Haddington

Robert Cockburn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Serial flasher who asked two boys to perform a sex act on him is sent to prison

Aubigny Sports Centre (top) and the Loch Centre (bottom)

Letter of the week: Haddington’s gain is not Tranent’s loss

The incident occurred on the A199 near Haddington. Image: Google Maps

Woman caused vehicles to swerve to avoid her on busy road

Haddington Christmas lights switch-on. Image: Gordon Bell

PICTURES: Haddington Christmas lights switch-on 2023

Roadworks at the Abbots View junction at Haddington get under way tonight (Monday). Main image: Google Maps

Night time roadworks to get under way at busy A1 junction

Staff at Dino's in Haddington have been celebrating pizza success at a national awards ceremony. From left: Gavin Sinclair, Tino Pacitti, Sam Subasic and Tony Carrigan

Pizza perfection helps fish and chip shop scoop top award

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Fine issued after incomplete community service

Haddington Christmas lights.

Countdown is under way ahead of town's Christmas lights switch on

Catherine Alexander is gearing up for one last 'big' fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Fundraiser ready for wing walk challenge for Macmillan

Roadworks are now under way on Haddington's Market Street

Council under fire for roadworks during 'key time' for businesses

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Checks were carried out on Haddington's Pencaitland Road. Image: Google Maps

Drivers warned as police carry out speed checks on busy road

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Svetlana Kukharchuk (right), The Cheese Lady, has scooped a top national award. She is pictured alongside Rachel Pernak-Brennon from the judging panel

The Cheese Lady celebrates picking up top national award

Iain Trotter, pictured here on his way to defeating Konstantin Alexandrov, was a member of East Lothian Boxing Club before turning professional. Image: Gordon Bell

East Lothian Boxing Club hopes to rise from the canvas and find new home

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Stuart Broomfield and James Findlay, of The Waterside Bistro, are supporting Linda Mitchell and the Lammermuir Larder with a special initiative throughout November

Lammermuir Larder benefitting from everyone eating at two restaurants this month

Last year's Martinmas Fair was a great success at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

Church gearing up for its largest annual fundraiser

Jessica Miller said she has been caught in a difficult position discussing the Israel and Hamas war with her children, whose father is living in Israel

Mum of two half-Israeli children calls for ceasefire in Gaza

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Pictured from left at the bravery awards are DCC Graham, Sergeant Hughes, Marissa Kerr, Gareth Watt and Geoff Valentine

Hero police officer who saved pair from flooding car: Instinct just took over

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The incident took place at a property on the Lennoxlove Estate, which is famous for Lennoxlove House (pictured). Lennoxlove House was not the property in question. Image copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Woman found ex standing in her home asking: "Have you missed me?"

Haddington High Street

Police warn of 'enforcement activity' in town centre after 'number of issues'

A dedicated Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward has been established at East Lothian Community Hospital

Orthopaedic rehabilitation ward at hospital helping patients back on their feet

A number of ash trees lining a footpath connecting Gifford Road and Giffordgate in Haddington are being felled. Image: Google Maps

Infected ash trees alongside town footpath being felled

Josh Mumford, Harris Dykes, Ivy McCallum, Mirren Wales, Kai Clark and Archie Murie welcome Gillian Sosa, sales consultant at Stewart Milne Homes, to the nursery garden. Image: Chris Watt Photography

Boost given to primary school youngsters’ garden work

An extension to Haddington's Aubigny Sports Centre has been given the go ahead

County sports centre gets extension go-ahead

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Organisations made their way from Haddington town centre to the town's St Mary's Parish Church. Image: Gordon Bell

Remembrance 2023: Haddington, Dunbar, West Barns, Athelstaneford and East Linton

The incident took place on Haddington's Court Street. Image: Google Maps

Fixed penalty notice issued after 'crash' in town centre

Margaret Halliday has turned her life stories into books. Photo: Jules Augley..

Author to share poignant tale of her life as a single mum in the 1960s

Joshua Bethania and Jay Lafferty

Laughs promised as comedy show arrives at Corn Exchange

The Lammermuir Larder was set up in 2021

Restaurants team up to feed community group funding

The walkers made their way from Haddington to Lennoxlove to mark the Edinburgh and Lothians Prostate Cancer walking group's 10th anniversary

Walking group marks 10 years of cancer support

The event takes place at the Haddy Tap

Comedy night headlined by Still Game star is set to bring the laughs

An impressive fireworks display is promised at Gosford House

Bonfire Night 2023: What fireworks displays are taking place in East Lothian?

Dr Hanita Ritchie welcomed Professor Sir Geoff Palmer to Haddington's John Gray Centre

Sir Geoff Palmer gives special talk on history and inclusivity in town

The incident occurred on the A199 near Haddington. Image: Google Maps

County woman walked recklessly in the middle of a busy road

The patrols will take place in the town centre

Town centre police patrols hope to target anti-social behaviour

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Amie Ferguson (left) and mum Kelly Cowan handed over a cheque to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

Dog-loving teenager helps keep pets happy with special stall

Police stopped a motorist on the A1 between Haddington and East Linton

Police stop motorist allegedly driving at 115mph on A1

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County school seeks prom dresses to save pupils cash

A bid for a pool table at Haddington's Victoria Inn has moved a step closer. Main image: Google Maps

Risk assessment needed for pub to have a pool table

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Erica Muirhead is planning to retire from her popular Haddington business next year

Flower queen Erica getting ready to say goodbye

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The endoscopy team at the East Lothian Community Hospital have made history

Hospital's endoscopy team secure gold standard

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Haddington High Street

Alleged sexual offences being investigated by police

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man admits brandishing scissors at woman’s neck

Toni Ross has taken on a fundraising challenge with a difference for Macmillan Cancer Support

Toni facing her fear of water by taking a dip every day for a month

The concert takes place at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

Garleton Singers to mark 60 years since CS Lewis's death with concert

Shiva Kumar, who runs Haddington Wines & Whiskies and the Day-Today on Haddington High Street (left of image), objected to a bid for licence for nearby Shopsmart (right of image). Image: Google Maps

Shopkeeper says he has lost staff over youths' anti-social behaviour

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The future of the former procurator fiscal office in the centre of Haddington remains uncertain

Call for action at long-shut building earmarked for a restaurant

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Haddington Farmers' Market returns on Saturday

Hallowe'en flavour as Haddington Farmers' Market returns

The disco has a Hallowe'en theme

Hallowe'en disco taking place for a good cause

The side were due to face Portobello tomorrow

Haddington RFC's home fixture against Portobello called off due to bad weather

Meryl Williams is aiming to start a career in television after success on The Traitors. Image: Paul Chappells.

Being nominated for a BAFTA 'surreal', says East Lothian's Meryl

Emergency services were called out to Haddington's West Road. Image: Google Maps

Pensioner taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash

The Haddington to Longniddry Railway Walk. Image copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Plans to 'upgrade' Haddington to Longniddry Railway Walk: Consultation extended

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Volunteers with the East Lothian Messenger celebrated their 30th anniversary with a buffet lunch at the Linton Hotel in East Linton

East Lothian's talking newspaper celebrates 30 years with special concert

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Woman found with quantity of drugs at her home