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East Lothian boy discovers pine cone the size of his face on local beach

River Holt and his father Adam were out walking last Friday when River stumbled upon a pine cone protruding out out from the sands of Belhaven beach.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2022

East Lothian police swoop on neighbourhood in huge 'pre-planned operation'

A large police and emergency service response was pictured outside the West Barns Bowling Club on Friday, with officers stating the operation was 'pre-planned' in a statement.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Jaw-dropping East Lothian cottage for sale with jacuzzi and huge roof terrace

The three-bedroom cottage has fabulous views overlooking the Firth of Forth, and Fidra Lighthouse - and is on the market right now for an astonishing asking offer!

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

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Two East Lothian students win places at Oxford University in unique new scheme

12 pupils were chosen to head to Oxford three years ago for a week which aimed to make studying there an achievable goal for them as the university looked to encourage more Scottish students to apply

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022

New East Lothian town's first council houses delayed by Suez Canal blockage and Brexit

Blindwells is expected to have 1,600 new homes with further expansion planned in the future but difficulty with materials has caused some delays on the site

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2022

East Lothian councillor takes leave of absence as colleagues step into his role

A long-standing councillor and housing champion, Councillor Jim Goodfellow is recovering from illness at home in North Berwick

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

East Lothian rapist hit victim's head against a rock in horrific beach attack

Rapist Gary Wishart carried out the assault on his victim near to a popular holiday park in East Lothian before stealing car keys and a vehicle from a caravan site.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

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East Lothian wife stands by husband despite grandkids ban over indecent images

Campbell pleaded guilty to possessing the images between 2013 and last year when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month and he returned to the dock for sentencing on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Edinburgh Weather: Thundersnow warning issued for West Lothian, East Lothian and Midlothian

Just when you thought all the weather warnings had come to an end, the Met Office and BBC Weather issued more bad news - and more yellow weather warnings for around the city.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

East Lothian Council fears Covid funding gap will top £14 million next year

SNP Councillor Stuart Currie took a swipe at Westminster as he warned anyone who thinks "even 400 miles away" that Covid has come to a "shuddering halt" was wrong

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Popular East Lothian chip shop 'at risk' as spiralling costs threaten business

Carlo Crolla, 47, owner of East Coast Fish and Chips, has warned that both themselves and many others across the country are fighting against soaring costs of produce and energy.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 19, 2022

East Lothian charities and volunteers given chance to voice their issues in new survey

The results of the survey will help Volunteer Centre East Lothian 'make the right ask' of Scottish Government and funders for local groups

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2022

Abandoned East Lothian castle broken into as police appealing for witnesses

Yester Castle, near Gifford, East Lothian has been abandoned after it was deemed unsafe to enter, however, individuals have gained access illegally and used metal detectors within the vaulted area

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2022

Mouldy East Lothian school building described as too 'hazardous' to view is under offer

Prospective buyers of the former Tranent Infant School were told they would have to bring their own specialist breathing equipment if they wanted to see inside ahead of sale

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2022

East Lothian homeowner wins the right to turn woodlands into garden after appeal

Landscaping officers said the change of use was against Scottish Government policy but two nieghbours had already been allowed to make the change to their gardens

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2022

East Lothian firms given £70,000 in council-backed loans in first month of lockdown

No defaulters have been reported nearly two years after local businesses were given the support to get them through before government funding was available

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2022

East Lothian Asda and McDonald's ban gang of youths after 'staff attacked'

The two stores have confirmed that they are working with the local community and the police to resolve the issue of antisocial behaviour and that physical abuse and damage has been reported

Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2022

East Lothian yobs hurl missiles through window before breaking into school

Thought to have been aged between 14-16, the group targeted a local home before breaking inside the local school and activating the fire alarm on Monday afternoon.

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Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2022

Elegant East Lothian mansion with fountain and grand staircase hits the market

Set over 6,700 square feet, the five-bedroom mansion near Longniddry has all the luxuries you would expect, from a wine cooler to a landscaped garden and views of the Forth.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2022

East Lothian to pay up to £645,000 to fill-in an abandoned mine for council houses

Fa'side Lodge care home closed eight years ago and council wants to build up to 28 homes including wheelchair accessible bungalows on the Tranent site

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2022

Scots NHS worker caught with cannabis in car after being pulled over for speeding

Officers uncovered a £14,000 haul of the drug when Fraser Gow was pulled over for speeding in East Lothian last year after road police became concerned about his vehicle

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2022

Scots NHS worker caught with £14k of cannabis in car after being pulled over for speeding

Fraser Gow was stopped by cops in East Lothian who noticed the 'strong smell' of cannabis coming from his vehicle.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 11, 2022

East Lothian Council hiring contractor to look into private house sales for future homes strategy

The new housing strategy is due to come in next year and the council says it is 'critical' it has evidence to base future policies on and tackle poverty

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

Scots dealer caught with £12k of cocaine hid stashes under his sofa

Cops searched home of Terrence Grieve, 59, in Musselburgh, East Lothian, after receiving information he was involved in drug dealing.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 11, 2022

East Lothian man ‘presumed dead’ as family fear he drowned just metres away from home

East Lothian man, Dean Conner has been missing since New Years Eve but has been ‘presumed dead’ as family fear he drowned just metres away from home.

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