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The incident on Dunbar High Street was highlighted at a meeting of the town's community council

Child, 13, 'jumped shop counter' to steal litre bottle of vodka

SSSC Headquarters in Dundee

SSSC Headquarters in Dundee

Support worker's 'unacceptable behaviour' after patient's fall

What does the future hold for East Links Family Park?

What does the future hold for East Links Family Park?

Planning and development

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Wait goes on for decision on 'relocation' of East Links Family Park

British Army officer charged after Edinburgh airport alert over grenade

British Army officer charged after Edinburgh airport alert over grenade

Edinburgh airport alert over grenade: army officer charged

Plans for an outdoor classroom at Knox Academy are progressing

Plans for an outdoor classroom at Knox Academy are progressing

Outdoor learning space to be created at secondary school

Eddie Clutton and BVA president Elizabeth Mullineaux

Eddie Clutton and BVA president Elizabeth Mullineaux

East Lothian man's major honour for "distinctive contributions" to veterinary science

Craig Hoy MSP is 'totally opposed' to the potential closure of Haddington's Post Office

Craig Hoy MSP is 'totally opposed' to the potential closure of Haddington's Post Office

MSP 'totally opposed' to closure of town Post Office

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Charity Fundraiser

Boxing star Josh Taylor lends a hand to Haddington Care Home's fundraising

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

There was some early snowfall in North Berwick this morning, with conditions bitterly cold

There was some early snowfall in North Berwick this morning, with conditions bitterly cold

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Storm Bert brings snow to East Lothian as households suffer power cuts

The Co-op on Hopetoun Drive, Haddington

The Co-op on Hopetoun Drive, Haddington

Man twice caught stealing alcohol from supermarket

The Home Alone shop window display at Elana Di Rollo ice cream shop, Musselburgh

The Home Alone shop window display at Elana Di Rollo ice cream shop, Musselburgh

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Ice cream shop has festive movie classic Home Alone licked!

The £1.1 million Preston Tower project has won two awards at the Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards for Architecture

The £1.1 million Preston Tower project has won two awards at the Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards for Architecture

Exciting heritage project wins two architecture awards

Monks Muir Park, between Haddington and East Linton

Monks Muir Park, between Haddington and East Linton

Holiday Destinations

Plans lodged for social hub at East Lothian caravan park

A shopfront improvement scheme in Haddington has been described as 'a great idea' by Councillor John McMillan

A shopfront improvement scheme in Haddington has been described as 'a great idea' by Councillor John McMillan

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More than £100,000 spent on improving town shopfronts

The pilot event took place in North Berwick on Saturday

The pilot event took place in North Berwick on Saturday

Local government

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SNP councillors hold first in new series of 'face to face' events with residents

An open banking hub in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire

An open banking hub in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire

Temporary banking hub confirmed for town

The Martinmas Fair at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington proved a great success

The Martinmas Fair at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington proved a great success

Church's annual Martinmas Fair raised £6,000

Events and catering company Hickory has entered administration

Events and catering company Hickory has entered administration

Fears for planned events as catering company enters administration

Dot Mckinley's trailer, which she uses to travel around with her pony Gwinny, was stolen on Thursday morning.

Dot Mckinley's trailer, which she uses to travel around with her pony Gwinny, was stolen on Thursday morning.

Owner of stolen horse trailer says: 'This is why I like animals better than humans'

How the planned extension at Newmains Holdings would look. Image: ELC planning portal

How the planned extension at Newmains Holdings would look. Image: ELC planning portal

East Lothian Council

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Councillors overrule planners to approve ‘beautiful’ rural home

Cockenzie Old Parish Church (left) and Chalmers Memorial Church (right) have now merged

Cockenzie Old Parish Church (left) and Chalmers Memorial Church (right) have now merged

Historic union takes place as two church congregations merge

A man has been charged following an incident with a lorry at a rail bridge on Newcraighall Road yesterday

A man has been charged following an incident with a lorry at a rail bridge on Newcraighall Road yesterday

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Man charged by police after lorry incident at rail bridge

The upgrade to the play area in Memorial Park, Gullane, will begin on Monday

The upgrade to the play area in Memorial Park, Gullane, will begin on Monday

Work to begin on East Lothian play park upgrade

Plans will be revealed next week for a new multi-generational facility on the outskirts of Dunbar

Plans will be revealed next week for a new multi-generational facility on the outskirts of Dunbar

Planning and development

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Plans for skatepark, bowling lanes and more to be revealed

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Business owner fined and told to stay away from ex-partner after assaulting her

Isa was awarded the medal by the Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian this week.

Isa was awarded the medal by the Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian this week.

King's Birthday Honours

Cherished community champion awarded British Empire Medal

Lewis Gourlay was celebrating success at The Forth Awards

Lewis Gourlay was celebrating success at The Forth Awards

Teenager's journey recognised with success at awards ceremony

The property is on the market for a fixed price of £1.65 million

The property is on the market for a fixed price of £1.65 million

Three-storey villa with separate annexe apartment up for sale at £1.65 million

Tranent's Christmas lights

Tranent's Christmas lights

Countdown to Christmas as Tranent to switch on Christmas tree lights

Golf correspondent and author Martin Dempster

Golf correspondent and author Martin Dempster

East Lothian golf courses among those celebrated in new book

A Christmas concert takes place at Knox Academy next month

A Christmas concert takes place at Knox Academy next month

Talented youngsters preparing for school's annual Christmas concert

The fair takes place at The Fraser Centre on Saturday.

The fair takes place at The Fraser Centre on Saturday.

Handmade gifts available at The Fraser Centre's annual Christmas fair

Foodbank manager Elaine Morrison briefing ELFS about the Christmas campaign

Foodbank manager Elaine Morrison briefing ELFS about the Christmas campaign

Foodbank bringing the 'magic of Christmas' to struggling families

Blackadder Crescent, North Berwick

Blackadder Crescent, North Berwick

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Couple banned from entering the street they live on

A family takes a selfie at the Christmas Cathedral

A family takes a selfie at the Christmas Cathedral

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Christmas at the Botanics event begins - here's what to expect

Drawings showing how Lidl, B&M and Marks & Spencer could look have been revealed

Drawings showing how Lidl, B&M and Marks & Spencer could look have been revealed

Planning and development

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First image of how planned Marks & Spencer in Dunbar could look

Sport

Lewis Rollo enjoyed a season to remember and will be back among the best when he steps up to Bennetts British Superbikes next year. Image: Colin Port Images

Motorcycle racing

Dream come true for Lewis Rollo as he confirms Superbike ride

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Prestonpans boxer Josh Taylor has donated a pair of signed gloves for a silent auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish

Charity Fundraiser

Boxing star Josh Taylor lends a hand to Haddington Care Home's fundraising

Five East Lothian sides are due to be in action this afternoon

Five East Lothian sides are due to be in action this afternoon

Winter weather wipes out football fixtures for East Lothian

Hadington Athletic are sitting near the top of the East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Hadington Athletic are sitting near the top of the East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Manager thinks club's future is bright after impressive start to season

Caleb Watson, Jack Oliver, Ryan Harris and Lewis Thom took East Lothian to victory in neighbouring Midlothian

Caleb Watson, Jack Oliver, Ryan Harris and Lewis Thom took East Lothian to victory in neighbouring Midlothian

County’s young bowling starlets bring back title from Midlothian

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National Sport

Andy Murray’s (right) coaching deal with Novak Djokovic caught the tennis world by surprise (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray’s (right) coaching deal with Novak Djokovic caught the tennis world by surprise (John Walton/PA)

Key questions around Andy Murray’s coaching deal with Novak Djokovic answered

Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first match as manager (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first match as manager (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Man Utd will ‘suffer for a long period’ in bid to win games – Ruben Amorim

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) makes a key 33-yard run in overtime against the Carolina Panthers (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) makes a key 33-yard run in overtime against the Carolina Panthers (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs back to winning ways against Carolina Panthers

Kane Williamson is ready to return for New Zealand’s series opener against England. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kane Williamson is ready to return for New Zealand’s series opener against England. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Selection headache for New Zealand as Kane Williamson returns to squad

Mark Allen labelled his own form as “depressing” after beating Jackson Page in the UK Championship in York (Martin Rickett/PA)

Mark Allen labelled his own form as “depressing” after beating Jackson Page in the UK Championship in York (Martin Rickett/PA)

Mark Allen depressed with his form after scrappy first-round win in York

Luke Humphries (pictured) defeated Luke Littler 11-7 to retain his Players Championship Finals title in Minehead (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries (pictured) defeated Luke Littler 11-7 to retain his Players Championship Finals title in Minehead (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title

Japan head coach Eddie Jones said he was verbally abused at half-time (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Japan head coach Eddie Jones said he was verbally abused at half-time (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Some clown abused me at half-time – Eddie Jones confronted on Twickenham return

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Musselburgh

The incident on Dunbar High Street was highlighted at a meeting of the town's community council

Child, 13, 'jumped shop counter' to steal litre bottle of vodka

SSSC Headquarters in Dundee

SSSC Headquarters in Dundee

Support worker's 'unacceptable behaviour' after patient's fall

What does the future hold for East Links Family Park?

What does the future hold for East Links Family Park?

Planning and development

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Wait goes on for decision on 'relocation' of East Links Family Park

British Army officer charged after Edinburgh airport alert over grenade

British Army officer charged after Edinburgh airport alert over grenade

Edinburgh airport alert over grenade: army officer charged

Lewis Rollo enjoyed a season to remember and will be back among the best when he steps up to Bennetts British Superbikes next year. Image: Colin Port Images

Lewis Rollo enjoyed a season to remember and will be back among the best when he steps up to Bennetts British Superbikes next year. Image: Colin Port Images

Motorcycle racing

Dream come true for Lewis Rollo as he confirms Superbike ride

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Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton

The two whiskey copper pot stills will be in use at Ardgowan Distillery in Inverkip

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Prestonpans whisky stills embark on 85-mile journey to new distillery

Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala 2023. Pic: Alan Wilson

Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala 2023. Pic: Alan Wilson

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

IN PICTURES: Sophie Dick crowned Seton Queen at Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala

Man being left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Man being left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

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Man left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Mary Kidd has again been doing her bit for the Walk With Scott Foundation with an impressive fundraiser

Mary Kidd has again been doing her bit for the Walk With Scott Foundation with an impressive fundraiser

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Youngster's 12-hour non-stop relay to boost local charity

Sushi (top) and cheese (bottom) is on the menu for Haddington town centre

Sushi (top) and cheese (bottom) is on the menu for Haddington town centre

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Sushi and cheese on the menu for Haddington town centre

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Trending Across Scotland

Leith Hall and Mount Stuart were named among the best stately homes in the UK

Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

When can I buy alcohol in shops like Tesco and Asda in Scotland?

When can I buy alcohol in shops like Tesco and Asda in Scotland?

What is the legal drink drive limit in Scotland and what penalties are there?

How does minimum unit pricing work in Scotland?

How does minimum unit pricing work in Scotland?

When can you buy alcohol in Scotland? See the rules in place for supermarkets

Edinburgh was named one of the best destinations for a family holiday in the UK

Edinburgh was named one of the best destinations for a family holiday in the UK

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Scottish city named one of the best family holiday destinations in the UK

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

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National News

Flooding spilled into a car park in Warwickshire (Jacob King/PA)

Flooding spilled into a car park in Warwickshire (Jacob King/PA)

Major transport disruption and flood warnings continue from Storm Bert

The plane crashed into a house near the Lithuanian capital Vilnius (AP)

The plane crashed into a house near the Lithuanian capital Vilnius (AP)

DHL cargo plane crashes in Lithuania

FILE – Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks outside the federal courthouse after a bankruptcy hearing Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

FILE – Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks outside the federal courthouse after a bankruptcy hearing Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Judge in Alex Jones’ bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion’s Infowars bid

Pat McFadden will address Nato (Lucy North/PA)

Pat McFadden will address Nato (Lucy North/PA)

UK spies to counter Russian cyber warfare threat with new AI security lab

Richard Brown with a wand given to him by a kind stranger (Matthew Brown/PA)

Richard Brown with a wand given to him by a kind stranger (Matthew Brown/PA)

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Young Harry Potter fan given wand by kind stranger after losing his

Workers in the night-time economy will be instructed on how to prevent cases, support victims and help ‘collect evidence’ by spring next year (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Workers in the night-time economy will be instructed on how to prevent cases, support victims and help ‘collect evidence’ by spring next year (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Bar staff to be trained to spot drink spiking

Make UK said its study found that AI is increasingly being used across manufacturing (Alamy/PA)

Make UK said its study found that AI is increasingly being used across manufacturing (Alamy/PA)

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Increasing use of AI by manufacturers, study suggests

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