The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian councillor warns people would be 'hungry, sober and naked' without farmers

Planning convenor Norman Hampshire said people who move into former farm steadings in the countryside and then object to farms operating beside them was a growing issue in East Lothian

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2023

A1 East Lothian incident: Emergency services rush to car engulfed in flames

Two fire appliances and the ambulance service rushed to a car that burst into flames on the A1 westbound Bankton junction between Cockenzie and Tranent on Monday afternoon

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Bid to reopen 'ghost' East Lothian railway station that closed over 70 years ago

The train station was closed in 1949 and in 1968, the line was discontinued which was part of the infamous Beeching Cuts of the 1960's. Now, the group are looking to open up a old train station.

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Edinburgh Marathon beer tent wins early opening to serve fastest racers

A beer tent has been at the finishing line of the Edinburgh Marathon since 2011 and expects around 5,000 thirsty customers to visit it on the day this year

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

East Lothian Orange Lodge barred from serving alcohol at weekend event

Concerns were raised about the application, with councillor saying the lodge "appears, on paper at the moment, not simply to exist."

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

East Lothian public toilets closed after vandals set fire to bins and smash doors

The public toilets on Lindores Drive have once again been closed while repairs are carried out by the council due to recent vandalism inside including fires being lit and doors being damaged

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

East Lothian councillor accuses bank of 'engineering' branch closure

A fellow councillor paid tribute to staff at the branch who helped him and his family after the death of a loved one adding that level of service was not available 'on an app or an iPad'

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

East Lothian snack van introduces edible ice-cream tubs to reduce litter

The Picnic Box also offer customers who bring their own mugs 20p off their teas, coffees and other hot drinks, in a bid to be more sustainable

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Bid to save East Lothian road delayed as council leader calls for new report

The Johnnie Cope Road links Tranent and Prestonpans but was deemed 'unnecessary' following the opening of the A1 bypass in 1986, council officials recently resurrected 37-year-old plans to close it

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

East Lothian council delay plans to suspend grants from £7 million community fund

Finance bosses are waiting to find out the cost of repairing The Brunton Hall which is a major asset of Musselburgh Common Good Fund and has been partially closed over roof concerns

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023