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

Police were on patrol over the weekend when they spotted a van

Police were on patrol over the weekend when they spotted a van

£22,000 'stolen' motorbike recovered after van spotted in Musselburgh

Man fined after threatening behaviour and damaging door during domestic incident

The areas of land are near Haddington

The areas of land are near Haddington

90 acres of East Lothian farmland marketed for more than £1.1 million

May Terrace, North Berwick, will be home to a short-term holiday let

May Terrace, North Berwick, will be home to a short-term holiday let

Claims property investors ‘planting money’ in houses in North Berwick

Bill Macnair has stood down from North Berwick Community Council after around 30 years

Bill Macnair has stood down from North Berwick Community Council after around 30 years

Local government

Community stalwart stands down from group after three decades of service

Greener journeys, better buses and fewer cars: East Lothian's transport plan unveiled

Plans for an outdoor learning centre and campervan site near West Barns were revealed earlier this summer

Plans for an outdoor learning centre and campervan site near West Barns were revealed earlier this summer

Planning and development

Plans for outdoor learning school and campervan site withdrawn

Coastguard rescue teams were joined by firefighters at North Berwick Law

Coastguard rescue teams were joined by firefighters at North Berwick Law

Young person rescued after getting stuck on 25-metre ledge on North Berwick Law

Haddington's Victoria Inn was a finalist at a national awards ceremony

Haddington's Victoria Inn was a finalist at a national awards ceremony

Haddington pub narrowly misses out on prize at House of Commons

Auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp with Mark Bevan, CEO of Leuchie, and Charlie Langhorne, co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art

Auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp with Mark Bevan, CEO of Leuchie, and Charlie Langhorne, co-founder and managing director of Wild in Art

Leuchie Lighthouse trail raises more than £255k as Little Artists win bid for school

Agnes McDonald and Jean Baillie were hanged in the Grassmarket simply for being gypsies in 1714

Agnes McDonald and Jean Baillie were hanged in the Grassmarket simply for being gypsies in 1714

Tim's Tales - When people were hanged simply for being gypsies

A community beach clean in Prestonpans takes place at the beginning of next month

A community beach clean in Prestonpans takes place at the beginning of next month

Volunteers urged to step forward to help with monthly beach clean

One of the walks will take in Traprain Law

One of the walks will take in Traprain Law

Walking and outdoors

Two East Lothian walks planned to explore area’s history

Date confirmed as church plans harvest thanksgiving service

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

Sport

Preston Athletic and Dunbar United face each other again tonight (Tuesday)

Three East Lothian football sides in league action tonight

Adon Davie is still hopeful of a top three finish at the end of the season, despite a challenging weekend at Cadwell Park. Image:Campix Photography

Adon Davie is still hopeful of a top three finish at the end of the season, despite a challenging weekend at Cadwell Park. Image:Campix Photography

Motorcycle racing

Davie determined to keep top three hopes alive after Cadwell Park disappointment

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

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

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Musselburgh

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

Police were on patrol over the weekend when they spotted a van

Police were on patrol over the weekend when they spotted a van

£22,000 'stolen' motorbike recovered after van spotted in Musselburgh

Man fined after threatening behaviour and damaging door during domestic incident

The areas of land are near Haddington

The areas of land are near Haddington

90 acres of East Lothian farmland marketed for more than £1.1 million

May Terrace, North Berwick, will be home to a short-term holiday let

May Terrace, North Berwick, will be home to a short-term holiday let

Claims property investors ‘planting money’ in houses in North Berwick

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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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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

JJ Gabriel wishes to leave Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

JJ Gabriel wishes to leave Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Youth star JJ Gabriel asks to leave Manchester United

Saffie Osborne won on Room Service at Newcastle earlier this year (Steve Welsh/PA)

Saffie Osborne won on Room Service at Newcastle earlier this year (Steve Welsh/PA)

Saffie Osborne seeking more Fortune at Sandown

A screen grab taken from bodyworn video footage shows Raheem Sterling being detained by police officers after crashing his Lamborghini (Crown Prosecution Service/PA).

A screen grab taken from bodyworn video footage shows Raheem Sterling being detained by police officers after crashing his Lamborghini (Crown Prosecution Service/PA).

Raheem Sterling admits driving Lamborghini dangerously ahead of motorway crash

The decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal in the Manchester derby to stand was due to “tunnel vision” from VAR Matt Donohue, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said (Peter Byrne/PA)

The decision to allow Erling Haaland’s goal in the Manchester derby to stand was due to “tunnel vision” from VAR Matt Donohue, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said (Peter Byrne/PA)

Referees’ chief says ‘tunnel vision’ meant Manchester City’s derby winner stood

American Affair could be off on his travels (Mike Egerton/PA)

American Affair could be off on his travels (Mike Egerton/PA)

Goldie considering overseas assignments for American Affair

Sebastien Pocognoli has announced his first Scotland squad (Steve Welsh/PA)

Sebastien Pocognoli has announced his first Scotland squad (Steve Welsh/PA)

Sebastien Pocognoli seeks ‘right balance’ with six new faces in Scotland squad

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso saw his side held to a 2-2 draw by promoted Hull (John Walton/PA)

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso saw his side held to a 2-2 draw by promoted Hull (John Walton/PA)

John Terry says getting the basics right can help new-look Chelsea push on

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National News

First Secretary of State Louise Haigh speaking during the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

First Secretary of State Louise Haigh speaking during the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Haigh warns of ‘huge risk’ from AI unless proper safety measures put in place

Piddington residents have been voting in a symbolic independence ‘referendum’ (Joe Giddens/PA)

Piddington residents have been voting in a symbolic independence ‘referendum’ (Joe Giddens/PA)

‘Battle of Britain’: Piddington goes to the polls in ‘independence’ vote

Nick Reiner during his arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of his parents in February (Chris Torres/Pool Photo via AP)

Nick Reiner during his arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of his parents in February (Chris Torres/Pool Photo via AP)

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for Nick Reiner in parents’ killing case

Displaced Yemenis at Al-Firdaws camp in Ras Imran, just outside Aden (Abdulnasser Alseddik/AP)

Displaced Yemenis at Al-Firdaws camp in Ras Imran, just outside Aden (Abdulnasser Alseddik/AP)

Two children among three killed in Saudi air strike, Houthi official says

Fiona Donohoe, the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe (Liam McBurney/PA)

Fiona Donohoe, the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe (Liam McBurney/PA)

Noah was ‘my greatest gift in life’ – Fiona Donohoe

The Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial in the Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery in Dumfries (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial in the Lockerbie Garden of Remembrance, Dryfesdale Cemetery in Dumfries (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Lockerbie bombing aimed ‘to inflict pain and horror’, US court told

People take part in a rally in support of the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill outside the NI Assembly at Stormont, where MLAs are due to debate the bill, which contains provisions that could see a two-year jail sentence imposed on people who

People take part in a rally in support of the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill outside the NI Assembly at Stormont, where MLAs are due to debate the bill, which contains provisions that could see a two-year jail sentence imposed on people who

MLAs debate law that would criminalise conversion practices in NI

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