The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

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.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

East Lothian council tax will rise by seven per cent as new budget approved

The council is set to charge £35 a year for garden waste collections and reduce household bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks in bid to cut costs.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

East Lothian drive thru car wash set for former petrol station if plans approved

The car wash would be accessed from the A199 which recently saw its 60mph speed limit reduced to 40mph as part of the council's safer spaces projects

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2023

Empty East Lothian Lidl vegetable aisle captured in bleak images of UK shortage

A Musselburgh resident snapped a dismal image in the local Lidl shop with more empty vegetable shelves as the UK continues to deal with a nationwide shortage - predicted to last until May.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2023

East Lothian police launch urgent search following disappearance of teenage boy

Officers have shared an appeal to help trace 14-year-old Aaron Henderson from the Musselburgh area after he was last sighted 24 hours ago. Anyone with information can call 101.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2023

East Lothian village gala gets booze ban as police voice concern for community relations

Organisers of the gala said the charity bar would help raise much-needed funds for future events with half the profits given back to them at the end of the day.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023

East Lothian council tax set to rise by seven per cent as council looks to plug £17 million budget gap

The introduction of garden waste collection charges and reduction in household bin collections from fortnightly to every three weeks are also proposed.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023

Schoolboy's stroll on beach near Edinburgh uncovers fascinating WWII artefact

Father and son's stroll along the sands in East Lothian unearths historic bullet casing from the Second World War that was likely fired by RAF gunners stationed at one of the region's famous airfields.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 20, 2023

East Lothian gala organisers told 'this is an event for kids' in row over pop-up bar

The gala attracts around 400 people with the majority of them children raising concerns about the need to serve alcohol at a family event.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 20, 2023