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Holiday flat owner warns East Lothian rules are damaging the tourist trade

Planners refused to allow the flat owner to formally change the use of the property to holiday let because it shared a stairwell with residential properties saying it was incompatible

Edinburgh Live

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

Concerns growing for East Lothian woman last seen with black rucksack

She was last seen wearing a grey quilted jacket, grey polo neck jumper, blue Jeans and trainers. Kirsty was also in possession of a black/grey rucksack.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian council leader wishes he could ban parents from driving children to school

The new Whitecraigs Primary School design has been hailed as 'bold and innovative' as it draws inspiration from the community's mining heritage

Edinburgh Live

Final design for East Lothian's controversial 'big shed' power substation approved

The Inch Cape substation will bring energy onshore from a windfarm and connect it with the National Grid continuing the site's long term link with energy.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian dad terrified after finding 4ft snake in dead aunt's kitchen sink

Paul was clearing out his late aunt's home when he noticed an unusual visitor in the kitchen sink. Thinking it was a toy at first, him and his daughter was left terrified.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian drivers warned as A1 to see three months of closures from this week

Issuing an update to motorists, BEAR Scotland confirmed that an estimated 16 weeks of works will be taking place in different sections of five bridges.

Edinburgh Live

Heroic Scots nurse rescuing stray cats and dogs from Eastern Europe

Sue Bagley, 50, joined forces with the charity Meow Paws to bring the animals to her foster home in East Lothian.

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Missing East Lothian teen found after police appeal for public's help

A frantic search has begun after a teenager from East Lothian was reported missing on Tuesday. Police are urging for the public's help as there is a growing concern for her welfare.

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East Lothian police plans for court house move delayed by budget cuts

Haddington Sheriff Court closed eight years ago and talks have been underway between the council, who took ownership of it, and Police Scotland who want to move from the town's police station 300ft away into it and create a new emergency hub

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian death crash driver slammed by victim's mum after he dodges new roads ban

Susan Stewart, whose son was one of three teens who died in 2013 tragedy, branded Robbie Gemmell a "menace" and slammed the decision.

Edinburgh Live

Secluded East Lothian farmhouse with home gym and vegetable patch hits market

The spacious home that is located on the outskirts of the East Lothian town of Dunbar comes with ample room for a young family to live and entertain family and friends.

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East Lothian funeral director forced neighbours to move after decade of harassment

William Main harassed neighbours Derek and Linda Thomson by setting off fireworks, shining a torch into their home and firing an air rifle towards their garden in Dunbar, East Lothian.

Daily Record

'Shaken' teen attacked on dark footpath in East Lothian as police hunt for male suspect

Police were alerted to the incident in East Lothian at around 6pm on Thursday evening. It's alleged a 14-year-old boy was approached by an older man wearing dark clothing who spoke with a strong accent

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian school exams to go ahead despite strike action

Teaching unions are holding a series of one day strikes next month which will see primary, secondary and nursery schools close

Daily Record

Three rushed to hospital after horror head-on smash on busy Scots road

Emergency crews raced to Edinburgh Road in Mussleburgh, East Lothian, shortly before 10am today.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-minister Douglas Alexander plans return as Labour MP

Former minister under Blair and Brown has applied to be candidate for East Lothian, sources confirm

Edinburgh Live

Huge new Edinburgh village planned near Fort Kinnaird with over 200 homes

A proposal of application notice was filed with the City of Edinburgh Council this week for the major construction which could take place on the boundary between Edinburgh and East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man jailed after firing taser disguised as torch in children's skatepark

Jamie Garrity, from Prestonpans, was seen repeatedly triggering the device, which produced electrical sparks and made a distinctive crackling sound, in an East Lothian park.

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