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East Lothian Hibs fan punched supporter in face after cup semi-final with Hearts

Groups of supporters congregated near the square's George Peel statue at 4.45pm. Glasgow Sheriff Court was told several members of the groups "became animated putting arms out to the side to antagonise each other."

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian police and paramedics swoop on holiday park in huge emergency response

Several police vans have been spotted lined up at Thurston Manor Leisure Park, a popular caravan site in Dunbar. Locals commented that a number of ambulances rushed down the A1 at around 9am.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man hits out at 'sham' public consultation on giant windfarm project

Energy giants SSE tried to stop Kevan Jamieson from taking part in a public inquiry into its application for a Compulsory Purchase Order over large areas of land in East Lothian as he was not a landowner

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Haulage firm fined £150,000 after driver killed by overhead power lines

The incident happened at Andrew Black's site at Drem Airfield base in East Lothian

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East Lothian lorry driver died after being electrocuted while cleaning his truck

Andrew Black Ltd was fined £150,000 after a 25-year-old LGV driver died when his truck struck overhead powerlines at the company's Drem Airfield base in East Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Retired East Lothian couple fight to keep 6ft fence which replaced 20ft high hedge

The owners of the house compared actions of council worker who turned up unannounced to take pictures of the fence to a dog thief or house-breaker

Edinburgh Live

Fight to save East Lothian wood described as 'green lung' of local community

East Lothian Council has launched a consultation on its future strategy for trees and woodlands saying coverage across the county is lower than the Scottish average but has come under fire for plans to cut down woods

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RNLI and coastguards race to East Lothian coast after reports of 'upturned' boat

RNLI lifeboat crews from Fife raced to the East Lothian coast after receiving reports of a possible 'upturned' vessel and were supported by nearby coastguard teams.

Edinburgh Live

Emergency services in East Lothian race to ongoing incident on A1

Images from the scene show several police cars on the busy road behind queues of traffic. It is unclear if anyone has been injured in the incident.

Edinburgh Live

Family of East Lothian pensioner who disappeared one week ago 'deeply distressed'

The 71-year-old, who may appear ‘confused’ after recently suffering a stroke, was reported missing to Police Scotland the following day, June 23.

Edinburgh Live

New East Lothian secondary school pupils sent back to P7 after classroom closures

Preston Lodge High School has been identified as having a lightweight concrete which can crumble in its roof leading to the closure of a third of its classrooms

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian locals issued warning as strange venomous fish stings beachgoers

Countryside rangers from East Lothian Council say they have heard reports of people being stung by the only venomous fish in UK waters, which can leave their victims in excruciating pain.

Edinburgh Live

Knead for larger premises prompts Company Bakery's move to East Lothian

Plans include new café at the Eskmills business campus in Musselburgh

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East Lothian Council 'does not have expertise' to handle £3m trust funds

The council launched a review of its trust funds stewardship five years ago and has now said it does not have the in house expertise to administer them

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Controversial East Lothian road closure plans dropped after public outcry

Councillors were accused of 'running scared of the motoring lobby' by Scottish Greens Councillor Shona McIntosh after some changed their minds to oppose plans to close the Johnnie Cope Road

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Boy, 6, hit by car while running to get a slushie now finally playing football again

Denis-Jack Ward from East Lothian was knocked down by a car after running into the road to get a slushie - he's now finally walking again despite fears he'd lose his leg

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian school repairs take priority over work on closed theatre

The Brunton Theatre was closed after crumbling concrete was found in its roof but the same material has also been found in a secondary school which has been given priority by the council

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian local raging as council bans overnight parking at beaches

East Lothian residents have banded together to save overnight car parks for coastline beaches after the announcement by the council to do so has infuriated locals.

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Edinburgh Live

East Lothian school nursery safety concern over 'broken and rusty' play equipment

Inspectors also raised concern about the way some staff spoke about children in front of them and cleanliness issues along with nappy changing facilities being provided in staff toilets

Edinburgh Live

Brave East Lothian schoolboy learns to walk again after horror car accident

Little Denis-Jack Ward, six, from East Lothian, suffered a nasty open fracture to his leg when he was struck by a car in front of his horrified family - but has made a miraculous recovery.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian boy plunges 15ft from rocks at harbour sparking RNLI rescue mission

Crews treated the 11-year-old, who had slipped from a ledge. He was put into a neck brace to become stabilised before being transferred onto a lifeboat by RNLI crews.

Edinburgh Live

Controversial East Lothian road closure plan should be stopped, council leader says

Plans to close the Johnnie Cope Road were first put forward 37 years ago but never acted upon until council officers revived them last year sparking protests from local residents

Edinburgh Live

Family of missing East Lothian man who may be in Edinburgh 'just want him home'

Alexander, or Alec, Murdoch, was last seen around 10pm on Thursday in the Marmion Road area of North Berwick area. According to his daughter Lydia, the 71-year-old may have travelled to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian homes and businesses warned of flooding as thunderstorms to hit

Homeowners, businesses and travellers have been warned that thunderstorms could cause sudden flooding and disruption across East Lothian on Sunday afternoon (June 25).

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian cruise port plans set to be dropped amid 'significant challenges'

A proposal for a cruise terminal at the former Cockenzie Power Station and another for a climate change centre both came from local communities as future development of the council-owned site was debated

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