East Lothian growth continues for Simpson & Marwick

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— Edinburgh-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick has completed the first phase of its East Lothian expansion plan with the appointment of Charlotte Murray as senior property consultant. Ms Murray brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record of success in the region. She is set to join the company at its North Berwick base from East Lothian legal firm Paris Steele, where she spent two-and-a-half years running the estate agency side of the business. Prior to that, she had...

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—East Lothian crime: Man, 37, remanded in custody after alleged thefts at takeaways and shops in East Lothian. Police have arrested a man in connection with a number of housebreakings and thefts in East Lothian. According to officers, the 37-year-old was charged after the incidents which took place at the Jade Garden and Preston Bay Takeaway in Prestonpans and the Day Today convenience store on North High Street in Musselburgh. After appearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday (April 25), the man was remanded in custody. Police Scotland said in a statement: “The housebreakings took place at the Jade...

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—East Lothian's 'smallest' gala hit by booze ban after council knocks back East Linton Gala's request. East Lothian’s ‘smallest’ village gala has been barred from selling alcohol at the event despite people being able to buy booze from the local shop and drink it there on the day. East Linton Gala had hoped to have a drinks tent at this summer’s gathering, which it said helped raise funds for the community. However, a meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board yesterday refused to grant them a licence after ruling the gala was a ‘predominantly children’s event’ and it would be against policy. The...

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