The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian man jailed for pulling knife on schoolboy selling homemade tablet

Mark Harkness threatened the terrified boy with the blade and said he would “shoot” him as he tried to earn extra pocket money by selling the confectionary outside a shop in Prestonpans, East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2023

Scots motorist finds cheeky note attached to parking fine left on car

The driver in East Lothian said that alongside the fine from a traffic warden, there was a note which was supposedly on the back of the fine

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Claims East Lothian restaurant extension would be new 'outdoor' area dismissed

One objector had claimed the rear extension to the popular Italian restaurant would become a 'pub' ruining the tranquility of the surrounding area but the owner insisted it was simply an extension of the diner which had been operating successfully for nearly a decade

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2023

Artisan East Lothian drinks firm to hold tasting sessions at industrial estate

Buck and Birch also hold foraging sessions and tutorials on birch sapping from their base in Macmerry

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

East Lothian gala allowed to serve alcohol after arguing event not just for children

East Lothian Licensing Board was split over the decision after refusing to grant a licence for neighbouring Ormiston village gala last month.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

Kind-hearted East Lothian hairdresser opens special salon for those affected by cancer

Debbie Innes was inspired to try and help as many people as possible after seeing the devastating effect cancer can have.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

East Lothian developer to pay £1.3m towards new school spaces

Bellway Homes are planning 90 new homes in Elphinstone which were initially approved in December but conditions were considered this week after application was reviewed under new national guidelines

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023

East Lothian stroke patient can move legs again after innovative new treatment

Through her local hospital senior physio of 32 years, Wendy Cameron was able to offer special therapy using a specialist exercise bike that encourages the brain to retrain movement in stroke patients.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023

Private car park at East Lothian beauty spot can remain - despite wave of protests

Concerns that the commercial car park was restricting access to Hopes Reservoir with only 20 permits available each month saw councillors question whether it discouraged visitors rather than opening the area up to more of them

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023

New SNP leader facing 'tough job' as Midlothian and East Lothian members welcome result

East Lothian councillor Lyn Jardine said new SNP leader Humza Yousaf had recognised the importance of local government and SNP councillors in his speech after his win was annouced at Murrayfield today

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023