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The Latest Breaking News from East Lothian

East Lothian Council financial pressures pose 'highest risk ever'

New measures to tackle rising costs include a freeze on filling non essential vacancies, turning down the thermostats in public buildings, suspending some capital projects and mothballing some buildings.

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East Lothian man rushed to hospital as emergency services race to 'concern for person'

Officers were alerted to a report of concern for a person at a premises on North High Street, Musselburgh around 2:50pm on Saturday, November 19, as locals reported the area being taped off.

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Public buildings in East Lothian set to turn heating down to save costs

Finance chiefs say unless more funding comes from national goverments there will need to be an 'honest conversation' about what services can be provided in the future

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East Lothian and Midlothian schools to close as a result of teachers strike

The teachers unions have voted to hold a one day strike next Thursday leading education bosses in Midlothian and East Lothian deciding to close schools and early learning centres for the day

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The East Lothian beach with mysterious remains of WW2 'midget' submarines

Jutting from the sands of the beach at Aberlady Bay, approximately 40 minutes east of Edinburgh by car, are what appear to be the skeletons of some kind of sea creature - but it turns out they are something even more fascinating.

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East Lothian beauty spot set to be turned into winter wonderland for Christmas

East Lothian will have a new Christmas festival to celebrate the holiday season this year. The event is running for three weekends in December.

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East Lothian Nurseries to see hourly rates rise by up to 50% for council-funded hours

The council says it has an 'expectation' that private nurseries and other partners who it works with the provide families with 1140 hours of free funded care pay their employees a real living wage but cannot enforce it

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East Lothian drivers warned as A1 to see over a month of overnight closures

The A1 in East Lothian is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with 23 nights of resurfacing works scheduled between 7 November and 9 December 2022.

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East Lothian council rent increase could be up to 5% as consultation to start

The Scottish Government has imposed a rent freeze this year but council officers want to be ready to raise prices if it is lifted in April, as currently expected, describing another year's freeze as "unaffordable"

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Storm Claudio: East Lothian hit with yellow weather warning ahead of strong winds

Storm Claudio is set to hit parts of East Lothian with strong winds forecasted for Wednesday evening. Travellers and locals have been warned to expect potential delays to public transport

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East Lothian parking plans could see North Berwick residents pay £40 for permits

The consultation is the first of several planned for each of East Lothian's towns as the local authority looks at ways of tackling parking pressures and bringing in much needed revenue.

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East Lothian row erupts over plans to build 'grass-roofed' house next to listed building

The new four bedroom house proposed for North Berwick field will have a green planted roof to blend in with its rural location but North Berwick Community Council said it would ruin the town's 'iconic skyline'

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Christmas cheer for East Lothian pubs as late night extensions are announced

Pubs and bars will not need to apply for permission to stay open until 2am for five nights over the Christmas holidays

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Violent crime in East Lothian increases with nearly 60 police officers among victims

In Haddington the number of violent crimes recorded more than doubled in the last year in the biggest increase in any town across East Lothian

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Lothian pension fund fossil fuel 'excuse' compared to defence of slave trade

Lothian Pension Fund launched up updated investment strategy which it said would bring it more in line with the climate change pledge known as The Paris Agreement but East Lothian councillors says in last year its investment in fossil fuel firms has risen by 40%

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in East Lothian as route closed for hours

The line between Edinburgh and Berwick Upon Tweed was closed for nearly three hours following the incident on Tuesday night, with the British Transport Police confirming the pedestrian died at the scene

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East Lothian forager finds puffball mushroom four times the size of their head

Séimí Rowan went in search of fruitful spots for foraging fungi in East Lothian and was amazed to find a giant puffball mushroom that she cooked up with a friend.

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Pilot East Lothian cancer support project helps people with practical advice

Financial worries, childcare support and missing work are just some of the practical things people seek support for after a cancer diagnosis and the pilot project helps link them with the extra help they need

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Edinburgh rail passengers face huge delays as train breaks down in East Lothian

LNER have stated that passengers are to expect delays or potential cancellations after a train broke down and is blocking train lines just outside of an East Lothian village.

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Elegant East Lothian mansion with stunning roof terrace and fountain hits the market

Although it comes with a pretty steep price tag, the house appears to be more than worth the money, with a private drive leading up to the impressive frontage and fountain.

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Incredible East Lothian flat hits the market with unbeatable sea views

Located in the heart of North Berwick, the property is tucked away on the third floor of a historic grain store that has stood in the town for hundreds of years.

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East Lothian Council could force entry into hundreds of homes over fire safety

Council officers say a 'high inaccessibility rate" is partly to blame for hundreds of homes still not having the new integrated fire alarm systems.

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Austin McGovern: East Lothian schoolboy found after huge searches across Dunbar

Police in East Lothian had issued a series of appeals on Saturday, September 10, in the hope of tracing the local nine-year-old after he vanished on Friday evening.

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Concern for 9-year-old East Lothian boy reported missing by Police Scotland

The nine year old was spotted shortly after 7:00pm on Friday September 9 near Rowan Street in the East Lothian town of Dunbar. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers.

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East Lothian pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth's reign and legacy

A keen fan of horseracing, Her Majesty the Queen's most recent visit to East Lothian was in 2016 when she attended the 200th anniversary of Musselburgh Racecourse and came face to face with mischievous army mascot pony Cruachan IV

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