The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian residents say council 'destroying wildlife' by removing hedgerow

Steve Jackson, who moved to the area in the past two years, has said that the destruction has been heartbreaking to see. But the council say the junction is a much needed piece of infrastructure for the area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2022

East Lothian energy plant accused of 'greenwash' over animal waste plans

The anaerobic digestor was given the go ahead to be built near Haddington four years ago but was banned from using animal waste to feed it leading some to accuse the developer of trying to 'play the system' with change request

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2022

Ex-Scots footballer Paul Hampshire dies after being hit by car as clubs pay tribute

Raith Rovers, Berwick Rangers and East Fife FC have issued statements after the 40-year-old midfielder died near Dunbar, East Lothian, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022

Raging East Lothian restaurant owner reports TripAdvisor reviewer to police over 'bomb' threat

A raging East Lothian restaurant owner has been left concerned for his staff after receiving a scathing review which threatened to "bomb" the restaurant and "knife" the staff.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2022

East Lothian councillors to rule on 'big shed' plans for former power station site

The substation was controversially called in by Scottish Ministers for approval when it was first put forward but a fresh planning application is now being brought to councillors to have their say

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2022

East Lothian's most used electric car charger in popular beach town car park

The county has close to 100 public charging points and the least used electric charger was found in a residential street in Haddington where it was used just twice in 12 months.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2022

East Lothian rapist molested woman in a hot tub then followed her into house

The distraught woman fled after she was subjected to the rape ordeal wearing only a towel, the High Court in Edinburgh heard during the trial which saw Woods found guilty.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2022

East Lothian fish and chip shop named one of the best in the UK

East Coast in Musselburgh was the only chippy in Edinburgh and the Lothians to make the prestigious list, with the venue receiving two mystery customers visits.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2022

East Lothian teen threatened mum in middle of night after asking to see daughter

Lee Ness had called at the woman’s East Lothian home at 3.30am looking for her daughter before lobbing threats towards the mum and another man at the address.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2022

East Lothian village evacuated as bomb squad scrambled to deal with 'historic explosive'

Residents in West Barns were ordered to leave their homes immediately as experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit rushed to the scene following the discovery of potentially dangerous ordnance

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2022