The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

Magnet fisherman pulls 17 bullets and mountain bike from Scots river

James Pearson, from East Lothian, shares his finds online with fans and has made some intriguing discoveries.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023

Call for lifeguards at East Lothian's beaches as visitor numbers soar to three million

Concern about the number of tourists heading into the water with no 'knowledge of the sea' has led the council to introduce an East Lothian Water Safety Policy

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

East Lothian mum devastated after losing precious necklace that was gifted after losing baby

"Yesterday somewhere in Tranent I lost this pandora necklace with a feather pendant. I am devastated, this was a gift for my triplet I lost, so very sentimental."

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

Schools in Glasgow and East Lothian close as teachers take further strike action

The action is going ahead after talks on Thursday involving the Scottish Government, local authority leaders and teaching unions failed to resolve the issue.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Historic East Lothian beach house with breathtaking sea views hits the market

The property has stunning landscape views of a local golf course and out to sea through its wide light emitting windows. It is an amazing space for a young family to call their home.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 15, 2023

Edinburgh amongst 'worst' places to live in Scotland as capital makes dreaded list

Residents shared their thoughts on living in the capital, and some comments were pretty brutal, with an East Lothian town also making the unwanted 'top 10' list.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

East Lothian schoolboy blinded in one eye after 'deodorant bomb' stunt goes wrong

The can exploded in the victim’s face resulting in “gruesome” injuries and he was rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where surgeons attempted to save the boy’s sight.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023

Under-fire East Lothian nursery 'did not notice' child fall asleep at lunch table during inspection

Care inspectors said temperatures in an 'overcrowded' sleeping room with no ventilation were high enough to put children at risk while an attempt to address concerns over lack of outside equipment had seen a sandpit installed but no sand bought

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Malnourished East Lothian seal pup rescued after kind local raises the alarm

A concerned local came across the underweight seal who was found on the beach at Wardie Bay in East Lothian and contacted the SSPCA to come to the cute animals rescue.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

New East Lothian taxi restrictions will hit 30% of the county's fleet

A number of taxis in East Lothian currently have rear door access for wheelchairs which mean passengers have to be #bumped' off the pavement before being pushed up a ramp with none of the taxi ranks offering a dropped kerb

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023