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Supervision for man who pushed his partner, causing her to fall and strike a door

Pete Allison admitted it was an emotional occasion when he reached the finish line at Glamis Castle

Pete Allison admitted it was an emotional occasion when he reached the finish line at Glamis Castle

Son tells how he heard heartbreaking news his dad had died while he took on challenge

Man grabbed his former partner by the neck and headbutted her during brutal assault

Woman fined after breaking into Musselburgh home and making off with items

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

Plans lodged to expand kitchen at popular North Berwick pub

Garreth and Nicola Wood took part in the gorilla-naming ceremony in Rwanda

Garreth and Nicola Wood took part in the gorilla-naming ceremony in Rwanda

East Lothian couple given special honour at gorilla-naming ceremony in Rwanda

Repairs carried out on historic bridge labelled 'not fit for purpose'

Head students Max Elgin, Elsie Wiggins and David Falomo

Head students Max Elgin, Elsie Wiggins and David Falomo

Musselburgh Grammar School appoints six-strong student leadership team

Early plans have been revealed for a substation near Carberry

Early plans have been revealed for a substation near Carberry

Planning and development

Drop-in sessions planned over Smeaton substation extension proposals

The snack van would be on Musselburgh's Market Street

The snack van would be on Musselburgh's Market Street

Proposals revealed for snack van on busy Musselburgh street

Last year's Brunton panto was The Wizard of Oz

Last year's Brunton panto was The Wizard of Oz

'Peter Pans' pantomime coming to East Lothian this festive season

Garleton Singers are getting ready for a three-date tour of Sweden

Garleton Singers are getting ready for a three-date tour of Sweden

East Lothian musical group preparing for tour of Sweden

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk will host a Martinmas Fair later this year

Haddington Parish at St Mary's Kirk will host a Martinmas Fair later this year

Date set for historic church's largest annual fundraiser

Haddington Day Centre is based on the town's Neilson Park Road

Haddington Day Centre is based on the town's Neilson Park Road

Crafters urged to get in contact for popular Christmas fair

Police escorting Calum MacFadyen from his home on Saturday

Police escorting Calum MacFadyen from his home on Saturday

Convicted sex offender flees Musselburgh home after windows smashed during protest

Man tracked partner's movements and sent offensive messages about her to her work

A decision will be taken on plans for East Lothian's first padel courts on Thursday

A decision will be taken on plans for East Lothian's first padel courts on Thursday

Planning and development

East Lothian’s first padel courts backed by businesses ahead of key decision

A recent survey recorded only 36,500 occupied burrows, down from 52,000 in 2024 on the Isle of May

A recent survey recorded only 36,500 occupied burrows, down from 52,000 in 2024 on the Isle of May

Concern as Isle of May puffin numbers fall by 30 per cent in just two years

Harbour House Care Home is celebrating following its latest Care Inspectorate inspection

Harbour House Care Home is celebrating following its latest Care Inspectorate inspection

East Lothian care home receives ‘very good’ ratings following inspection

Speed checks have been carried out near a number of primary schools, including Preston Tower Primary School in Prestonpans

Speed checks have been carried out near a number of primary schools, including Preston Tower Primary School in Prestonpans

Police speed checks being carried out outside primary schools

Charlie McLean swapped the rugby pitch for a different sort of challenge

Charlie McLean swapped the rugby pitch for a different sort of challenge

Rugby player pushes through pain to finish brutal 50k challenge

East Lothian gin producers hoping for success at national awards ceremony

Dunbar Christmas lights switch-on is always well attended

Dunbar Christmas lights switch-on is always well attended

Local government

Parking disruption in town centre as plans for Christmas lights get under way

Authentic beers, live music, and two food trucks will all be on offer

Authentic beers, live music, and two food trucks will all be on offer

Haddington revellers invited to special Oktoberfest weekend

A 1959 slide depicting Bell's the draper at 63-64 High Street, Haddington

A 1959 slide depicting Bell's the draper at 63-64 High Street, Haddington

Down Memory Lane – The drapers and other artisans of our high streets

The event takes place at Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre

The event takes place at Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre

Community information day offers chance to find out about various groups

Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent MSP

Kate Campbell, Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent MSP

National government

Kate Campbell MSP column - Continuity won't cut it, so genuine change is coming

Man who engaged in sex act in public in the street placed on sex offenders' register

North Berwick Harbour Market has been cancelled due to weather

North Berwick Harbour Market has been cancelled due to weather

North Berwick Harbour Market cancelled due to high winds forecast

A 2025 winner of the Farmer from Shaun the Sheep

A 2025 winner of the Farmer from Shaun the Sheep

Popular scarecrow trail to return next week as residents tasked with getting creative

The honesty box is open to passers-by

The honesty box is open to passers-by

Unique Fairhill Rise day centre in East Lothian helping people thrive

Police deal with six missing person reports in Prestonpans in the space of four weeks

Peter Selkirk and Alex Mcleod carrying the banner at the Fisherman's Walk

Peter Selkirk and Alex Mcleod carrying the banner at the Fisherman's Walk

Musselburgh’s revived Fisherman’s Walk hailed a huge success by organisers

Murray Duncanson has been appointed the new president of NBRFC

Murray Duncanson has been appointed the new president of NBRFC

New president takes the reins at North Berwick Rugby Club

The programme will feature council-led activities, events from strategic partners, and opportunities to celebrate business achievements

The programme will feature council-led activities, events from strategic partners, and opportunities to celebrate business achievements

East Lothian Business Month to return with full programme of events

2026 Communities Day will showcase Musselburgh groups and support

Peeps into the Past - Scotland fan's epic journey to Hampden in vintage fire engine

Sport

Preston Athletic (red) overcame Dunbar United and will now face Dunipace

East Lothian clubs through to first round of the Scottish Cup

Preston Athletic (red) were victorious against Dunbar United in the Scottish Cup

Preston Athletic (red) were victorious against Dunbar United in the Scottish Cup

McGovern’s extra-time winner sends Preston Athletic into Scottish Cup first round

Dozens of golfers competed for The Haldane Cup over the weekend. Thomas Simmonds won The Haldane Cup while Stephen Lothian claimed the Haldane Mug

Dozens of golfers competed for The Haldane Cup over the weekend. Thomas Simmonds won The Haldane Cup while Stephen Lothian claimed the Haldane Mug

Simmonds claims fourth title despite breezy conditions

Charlie McLean swapped the rugby pitch for a different sort of challenge

Charlie McLean swapped the rugby pitch for a different sort of challenge

Rugby player pushes through pain to finish brutal 50k challenge

Murray Duncanson has been appointed the new president of NBRFC

Murray Duncanson has been appointed the new president of NBRFC

New president takes the reins at North Berwick Rugby Club

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Musselburgh

Supervision for man who pushed his partner, causing her to fall and strike a door

Pete Allison admitted it was an emotional occasion when he reached the finish line at Glamis Castle

Pete Allison admitted it was an emotional occasion when he reached the finish line at Glamis Castle

Son tells how he heard heartbreaking news his dad had died while he took on challenge

Man grabbed his former partner by the neck and headbutted her during brutal assault

Woman fined after breaking into Musselburgh home and making off with items

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

Plans lodged to expand kitchen at popular North Berwick pub

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Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton

The first super transformer being delivered to the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Roads to close on Saturday evening as super transformer delivered to Cockenzie

The talk on East Lothian's cinemas will take place at 7pm on January 14 at Port Seton Bowling Club

The talk on East Lothian's cinemas will take place at 7pm on January 14 at Port Seton Bowling Club

East Lothian's old cinemas remembered at talk next week

The council is preparing to begin work at Cockenzie Harbour to fix the wall.

The council is preparing to begin work at Cockenzie Harbour to fix the wall.

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Cockenzie Harbour and section of John Muir Way to close for repairs

Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Choir are to perform their annual Christmas concert on December 14 at 7pm

Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Choir are to perform their annual Christmas concert on December 14 at 7pm

East Lothian choir to perform festive concert at newly renamed church

The two whiskey copper pot stills will be in use at Ardgowan Distillery in Inverkip

The two whiskey copper pot stills will be in use at Ardgowan Distillery in Inverkip

Prestonpans whisky stills embark on 85-mile journey to new distillery

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Trending Across Scotland

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

Wales to host two stages of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

There's a Warm Home Discount boost as 345,000 Scottish homes will get an automatic £150 off energy bills from this year

There's a Warm Home Discount boost as 345,000 Scottish homes will get an automatic £150 off energy bills from this year

Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

Holocaust Memorial Day is being marked across the nation

Holocaust Memorial Day is being marked across the nation

What are the pink and purple badges MPs are wearing at PMQs?

How does minimum unit pricing work in Scotland?

How does minimum unit pricing work in Scotland?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

The St Andrew's Day bank holiday will take place on Monday, December 1 this year

The St Andrew's Day bank holiday will take place on Monday, December 1 this year

Is St Andrew's Day a bank holiday in Scotland and will I get a day off for it?

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National Sport

Amy Hunt does not want Sydney Sweeney’s advert to be a barrier for girls in sport (Martin Rickett/PA)

Amy Hunt does not want Sydney Sweeney’s advert to be a barrier for girls in sport (Martin Rickett/PA)

Amy Hunt reiterates need for ‘role models’ after Sydney Sweeney advert backlash

Leeds manager Daniel Farke hailed their win over Newcastle as ‘one of the best performance over the last 12 months (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Leeds manager Daniel Farke hailed their win over Newcastle as ‘one of the best performance over the last 12 months (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Daniel Farke thrilled with Leeds display after hammering Newcastle

Leeds’ 4-1 win against Newcastle at Elland Road was the only home win in the latest round of Premier League fixtures (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Leeds’ 4-1 win against Newcastle at Elland Road was the only home win in the latest round of Premier League fixtures (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Home is no longer where the hurt is as hellish run for hosts ends at Elland Road

Dominic Calvert-Lewin played a big part in doubling Leeds’ lead (PA)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin played a big part in doubling Leeds’ lead (PA)

Four-midable: Leeds ease past Newcastle to climb to third in Premier League

Roberto De Zerbi will not use Richarlison in Tottenham’s cup tie at Liverpool (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi will not use Richarlison in Tottenham’s cup tie at Liverpool (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi opts not to name Richarlison for Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool

Matt Donohue has not been appointed to a Premier League match this weekend following an error in Sunday’s Manchester derby (John Walton/PA)

Matt Donohue has not been appointed to a Premier League match this weekend following an error in Sunday’s Manchester derby (John Walton/PA)

VAR from Manchester derby not given Premier League game this weekend

Item after winning the Juddmonte International at York (Chris Jackson/PA)

Item after winning the Juddmonte International at York (Chris Jackson/PA)

Item likely to be given break until next season

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National News

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Vacancies drop to fresh five-year low as small firms remain under pressure – ONS

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Princes sales lift on takeover deals despite ‘inflationary pressures’

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

Grocery price inflation speeds up as families alter spending choices

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Inquiry report over crimes of killer nurse Lucy Letby to be published

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face ‘enhanced residency checks’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Meghan wishes Harry happy birthday as Sussexes move children to new school

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