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East Lothian care home given 'weak' grading after scathing inspection

The council-run care home has a reputation for high inspection grades but the Care Inspectorate said changes were need to provude 'safe staffing levels'

Edinburgh Live · Jul 13, 2022

People warned not to fish around Torness nuclear power station after oil spill

East Lothian Council has already advised people not to bathe at two nearby beaches or let their pets go in the sea

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

East Lothian's Covid army carry on helping through cost of living crisis

During the first lockdown volunteers across communities came together to support vulnerable residents with hot meal deliveries and befriending services which are still needed despite the lifting of restrictions.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 8, 2022

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First look at East Lothian vision for future primary schools

Two new £19million primary schools will be built with outdoor learning, indoor play spaces and viewing windows setting the standards for future projects in the county

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2022

East Lothian line remains closed as Network Rail remove HGV from track

Network Rail have apologised for the inconvenience but say that the East Coast Mainline will remain closed between Edinburgh and Berwick-Upon-Tweed tomorrow morning.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022

East Lothian railway blocked as lorry plummets down embankment onto tracks

Emergency services are understood to be responding to the incident that has seen considerably sized HGV lorry lying on its side on a popular railway line used by hundreds of commuters.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022

East Lothian good samaritans clean local graveyards after council staffing issues

The brothers who both work for M&F Funeral Services Ltd in Musselburgh say that they often see complaints online about the state of graveyards and wanted to volunteer their time to help.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2022

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Crushing East Lothian photos show Bass Rock gannet colony devastated by Avian flu

The Scottish Seabird Centre has released images that show how much the gannet community on Bass Rock has depleted since the outbreak of Avian flu in their colony.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2022

East Lothian gannet death toll rises by more than 200 over weekend

The cause of the deaths in the seabird community has not been confirmed as tests for avian flu continue to be carried out

Edinburgh Live · Jun 13, 2022

Stripogram ban for East Lothian stag and hen parties under new rules

East Lothian Council has agreed to restrict the number of Sexual Entertainment Venue licences in the county to zero leading one councillor to question the paperwork required to apply for one when the answer will be "no chance"

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2022

East Lothian bird flu fears as up to 40 dead gannets washed up on beaches

Officials at East Lothian Council estimated between 30 to 40 gannets were found at Yellowcraig and North Berwick - advising locals not to touch any dead birds they find.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2022

East Lothian restaurant bids to turn private garden into outdoor eating area

The change of use first came to light after complaints were made over a large marquee which was put up in the garden at the rear of the Gullane restaurant

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2022

East Lothian A1 drivers warned as three-month closures to cause major disruption

At present, there are reduced speed limits surrounding works on the road, however the East Lothian Council have warned drivers that further closures and diversions are to arrive next week.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022

East Lothian Council leader calls for friendship among rivals

The minority Labour administration has returned in control of East Lothian Council but has made some concessions to opposition councillors keen to see a more proportionate representation on committees to reflect the public vote as it moves forward

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2022

New East Lothian link road will take business traffic away from houses

East Lothian Council owns the former Cockenzie Power Station site and believes it could bring up to 3,000 jobs to the county under its development plans

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2022

East Lothian Council writes off £560,000 in bad debt as businesses go bust

In the last six months of the year more than half the debt was put down to people being declared bankrupt or companies going into liquidation

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022

This is who could control Scotland's councils after local elections

THE dust may have settled after Scotland’s council elections, but for the most part there is still a lot of work to be done before new…

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2022

East Lothian Council Election 2022: Polling stations quiet as people turn to postal votes

One in four registered voted in East Lothian requested a postal ballot ahead of the council election and that might account for the slow turnout at some polling stations today

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2022

Crisis-hit East Lothian day centre lands £32,000 emergency funding to save it from closure

The Hollies provides services for over 60s aimed at tackling isolation and providing social activities but it has struggled to keep its doors open and was hit hard during the pandemic

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022

East Lothian Council Election 2022: Town centre bypass and new high school on agenda

The ward has four councillors who all have a long history of living in its main town of Tranent and hope to be re-elected but there are newcomers snapping at their heels

Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022

East Lothian Council Election 2022: Residents concern over hospital ward closure

More than one in four North Berwick Coastal residents are over the age of 65 and the community has successfully blocked a bid by one private firm to build a care village on the outskirts of their community

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2022

East Lothian Election 2022: New town residents will have first chance to vote

The loss of council leader Willie Innes will be felt across the Preston, Seton, Gosford ward he represented for more than three decades as voters turn out for the election next month

Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2022

Call for East Lothian Council to stop using 'toxic' weedkiller near playgrounds

Glyphosate has been linked to toxic reactions in bees, fish and birds and at the centre of US lawsuits but the local authority says recent research has concluded it is safe to use

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022

Vital East Lothian community centre left facing closure with roof caving in

Hollies community hub in East Lothian is a vital service for members of the Musselburgh community. Their work supports vulnerable people across the area but the centre is in danger of closing unless funding is found immediately.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2022

Hundreds of East Lothian council workers apply to work from home permanently

The council has been reviewing its buildings with a redesign of office space to meet new demands and has asked people who are now working from home to 'depersonalise' their desks

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