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The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

Auditors say several East Lothian Council finance controls show 'weaknesses'

Audit Scotland says its fees were based on the council having 'robust' internal controls throughout the year and will be revised after several were ruled unreliable

Edinburgh Live · Jun 12, 2023

East Lothian Council paid less than £100 compensation for pothole damage last year

In 2018 the council received just 38 claims from drivers and paid out more than £3,000 in total but they now use external claims assessors to decide whether they are liable

Edinburgh Live · Jun 12, 2023

Free East Lothian music festival cancelled at last minute over 'lack of licence'

EH32 Live began in 2021 under Covid restrictions offering a safe outdoor space for people to gather and enjoy music over the summer

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2023

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Renowned East Lothian furniture school adds new workshop for graduates

The Chippendale International School of Furniture has one of the only remaining antique furniture restorers in the country onsite

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2023

East Lothian charity set up to help the poor under fire over 'lack of activity'

The Dr Bruce Fund was established more than 200 years ago to help the town's poorest residents but in recent years it has only issued small grants to two people and auditors have now warned East Lothian Council its trustees are at risk of failing to meet their responsibilities

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023

East Lothian mum-of-four stops GP career to sell 'feminist bags'

Catherine says that she was motivated to launch her business after looking for a new doctor's bag and only finding masculine products on the market. She says the support she has had from her family has been fantastic.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023

East Lothian climate change centre with giant fisherwomen sculptures 'could cost £29.5m'

Consultants have compared plans to build two giant fisherwomen sculptures at the site to The Kelpies and The Angel of the North in their potential for national significance

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

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East Lothian fast electric chargers will cost drivers more than petrol

The RAC estimates that a unit of petrol when compared to electricity costs 60p which is lower than some of the charges East Lothian are introducing across their Journey EV chargers

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Award-winning East Lothian developers urged to talk to neighbours about privacy and parking

The Longniddry South housing estate was named Large Development of the Year 2023 by Homes for Scotland and has been praised by councillors for its high quality design

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

Historic East Lothian beach house gets go-ahead for roof terrace

Seafield, in North Berwick, was built in 1897 facing the town's West Beach and still has its original front door

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

East Lothian museum to host Awesome Bricks Lego event for avid fans

The National Museum of Flight in East Lothian has announced to their followers that an extra-special Lego weekend will take place next week, offering several exciting activities.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

East Lothian dance school ready to expand into vets next door

The community dance school was set up by Louise Collie in 1990 to introduce children and young people to the arts

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

East Lothian riverside restaurant gets go ahead despite flood concern

Plans to convert the former antiques shop into a cafe or restaurant have been approved three times already over the last eight years but to date nothing has happened.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

East Lothian cyclist spots 'venomous snake' while out on a weekend ride

The cyclist said he had always hoped to come face to face with the UK's only venomous snake as he had heard multiple stories of people spotting them in the East Lothian area.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 4, 2023

30-stone East Lothian dad 'trapped at home' and desperate to turn life around

Sean Crawford, 36, is determined to turn his life around after poor eating habits, grief and personal circumstances led him to rapidly pile on weight right before the pandemic struck.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023

East Lothian Rangers fan fined for sending abusive email to Old Firm referee

Daniel Samson sent the offensive message to Clancy following the controversial derby clash between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on April 8 this year. He pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023

East Lothian bank set to close leaving residents miles away from nearest branch

The Bank of Scotland on Dunbar High Street is set to close next year, leaving locals miles away from their nearest branch. Residents will need to travel to either Haddington or North Berwick for any face-to-face banking with the group.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023

East Lothian flats plan thrown out over 'significant' risk to life from flooding

Developers had hoped plans for a Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme would allow the flats to go ahead but were told the level of protection it would give the building may not be enough

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023

East Lothian objections over huge wind farm bid to buy land sparks inquiry

Network Rail, ScottishPower and Torness nuclear power station owners EDF objected to the Compulsory Purchase Order sought by the wind farm alongside private land owners

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

More than 50 beaches named among country's best in Scotland Beach Awards

MORE than 50 spots in Scotland have been named in a list of the country’s best beaches.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

Quick-thinking East Lothian schoolboys praised for saving pal after freak fall

The smart lads reacted quickly when Aaron started "shaking" as one rushed to grab a teacher from their nearby school and another phoned an ambulance.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

East Lothian beauty spot trashed by feckless wild campers leaving kit and litter

A group of wild campers left some of their kit, along with bags and boxes of rubbish, at a beauty spot in East Lothian with one local resident 'shocked' by the damage to the area.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

East Lothian flat owners fail in bid to turn them into holiday lets

Three apartments in a six block of flats in North Berwick have been refused permission to be holiday lets because of shared entrance and stairwell

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023

East Lothian homeowner told his rooftop balcony plans would 'harm the area'

The home owners submitted pictures of other houses in the area where roof extensions including balconies had been granted planning permission.

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2023

Van catches fire on busy East Lothian road as firefighters rush to scene

Crews remain at the scene on Spott Road, Dunbar, following the incident as images from the scene show a white van on fire with smoke pouring from the vehicle at the side of the road

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