Bryan Copland • Published 17 May 2012 09:30
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THE new political rulers of East Lothian Council have declared improving the local economy and the council's finances their first priority.

Angela's hair loss inspires loving hubby's skydive
THE husband of an Elphinstone mum who shaved her head after developing alopecia is planning to leap from a plane to raise awareness of the condition.
£15k fine over fatal botched chimney repair
A roofing contractor whose botched repair work on a Gifford chimney exposed a family to health risks which led to the death of a blind woman from carbon monoxide poisoning was fined £15,000 at Haddington Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
- War of words as right to buy set for swift return
- Pervert who preyed on young girls facing jail
- Global gaming smash is made in East Linton!
- Shop staff racially abused
- Cameras in the chamber for day-off debate
- Hooray for Hollywood!
- Tory provost to be 'apolitical'
- Future bleak for drivers facing axe
- Torness reactor shutdown
- So much to see at this year's festival!
- Developer reveals 'community hub' plan for old hotel
Haddington 
So much to see at this year's festival!
THE 2012 Haddington Festival will see the town awash with song, dance, music and art along with history, sport and a wide range of family activities from May 23 to June 3.
North Berwick 
FILMING for a major Hollywood production moved to North Berwick, along with A-list actors Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, this week.
Dunbar 
A REACTOR at Torness Power Station experienced an unplanned shutdown on Sunday - leading a Green MSP to accuse operator EDF Energy of a "culture of secrecy".
Sport 
A Musselburgh footballing prodigy is celebrating after being named in the inaugural intake of a new full-time football school aimed at unearthing the talent to take Scotland back to a major tournament.










