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 East Lothian, Scotland
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SP Energy Networks@SPEnergyNetworkOct 25
Storm Boelo has brought winds of up to 80mph. Our teams are responding to damage and working to restore power safely and quickly. Extra customer service support is also in place. 📞Power cut? Call 105. 🌐 Visit our website spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages… #SPEnergyNetworks #StormBoelo
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Council teams have responded to some reports of surface water flooding and fallen trees during this weekend's stormy weather. We continue to monitor the conditions closely. A Met Office amber weather warning for wind remains in place until 9pm. Please do take care.
Transport Scotland@transcotlandOct 25
⚠️ #StormBoelo continues to bring strong winds and disruption to Scotland Amber and yellow @metoffice warnings remain in place Some trunk roads and rail lines are affected by flooding and storm damage #PlanAhead before you travel Stay #WeatherAware ➡️ bit.ly/WxWarning
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North Berwick Recycling Centre is closed due to unsafe conditions on top of platforms. We will attempt to open later if safe. Kinwegar & Dunbar recycling centres aim to open but may close at short notice. Please consider if your journey is necessary and exercise extreme caution.
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Transport Scotland@transcotlandOct 24
⚠️#StormBoelo: strong winds throughout Scotland⚠️ 🟠🟡 Amber and yellow @metoffice warnings in place 🚓 Follow @PoliceScotland travel advice 🚗 Check routes with @trafficscotland 🚆 Check service information with @ScotRail Stay #WeatherAware ➡️ bit.ly/WxWarning
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Scottish Government
@scotgovOct 24
An amber weather warning for wind is in place for most of Scotland from 9pm today to 9pm on Sunday. Strong winds are expected to cause disruption in these areas. Keep up-to-date with the forecast and visit ready.scot for advice.
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With stormy weather expected over the coming days, our teams will be closely monitoring the conditions to ensure we’re positioned to respond to any challenges which arise, with colleagues on standby to deal with any potential impacts. Read more: orlo.uk/X5BqT
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With East Lothian covered by a Met Office yellow weather warning for persistent heavy rain today (Friday, 23 October), Water Safety Scotland advises checking the flooding risk of your postcode on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) website: orlo.uk/gBq2i
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With the heavy rain in East Lothian today (Fri, 23 Oct), Water Safety Scotland (WSS) has advice on staying safe on the roads. WSS advises motorists to never drive through flooded roads, particularly if the water is moving. More info: orlo.uk/iaDE5
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Met Office weather warnings in place including for our area as follows: Yellow warning for rain until 23.59 on Friday 23 Yellow warning for wind from noon Friday 24 Amber warning for wind 9pm Friday 24 to 9pm Friday 25 Find out more: orlo.uk/foRFp
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Parking will be free from this Sunday (25 October) in the Glebe, Imperial and Lodge car parks in North Berwick as part of agreed seasonal changes to parking charges. These car parks will be free to use until charges resume on Monday 29 March 2027. orlo.uk/3hx9H
A graphic for North Berwick Parking Management by East Lothian Council, featuring a photo of parked cars in a circle.

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Following the earlier maintenance our website is back up and running. Thanks for your patience.
East Lothian Council - news and information@ELCouncilOct 21
Our website is currently offline for essential maintenance. We will update you as soon as it is back up and running. Our phone services continue to operate as normal. Our main number is 01620 827827.
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Our website is currently offline for essential maintenance. We will update you as soon as it is back up and running. Our phone services continue to operate as normal. Our main number is 01620 827827.
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At its full meeting on 27 October, Council will consider a report on the findings of the recent consultation on draft Visitor Levy plans, which asks for agreement on the next phase of work including further assessment and additional economic modelling. orlo.uk/NWKFR
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Police Scotland
@PoliceScotlandOct 20
On Monday, 19 October, 2026, threatening messages were sent to a number of schools across Scotland. These messages have been assessed and are being treated as a hoax, with nothing to suggest any threat to the public. (1/2)
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A commemorative tree planting took place at John Muir Country Park today (Tues, 20 Oct) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The 1763-acre site, which lies near Dunbar and West Barns, was designated as a Country Park in Oct 1976. More info: orlo.uk/FVaKI
A photo of the tree planting event featuring Councillor Colin McGinn, members of East Lothian Council’s Countryside Rangers team, and representatives from NatureScot, Wild About West Barns, Sustaining Dunbar, the East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society, the community councils of Dunbar, West Barns and Dunpender, and other volunteers.

ALT A photo of the tree planting event featuring Councillor Colin McGinn, members of East Lothian Council’s Countryside Rangers team, and representatives from NatureScot, Wild About West Barns, Sustaining Dunbar, the East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society, the community councils of Dunbar, West Barns and Dunpender, and other volunteers.

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A closing date of Wed, 4 Nov at 1pm is set for the lease of a former telephone exchange in Coronation Gardens, Prestonpans. The premises is suitable for workshop/storage use. Offers over £3,500 per year are invited. Please email [email protected] to arrange a viewing.
An East Lothian Council advert for the lease of a former telephone exchange in Prestonpans with a closing date of Wednesday, 4 November.

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A closing date of Wednesday, 4 November at 1pm has been set for the sale of an area of land at the Mid Road Industrial Estate in Prestonpans. Offers over £45,000 are invited for this unique development opportunity. Please email [email protected] to request an offer pack.
An East Lothian Council advertisement for the sale of land at the Mid Road Industrial Estate in Prestonpans with a closing date of Wednesday, 4 November.

ALT An East Lothian Council advertisement for the sale of land at the Mid Road Industrial Estate in Prestonpans with a closing date of Wednesday, 4 November.

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A reminder that an extra sign-up window for our 2026/27 garden waste collection service will open on Monday, 2 Nov. A myeastlothian account on our website can be used to apply for a £40 permit until the window closes at 4pm on Monday, 16 Nov. More info: orlo.uk/YpcyH
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A closing date for the sale of land at 110A Church Street in Tranent has been set for 1pm on Thursday 29 October. For further information visit orlo.uk/5PqFT or to request an offer pack, please email [email protected]
An East Lothian Council advertisement for land for sale at 110A Church Street, Tranent, with offers over £20k.

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Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to a Sunday Session at our North Berwick pump track. The event will take place on Sun, 18 Oct from 10am-4pm with competitions, prizes and a live DJ. Under 18s need parental permission to take part in races with registration on the day.
A poster for the Sunday Session event at our pump track in North Berwick being held on Sunday, 18 October.

ALT A poster for the Sunday Session event at our pump track in North Berwick being held on Sunday, 18 October.

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