East Lothian Courier

Prestonpans Community Centre reopens after weekend break-in

PRESTONPANS Community Centre has reopened following a break-in which caused "a lot of damage" over this weekend.

Community centre forced to close after vandals cause

AN EARLY morning break-in at Prestonpans Community Centre has forced it to close.

Man who spat in former partner

A MAN who spat in the face of his former partner has been banned from contacting her.

Woman caught driving with expired licence and no insurance in East Lothian

A PORT Seton woman has been banned from the road after she was caught driving a vehicle after her licence had expired.

Musselburgh man abusive to police officers after being arrested, court hears

A MUSSELBURGH man admitted abusing police officers after being arrested when he appeared from custody at court.

Haddington man who grabbed his partner by the throat during abuse avoids prison

A HADDINGTON man has been spared a jail sentence and ordered to pay his former partner £1,000 in compensation, after he carried out a seven-mont…

Councillors to have final say on controversial plan for holiday homes in countryside

A fresh bid to build holiday let homes next to a tiny rural community in East Lothian is to be decided by councillors after it was called in.

Polls close in Clacton by-election as Farage vies to retain seat

A record 34 candidates are standing in the by-election which was triggered by Mr Farage quitting the House of Commons.

Man who battered his neighbour with a metal pole later found with child abuse images

A MAN who battered his former neighbour with a metal pole was later found to have been in possession of indecent images of children.

Chris Murray MP column - My annual job fair is coming this month

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Job Fair returns August 27. Connect with employers, access DWP support, and explore local career opportunities. B…

Man who hit partner in the face with a book during violent domestic abuse avoids jail

A MAN has avoided a prison sentence after he carried out a violent campaign of domestic abuse against his partner, including grabbing her around…

Tradesman who hit man with sharp object to danger of his life must pay compensation

A COUNTY tradesman who struck a man with a sharply pointed implement and left him severely injured must pay his victim compensation.

Farmers warn food security ‘really under threat’ amid supermarket protest

The collective action comes after a group of farmers staged a go-slow protest around the Port of Dover on Friday, February 9.

Pope recalls predecessor Benedict’s love and wisdom on anniversary of his death

Benedict, the first pope to retire in six centuries, died last December 31 at the age of 95.

Assisted Dying Bill to be introduced to Holyrood next year after MSP support

Liberal Democrat MSP, Liam McArthur is set to put his Assisted Dying Bill to the Scottish Parliament early next year after gaining cross-party…

Migrant crossings surge during coronavirus lockdown

Numbers of refugees risking their lives to cross the dangerous waters of the English Channel have surged during the last 100 days.

BP warns of £14bn hit as Covid-19 leaves lasting mark

The energy giant reduced the price it thinks it will get from its oil from 75 US dollars per barrel to 55.

Sad passing of Whitecraig war hero Jozef, aged 103

A WHITECRAIG war hero, who received one of Poland’s highest accolades for his “extraordinary and distinguished service” during the Second…