New policy can ban parades if rules are not followed

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Parade organisers have been warned they could be banned from East Lothian if they do not follow the rules under a new policy covering...

Vape blaze fears prompt questions

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Sunday’s disastrous fire in Glasgow city centre prompted questions on Monday morning about the dangers of vapes in West Lothian businesses.  Almost every community has a shop dedicated...

Numerous drivers warned during operation to combat speeding within M8 contraflow

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Police officers have stopped numerous drivers following an operation on the M8 last week. The operation was in response to recent complaints from road workers,...

West Lothian councillors highlight speed fears on town roads

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New road safety measures in Bathgate will do nothing to  stop speeding drivers, councillors claimed this week.  And they have warned that major road works coming to the town could add to long running problems on...

Newington bookshop wins at British Book Awards

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An Edinburgh bookshop has been awarded Independent Bookshop of the Year for Scotland at the British Book Awards. Book Lovers Bookshop in Newington won the...

Extra council tax to fund more homes and housing officer in...

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Extra funds raised by increasing council tax on empty and second homes in East Lothian will be used to pay for more council housing. Councillors...

Modern buildings not ready for climate change, warns Heriot-Watt academic

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A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that modern buildings are not currently designed to cope with a warming climate. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University, Susan Roaf,...

Sign up now for Easter Camps at George Watson’s College

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For parents looking to get their children out of bed and into the action this April, George Watson’s College has the perfect solution. Their...

Protect the staff in Edinburgh’s libraries

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by Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian Region. While libraries across the UK have faced years of closures, Edinburgh has been moving in the opposite direction. As...

Advice to future proof landline phone systems now

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In 2027 BT Openreach will close down landline phone systems, but it is possible to future proof phone systems now according to one West...