The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

Parents of young Scot feared she was in lorry crash after callous thieves write off motor

Emily Wood, 26, received a tearful phone call from her mum after they were notified by police that her VW Polo had been involved in a smash on the A1 in East Lothian.

Daily Record · Apr 2, 2022

East Lothian police scrambled as suspected stolen car abandoned on grass verge

The Nissan Qashqai was found abandoned at around 07:25am behind the Persimmon homes estate on the A1 close to Marquette Place. Police Scotland say that an enquiry is ongoing.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 2, 2022

Which? hails East Lothian town as one of best seaside towns in the UK

North Berick was named the 6th most attractive coastal town to visit in the UK, according to popular consumer website - Which? - coming in with a score of over 80%

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2022

Council plea to protect East Lothian's countryside from 'weak' new national planning rules

Council leader says new national planning policy proposed by Scottish Government is 'Central Scotland-based' and does not reflect East Lothian's countryside and rural economy

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2022

Youth games renamed in tribute to former East Lothian council leader

Willie Innes was the driving force behind the council's sports development strategy and battled for quality facilities saying there was no point getting youths into sport if the had to play from "wooden sheds"

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2022

East Lothian charity's vital mental health work with children doubles in a year

An East Lothian mental health charity for chronically ill children has doubled the number of kids they have helped over past year and with extra funding, it's set to continue.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2022

Visitors turn East Lothian coastline into giant campsite with thousands of tents

Record numbers of campers are 'compromising' the visitor experience as locals stay away and people set up tents next to their cars.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2022

East Lothian school sports tournament set to be renamed in tribute to Willie Innes

Council leader Willie Innes was instrumental in making East Lothian Councill the first to have a spots development strategy in Scotland and was passionate about making sure everyone had access to sports, regardless of ability

Edinburgh Live · Mar 25, 2022

Scots woman attacked love rival on doorstep after accusing her of seeing cheating boyfriend

Laura Jamieson confronted her victim at her East Lothian home over alleged affair and ended up kicking her during struggle.

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Record number of East Lothian school pupils going to university

A higher number of teens in care and those with additional support needs also went on to 'positive destinations' last year as East Lothian consistently performed better than the national average

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2022