More than 200 new homes planned for expanding town

MORE than 200 new homes could be built opposite a new primary school.

Spate of vandalism at Musselburgh Racecourse has cost course £30,000

BOSSES at Musselburgh Racecourse have revealed that they have been hit by vandalism 12 times in as many months. 

Former East Lothian MP Michael Ancram dies aged 79

Ancram died in hospital surrounded by family in the early hours of Tuesday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.

Teenager banned from contact with ex-girlfriend after acting aggressively

A TEENAGER has appeared in court after he acted aggressively towards his ex-girlfriend in Haddington.

Meet the New East Lothian P1s: Part Two (Haddington to Pinkie)

Here is part two of our exclusive picture gallery of the county's new Primary One pupils.

World-famous pub allowed to put up solar panels to ensure its future survival

A HISTORIC pub which attracts visitors from around the world has won a battle to put solar panels on its roof in a bid to keep it operating.

Alex Hodgson pays tribute to his father, miners and Robbie Burns in new album

WELL-KNOWN Prestonpans singer/songwriter Alex Hodgson is excited for the release of his first album in 10 years.

Former Scotland internationals confirmed for special event in East Lothian

TWO former Scotland internationals feature at a Preston Athletic event next year.

Full ScotRail timetable to be restored next week after pay deal agreed

SCOTRAIL has confirmed its full timetable will be restored from Monday after almost four months of restricted journeys.

Tim's Tales: A vision of Prestonpans in 2040

EAST Lothian Climate Hub is working to bring communities together to engage in collective climate action.

Claim John Muir would have been 'birling in his grave' as skate park approved

A NEW skate park, pump track and cafe in Dunbar have been approved, despite claims that the town’s most famous son would be left "birling in his grave".

Rugby club getting ready to host Halloween party

A GHOULISHLY good time is promised at a Halloween party.

Queen Margaret University signs new ‘wealth building’ charter

QUEEN Margaret University is joining forces with East Lothian Council and other key organisations to support efforts to increase community wealth in the area.

Young people moving into their own homes being given a hand by supermarket chain

YOUNG people moving into their own homes are being given a hand by a supermarket chain.

'Essential' work means road will be closed for nine weeks

ESSENTIAL work on a water main will force the closure of a road for nine weeks.

Signs welcoming visitors to historic school approved

NEW signs welcoming people to a school which dates back more than 100 years have been given the go-ahead.

Bowlers heading indoors as the new season gets under way

EAST Lothian Bowls drew the curtain on the 2024 season as Port Seton hosted the league presentation day, writes Matt Osborne.

Tranent's community council chair thanked for his hard work as he steps down

THANKS have been paid to the chairperson of Tranent and Elphinstone Community Council for his service as he steps down following a decade of involvement.

Town's fireworks display looks likely to be shelved this year

TIME is running out for a fireworks display to be organised in Haddington this year.

Man banned from contacting former partner after threatening her with violence

A HADDINGTON man has been banned from approaching or contacting his former partner after he behaved in a threatening manner towards her.