The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian police hunt 'three men in black' after car snatched from driveway

In an appeal on Sunday, police shared that enquiries into the theft have shown that three men, wearing all black, had been acting suspiciously nearby at the time of the incident.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 16, 2022

Incredible pictures show Scotland's largest pumpkin patch which covers eight acres

Around 35,000 pumpkins of 21 different varieties are grown at the Balgone Estate, near North Berwick, East Lothian.

Daily Record · Oct 16, 2022

East Lothian E.coli outbreak over after no new infections, say health bosses

Parents have now been sent letters telling them the outbreak is over, but scientists are still working to try identify the source of the infection.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 14, 2022

Row as East Lothian community council emergency funds used for private nursery fight

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

Edinburgh Live · Oct 7, 2022

East Lothian community hospital ward remains shut a year after temporary closure

Talks are underway to find alternative facilities for end of life beds in North Berwick as health bosses say staff shortages mean the local community hospital's only ward is still not able to reopen

Edinburgh Live · Oct 3, 2022

East Lothian pervert pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse videos and images

The East Lothian male was found to be in possession of almost 300 images and sickening videos on his phone. Police Scotland uncovered the evidence after searching the man's home.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

Scots pervert caught with sick haul of child sex abuse videos on mobile phone

James Luby was tracked down by cops who raided his home in Tranent, East Lothian, and recovered vile collection from his device.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

East Lothian corner shop can serve hot food from 5.30am despite objections

The shop owners said COvid had caused staffing problems and seen opening hours reduced but they were hoping to return to normal next summer and take advantage of new early start for their hot food service

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

East Lothian homes to be built on land filled with 'unexceptional' trees

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

East Lothian considers Airbnb control zones as new licence fee introduced

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022