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NewsEdinburgh Live

East Lothian house for the homeless refused over concerns for safety of tenants

Residents of the Musselburgh street and surrounding area have had to deal with antisocial behaviour and drink and drug issues for some time with mobile CCTV moved in by police to tackle problems

16 September 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian town plans face protest from residents and local traders

Musselburgh town centre has been has been a target for antisocial behaviour, including vandalism and alleged alcohol and drug misuse in recent months

3 September 2026
Bing News (Google News)

Musselburgh holiday let gets green light despite street's antisocial behaviour issues

Good news for our town centre! A new holiday let has been approved on [Street Name - if available in source, otherwise omit] despite some local worries. It's great to see our high street buzzing with potential new visitors!

2 September 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian parking charge plans on hold ahead of 'impact' review

Councillors dismissed a call from the SNP to delay progress on planned charges in Musselburgh, Tranent, Dunbar and Haddington, until the impact of the North Berwick scheme had been reviewed last year,

26 August 2026
Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh police join search for missing teen who vanished from town

He's known to have links to the Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Gorebridge and Musselburgh areas.

17 August 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian's Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day in pictures as guests gather

'It's just an amazing vibe'

7 August 2026
The Scotsman

Popular East Lothian attraction evacuated after fire breaks out in nearby field

A fire broke out in a field near Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh on Thursday

6 August 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian couple claim 'hedge' they've been ordered to cut down 'isn't a hedge'

East Lothian Council has introduced a tree canopy policy which aims to increase the number of trees and their cover in urban areas across the county including Musselburgh

4 August 2026
Edinburgh Live

Former East Lothian charity office to be turned into five-bedroom family home

Woodbine Cottage is the former home of Scottish charity ELCAP which is now based in Musselburgh

13 July 2026
Edinburgh Live

Concern over East Lothian plans to merge Musselburgh trusts with county wide fund

Esat Lothian Council oversee millions of pounds in trusts and funds left to communities over centuries by welathy benefactors to help the poor and vulnerable

23 June 2026
The Scotsman

Alloa rugby club president who allegedly made 'rape joke' at Musselburgh RFC dinner banned

Alan Stewart made a speech at a club dinner hosted by Musselburgh RFC which allegedly contained homophobic and racist content

9 June 2026
Fife Today

How Kirkcaldy Rugby Club skipper Fin Smith suffered double sevens agony v Musselburgh

Kirkcaldy Rugby Club skipper Fin Smith must have been sick of the sight of rival players from Musselburgh last weekend, as he was on the end of two defeats at their hands during the Haddington sevens

13 May 2026
Edinburgh Live

Newly created Edinburgh Eastern Musselburgh and Tranent seat goes to SNP

'I will carry the expectation of that hope with me every single day'

8 May 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Council don't own land for proposed £50m plan to restore sea walls

East Lothian Council has included the plans to restore sea walls in the Musselburgh flood scheme but it has been confirmed they do not own the land which remains with ScottishPower

5 May 2026
The Scotsman

Scottish Rugby Union investigating complaints following 'rape joke' at club dinner

“Sexist and racist” comments were made at an awards dinner held by Musselburgh RFC with resignations and complaints made following the event

30 April 2026
Edinburgh Live

East Lothian councillors asked to approve further £6million on flood protection scheme

The cost of the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme is now being reported as £103million but the Scottish Government has put a cap on it of just £35.6million and is holding a public inquiry into the w

21 April 2026
The Edinburgh Reporter

Musselburgh Windsor scores a prize

Great news for our local football scene! Musselburgh Windsor has managed to snag a fantastic prize, bringing some well-deserved recognition to our town's sporting talent. Well done to everyone involved!

1 April 2026
East Lothian Courier

New pro-independence candidate standing in Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent

Exciting news for our local political scene! A new pro-independence candidate has thrown their hat in the ring, standing for election right here in Musselburgh. This is a chance for our voices to be heard on a key national issue, with local implications for our community.

1 April 2026
Racing TV

On Demand: Watch the Queen's Cup Day at Musselburgh live on Racing TV!

Get ready, Musselburgh! Queen's Cup Day is upon us, and you can catch all the thrilling action live on Racing TV. It's set to be a fantastic day out at our very own racecourse!

31 March 2026
Edinburgh News

Musselburgh family plumbing firm raising funds after losing 'incredible' dad to MND

It's heartbreaking news from our very own Musselburgh this week as a local family plumbing firm is stepping up to raise vital funds. They're doing this in memory of their 'incredible' dad, who sadly passed away after battling MND.

31 March 2026

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