European cities, and could also see the city's trams used to bring freight into the city.

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'A new low': Labour panned for 'shameful' move in council meeting row

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of an “inexcusable” attempt “to shut the door to public scrutiny” amid a row over the handling of a…

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Edinburgh councillor shuts down live feed amid row over Leith traffic concerns

The move to close off the public webcast, which the city's Transport Convener said was to stop the public seeing them going "back and forwards", was branded "undemocratic" and "shameful" by opposition councillors.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh drivers could face £3 congestion charge every day in city centre

Those using their cars in central zones in Edinburgh may be forced to pay a daily fee of £3 after plans that were initially rejected 20 years ago could resurface.

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Edinburgh workplace parking charge could cost drivers £650 a year

The council say the proposals could raise almost £19 million a year, as the city's transport chief said it needed to work for the city.

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Date set for controversial Edinburgh George Street traffic ban work to begin

The ambitious £36 million redesign will take around three years to complete, meaning traffic will be banned from George Street from around 2027.

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It's cheaper to get a fine in Edinburgh than pay for parking in city centre

It is now considerably cheaper to pay for a parking fine for a full working day than it is to pay to legally park in several city centre streets in Scotland's capital.

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Edinburgh city centre bin count set to double under £4m cleanup plan

The administration's 'wish list' includes extra cleansing staff and a new means testing the special uplift service

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New cycle route connecting Edinburgh and Midlothian opens after £1million scheme

QuietRoute 61, which now links Roslin to Portobello has officially opened as of Thursday, as Edinburgh's Transport Convenor, Scott Arthur, hailed the success of the route which will make travelling across the city a lot safer.

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Data reveals cost of tram line cycling accidents for Edinburgh City Council

NEW data has shown the total costs of cycling accidents for Edinburgh City Council since the city’s tram tracks were built.

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Edinburgh tram line cycling accidents cost taxpayer £1.26m in 10 years

There have been 422 cycling accidents on Edinburgh's tram lines since 2012, with 196 successful claims being made.

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Edinburgh to Fife ferries 'could be like New York service' as plans back on agenda

Plans to connect Edinburgh with Fife via ferry could be tabled as part of a new public transport plan that will look to bring neighbouring local authorities in closer contact with the capital.

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Edinburgh campaigners slam decision to place concrete blocks on condemned bridge

Campaigners against the demolition of the bridge have said that the decision to fit concrete blocks on the structure was not productive and that permanent plans to save it should have been prioritised.

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Iconic Edinburgh clock returns to Leith Walk after 15 years as part of tram works

The London Road clock has returned to Leith Walk after a full restoration and 15 years in storage as part of the Trams to Newhaven project. The clock will be fully situated and installed by tomorrow.

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Edinburgh councillors clash on Twitter over looming bin strikes

The senior councillor was urged by his colleague to delete his tweet and "save your dignity" after he challenged her what she had done to help the situation as an elected member of the council.

Edinburgh Live

Huge Edinburgh mural to cover up North Bridge repairs as work drags on

The mural is being installed on the bridge in an effort to make the area look better amid ongoing roadworks.

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Edinburgh's North Bridge to reopen five years later than planned

RESTORATION work on Edinburgh’s historic North Bridge is set to finish almost five years later than originally planned.

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Three 'lifeline' Edinburgh bus services to be axed due to driver shortage

First Buses' decision to discontinue the 20, 63 and 68 from the end of next month will have a "devastating impact," the council's transport boss said.

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Edinburgh getting new 'smart bins' that will tell council when they are ready to be emptied

Council responds to rubbish complaints with new technology, and more than 11,000 new smart bin sensors are set to be installed around Edinburgh in the coming weeks.

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Number of Edinburgh cyclists using bike lane falls after controversial changes

South West Edinburgh in Motion have called on a more sensible approach to cycle lanes on Lanark Road and say that more consideration has to be given to residents with disabilities.

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