Technology

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

National government

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Paul McLennan MSP column: Delivering a greener, fairer future

A solar farm is planned at the site

A solar farm is planned at the site

Planning and development

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Plans for solar farm and battery energy storage system to be revealed

Musselburgh's Riverside Medical Practice reported problems affecting their phone lines

Musselburgh's Riverside Medical Practice reported problems affecting their phone lines

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Worldwide IT outage: Services in East Lothian affected

A fourth phase at Crystal Rig, near Innerwick, is progressing. Image copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

A fourth phase at Crystal Rig, near Innerwick, is progressing. Image copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Planning and development

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Number of wind turbines at Crystal Rig to pass 100 as fourth phase confirmed

Customers of Virgin Media's internet services in Prestonpans have left without access.

Customers of Virgin Media's internet services in Prestonpans have left without access.

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Virgin Media customers frustrated with internet outage

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Planning and development

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Large fire at battery storage facility sparks concerns over Cockenzie plans

A discussion was held at Belhaven High School surrounding smartphones

A discussion was held at Belhaven High School surrounding smartphones

Technology at the heart of county school's inaugural fair

Bangley Quarry biogas plant is due for completion in the autumn

Bangley Quarry biogas plant is due for completion in the autumn

Planning and development

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£30 million 'green gas plant' nearing completion – six years after it was approved

Pupils at Preston Lodge High School were harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence at a special exhibition.

Pupils at Preston Lodge High School were harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence at a special exhibition.

Pupils explore world of AI including social robots and robotic dogs

An electric vehicle car club scheme has been launched in East Lothian

An electric vehicle car club scheme has been launched in East Lothian

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New electric vehicle car club starts up in East Lothian

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East Lothian in top 10 in UK for highest percentage of households with solar panels

A large crowd was on hand to greet Concorde when she reached her new home in East Lothian

A large crowd was on hand to greet Concorde when she reached her new home in East Lothian

Museum celebrating 20 years since the arrival of Concorde

The Eastern Link would create a connection between Torness (power station pictured) and County Durham. Image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The Eastern Link would create a connection between Torness (power station pictured) and County Durham. Image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

£2 billion boost for green energy cabling project

Our online activity is rarely private

Our online activity is rarely private

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Mary Contini column: Privacy invaded on every level

Paramedic lecturer Alexander Williams leads a student through a VR scenario. Photo: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

Paramedic lecturer Alexander Williams leads a student through a VR scenario. Photo: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

University using virtual reality to train future paramedics

Facebook among a few other apps, has been logging some people out during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 5

Facebook among a few other apps, has been logging some people out during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 5

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Why has Facebook locked me out? Meta director address issues

Above left: Electrical apprentice Cameron McRobb, from Tranent, at work with Logan Energy in Wallyford. Right: Bill Ireland, chief executive of Logan Energy

Above left: Electrical apprentice Cameron McRobb, from Tranent, at work with Logan Energy in Wallyford. Right: Bill Ireland, chief executive of Logan Energy

East Lothian-based hydrogen energy firm secures £5 million investment

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

Aikengall Wind Farm. Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Aikengall Wind Farm. Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

National government

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Colin Beattie MSP column: Investing in renewables is crucial

Electric vehicle charge points could be created

Electric vehicle charge points could be created

Broadband cabinets to be turned into electric car chargers

Community councillors were approached about advertising adult websites through their website

Community councillors were approached about advertising adult websites through their website

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Community council decline invitation to advertise 'adult sites'

Torness Power Station. Image copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Torness Power Station. Image copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

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Torness 'made single greatest contribution to Scotland's clean energy output'

Elon Musk. Image: PA

Elon Musk. Image: PA

Council bought two satellite dishes from Elon Musk's SpaceX, meeting hears

Wind turbines are planned for Newlands Hill in the Lammermuirs

Wind turbines are planned for Newlands Hill in the Lammermuirs

Planning and development

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Seventeen wind turbines up to 200m tall planned for site in Lammermuir Hills

Berwick Bank would be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world if approved

Berwick Bank would be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world if approved

'Major milestone' hailed in bid for one of world's largest offshore wind farms

A visualisation of Berwick Bank Wind Farm

A visualisation of Berwick Bank Wind Farm

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Councillors back wind farm substation, despite objections

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

This is how you can spot a new O2 vishing scam targeting customers

This is how you can spot a new O2 vishing scam targeting customers

If you're an O2 customer you need to watch out for this fake phone call

BT apologises for technical faults that prevented emergency 999 calls from connecting

Preston Mill. Image copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Preston Mill. Image copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

New smart travel app to guide tourists around East Linton

WhatsApp is introducing a new element to its encrypted platform that will allow people to get updates from some of users' favourite brands and institutions that are outside their personal contacts.

WhatsApp is introducing a new element to its encrypted platform that will allow people to get updates from some of users' favourite brands and institutions that are outside their personal contacts.

WhatsApp to launch new 'Channels' feature - and it looks a bit like Twitter

Colin Beattie MSP

Colin Beattie MSP

National government

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Colin Beattie MSP column: Planting our space industry flag

PC Shaun Cruden who is the new School Link Officer for Haddington, Dunbar and North Berwick catchment schools

PC Shaun Cruden who is the new School Link Officer for Haddington, Dunbar and North Berwick catchment schools

Police column: Keeping children safe at school and dealing with social media

Locals were asked for thousands of pounds to “challenge” the increase

Locals were asked for thousands of pounds to “challenge” the increase

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Council warns people about scam calls offering to 'challenge' council tax bands

A visualisation of Berwick Bank wind farm

A visualisation of Berwick Bank wind farm

Torness operators among objectors to wind farm's bid to buy land

Berwick Bank will be situated off the East Lothian coast

Berwick Bank will be situated off the East Lothian coast

Plans for UK's largest offshore windfarm off East Lothian coast outlined to group

Inspired by the popular Tyler the Creator's song, 'See You Again' featuring Kali Uchis, a new quiz is- now taking over the platform.

Inspired by the popular Tyler the Creator's song, 'See You Again' featuring Kali Uchis, a new quiz is- now taking over the platform.

Are you an 'OkOkOk' or a 'LaLaLa'? Try TikTok's latest viral quiz

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Broadband equality the goal for county MSP

Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre hosts one of the events

Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre hosts one of the events

New 50MW energy storage facility planned; consultation events to be held

Pupils at St Gabriels helping film clips about Prestonpans for the BBC

Pupils at St Gabriels helping film clips about Prestonpans for the BBC

County primary school pupils join BBC in creating videos for digital project

Andrew Johnston, inspection director at Innovair, outside Innovair's new base in Ormiston

Andrew Johnston, inspection director at Innovair, outside Innovair's new base in Ormiston

New base for inspection company to bring jobs to the county

Torness Power Station. Inset: Martin Whitfield MSP

Torness Power Station. Inset: Martin Whitfield MSP

National government

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'Don't ignore nuclear', MSP urges as Torness Power Station closure approaches

Residents have been left without broadband after a cable (inset) was damaged in Musselburgh

Residents have been left without broadband after a cable (inset) was damaged in Musselburgh

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Virgin Media customers in East Lothian left without broadband after cable damaged

The new Spydus app will also be available for school pupils across the county

The new Spydus app will also be available for school pupils across the county

Borrowing books in East Lothian made easy with new app

Roadworks are in place on Dunbar's Summerfield Road

Roadworks are in place on Dunbar's Summerfield Road

Roadworks on busy street to last for 16 days

Meadowmill Roundabout

Meadowmill Roundabout

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'Nightmare' roadworks cause disruption at Meadowmill Roundabout

A project stretching from East Lothian into the Scottish Borders is now complete. Image: Duncan McGlynn

A project stretching from East Lothian into the Scottish Borders is now complete. Image: Duncan McGlynn

£45 million project to improve resilience of county energy supply complete

An artist's impression of how the Inch Cape substation buildings will look at Cockenzie. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

An artist's impression of how the Inch Cape substation buildings will look at Cockenzie. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

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Final design approved for substation at former Cockenzie Power Station site

Young people from the Bridges Project in Musselburgh have been testing Edinburgh College’s new online application system and giving their feedback

Young people from the Bridges Project in Musselburgh have been testing Edinburgh College’s new online application system and giving their feedback

Youngsters help test out new application system

East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists' Society has been learning about the Sopwith Strutte. Image: Gerard Lohan

East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists' Society has been learning about the Sopwith Strutte. Image: Gerard Lohan

First World War plane project and airfield ambition outlined

Scottish Tech Army’s Kirsty McIntosh and Scottish Tech Army CEO Alistair Forbes at the Scotland Loves Local Awards

Scottish Tech Army’s Kirsty McIntosh and Scottish Tech Army CEO Alistair Forbes at the Scotland Loves Local Awards

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SOLE app takes home prize at Loves Local awards

More communities could benefit from funding from wind farm operators

More communities could benefit from funding from wind farm operators

Funds from wind farm operators could now be shared across East Lothian

north berwick black bin quality street 3/12/22

north berwick black bin quality street 3/12/22

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New ‘smart’ bins to help tackle town’s litter issue

An electric vehicle charging hub and two new jet wash bays could be created at the Fisherrow Service station, and landscaping to open space is planned

An electric vehicle charging hub and two new jet wash bays could be created at the Fisherrow Service station, and landscaping to open space is planned

County petrol station’s electric vehicle charger hub plans