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East Lothian gran's dramatic sea rescue at 14 gave her '56 extra years'

Joan Scambler left £14,000 to the East Lothian RNLI after emergency crews in the 1960s saved her life when her solo canoe capsized off the coast aged just 14-years-old.

Edinburgh Live

Three beaches less than an hour from Edinburgh named on best in the UK list

Gullane, Yellowcraig and Seacliff were all named in the top 10 beaches in Scotland.

Daily Record

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'

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East Lothian man's mum-in-law shelters in Ukraine garden for fear of being bombed

Krzysztof Sieniuc, 39, has told of how a conglomerate of various actors and organisations have come together in order to send almost 20 lorries of aid to war-torn Ukraine.

Edinburgh Live

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

East Lothian memories of Bay City Rollers and soup kitchens to go on display in town hall

Prestonpans Town Hall celebrated its 125th anniversary next month and is currently home to the Battle of Prestonpans Museum celebrating Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite victory

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Instagram influencer tells of food bank 'heartbreak' and vow to help

Hannah Mcnab has vowed to donate the money that she makes from advertising posts on social media to her local food bank in order to support families that have fallen on hard times.

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Cycle path for East Lothian £70 million community hospital planned

Three years ago concerns over bike users and pedestrians sharing a path through the hospital grounds were raised by a councillor who described cyclists as "arrogant and nasty" after her own experiences.

Edinburgh Live

The moment East Lothian woman hurled 'racist abuse' at stranger during night out

The shocking incident took place on Sunday July 3 when a man and woman, who claimed to be from Musselburgh, allegedly threw punches and hurled racist insults at a group of Glasgow locals.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian fish and chip shop crowned Scotland's best and in UK top 10 by Sunday Times

Just a short trip from Edinburgh, this famous place - which finds itself at number three on the UK-wide list - is well worth a weekend visit. Owners have shared their joy at the news today.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian to see stunning new stone-fired pizza restaurant open this month

Plans had been filed with the local council in January 2021 to transform the former retail unit at Northfields Retail Centre into the new restaurant, which will provide takeaways.

Edinburgh Live

Scots nurse left £3,000 out of pocket after flight to New Zealand cancelled at last minute

Fiona Mathers, 54, who lives in East Lothian, was left 'in tears' after Dream World Travel, a London based travel agents, failed to book the flights she had paid for in advance.

Daily Record

Summer cash boost for East Lothian families with school meals payment

Every family eligible for free school meals will receive just over £200 per child from funds issued by the council and Scottish Government to help them cope during the summer holidays.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian mum and daughter lose £3,000 after last minute flight cancellation

Just a week before their jet off date the mum was left distraught when Dream World Travel, a London based travel agents, failed to book the flights she had paid for in advance.

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Key part of east coast mainline reopens after lorry crashes onto train tracks

A MAJOR rail route remains closed after a lorry struck the east coast mainline in East Lothian on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian village pub finally set to reopen after two years

The owners of the Winton Arms in Pencaitland also took over The Ship Inn, in Musselburgh, and plan to bring similar Scottish fare to their newest restaurant

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Police appeal for information following serious assault in Port Seton

Officers from Police Scotland say that the incident took place outside of the Co-op in Port Seton during the hours of 8:00pm and 9:00pm and are looking to speak to an Audi driver.

Edinburgh Live

Spectacular East Lothian church with massive garden goes on sale for £100,000

The Church of Scotland has put their Whitecraig's church up for sale for £100,000 after it became apparent that it was no longer practical for the religious organisation to maintain it.

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School pupil absence rate in East Lothian remains nearly double pre-Covid levels

Some Covid measures are being permanently adopted by schools as they had overall benefits including one way systems, staggered start times and virtual parent conferences

Edinburgh Live

Upmarket East Lothian bridal shop closing down and selling dresses for £50

A beloved local dress shop in Musselburgh is closing its doors but has announced a jaw dropping sale on formal dresses, perfect for weddings, events and communions.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian former company boss found with images of children as young as two

Sheriff Kenneth Maciver told Holman: “What you are viewing is the sexual abuse of children. How anyone can gain satisfaction from that is beyond most people’s understanding.”

Daily Record

Scots ex-company director dodges jail over child abuse footage with victims as young as two

Lindsay Holman, 64, was caught after police raided his East Lothian home and found vile videos and photos he'd amassed over five years.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian boxing star Josh Taylor ties the knot with fiancée in stunning ceremony

The 31-year-old boxer, from East Lothian, shared a stunning snap on social media of the pair on their big day where they were surrounded by friends and family.

The National (Scotland)

Ambitious festival programme to fill venues across East Lothian

NEW faces and new venues are all part of a fast-growing festival of “beautiful music in beautiful places” in East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian dad helps mother duck and ducklings to safety of River Esk

Krzysztof Sieniuc, 39, helped the ten ducklings and their mother through the busy streets of Musselburgh after his brother in law had pointed the birds out to him.

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