Riders and horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment enjoyed some downtime this morning at Yellowcraig after recent ceremonial duties in Edinburgh and before returning to their home barracks in London.
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East Lothian Council - news and information
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East Lothian Council - news and information
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- URGENT - please note: all East Lothian Council primary and secondary schools, and local authority nurseries and specialist provision, will be CLOSED today (Wednesday), due to weather conditions.
- The result of the Ward 2 Preston/Seton/Gosford by-election is that Colin Yorkston, Scottish Labour Party has been duly elected to serve on East Lothian Council
- Video: the historic arrival of the first passenger service at new East Linton Station
00:00 - SCHOOLS UPDATE: All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries & specialist education provision will remain CLOSED to pupils on Friday, 2 March, due to adverse weather.
- SEVERE WEATHER/SCHOOLS UPDATE: All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries and specialist education provision will remain closed to pupils tomorrow (Thursday, 1 March). A Met Office Red Warning for snow is in place. Further updates will be provided here when available.
- Lesley Brown has been named preferred candidate for the role of East Lothian Council’s new Head of Education and Children’s Services: orlo.uk/2Ujp0
- The result for the East Lothian Constituency is: SNP gain. Kenny MacAskill duly elected.
- If you're heading to a local beach this weekend please follow the advice on this sign spotted at Gullane beach ...
- Meet Karen! Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, she has played a leading role in establishing and overseeing our six Children’s Hubs – providing childcare for key workers and support for vulnerable children. Read her story: socsi.in/ispGM
- The Amenity Services gardening team in North Berwick have created a very topical bedding display in the Lodge Grounds.
- All East Lothian Council schools, nurseries and specialist education provision will re-open tomorrow (Monday). Transport providers will contact parents directly if any issues collecting pupils from more isolated rural areas (outwith towns & villages) due to road conditions.
- This pic from rural East Lothian gives a sense of the work around the clock to get the county moving again. Progress has been made although it is snowing again at the moment. Huge thanks to farmers, local groups and individuals for their massive efforts in our towns and villages.
- We will deliver free school meals to the home of any pupil who receives them but is having to self-isolate. Simply call or email your school office to arrange a delivery. Please do not visit the school building.
