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East Lothian nursery at centre of E-coli outbreak given 'adequate' rating

Inspectors who visited the nursery weeks after it reopened following an E Coli outbreak were satisfied the 'serious incident' had been fully dealt with but did have concerns about children using a toilet with an open door and a lack of a self contained nappy changing area

Edinburgh Live

Bad East Lothian driver jailed for slamming on breaks after overtaking cyclist

William Bowman overtook biker Mark Stewart on a blind bend before slamming his brakes on causing the cyclist to smash his head through the vehicle’s back window.

Edinburgh Live

Heartless East Lothian knife gang slash community garden leaving locals devastated

The yobs also smashed their way into a store shed and left gas heaters on all night during the trail of destruction in what is the third vandalism incident to hit the organisation in the last two weeks.

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Man rushed to hospital as cops tape off street in East Lothian

Authorities were called to a building on North High Street in Musselburgh at around 2.50pm on Saturday, November 19.

Daily Record

East Lothian locals fume as council set to relocate kids football posts at park

Despite suggestions that the posts will be removed permanently, a spokesperson for East Lothian Council confirmed that they are to be "aligned" somewhere else within the park to avoid future complaints

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian school children had over 8,000 hours of free care during holidays

Child care pressure on some families was significant during the summer school holidays with many parents either stopped from returning to work or forced into low paid jobs to give them flexibility

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian family face tearing down £10,000 summerhouse after losing appeal

Even though the land at the side of the house belongs to the owners, East Lothian Council says it is classed as 'public open space' and cannot be enclosed or used as part of their garden

Edinburgh Live

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East Lothian homeowner's plan to build house near iconic beauty spot rejected over rule

The applicant produced photographic evidence that houses had been built on the land at Liberty Hall in the past to back their bid to build on the land but objectors said the former homes had been demolished 75 years ago and were irrelevant

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian woman captures side-splitting footage of crow 'playing football'

Demi Knox, 29, from Dunbar captured the cheeky black crow apparently having a go at dribbling a football at a local pitch in her community on the morning of Sunday November 13.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian family fight to save summerhouse in row over 'open space'

East Lothian Council planners said that even though the couple own the land at the side of their house it had been designated as 'open space' and building on it breached planning rules ordering them to take the summerhouse and fence down

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian health team at Royal Infirmary to get local patients home

Anyone who arrives at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary from East Lothian will be seen by a team of local health experts who will assess their needs and may even be able to offer help so people do not need to be admitted and can be helped at home

Edinburgh Live

We tried East Lothian's 'dine and unwind' experience and it was utterly idyllic

Launched by the Marine Hotel in North Berwick, the venue offers you two hours use of their spa facilities followed up by a two course lunch looking out onto the sea.

Edinburgh Live

Scots car dealer robbed twice in two days by gang of thieves who left trail of destruction

Solid Cars Ltd, based in Musselburgh, East Lothian, was robbed in the early hours of Monday, October 31, with the crooks ripping out a metal fence to aid their escape.

Daily Record

East Lothian car thief gang steals motors as garage raided twice in as many days

A used car dealership in East Lothian has shared photos of his business in the wake of multiple break-ins last week.

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East Lothian woman became carer for her husband after he had stroke on birthday

Doting Beth Henderson, 77, told how on the day he died, she said to him ‘Oh you’re looking lovely’ to which he asked ‘Do you still fancy me?’ ‘Oh definitely’ I replied.”

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man who preyed on schoolboys reoffended while awaiting sentencing

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

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian care home staff 'missed opportunities' to give pain relief to residents

A lack of pain assessment charts meant residents who were unable to talk could not communicate where they hurt to staff while staff did not record pressure sores properly or seek outside help in some cases, the inspectors said

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian nursery faces investigation after withdrawing places for children

East Lothian Council removed its 1140 hours funding from Bright Stars four local nurseries after the move claiming it breached equality rules however the group has said it struggled to recruit specialist staff and was acting in the best interests of all its children

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Frantic search launched to trace Scots teen missing for two days

Aaron Anderson, 13, was reported missing in East Lothian on Wednesday, November 2.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian boys disappear from school as police spark 'extensive' search

Police in East Lothian have urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two schoolboys to get in touch as soon as possible on 101.

Edinburgh Live

New East Lothian primary school has no drop-off points for parents

Planners say new village primary school will be accessible by foot and cycle so there is no need for a designated drop-off points with councillors urging parents to respect the environment and use more sustainable travel

Edinburgh Live

Lidl, B&M and Starbucks to open stores in new East Lothian retail park

The shopping giants will open units at the new DunBear retail park in Dunbar in East Lothian after planning permission that is subject to conditions was granted by East Lothian Council.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian council accused of 'sacrificing' town centre for retail park

An independent report for councillors estimated that the impact of a Lidl and B&M on the edge of Dunbar on town centre businesses could be as high as 27%.

Edinburgh Live

Farmers 'desperate' for East Lothian chicken poop as fertiliser prices soar

The new poultry shed will increase the number of hens at Howden Farm to 64,000 who produce 1500 tonnes of manure each year which is then dried down to a powder like substance to be spread on other farmers fields

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian woman forced to medicate 'terrified' dog to survive fireworks night

We spoke to two dog owners who shared their fears and anxieties for the upcoming fireworks night. One owner said that they had to medicate their pet every year for twelve years.

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