The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian to see stunning new stone-fired pizza restaurant open this month

Plans had been filed with the local council in January 2021 to transform the former retail unit at Northfields Retail Centre into the new restaurant, which will provide takeaways.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 2, 2022

Scots nurse left £3,000 out of pocket after flight to New Zealand cancelled at last minute

Fiona Mathers, 54, who lives in East Lothian, was left 'in tears' after Dream World Travel, a London based travel agents, failed to book the flights she had paid for in advance.

Daily Record · Jul 1, 2022

Summer cash boost for East Lothian families with school meals payment

Every family eligible for free school meals will receive just over £200 per child from funds issued by the council and Scottish Government to help them cope during the summer holidays.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2022

Spectacular East Lothian church with massive garden goes on sale for £100,000

The Church of Scotland has put their Whitecraig's church up for sale for £100,000 after it became apparent that it was no longer practical for the religious organisation to maintain it.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 22, 2022

School pupil absence rate in East Lothian remains nearly double pre-Covid levels

Some Covid measures are being permanently adopted by schools as they had overall benefits including one way systems, staggered start times and virtual parent conferences

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2022

Upmarket East Lothian bridal shop closing down and selling dresses for £50

A beloved local dress shop in Musselburgh is closing its doors but has announced a jaw dropping sale on formal dresses, perfect for weddings, events and communions.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2022

East Lothian former company boss found with images of children as young as two

Sheriff Kenneth Maciver told Holman: “What you are viewing is the sexual abuse of children. How anyone can gain satisfaction from that is beyond most people’s understanding.”

Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2022

Scots ex-company director dodges jail over child abuse footage with victims as young as two

Lindsay Holman, 64, was caught after police raided his East Lothian home and found vile videos and photos he'd amassed over five years.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

East Lothian boxing star Josh Taylor ties the knot with fiancée in stunning ceremony

The 31-year-old boxer, from East Lothian, shared a stunning snap on social media of the pair on their big day where they were surrounded by friends and family.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2022

Ambitious festival programme to fill venues across East Lothian

NEW faces and new venues are all part of a fast-growing festival of “beautiful music in beautiful places” in East Lothian.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2022