Morning Briefing: The Brunton to remain closed for ‘considerable period of time'

Morning Briefing

The Brunton to remain closed for ‘considerable period of time'

ARTS of the Brunton Hall will be closed for a “considerable period of time” after surveys found that “substantial areas” of the building’s roof were constructed from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC).

Andrew Cathro, Sula Callendar, Sarah Crowe, Gillian Cathro and John Warne have been celebrating success at a national awards ceremony in Glasgow

Newly opened doggy day care celebrate national award success

A BELATED Christmas night out has turned into awards success for a business formed just 18 months ago.

County man set fire to mobile catering van

A MAN has admitted setting fire to a mobile catering van at Fenton Barns. Brian Johnstone, formerly of Watts Close, Musselburgh and Upper Keith, Humbie, wilfully set fire to the mobile van, causing extensive damage to the exterior and interior of the vehicle in 2020. Johnstone pleaded guilty to the offence during an appearance in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last week. He also had not guilty pleas accepted by the Crown to stealing a quantity of fuel at the former Raceland karting centre,

Fisherrow Sands re-designated as one of Scotland's safe water bathing spots

Fisherrow Sands, in Musselburgh, has been re-designated as one of Scotland's safe water bathing spots after three years of investment.

Elaine Carmichael, East Lothian team manager economic development; Fiona Matheson, Belhaven rand manager; Rob Dickson, VisitScotland director of industry destination development; and Jamie Baker, East Lothian service manager for economic development,

County hostel and brewery celebrate awards success

A HOSTEL which has been open for less than two years and Scotland’s oldest working brewery have been celebrating national recognition.

Prestonpans: closure of busy road to cause large diversion tomorrow

A small section of a Prestonpans road will be closed for about six hours from tomorrow resulting in a large diversion around the town.

North Berwick High Street. Inset: Councillor Liz Allen

Councillor says town parking action ‘needs to be taken’

A North Berwick councillor has voiced support for parking charges in the town, stressing that action needs to be taken now.

Author Bridget Campbell has donated 50 copies of her book to East Lothian's schools after visiting Letham Mains Primary School

Kind author gifts 50 books to county schools

FIFTY copies of a book celebrating diversity have been donated to East Lothian schools after the author stopped off in Haddington.

Sam the dog. Pictured left: Blood pressure machine and cuff

Vet column: Sam’s record-breaking doggy blood pressure surprise

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Colin Beattie MSP column: Proposed constituency changes

It may feel as if the last Scottish Parliament election just passed a short time ago but preparations have already begun for the next in 2026. Ahead of that Scottish Parliament election, Boundaries Scotland is undertaking a review of all Scottish Parliament boundaries.