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Operators fear buses could be delayed by young people boarding without the new smartcards needed for free travel. Picture: Transport Scotland

News ‘Complex’ under-22s free bus travel application process to be simplified Alastair Dalton

Arts and Entertainment Edinburgh hoteliers ‘very encouraged’ about prospects for bumper Hogmanay period Brian Ferguson

Health Face masks may remain until 2022 amid fresh concern over nightclub rules Elsa Maishman

Lifestyle £100 Lothians GO e-bikes hire deposit blamed on ‘mindless thugs’ and vandals Marie Sharp

Arts and Entertainment Racecourse to become Fringe venue as 170 shows go on sale Brian Ferguson

Arts and Entertainment Scottish pubs get green light to bring back live music Brian Ferguson