Friend recounts trauma after fatal fire. Dog business noise triggers panic attacks. Dog Business Sparks Trauma After Woman Dies in Caravan Fire A woman’s friend recounted trauma from a dog business. It operates where her friend, Julie Melville, died. Julie and her dogs perished in a caravan fire over six years ago. Audrey Schonwalder asked…
Locals are fundraising to create a touching memorial garden for James Martin, beloved “Still Game” actor. East Lothian to Honor Still Game Actor With Memorial Garden Project A man in East Lothian is raising money to build a memorial garden. This garden honors James Martin, a Scottish actor who passed away in February. He was…
Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
Three East Lothian police stations are set to close in Prestonpans, Dunbar, and North Berwick following a public consultation. East Lothian Police Stations in Prestonpans, Dunbar, North Berwick to Close East Lothian will see three police station closures. Prestonpans, Dunbar, and North Berwick are affected. The decision follows a public consultation. These closures are part…
Six Scottish areas already declared council tax changes, with increases ranging from 7.5 to 10 percent. Scottish Councils Announce Council Tax Rises This Week Across Country Last week, some Scottish areas raised council tax. Six places in Scotland declared changes. Some increases were pretty big. Three councils increased taxes by ten percent. One rose by…
Six councils confirmed tax increases amid cost of living concerns. Some may face rises up to 10% as decisions loom. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise Across Edinburgh and Lothians Six Scottish councils will raise council tax. This might hurt people because of the cost of living issues. Three councils will likely increase taxes by…
East Lothian mum removes son from nursery after he reportedly cut his lip with scissors; cites safety concerns. Mum Pulls Son From Nursery After Scissors Incident In East Lothian A mom in East Lothian took her son out of nursery. She said he cut himself using scissors at school. Jodie Crozier has two sons with…
Rental deemed unlawful despite license. Ministers back council decision, denying certificate. East Lothian Holiday Flat Owner Fails to Overturn Rental Ban A short-term rental owner lost an appeal. Scottish Ministers decided the rental was unlawful. Getting a license didn’t change that ruling. The owner had a flat on Gullane Main Street. East Lothian Council wouldn’t…
Edinburgh confirms an 8% council tax rise despite government warnings to limit increases. Edinburgh Council Approves Significant Council Tax Increase Edinburgh will raise council tax eight percent. The council voted on this increase Thursday. The Labour group leads the local government there, ignoring John Swinney’s request to limit increases, saying they must protect public services.…
Midlothian councillors are poised to approve a 10% council tax rise to address a significant budget shortfall. Midlothian Council Considers 10 Percent Council Tax Increase Midlothian might raise council tax by 10%. East Lothian did the same thing. Councillors will likely approve this increase next week. Budget papers already support the rise. Future increases are…