3 h. ago Pensioner amongst three arrested during 'brothel' raids as cops storm 9 properties

Cops forced entry into nine properties across Edinburgh and East Lothian.

Events

6 h. ago Fish and chip shop using AI answering service to take customer orders

Brad Lee, who runs The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, programmed the answering service bot in a bid to save costs on hiring a worker for the role

Economics

7 h. ago Man who murdered wife in brutal New Year's Day knife attack facing life in jail

Mompati Dodo Isaacs, 39, claimed he believed his spouse cheated on him as he repeatedly stabbed her on the head, neck and body at their home in East Lothian.

Events

12 h. ago The East Lothian fish and chip shop that was crowned the 'best in Scotland'

"Wow, this might rank in our top five restaurants ever!"

Politics

35 h. ago How you can own a 'charming’ former East Lothian post office

A former post office in a sought-after location outside of Edinburgh has come up for sale.

Politics

58 h. ago Inside the rugged and romantic East Lothian holiday retreat, with its own private beach

This is the perfect spot for a re-charging break

Politics

64 h. ago Discover East Lothian this autumn with walks, woodlands, whisky, beer, pubs, family fun & pumpkins galore

Make the most of the glorious Autumnal days by exploring the attractions and countryside on your doorstep.

Politics

4 d. ago 'I tried a new fish and chip shop near Manchester and found something special'

Stockport pie royalty has expanded its footprint opening a new chippy in east Manchester - we went to try it out

Politics

5 d. ago 'Neighbour from hell' Scots author admits blasting music in 'threatening manner'

David Aston, 57, and his wife Jacqueline, 59, were found guilty of stalking charges against their next door neighbours at a plush estate in North Berwick, East Lothian.

Culture

8 d. ago Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs with popular fish and chip chain

The first new Wetherspoon boozer will open in October, with more planned for later this year - here is everything you need to know

Politics

9 d. ago £41 million motor dealership with sites in East Lothian and Borders has new owners

“Tustain has been a long-standing client of ours and it has been a pleasure watching the business go from strength to strength” – Lee Humble, Azets

Economics

1 week ago I visited UK's 'prettiest' seaside town that's home to the 'best' fish and chips

One family were 'blown away' by the 'prettiest town' in the UK - and had 'endless delights' during their stay, as it has a 'perfect' fish and chip shop

Politics

1 week ago The gorgeous East Lothian bakery that's opening in time for autumn

There’s going to be a delicious smell wafting down the main street soon

Politics

1 week ago East Lothian fire: Man, 50, arrested after farm fire near Dirleton

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

1 week ago East Lothian fire: A198 road closed as man, 50, arrested after farm set alight

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

2 w. ago From the Archives: Ken Walton on the first ever Lammermuir Festival

Over the last 15 years the Lammermuir Festival has become one of the highlights of Scotland’s classical music calendar, and the 2025 edition is about to take place in venues all around East Lothian. Back in September 2010, however, it was still just an idea. Scotsman classical music critic Ken Walton spoke to co-artistic directors James Waters and Hugh Macdonald about their plans for the inaugural event

Politics

2 w. ago Two London Fish and Chip Shops Have Been Crowned The Best in the UK For 2026

Two London Fish and Chip Shops Have Been Crowned The Best in the UK For 2026  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

2 w. ago 'Fabulous' Stockport takeaway shortlisted in chip shop 'World Cup' again

The National Fish & Chip Awards is back for 2026 and the UK's top 40 fish and chip shops have been revealed

Economics

2 w. ago Five Scottish seaside chippies shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2026

40 takeaways in the UK are set to go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist - and five are in Scotland.

Events

2 w. ago David Sheerin appointed as headteacher of St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston

Mr Sheerin joins West Lothian Council from East Dunbartonshire, where he served as principal teacher then deputy head at St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch for a number of years.

Politics