Health

Cardiac screening weekend to honour former Ross High RFC captain Aiden Hoenigmann

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

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

One key achievement was the delivery of the Scottish Government’s Home First approach, which helps people stay at home, and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions

One key achievement was the delivery of the Scottish Government’s Home First approach, which helps people stay at home, and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions

Report finds more East Lothian residents supported to avoid hospital stays

The half pipe, a U-shaped skateboarding ramp, is suspected to have become home to a group of rats

The half pipe, a U-shaped skateboarding ramp, is suspected to have become home to a group of rats

Rats reportedly ‘living in half pipe’ at North Berwick Skatepark

Dunbar Grammar School

Dunbar Grammar School

Former pupils left potentially life-saving legacy to their old school

The planning application for premises on Dunbar High Street was approved

The planning application for premises on Dunbar High Street was approved

Planning and development

Plans to make it easier for people to get their prescription given the green light

A defibrillator has been installed at Drem Railway Station

A defibrillator has been installed at Drem Railway Station

Life-saving device fitted at East Lothian railway station

A blood donor session takes place at Dunbar Grammar School in October

A blood donor session takes place at Dunbar Grammar School in October

Blood donation session to take place at town's secondary school

First Minister John Swinney stopped off at East Linton Primary School on Monday

First Minister John Swinney stopped off at East Linton Primary School on Monday

First Minister John Swinney meets school pupils as breakfast club pledge made

A defibrillator could be located on Gullane's Main Street

A defibrillator could be located on Gullane's Main Street

Plans lodged for life-saving device in centre of expanding East Lothian village

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

Five key points from John Swinney's Programme for Government

A blood donation session takes place at Haddington's Aubigny Sports Centre in October

A blood donation session takes place at Haddington's Aubigny Sports Centre in October

Blood donation session set to take place at sports centre

The gardens have been created outside East Fortune House, the hospital’s 20-bed palliative care unit, and the Oak Tree Ward, which provides adult mental health and dementia care

The gardens have been created outside East Fortune House, the hospital’s 20-bed palliative care unit, and the Oak Tree Ward, which provides adult mental health and dementia care

New hospital gardens bring comfort and connection to East Lothian patients

The team took on the Scottish Half Marathon along the East Lothian coast

The team took on the Scottish Half Marathon along the East Lothian coast

Rugby team run half marathon in memory of late captain

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan MSP colum - Celebrating the 'powerful' work of Headway East Lothian

Organisers say attendees will learn how to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling and understand how to guide people towards help

Organisers say attendees will learn how to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling and understand how to guide people towards help

Suicide awareness training session coming to Prestonpans

Chris Murray MP

Chris Murray MP

Chris Murray MP column - Visiting the Dementia Café in Musselburgh

Matt Gibbons (SLSGB), Blair Corrigan (QMU paramedic student), Jenny Garner (Health Visitor and Lecturer at QMU), Craig Snedden, Meghan Lamb and Kirsty Baron (NBCFR’s), Dr Lesley Skinner (GP) and Dr Robin Grant (Together in Health)

Matt Gibbons (SLSGB), Blair Corrigan (QMU paramedic student), Jenny Garner (Health Visitor and Lecturer at QMU), Craig Snedden, Meghan Lamb and Kirsty Baron (NBCFR’s), Dr Lesley Skinner (GP) and Dr Robin Grant (Together in Health)

More than 200 people learn lifesaving skills at popular festival

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs MSP

Paul McLennan MSP column - BHF lifesaving work beats strong in East Lothian

Clare Arron is getting ready to cycle from one end of the country to the other for charity

Clare Arron is getting ready to cycle from one end of the country to the other for charity

Cyclist inspired by her cousin to pedal from Land's End to John O'Groats

Despite the 'good' rating, opportunities for social engagement and activities were found to be limited by inspectors

Despite the 'good' rating, opportunities for social engagement and activities were found to be limited by inspectors

Care home praised for caring staff in unannounced inspection

Aubigny Sports Centre

Aubigny Sports Centre

Swimmers lacking confidence urged to head to sports centre for buddy sessions

Blood donations can be made at North Berwick Sports Centre on September 30

Blood donations can be made at North Berwick Sports Centre on September 30

Town's sports centre holding two blood donor sessions

Paul Choat pictured with his daughter Skye and wife Becca on Schiehallion

Paul Choat pictured with his daughter Skye and wife Becca on Schiehallion

Dad completes all 282 Munros after father dies of MND just short of goal

The Port Seton Community Centre

The Port Seton Community Centre

Blood donor session takes place in town's community centre

Aiden Hoenigmann memorial golf day 2026

Aiden Hoenigmann memorial golf day 2026

Family 'totally overwhelmed' as £19,000 raised in memory of Aiden Hoenigmann

Mason faced his second major brain surgery last month

Mason faced his second major brain surgery last month

Nine-year-old Mason recovers from second major brain surgery after cancer relapse

The home was officially opened on July 30, 1986, by Queen Elizabeth II

The home was officially opened on July 30, 1986, by Queen Elizabeth II

Care home marks 40th anniversary with 1980s themed celebration

The Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar

The Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar

Community group to host health event in East Lothian town

Aiden Hoenigmann with son Oskar

Aiden Hoenigmann with son Oskar

Golf tournament to be held in memory of much-missed Aiden Hoenigmann

New East Lothian strategy aims to boost support for unpaid carers

Keep The Heid is looking to expand into Musselburgh

Keep The Heid is looking to expand into Musselburgh

Mental health cafe looks for volunteers ahead of expansion into third county town

Members of Harlawhill Day Care Centre present Mexican artist Draya Madú with a framed drawing of Preston Tower by local artist Amanda Owenson

Members of Harlawhill Day Care Centre present Mexican artist Draya Madú with a framed drawing of Preston Tower by local artist Amanda Owenson

New mural brings Prestonpans history to life at Harlawhill Day Care Centre

$Derek Cowan suffered a fractured hip during the Edinburgh Marathon but is determined to get back to running once again$ $Derek Cowan suffered a fractured hip during the Edinburgh Marathon but is determined to get back to running once again$

Postman aiming to get back running after suffering freak injury

Bookings can be made by scanning the QR code on the bottom of the poster

Bookings can be made by scanning the QR code on the bottom of the poster

Free adult ADHD support workshop to take place in North Berwick next week

Live music event aims to fund a new defibrillator

Mason and Carly had the trip of a lifetime to New York

Mason and Carly had the trip of a lifetime to New York

'We have faced the impossible before' - Mason, nine, fights brain cancer again

A defibrillator could be housed in the phonebox on Dunbar's Bayswell Road

A defibrillator could be housed in the phonebox on Dunbar's Bayswell Road

Former phonebox outside Dunbar park to become defibrillator home

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident at the beginning of June

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident at the beginning of June

Investigations continue after dad left with injuries following hit and run

The card serves three main purposes - formal recognition of the caring role, emergency contact information, and access to community benefits

The card serves three main purposes - formal recognition of the caring role, emergency contact information, and access to community benefits

New ID cards launched to give unpaid East Lothian carers 'recognition they deserve'

The team are juggling running with their pre-season training at Ross High RFC.

The team are juggling running with their pre-season training at Ross High RFC.

Team pays tribute to their late captain: 'He would have been leading the charge'

Theo Burrell was living with a highly aggressive brain tumour

Theo Burrell was living with a highly aggressive brain tumour

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies from highly aggressive form of brain tumour

The sessions will bring together young people for a football tournament

The sessions will bring together young people for a football tournament

Clubs and societies

Casual kickabout to give young people chance for 'laughs, chat and fun'

Nordic walking is enjoyed in Musselburgh

Nordic walking is enjoyed in Musselburgh

Ranger of activities available to try in Musselburgh for over-50s

Martin's favourite photo of his family, who are raising money for one last holiday get-away

Martin's favourite photo of his family, who are raising money for one last holiday get-away

North Berwick baker’s appeal for ‘final family holiday’ with her terminally ill dad

Paramedics, firefighters and RNLI and Coastguard volunteers were called out to help a man at a Dunbar cave on Sunday night.

Paramedics, firefighters and RNLI and Coastguard volunteers were called out to help a man at a Dunbar cave on Sunday night.

Emergency services called out to help injured man at cave near swimming pool

A blood donation session takes place at Dunbar Grammar School in July

A blood donation session takes place at Dunbar Grammar School in July

Chance to help save a life with blood donor sessions at Dunbar Grammar School

The team at Tyneholm Stables Care Home holding '4' balloons

The team at Tyneholm Stables Care Home holding '4' balloons

Inspection finds 'cheery conversations' at Pencaitland care home

The courses will run at North Berwick Rugby Football Club, with both an evening and morning option available

The courses will run at North Berwick Rugby Football Club, with both an evening and morning option available

ADHD support courses coming to North Berwick this August

Staff from Muirfield, alongside colleagues from Kirk Lane Nursing Home, took on thee Pretty Muddy 5k to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Staff from Muirfield, alongside colleagues from Kirk Lane Nursing Home, took on thee Pretty Muddy 5k to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Nursing home staff get 'Pretty Muddy' raising almost £2,000 through challenge

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident between Haddington and Morham

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident between Haddington and Morham

Dad left in 'horrendous pain' after hit-and-run calls on driver to hand themselves in

Surfing is a popular hobby at Belhaven Bay

Surfing is a popular hobby at Belhaven Bay

Business pledges £200,000 to help transform young lives through surf therapy.

Former Scotland striker Garry O'Connor

Former Scotland striker Garry O'Connor

Football match to tackle mental health kicks off next month