East Lothian

We are all being encouraged to save water, including by not watering our gardens, after a long, dry spell. Pic: Scottish Water

Public urged to save water after driest start to the year since 1964

Iain Elder carrying out his charity paddle board fundraiser

Disabled fundraiser takes on 15-mile paddle board challenge

A CGI impression of how the Heugh Water Tank in North Berwick could look as a stunning six-bedroom family home.

Your chance to live in landmark water tank

Humbie Primary School will remain closed for the next school year

Local authority to keep two village schools closed for another year

A pensioner who carried out a series of offences including exposing himself and watching men urinate in public toilets was jailed in September. Robert Cockburn, 77, had previously been jailed and placed on an ASBO following separate offending last year. But following his release from prison Cockburn began to breach a court ASBO by entering the public toilets in Port Seton, East Lothian. He was arrested on July 7 and after spending the night in custody he appeared at the capital court to admit the offence the following day. Over the next four weeks Cockburn committed further offences at public toilets at Waverley train station in Edinburgh and exposed himself to members of the public at the High Street in Musselburgh. He also exposed himself to others at a dental practice in Prestonpans. Cockburn pleaded guilty to a total of 13 offences including breaches of bail at a court hearing in Edinburgh in August and sentence was deferred for the possibility of the pensioner being admitted to a care home. The court heard in September that there was no indication a care home was willing to accept him as a resident. Sheriff Roderick Flinn said he had no option but to impose a custodial sentence and Cockburn was jailed for a total of eight months across all charges. Cockburn was also placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

Pensioner appears in court after exposing himself at coastal car parks

Rosehill High School S1 pupils took part in a recent DIY masterclass led by Barratt Homes.

East Lothian pupils build on basic DIY skills with Barratt Homes masterclass

Andrew Yorkston, 34, appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man in court accused of attempted murder of police officer

Operation Intensity resulted in almost 100 arrests being made throughout the country (Picture: Police Scotland)

Pilot dies and another in critical condition following plane crash

Peter Boniface was spotted taking photos of a young child at an East Lothian swimming pool.

Hotel worker caught taking photographs of child at swimming pool

Man charged after policeman injured in crash

Fire crews rush to street after reports of building fire

Man arrested after policeman taken to hospital following crash

North Berwick is a fabulous spot for a staycation in 2025.

How to spend 48 hours in North Berwick: Scotland's best place to live

Taxi rank in Tranent

Taxi fares set to rise as operators face increase in costs

Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home

East Lothian Home Manager shares remarkable nursing career journey

Hospitality guest numbers are up at Musselburgh Racecourse

Prize money up and record attendances as Musselburgh Racecourse bucks trend
Increased prize money, record attendances at its New Year’s Day and Edinburgh Cup meetings, and a boost in hospitality guests underlined a successful 2024 for Musselburgh Racecourse.
Stephen Rafferty

North Berwick, In East Lothian, has been named as one of the UK’s best seaside towns by National Geographic.

Pretty spot near Edinburgh named among ‘UK’s best beach towns’

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a serious crash on the A1 between Old Craighall and Fort Kinnaird.

Serious road accident leaves two men in hospital as police appeal

Belhaven Road in East Lothain will remain closed after a water pipe burst

East Lothian coastal road to remain closed for days

East Lothian man runs London Marathon for baby son

Asda Express at Haddington Retail Park

East Lothian Asda wins right to sell booze at petrol station

Simon Clynshaw with silverware.

FISHING: 25.4.2025

‘Suspicious’ fire at abandoned building being treated as wilful

This four-bedroom semi-detached house forms part of a small modern development just south of Inveresk. Externally, the property has a driveway that can accommodate several vehicles, and there is additional visitor parking in the development.

Property: Peaceful four-bedroom home with large garden

Thistly Cross Roundabout on the A1 in East Lothian.

Council calls for review of A1 litter pick-ups

East Linton Gala is held on the village park

Gala organisers fight for drink tent's return to event after 2024 ban

A teenage girl is in fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car in East Lothian.

Teenage girl, 17, fighting for her life after being hit by car
A teenage girl is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car in East Lothian.
Gary Flockhart

Watch the shocking moment youth kicks girl off her bike on busy road

A young girl was pushed off her bike on a busy East Lothian street by a gang of youths.

Police hunt youths after young girl is 'pushed off bike'

The glasshouse at Smeaton Nursery and Tearoom is set to be replaced with solar panels to support the garden nursery business.

Garden nursery looks to cut dependence on power grid with solar panels

Campbell Taylor, 49, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Stables owner convicted of sexually assaulting women at his farms

The community project has teamed up with Tesco and charity FareShare to receive food donations.

Tesco shows support to East Lothian community

Police budgets have been slashed

Time to invest in Police Scotland - Sue Webber

The 17 best East Lothian primary schools in 2025

Cromwell Court flats in Dunbar overlook the harbour

East Lothian planners reject holiday flat license for a second time

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads are not included in its schedule

14 nights of road closures on the A1 for resurfacing work

Man charged after police uncover £200k worth of cannabis

The Lismore

Homeownership outperforms renting as costs continue to climb

I climbed famous natural landmarks and the experience never gets old

Morgan Sinclair, 26, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at beach

Fly tipping on a footpath in Prestonpans, East Lothian

East Lothian Council targets fly tipping

Stone carver Josephine Crosslands, a former participant in East Lothian traditional skills festival, carving a distance stone for the Antonine Wall

Council launches bursary scheme to repair historic buildings

Giancarlo’s restaurant in Tranent High Street

Popular Italian restaurant set to reopen after two years

Hibs' East Mains training base currently houses the club's men's and women's first team plus academy stars (Photo: SNS Group)

Hibs owner reveals progress on East Mains training centre vision

The cottage in Longniddry is set to be demolished to make way for modern housing

East Lothian homes face objections

Five Edinburgh and Lothians bakeries have been named among the 50 best in Britain by The Good Food Guide - pictured are some delicious treats from the Capital’s Lannan Bakery.

Five local venues named on '50 Best Bakeries in Britain' list

Sports centres see 10 per cent drop in customers

I visited the town named best place to live and want to go back soon

Edinburgh and Lothians most popular baby girl names

Edinburgh and Lothians most popular baby boy names

Scotland's ‘best places to live’ in 2025 named

Family affair makes golfer's Gullane glory extra special

Star Pubs has shared an artist's impression of how The Railway Tavern in Prestonpans, East Lothian, will look after it undergoes a makeover.

Historic pub dating back to 17th century needs new tenant

Investigation launched after thieves target two homes during the night

Body found in search for missing Edinburgh woman