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The Latest Breaking News from Lothian

Scottish Labour MSP suspended over inappropriate conduct allegation

Foysol Choudhury, who represents Lothian, will sit as an independent while an investigation takes place

The Guardian - UK

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

John Martin, 74, previously of East Lothian, was found guilty of abuse involving two young girls in the 1980s and 90s.

Evening Standard

Lothian Buses withdraws routes in Niddrie ahead of potential Bonfire Night disorder

LOTHIAN Buses has withdrawn services in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh as it braces for potential anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night ...

The National (Scotland)

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See the full list of road closures for the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon this weekend

Here are all the road closures in Edinburgh and East Lothian this weekend as the Edinburgh Marathon 2024 gets underway.

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian call to increase universal credit payments as foodbank demand soars

The basic rate of Universal Credit no longer covers essential bills says local food bank and depute leader of council as they back national campaign for more support for growing numbers of vulnerable

Edinburgh Live

Boy, 6, hit by car while running to get a slushie now finally playing football again

Denis-Jack Ward from East Lothian was knocked down by a car after running into the road to get a slushie - he's now finally walking again despite fears he'd lose his leg

Daily Mirror

West Lothian dementia nurse scoops top honour at awards ceremony

Melissa Rowlands took home a top prize at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

Daily Record

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Police Taser Midlothian man who threatened them with dog during raid

Report on police activity at start of year also revealed how officers heading to a report of alcohol theft came across a drunk man who was later identified as the suspect

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian locals 'abandoned' and 'cut off' by lack of bus services demand action

Residents in Fauldhouse say many can't go to work and are isolated after McGill's Buses scrapped Sunday and late night services. Locals also claim the buses that do run a 'rarely reliable'

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man with same brain condition as Bruce Willis speaks of the impact on his life

Scott Gardner (51) developed aphasia after experiencing stroke in 2021

Daily Record

West Lothian worker tricked customers into paying cash into his own bank account

Scott McAllister issued false invoices to con company customers into paying cash directly into his own bank account. He then used the stolen money to place reckless bets.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh traffic wardens to ride city buses to target 'inconsiderate drivers'

In a bid to stop "inconsiderate drivers", traffic wardens will be hopping on and off Lothian bus services on certain routes where cars are often blocking bus lances.

Edinburgh Live

Residents call Lothian Buses a 'disgrace' after pulled service leaves them 'marooned'

Residents in Midlothian have said they will be left ‘marooned’ after Lothian Buses announced they would be pulling the only regular, direct service connecting Rosewell with Edinburgh’s city centre.

Edinburgh Live

Brave Edinburgh doctor flies to Ukraine to provide life-saving treatment

Patrick Addison flew out to the warn-torn country in September and has opened up on providing life-saving treatment while dealing with a lack of facilities, medication and the threat of missiles

Edinburgh Live

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Daily Record

Scots schoolboy refused on bus at night after driver tells him to 'iron' crumpled ticket

Andrea MacFarlane says her son Freddie, 12, was on his way home when he attempted to board the Lothian Buses service.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh schoolboy, 12, refused onto Lothian Bus at night and told 'iron your ticket'

Andrea MacFarlane says her 12-year-old son Freddie was on his way home on Thursday evening, April 27, when he attempted to board a service 31 from East Craigs heading towards the city centre shortly after 8pm

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh bus driver takes on challenge after dad's 'bad golf club grip' was MND

The Lothian bus driver's father, Campbell realised something was wrong after his grip on his golf club felt different, and soon after he was told he only had two years to live due to MND.

Edinburgh Live

Residents 'trapped' in West Lothian village warn 'we've been completely cut off'

Residents in Blackridge, West Lothian, have fought for a bus route after McGill's announced cuts to the services. These cuts meant that residents that rely on public transport in villages were facing isolation.

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Edinburgh Live

Midlothian youths 'pour sunscreen on cars' at Tesco as police called to 'lawless' zone

The Tesco car park on Bonnyrigg Road has yet again been a target for feral youths as cars were reportedly covered in sunscreen on Wednesday before the police were called

Daily Record

West Lothian provost refutes claims of taxpayer-funded Texas trip

Invite was presented the Executive this week but Councillor Cathy Muldoon had already ruled out joining the trip to the Texan city of Grapevine in September

Daily Record

Shocked Scots footballer claims referee asked ‘do you have a mental illness’ during match

Alan Murray was playing for Oxgangs Trinity at the home of Livingston FC Community Club at Eliburn Park in West Lothian on Sunday when the remark was allegedly made.

Edinburgh Live

Appalled Edinburgh footballer says ref asked him 'do you have mental illness' at game

The Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Football Association have confirmed to the player who complained that they are investigating the incident.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man 'shaken' after finding snake in flat while sitting on the toilet

Terry was left shaken after the terrifying incident as he returned from the pub to find the reptile slithering along the floor as he sat on the toilet. Brave neighbours quickly rushed to his aid and took the snake away

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian power station site to get second masterplan costing £100,000

The council says the 'technical' masterplan will set out how best to develop site after it received £11.3million government Levelling Funding for it

Edinburgh Live

The stunning beach near Edinburgh named one of the UK's best for dog walking

One of East Lothian's beautiful beaches with a stretch of golden sand has just been named in a list of the top 10 most dog-friendly in the UK, as part of a study for National Pet Month.

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