COUNTY Covid-19 cases are continuing to fall as latest figures show 80 per cent of over 18s in the county have received a booster or third coronavirus vaccine. Between January 16 and 22, 570 positive cases of the virus were recorded in the county
A burst water main in West Barns has caused flooding, leaving some residents concerned for their properties. Some have used sandbags to protect their homes from the water. The problem has been ongoing since January 15 when locals noticed water
DYE testing has been carried out today (Tuesday) to check drainage system connections in the wake of a "major pollution incident" in the River Esk at Musselburgh. The work is being carried out by officers from the Scottish Environment Protection
Campaigners have warned major new road rules coming into effect this week will increase road rage incidents and resentment towards cyclists. The Highway Code is something all road users should be well aware of. It includes everything you need to
THE birth of Scotland’s national bard will be marked in Dunbar tonight (Tuesday). The DunBear sculpture, on the outskirts of the town, will be illuminated with blue and white lights to mark Burns Night. Robert Burns was born on January 25,
AT THE start of a new year, many of us start with a determination to have a healthier, happier life. And whilst there are various ways to achieve that, you might be surprised to find that your garden could provide the answer. According to Harvard
THE latest stage of ScottishPower plans to create an underwater “super highway” to bring offshore energy into the UK network will open to public consultation on Monday. The SP Energy Networks plans for new facilities in East Lothian are part of
A WELL-KNOWN building in Musselburgh is now offering drop-in PCR tests to people with Covid-19 symptoms. The former Stoneyhill Community Centre is providing symptomatic Covid-19 testing as well as tests for people with no symptoms of the virus.
A MAN who told a hospital psychologist he wanted to kill her and sexually molest her dead body has been ordered to carry out unpaid work in the community. Oliver McShane made several grossly offensive phone calls to staff at Roodlands Hospital
AN APPEAL has been made for board members to support the development of a Musselburgh-based mental health charity as it emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic. Changes Community Health Project, on Market Street, is on the hunt for about two to three
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has given give her weekly Covid update in parliament today. The final restrictions that were put in place in response to the Omicron variant were removed on Monday, January 24. In an update last week the First
A TRUST that benefits many sports clubs has been donated a shipping container to help store essential equipment. Prior to receiving the 20-foot unit, Gullane Sports Development Trust (GSDT) had been forced to use changing facilities for storage
A HARBOURMASTER has swapped the waters of Dunbar for a new role involving offshore wind farms. Quentin Dimmer has taken up a role that will see him help in the transfer of engineers and cargo to offshore wind farms throughout Europe. The 48
THE Scotland women’s rugby team’s bid to reach a first Rugby World Cup in more than a decade will be determined next month. Scotland are one of four countries at the final qualification tournament, played in the United Arab Emirates. Originally
A MUSSELBURGH mum has said a big thank you to the kind-hearted ‘Drone Fairy’ who anonymously replaced her daughter’s lost Christmas gift. Gillian Steel, from Newhailes, took to social media after losing her 10-year-old daughter Ellen’s drone on
An East Lothian gastropub has been named among the best in the UK. The Bonnie Badger in Gullane, East Lothian placed in the 51-100 category, being awarded position number 93. The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards is created each year by
The Royal Mint has announced today it will release a new commemorative coin series celebrating some of the most iconic kings and queens from the last 500 years of British history. The collection will span four Royal Houses – Tudor; Stuart; Hanover
A kind-hearted boat owner has donated a yacht he has owned for 20 years to Fisherrow Yacht Club. Jim Baird gave up the helm of the small Kinsman yacht called Wee Mo knowing she would be given the care and attention needed by club members. In
A FIELD on the outskirts of Tranent could be turned into more than 170 new homes. Persimmon Homes unveiled plans for a site off Lammermoor Terrace last week, with the developer hoping formal plans could be with East Lothian Council within a matter
