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East Lothian E.coli outbreak over after no new infections, say health bosses

Parents have now been sent letters telling them the outbreak is over, but scientists are still working to try identify the source of the infection.

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East Lothian man with trousers around knees targeted schoolboys in public toilets

The disgusting OAP also approached two men and stared at them while they urinated within the same public toilet on separate occasions in August, a sheriff court heard.

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East Lothian dad's recovery from broken back inspired unique business idea

The East Lothian dad experienced various sports rehab therapies, which helped to get him back on track and sparked a unique business idea that would change his life

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East Lothian boy who worshipped Ken Buchanan discovered boxer was actually his dad

The young lad discovered the shocking bombshell after friends in Prestonpans began to call him by a new nickname and his family decided that he had to know the truth.

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Energy firm 'sneaked into East Lothian mum's home' in row over unpaid bill

The move by SSE has prompted concern that thousands of other struggling customers could suffer the same fate as living costs soar.

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Row as East Lothian community council emergency funds used for private nursery fight

Parents are seeking a legal ruling after East Lothian Council refused to renew its free 11040 hours funding contract with private nursery group after questioning its 'overall approach to inclusion' but some have questioned the community council's decision to help fund the fight

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian community hospital ward remains shut a year after temporary closure

Talks are underway to find alternative facilities for end of life beds in North Berwick as health bosses say staff shortages mean the local community hospital's only ward is still not able to reopen

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East Lothian pervert pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse videos and images

The East Lothian male was found to be in possession of almost 300 images and sickening videos on his phone. Police Scotland uncovered the evidence after searching the man's home.

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Scots pervert caught with sick haul of child sex abuse videos on mobile phone

James Luby was tracked down by cops who raided his home in Tranent, East Lothian, and recovered vile collection from his device.

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East Lothian corner shop can serve hot food from 5.30am despite objections

The shop owners said COvid had caused staffing problems and seen opening hours reduced but they were hoping to return to normal next summer and take advantage of new early start for their hot food service

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian homes to be built on land filled with 'unexceptional' trees

The council's landscape officer expressed disappointment that a previous planning application for the 'backfill' site was approved and maintained their concern over the decision to allow the trees to be chopped down saying it would be detrimental to the amenity of the street

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian considers Airbnb control zones as new licence fee introduced

An estimated 300 short term let owners are expected to register for the new £390 three-year licence fee which comes into effect from October 1 in East Lothian but councillors were told that it was a 'conservative' estimate

Edinburgh Live

Objectors say £3.6m East Lothian golf club expansion will not benefit residents

The golf clubs says the new 78 luxury houses are needed to enable investment into the club facilities however local residents have questioned whether there will be any benefit to the community or whether it will just be for private members

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian council leader warns public services are at breaking point

A 160% increase on the cost of gas bills and 25% increase in electricity costs for public buildings is expected to add £1million into the annual budget this year

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East Lothian teacher cleared in case alleging he assaulted three teenage girls

The teacher was found not guilty by a judge at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Three teenage pupils had accused Andrew McSwan of sexually assaulting them during class.

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Allowance for East Lothian Council homeworkers doubles but leader warns it is not enough

The annual allowance of £156 is being increased to £312 which is the maximum tax free amount the council can pay staff before they face having to declare it

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Owner of former East Lothian bank begs to turn it into home after failing to sell it

The former Royal Bank of Scotland building was bought for double the asking price four years ago but attempts to win planning permission to turn it into a home have been rejected by planners unwilling to lose a commercial unit in the seaside town

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East Lothian tap room with American influence set to become permanent venue

Winton Brewery already operates the popular Station Yard micropub in Dunbar and the new tap room at its Haddington brewery has been open on temporary licences since June

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Tributes paid to 'amazing' Scots wild swimmer who drowned at East Lothian beauty spot

Close friends of Douglas Meiklejohn have paid tribute to him online as they remembered his love for open water swimming and said he was "so full of life".

Edinburgh Live

First picture of tragic Edinburgh wild swimmer who drowned at beauty spot

A well-loved member of the outdoor community and avid wild swimmer has been named locally after he tragically drowned at an East Lothian beach over the weekend

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Gilson Gray acquires East Lothian wealth manager

Owner will join the firm as a financial adviser, with offices retained but branding changed

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Sleazy East Lothian shopkeeper gave underage girl booze and cash on 14th birthday

The shopkeeper has been placed on the sex offenders list and been ordered to carry out unpaid work when he appeared in court in Edinburgh. He messaged a young girl inappropriate messages.

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Man, 51, dies at East Lothian beauty spot after 'getting into difficulty' in water

Police in the area have confirmed that a 51-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after they were alerted to an incident at Tyninghame beach on Sunday.

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East Lothian dad left wheelchair bound after balance issues turned out to be cancer

Despite being wheelchair-bound and unable to pursue his dream retirement playing golf, cycling and gardening, Mr Fairweather decided to take to the skies to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Charity.

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East Lothian nursery funding withdrawn over 'approach to inclusion'

The council said earlier this week it would not renew its 1140 hours contract with Bright Stars Nursery Group, and has now written to parents to stress that this decision will not be reviewed for at least 12 months.

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