The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian woman became carer for her husband after he had stroke on birthday

Doting Beth Henderson, 77, told how on the day he died, she said to him ‘Oh you’re looking lovely’ to which he asked ‘Do you still fancy me?’ ‘Oh definitely’ I replied.”

Edinburgh Live · Nov 10, 2022

East Lothian man who preyed on schoolboys reoffended while awaiting sentencing

The disgusting OAP also approached two men and stared at them while they urinated within the same public toilet on separate occasions in August, a sheriff court heard

Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022

East Lothian care home staff 'missed opportunities' to give pain relief to residents

A lack of pain assessment charts meant residents who were unable to talk could not communicate where they hurt to staff while staff did not record pressure sores properly or seek outside help in some cases, the inspectors said

Edinburgh Live · Nov 4, 2022

Lidl, B&M and Starbucks to open stores in new East Lothian retail park

The shopping giants will open units at the new DunBear retail park in Dunbar in East Lothian after planning permission that is subject to conditions was granted by East Lothian Council.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

East Lothian council accused of 'sacrificing' town centre for retail park

An independent report for councillors estimated that the impact of a Lidl and B&M on the edge of Dunbar on town centre businesses could be as high as 27%.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

Farmers 'desperate' for East Lothian chicken poop as fertiliser prices soar

The new poultry shed will increase the number of hens at Howden Farm to 64,000 who produce 1500 tonnes of manure each year which is then dried down to a powder like substance to be spread on other farmers fields

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

East Lothian woman forced to medicate 'terrified' dog to survive fireworks night

We spoke to two dog owners who shared their fears and anxieties for the upcoming fireworks night. One owner said that they had to medicate their pet every year for twelve years.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

East Lothian bar manager with 'volatile temperament' granted alcohol licence

Gareth Fender told licensing chiefs he was a changed man who has been sober for more than three years as he asked for the chance to hold a personal licence to sell alcohol

Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022

East Lothian dad's family pet went blind after he failed to take it to the vet

David Watters, 34, said he failed to take his six-year-old French Bulldog for treatment to a severe eye condition due to a lack of money, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022

Person dead after being hit by train in East Lothian as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services raced to the scene after reports of a casualty on the tracks at Dunbar station at 9.54pm.

Daily Record · Oct 26, 2022