AN EAST Lothian Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II is to be held at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington on Friday.

The service starts at 6pm and all members of the public are welcome to attend.

An East Lothian Council spokesperson said: "The service will provide an opportunity for those who live and work in East Lothian to come together and to give thanks for the extraordinary life and service to the nation of the Queen."

The spokesperson added that there was limited parking around the church.