18+ hour, 56+ min ago   (490+ words) County Durham’s Millie Clerk was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Clerk, 15, who lives in Sedgefield, featured at the School Games National Finals and…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (318+ words) A FRESH consultation on nursery admissions and childcare hours is inviting views from parents and carers. East Lothian Council is seeking feedback from families with children aged five and under about its current nursery admissions policy and the potential for…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (364+ words) Scotland has the highest accidental drowning rate per 100,000 people out of the countries in the UK (Image: Tom Kerley) MORE than 50 children have taken part in free water safety sessions at North Berwick. A total of 54 youngsters aged between seven…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (299+ words) EARLY signs in classrooms following a mobile phone ban have been described as “very positive”. East Lothian Council confirmed last month that the use of phones would be banned in classrooms across the county. Secondary school pupils will have to…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (183+ words) SCHOOLS and council offices are set to close for the September weekend at the end of this week. As well as all schools in the county and their nurseries being closed on Friday and Monday, East Lothian Council has announced…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (407+ words) GENEROUS former pupils at Dunbar Grammar School have left a potentially life-saving legacy. Youngsters from the secondary school’s class of 2024 raised money to cover the cost of their prom. Funds left over were set aside to help buy an external…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (181+ words) WHEELIE impressive displays have caught the eye of judges, who described the creativity as “off the scale”. The event, which this year had the theme of communication, attracted more than 25 entries stretching across the town. A spokesperson for Blooming Haddington…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (461+ words) A BUS timetable that sees pupils from Ormiston arrive at Ross High School more than 20 minutes before the start of the school day will remain under review, East Lothian Council has said, after renewed complaints from parents. A parent living…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) A NEW walking route has opened to improve pedestrian safety in Gullane. The path, delivered by Cala Homes (East), runs from the Saltcoats Grange housing development through Millennium Wood to Memorial Park and provides a safer walking route for schoolchildren…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (659+ words) A CELEBRATION to mark Stoneyhill Primary School’s 30th anniversary has been described as “incredible” by organisers, who welcomed celebrity Grant Stott to officially open the event. The Scottish broadcaster, radio DJ, television presenter and pantomime star visited Musselburgh for Stoneychella 30, an…...