The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

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

East Lothian nursery faces investigation after withdrawing places for children

East Lothian Council removed its 1140 hours funding from Bright Stars four local nurseries after the move claiming it breached equality rules however the group has said it struggled to recruit specialist staff and was acting in the best interests of all its children

Edinburgh Live · Nov 4, 2022

Frantic search launched to trace Scots teen missing for two days

Aaron Anderson, 13, was reported missing in East Lothian on Wednesday, November 2.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 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

East Lothian flood protection scheme cost rises to £52m amid calls for public support

The decision to include 2.7km of sea wall in future flood defence plans for Musselburgh could see the cost, which was originally just under £9million reach £52.4million but council says the project has evolved over six years

Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022

Welfare claims in East Lothian up 60% as hundreds need help with bills

Finance chiefs have warned East Lothian Councillors they will need to take another £1 million from reserves to meet budget gap caused by unfunded pay increase, inflation and the cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022