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The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

Scottish village transformed for filming of new Agatha Christie TV special

Filming of a brand-new BBC TV special took place in East Lothian as the village of Tyninghame stepped back into the 1950s.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Second body found in East Lothian in just 24 hours

A SECOND body has been found in East Lothian in just over 24 hours.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023

Council refusal of East Lothian car wash in 'countryside' branded 'unreasonable'

The £200,000 drive thru car wash would create up to 15 jobs and was planned for a former petrol station site but planners ruled it was in the countryside and against policy

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2023

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East Lothian man hounded from his home breaches court order for third time

The 65-year-old pervert was hounded out of his home in North Berwick, East Lothian, following public protests about his presence and is currently living in accommodation in Musselburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

East Lothian teacher dies suddenly as tributes pour in for 'one in a million'

Matthew Gray was a dad-of-two and a well respected history and modern studies teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School. Tributes have poured in since his passing in early July.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Fed up East Lothian wild swimmers hit by nighttime parking ban at local beaches

The Salty Sisters are calling on the local council to overturn their decision after the local authority put an overnight temporary parking ban in place at East Lothian coastal beauty spots.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Funding to help East Lothian families during summer holidays cut by two-thirds

Last year the Scottish Government gave East Lothian Council more than £161,000 to provide support to families during the school holidays, this year they have been give just over £64,000

Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023

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East Lothian teen gang cause £1,000 damage to child's wheelchair on beach

Police Scotland have launched an investigation after £1,000 worth of damage to a child's wheelchair was carried out at an East Lothian beach which involved multiple teenagers.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023

Family-run East Lothian nursery gutted after senseless thieves 'shatter' front doors

Argyle Bridge Children's Nursery on Haddington Road in Tranent shared a picture that showed their entrance doors 'completely shattered' after thieves allegedly targeted the business.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 9, 2023

Mesmerising footage shows Royal cavalry regiment galloping on East Lothian beach

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were seen enjoying some downtime as they travelled along the beach at Yellowcraig after performing earlier in the week for the King's procession.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 9, 2023

East Lothian business forced to close after late night break-in

Sunshine Tanning Studio in Tranent has cancelled all of their appointments after thieves smashed their windows and damaged their premises in the early hours of Saturday July 8.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 8, 2023

East Lothian teen learns to walk again after numb legs led to crushing diagnosis

A proud mum from Musselburgh has spoken out after her teenage son was given a devastating diagnosis of leukaemia at the age of 15 which led to him losing the use of his legs.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 7, 2023

Organisers of East Lothian music festival told to apologise for 'silly' social media comments

EH32 Music Festival cancelled its first month of events over licensing issues but claims on social media that the council had shut it down were described as 'disappointing' by councillors.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2023

East Lothian Hibs fan punched supporter in face after cup semi-final with Hearts

Groups of supporters congregated near the square's George Peel statue at 4.45pm. Glasgow Sheriff Court was told several members of the groups "became animated putting arms out to the side to antagonise each other."

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2023

East Lothian police and paramedics swoop on holiday park in huge emergency response

Several police vans have been spotted lined up at Thurston Manor Leisure Park, a popular caravan site in Dunbar. Locals commented that a number of ambulances rushed down the A1 at around 9am.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023

East Lothian man hits out at 'sham' public consultation on giant windfarm project

Energy giants SSE tried to stop Kevan Jamieson from taking part in a public inquiry into its application for a Compulsory Purchase Order over large areas of land in East Lothian as he was not a landowner

Insider UK · Jul 4, 2023

Haulage firm fined £150,000 after driver killed by overhead power lines

The incident happened at Andrew Black's site at Drem Airfield base in East Lothian

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2023

East Lothian lorry driver died after being electrocuted while cleaning his truck

Andrew Black Ltd was fined £150,000 after a 25-year-old LGV driver died when his truck struck overhead powerlines at the company's Drem Airfield base in East Lothian.

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Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023

Retired East Lothian couple fight to keep 6ft fence which replaced 20ft high hedge

The owners of the house compared actions of council worker who turned up unannounced to take pictures of the fence to a dog thief or house-breaker

Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023

Fight to save East Lothian wood described as 'green lung' of local community

East Lothian Council has launched a consultation on its future strategy for trees and woodlands saying coverage across the county is lower than the Scottish average but has come under fire for plans to cut down woods

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2023

RNLI and coastguards race to East Lothian coast after reports of 'upturned' boat

RNLI lifeboat crews from Fife raced to the East Lothian coast after receiving reports of a possible 'upturned' vessel and were supported by nearby coastguard teams.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2023

Emergency services in East Lothian race to ongoing incident on A1

Images from the scene show several police cars on the busy road behind queues of traffic. It is unclear if anyone has been injured in the incident.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2023

Family of East Lothian pensioner who disappeared one week ago 'deeply distressed'

The 71-year-old, who may appear ‘confused’ after recently suffering a stroke, was reported missing to Police Scotland the following day, June 23.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

New East Lothian secondary school pupils sent back to P7 after classroom closures

Preston Lodge High School has been identified as having a lightweight concrete which can crumble in its roof leading to the closure of a third of its classrooms

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

East Lothian locals issued warning as strange venomous fish stings beachgoers

Countryside rangers from East Lothian Council say they have heard reports of people being stung by the only venomous fish in UK waters, which can leave their victims in excruciating pain.

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