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East Lothian considers Airbnb control zones as new licence fee introduced

An estimated 300 short term let owners are expected to register for the new £390 three-year licence fee which comes into effect from October 1 in East Lothian but councillors were told that it was a 'conservative' estimate

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Objectors say £3.6m East Lothian golf club expansion will not benefit residents

The golf clubs says the new 78 luxury houses are needed to enable investment into the club facilities however local residents have questioned whether there will be any benefit to the community or whether it will just be for private members

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian council leader warns public services are at breaking point

A 160% increase on the cost of gas bills and 25% increase in electricity costs for public buildings is expected to add £1million into the annual budget this year

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East Lothian teacher cleared in case alleging he assaulted three teenage girls

The teacher was found not guilty by a judge at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Three teenage pupils had accused Andrew McSwan of sexually assaulting them during class.

Edinburgh Live

Allowance for East Lothian Council homeworkers doubles but leader warns it is not enough

The annual allowance of £156 is being increased to £312 which is the maximum tax free amount the council can pay staff before they face having to declare it

Edinburgh Live

Owner of former East Lothian bank begs to turn it into home after failing to sell it

The former Royal Bank of Scotland building was bought for double the asking price four years ago but attempts to win planning permission to turn it into a home have been rejected by planners unwilling to lose a commercial unit in the seaside town

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian tap room with American influence set to become permanent venue

Winton Brewery already operates the popular Station Yard micropub in Dunbar and the new tap room at its Haddington brewery has been open on temporary licences since June

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Tributes paid to 'amazing' Scots wild swimmer who drowned at East Lothian beauty spot

Close friends of Douglas Meiklejohn have paid tribute to him online as they remembered his love for open water swimming and said he was "so full of life".

Daily Record

First picture of tragic Edinburgh wild swimmer who drowned at beauty spot

A well-loved member of the outdoor community and avid wild swimmer has been named locally after he tragically drowned at an East Lothian beach over the weekend

Edinburgh Live

Gilson Gray acquires East Lothian wealth manager

Owner will join the firm as a financial adviser, with offices retained but branding changed

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Sleazy East Lothian shopkeeper gave underage girl booze and cash on 14th birthday

The shopkeeper has been placed on the sex offenders list and been ordered to carry out unpaid work when he appeared in court in Edinburgh. He messaged a young girl inappropriate messages.

Edinburgh Live

Man, 51, dies at East Lothian beauty spot after 'getting into difficulty' in water

Police in the area have confirmed that a 51-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after they were alerted to an incident at Tyninghame beach on Sunday.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian dad left wheelchair bound after balance issues turned out to be cancer

Despite being wheelchair-bound and unable to pursue his dream retirement playing golf, cycling and gardening, Mr Fairweather decided to take to the skies to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Charity.

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East Lothian nursery funding withdrawn over 'approach to inclusion'

The council said earlier this week it would not renew its 1140 hours contract with Bright Stars Nursery Group, and has now written to parents to stress that this decision will not be reviewed for at least 12 months.

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East Lothian nurseries forced to close in E.coli outbreak now cleared to reopen

All five East Lothian nurseries that previously closed due to an E.coli outbreak have been given the green light to reopen after and investigation and health checks

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Scottish Opera contractor hits East Lothian church wall a year after orchestra van knocked it down

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra was performing at St Mary's Church in Haddington during last year's Lammermuir Festival when one of its vans struck the gate pillar knocking parts of it to the ground

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian October break extended for school pupils to mark Queen's funeral

Pupils in East Lothian are already on holiday on Monday when a national Bank Holiday will mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II so the council has added an extra day on to the October break

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East Lothian councillors pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth as business is suspended

Normal business was suspended for the first meeting of councillors since the news of Queen Elizabeth's death today to allow councillors to pay their own tributes

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East Lothian nurseries at centre of E-coli investigation lose council funding

Parents who use the nurseries have today been told that they will need to make alternatives plans if they want to access free 1140 hours of chldcare after October 7

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian RNLI crew race out in darkness to help save fishing boat in distress

Launching their lifeboat into the Forth in complete darkness, the crew had travelled along the coast, where they discovered the fishing boat near Torness power station.

Daily Record

Missing Scots boy, 9, who vanished from town found safe after police search

Police officers confirmed nine-year-old Austin McGovern who vanished from Dunbar, East Lothian, last night has been traced.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian police ask public to search sheds and outhouses for missing boy

The 9-year-old boy, Austin McGovern, was reported missing yesterday evening and police are growing increasingly concerned after his whereabouts are still to be traced.

Edinburgh Live

Rent arrears in East Lothian fall below £1 million for first time in over a decade

East Lothian was the first local authority area to roll out Universal Credit as a pilot in 2016 leading to spiralling debt for council tenants with 70% of those put on the new benefit reportedly behind in payments after two years sparking a rise in unpaid rent

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Council set to double staff homeworking allowance as cost of living crisis grows

The council estimates around 400 workers could be on working from home contracts but say the cost of living crisis and energy bill increase mean the current allowance of £156 is no longer an incentive to sign up

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man almost mowed down smokers after being chucked out of miners' club

The East Lothian plumber got in his car after being thrown out of Wallyford Miners' Club and got behind the wheel after drinking inside. He mounted the pavement and nearly collided with a group of smokers.

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