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East Lothian's Brunton Theatre closed after safety concerns raised over roof

Concrete used in roof slabs above the performance areas of the venue has been at the centre of a nationwide review over an increased risk of 'gradual or sudden structural failure'.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

East Lothian's most 'unsellable home' is a stunning four-bed maisonette

The stunning four-bed property is nestled in the High Street of Musselburgh above a betting shop and boasts a mix of contemporary and traditional features. But it has been on the market since 2021.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023

East Lothian snack van allowed stay after proving objectors wrong

Initial plans to operate the van on the John Muir Way sparked concerns about litter and road safety but planners said there had been no issues with one community council describing the business as 'well managed'

Edinburgh Live · Mar 20, 2023

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Rangers-daft family shocked after dead dad's stolen 'Simply The Best' memorial returned to grave

Jayne Cockburn, 38, was left devastated after discovering the memorial stone dedicated to her late father Ian had been taken from his grave at Tranent Cemetery in East Lothian.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

UK's largest plastic marine mural set to be unveiled in North Berwick

PEOPLE in North Berwick are being encouraged to attend the official launch of a highly anticipated mural made up of 13,000 pieces of plastic…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2023

East Lothian police appeal for doorbell footage after two homes broken into

Officers from Musselburgh believe that the two incidents that happened in either the late morning or early afternoon on Thursday are connected and are appealing for witnesses.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

East Lothian holiday flat forced to close to visitors after councillors 'needed torch'

East Lothian councillors felt properties sharing stairwells with homes were not suitable for holiday lets because it would impact residents.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

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Historic East Lothian golf club wants to turn cottage used for laundry into staff accommodation

The prestigious members' club has played host to the Scottish Open in recent years and wants to be able to provide staff with accommodation during future events

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

East Lothian thug glassed teen after 'making fun of dad's suit' at rugby club birthday bash

Gareth Gray, 41, lashed out with a beer bottle after taking offence at alleged comments about his father's attire and glassed a 19-year-old at a rugby club in East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Meet the East Lothian duo turning a landmark building into a unique wedding venue

Entrepreneurs Kurt Edwards and Laura Mouat have expanded their street food offering into events by taking on the Mart in East Linton to provide customers with a unique venue for events.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2023

East Lothian resident fights to get neighbour's hedge cut down after garden row

Council officers said the hedge would have to reach nine metres in height to spark their intervention and now the home owner is taking the case to Scottish Ministers.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2023

East Lothian councillors approve £40,000 bail out for leisure operator over closed pool

The swimming pool is a major stream of income for Enjoy Leisure but has been closed since January after issues with the roof of the building were discovered during a routine maintenance check.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

New East Lothian £100 parking fines get go-ahead

Councillors also agreed to introduce new waiting restrictions, reduced speed limits and enforceable disabled parking bays as it looked to make streets safer for pedestrians and tackle driver behaviour.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Seven arrested in Edinburgh and Lothians after 'violent incidents and fire-raising'

Seven people have been arrested after warrants were executed at nine properties in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian following a series of 'violent incidents and fire-raising'.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

East Lothian drivers set to face £100 parking fines and new road restrictions

Scottish Ministers issued new powers to local authorities to raise the current £60 fixed penalty charge for parking breaches to up to £100.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2023

East Lothian nurse caused patient to fall out of bed and then covered it up

Maria Carvalho has been given a suspension of three months and an interim suspension of 18 months following a thorough investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2023

East Lothian restaurant told it can keep 'garish' strip lights - SIX YEARS after they were installed

Planning officers argued the LED lighting at The Rocketeer restaurant, in North Berwick, had far reaching visual impact but one local councillors described their claims as "overstating" as they were overruled by elected members

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2023

East Lothian woman told she can't have fertility treatment because she is single

Legislation does not currently allow single women entry to publicly run IVF clinics. Females need to be in a relationship for at least three years until they are considered to obtain treatment.

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Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

'Dangerous' Haddington road petition fails to win extra safety measures

Roads bosses at East Lothian Council told residents who wanted a parking ban and claimed people used the road as a pit stop that the parked vehicles helped keep speeds down as drivers had to concentrate on passing them.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

Two East Lothian schoolgirls vanish from town sparking huge police search

Both Courtney Renwick and Natalie Anderson vanished from the Tranent area on Wednesday night as officers have become increasingly concerned for their welfare.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

'Hidden note' dating back to 1960s discovered under wallpaper at Scots home

Judy Newton, from Dunbar in East Lothian, stumbled upon the message while in the process of redecorating her property.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2023

Body found on East Lothian beach as emergency services scramble to scene

Emergency services rushed to the coast in East Lothian after police were made aware that a body of a man had been found on the beach in Prestonpans.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2023

East Lothian Bass Rock featured in new BBC documentary exploring bird flu epidemic

The East Lothian gannet colony has suffered immensely at the hands of avian flu in recent months as images taken in summer 2022 show it almost unrecognisable compared to recent years

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

Council rent in East Lothian to rise by five per cent each year for five years

Tenants in East Lothian pay around 15 per cent less than the Scottish average for council house rent and there are calls to shorten the gap with 2,500 people on the housing waiting list.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

Much-loved East Lothian shop shuts its doors after 46 years serving local community

After 46 years of serving Tranent, an independent store will be closing their doors for the last time on Wednesday as the owners announce their retirement. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well.

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