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Community Council criticises parking ban consultation
A North Berwick Community Council petition has claimed a decision to ban parking in parts of its town centre was based on the interests...
East Lothian Councillors back plans to protect public right of way
A public path which existed for over a century, linking John Muir Way and Yellowcraig Beach, had to be diverted after developers built housing...
EAST LOTHIAN: Farm sheds get go ahead despite 59 objections
Plans to build two new barns on a farm in East Lothian were described as a ‘Trojan Horse’ by a councillor amid concern they...
Wind farm faces protests over land bid
A bid to force land owners to sell part of their sites to operators of what will be one of the world’s largest offshore...
Fishing – Bass Rock league starts, Docherty wins at Orchill
Torness worker Alan Brown (pictured) from West Barns is the new chairman of the Bass Rock Shore Angling League. The former club secretary steps...
Call for council to intervene as the last bank in Tranent is set to...
Anger over the decision from RBS to close its Tranent branch this summer - seven years after it closed its branch in neighbouring Prestonpans
The...
‘Speculative’ developers appeal council rejection
A housing developer accused of making a ‘speculative’ bid to build on land in Tranent set aside for employment use is appealing to Scottish...
UK’s biggest marine plastic mural gets warm reception
Local MSP urges public to ‘look after our environment’ following unveiling
East Lothian locals flocked to North Berwick harbour to catch a first glimpse of...
EAST LOTHIAN: Private car park set up to tackle ‘drug use’ at beauty spot
Controversial car park at reservoir gets go ahead
A commercial car park set up at a popular beauty spot in order to tackle ‘drug use, drug...
EAST LOTHIAN: Thousands of hours of care at home needs not met
Shortages in carers have left East Lothian’s most vulnerable residents missing out on thousands of hours of care each week, report reveals.
A new report...
Update from Brunton Theatre – shows are not cancelled
The Brunton Theatre Trust is working hard to source and set up alternative venues for their programme of events, within Musselburgh and close by.
The...
Brunton Theatre closed as ‘crumbling concrete’ found in roof
East Lothian’s main theatre venue remains closed after safety concerns were raised over its roof.
The Brunton Theatre, in Musselburgh, shut down all its performance...
Hotel owner urges support from locals this Mother’s Day
One East Lothian hotel urges supporting your local businesses this Mother’s Day
Hannah Renton re-opened The Royal Mackintosh Hotel in Dunbar in 2011 and says...
Musselburgh Racecourse gallops ahead with three industry awards
Musselburgh Racecourse has strengthened its position as Scotland’s leading horse racing venue with three accolades from leading industry and visitor attraction organisations.
The East Lothian...
And they’re off – 2023 gets a flying start at Musselburgh
New Year’s day revellers return to Musselburgh Racecourse.
Revellers are being offered the chance to usher in 2023 with a day of quality horse racing...
Musselburgh on home straight with final two race meetings of 2022
Musselburgh Racecourse will see out 2022 with two Christmas racedays on Mondays 5 and 19 December before preparing for an expected sell-out occasion on...
Scottish Tech Army’s local economy platform wins award for East Lothian
Less than a year since social enterprise the Scottish Tech Army began the deployment of its innovative local economy platform SOLE in East Lothian,...
Genesis Scottish Open tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for some of the DP World Tour’s most iconic events during the 2023 season – including the Genesis Scottish...
Thousands enjoy fireworks display in Musselburgh
Six thousand people enjoyed a fireworks spectacular at Musselburgh Racecourse’s Guy Fawkes celebration on Saturday.
The free non-profit event – run jointly with the Musselburgh...
Police looking for information on hit and run driver
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a van which failed to stop in East...
Merger involves East Lothian’s biggest law firm
Friends Legal completes acquisition of East Lothian’s biggest law firm, Garden Stirling Burnet
Thriving modern law practice Friends Legal has acquired the biggest firm of...
Hit the road in East Lothian this summer
Forget the over-rated North Coast 500 – Visit East Lothian has reminded day trippers of three routes that start right on Edinburgh's doorstep.
The...
Call for council candidates to support the Drem to Gullane path
East Lothian campaigners are calling on political parties contesting May’s council elections to include a manifesto pledge to build a cycle and walking path...
Planning application lodged for site set aside for greyhound stadium
A local family business has lodged plans for a solar-powered factory on industrial land which was previously set aside for a greyhound stadium.
John Gilmour...
Still planning a future for Cockenzie six years on
It is more than six years since the iconic twin chimneys of Cockenzie Power Station was demolished in a dramatic demolition.
But the question of...
Gullane Beach – council spending a penny or two on the public toilets
A £300,000 revamp of toilets in Gullane will include new signs urging people to go away.
East Lothian Council is planning to invest in the...
Musselburgh Racecourse says Cin Cin to new Edinburgh Gin deal
Edinburgh Gin has strengthened its relationship with Musselburgh Racecourse with a three year extension to a six-figure sponsorship deal.
As official gin provider to the...
Empson hosts Big Fish Match
Well-known East Coast competition angler Chris Empson is organising the East Coast Big Fish match on Sunday, November 21 and it is free to...
Fireworks display hits new heights in Honest Toun
The Honest Toun’s revamped Guy Fawkes firework display has been declared an outstanding success by many who attended the event at Musselburgh Racecourse.
Five thousand...
Musselburgh jumps back into action with best ever National Hunt programme
Musselburgh Racecourse jumps back into action on Saturday 30 October with its “biggest and best ever” National Hunt programme.
Aside from the opening £100,000 fixture,...
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