The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

The move by SSE has prompted concern that thousands of other struggling customers could suffer the same fate as living costs soar.

Parents are seeking a legal ruling after East Lothian Council refused to renew its free 11040 hours funding contract with private nursery group after questioning its 'overall approach to inclusion' but some have questioned the community council's decision to help fund the fight

The council's landscape officer expressed disappointment that a previous planning application for the 'backfill' site was approved and maintained their concern over the decision to allow the trees to be chopped down saying it would be detrimental to the amenity of the street

An estimated 300 short term let owners are expected to register for the new £390 three-year licence fee which comes into effect from October 1 in East Lothian but councillors were told that it was a 'conservative' estimate

The golf clubs says the new 78 luxury houses are needed to enable investment into the club facilities however local residents have questioned whether there will be any benefit to the community or whether it will just be for private members

A 160% increase on the cost of gas bills and 25% increase in electricity costs for public buildings is expected to add £1million into the annual budget this year

The teacher was found not guilty by a judge at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Three teenage pupils had accused Andrew McSwan of sexually assaulting them during class.

The annual allowance of £156 is being increased to £312 which is the maximum tax free amount the council can pay staff before they face having to declare it

The former Royal Bank of Scotland building was bought for double the asking price four years ago but attempts to win planning permission to turn it into a home have been rejected by planners unwilling to lose a commercial unit in the seaside town