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

Historic union takes place as two church congregations merge

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

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

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

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

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

In memoriam: death notices in the East Lothian Courier this week

An additional weather warning has been issued for East Lothian, with snow and ice forecast

An additional weather warning has been issued for East Lothian, with snow and ice forecast

Weather warning brought forward as snow and ice expected this evening

Nungate Minimarket

Nungate Minimarket

Man attempted to punch store worker at shop

Children could soon be playing outdoors at a new nursery

Children could soon be playing outdoors at a new nursery

Planning and development

Plans revealed for 'East Lothian's first' outdoor children's nursery

The Leddie is hosting several Christmas events

The Leddie is hosting several Christmas events

Series of Christmas events at East Lothian hotel and restaurant

Dunbar's Christmas lights display always attracts a large crowd

Dunbar's Christmas lights display always attracts a large crowd

Dunbar ready for annual Christmas lights switch-on event this weekend

The £2 billion subsea cable will further harness the power of homegrown North Sea wind by improving grid capacity

The £2 billion subsea cable will further harness the power of homegrown North Sea wind by improving grid capacity

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£2 billion electricity 'superhighway' starting at Torness secures Ofgem funding

Demolition work was carried out on the building outside Haddington's Tesco store last week

Demolition work was carried out on the building outside Haddington's Tesco store last week

Planning and development

'Structurally unsound' building next to supermarket is demolished

Pictured from left: Gary Todd, site manager at Belhaven Brewery; Douglas Alexander MP; Nick Mackenzie, Greene King CEO; Martin Whitfield MSP; and Matt Starbuck, Greene King MD for brewing and group supply chain

Pictured from left: Gary Todd, site manager at Belhaven Brewery; Douglas Alexander MP; Nick Mackenzie, Greene King CEO; Martin Whitfield MSP; and Matt Starbuck, Greene King MD for brewing and group supply chain

Two parliamentarians visit Scotland's oldest working brewery

Dunbar Table Tennis Club has received another year of sponsorship from the Dunmuir Hotel

Dunbar Table Tennis Club has received another year of sponsorship from the Dunmuir Hotel

Dunbar table tennis club gets year of sponsorship from hotel

Donations for the festive hampers can be made at Knox Academy

Donations for the festive hampers can be made at Knox Academy

School looking for donations to Christmas hampers

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The lorry is under the bridge at Newcraighall, with trains to and from the county cancelled.

The lorry is under the bridge at Newcraighall, with trains to and from the county cancelled.

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Trains cancelled after lorry collides with bridge at Newcraighall

East Lothian Council has announced further opening hour cuts to five libraries in East Lothian, including Longniddry Library

East Lothian Council has announced further opening hour cuts to five libraries in East Lothian, including Longniddry Library

Local government

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Five libraries have hours slashed; councillor fears cuts will never be reversed

Hogg turned off the water supply to six homes

Hogg turned off the water supply to six homes

Tradesman turned off water supply to six homes after disagreement over pay

A weather warning has been issued for the majority of East Lothian on Saturday, with rain and snow forecast

A weather warning has been issued for the majority of East Lothian on Saturday, with rain and snow forecast

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Weather warning for East Lothian as rain and heavy snow forecast

Lamer Street was damaged following a storm in Dunbar last year

Lamer Street was damaged following a storm in Dunbar last year

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Concerns that storms could again wreak havoc on town's coastline

St Columba's Hospice Care will move into the former premises of Westgate Galleries and is hoping to be open by spring next year

St Columba's Hospice Care will move into the former premises of Westgate Galleries and is hoping to be open by spring next year

Planning and development

St Columba's Hospice Care to open social hub with café and bookshop in East Lothian

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BBC's Glenn Campbell makes personal documentary on brain tumour diagnosis

The works are being carried out on Church Street, Tranent

The works are being carried out on Church Street, Tranent

Road closure and traffic lights on major road in Tranent for gas network repairs

Lee Rollo Stewart was celebrating success in Manchester

Lee Rollo Stewart was celebrating success in Manchester

Local hero left 'blown away' by national award success

An appeal has been lodged against the refusal of three homes in Elphinstone

An appeal has been lodged against the refusal of three homes in Elphinstone

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Appeal lodged after claim that council leader 'misdirected' planning committee

The stretch of land on the right, between the A199 and Gateside Avenue in Haddington, is up for auction

The stretch of land on the right, between the A199 and Gateside Avenue in Haddington, is up for auction

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Thin strip of land along busy road up for auction at £4,000 asking price

Haddington's Christmas lights switch-on has proven popular in recent years

Haddington's Christmas lights switch-on has proven popular in recent years

Festive fun planned for Haddington's Christmas lights switch-on

Clare Blatherwick Jewellery opened in North Berwick in October

Clare Blatherwick Jewellery opened in North Berwick in October

Jewellery studio now open in renovated property in North Berwick

Jonathon Sainsbury 'Moorland' (right), and original illustration by CF Tunicliffe (left)

Jonathon Sainsbury 'Moorland' (right), and original illustration by CF Tunicliffe (left)

Watercolour exhibition inspired by iconic Ladybird books opens

A special French film screening takes place in the Trinity Centre

A special French film screening takes place in the Trinity Centre

Cheese and wine on the menu at special French film screening

Steve Holligan, from Winton Brewery, has toasted the success of a comedy night

Steve Holligan, from Winton Brewery, has toasted the success of a comedy night

Raising a glass to the success of brewery's comedy night

Sport

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

Ross Muir lost out in Leicester. Image: Contributed

Ross Muir lost out in Leicester. Image: Contributed

Disappointment for Ross Muir in bid to reach UK Championships

Ben Muncaster made his Scotland debut last weekend. Image: Ross MacDonald/SNS Group

Ben Muncaster made his Scotland debut last weekend. Image: Ross MacDonald/SNS Group

Muncaster wants more after making international debut

Dunbar Table Tennis Club has received another year of sponsorship from the Dunmuir Hotel

Dunbar Table Tennis Club has received another year of sponsorship from the Dunmuir Hotel

Dunbar table tennis club gets year of sponsorship from hotel

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), pictured earlier in the month against Sauchie, cruised to victory against Easthouses Lily last night

Musselburgh Athletic (blue), pictured earlier in the month against Sauchie, cruised to victory against Easthouses Lily last night

Musselburgh Athletic on cloud nine after convincing win

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National Sport

Manchester City’s efforts to postpone a key Premier League vote failed on Friday (PA)

Manchester City’s efforts to postpone a key Premier League vote failed on Friday (PA)

Manchester City fail in bid to block changes to sponsorship rules

Arne Slot’s Liverpool must go to Southampton before hosting Real Madrid and Manchester City (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arne Slot’s Liverpool must go to Southampton before hosting Real Madrid and Manchester City (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot not distracted by ‘incredible fixtures’

Shaun Murphy believes he is overdue another major snooker title (Mike Egerton/PA)

Shaun Murphy believes he is overdue another major snooker title (Mike Egerton/PA)

Shaun Murphy facing tough start against Zhao Xintong at UK Championship

Premier League clubs have approved amendments to its sponsorship rules despite calls for a delay from champions Manchester City (Mike Egerton/PA)

Premier League clubs have approved amendments to its sponsorship rules despite calls for a delay from champions Manchester City (Mike Egerton/PA)

Premier League clubs vote to amend sponsorship rules despite calls for a delay

Ireland’s head coach Andy Farrell (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland’s head coach Andy Farrell (Brian Lawless/PA)

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

Wakes face a tough finale to their Autumn Nations Series campaign against South Africa (David Davies/PA)

Wakes face a tough finale to their Autumn Nations Series campaign against South Africa (David Davies/PA)

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

Lewis Hamilton impressed in Las Vegas (Matt York/AP)

Lewis Hamilton impressed in Las Vegas (Matt York/AP)

Lewis Hamilton bounces back to complete practice double in Las Vegas

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Musselburgh

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

Historic union takes place as two church congregations merge

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

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

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

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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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An amber weather warning for snow and ice has been issued this weekend

Met Office issues amber alert for snow and ice in Scotland amid Storm Bert

Bracklinn Falls Footbridge won in the Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge category

Bracklinn Falls Footbridge won in the Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge category

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Scottish bridge offering 'spectacular views' wins global award

The new snow warning for Scotland will end on Wednesday morning

The new snow warning for Scotland will end on Wednesday morning

Met Office issues brand new snow and ice warning for Scotland today

The Edinburgh Christmas Market will last until January next year

The Edinburgh Christmas Market will last until January next year

What are the opening and closing times for the Edinburgh Christmas Market?

St Andrew's Day takes place on November 30

St Andrew's Day takes place on November 30

St Andrew's Day

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Do workers in Scotland get a bank holiday on St Andrew's Day?

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National News

The sentencing hearing for Paul Dunleavy took place at Laganside Courthouse in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA)

The sentencing hearing for Paul Dunleavy took place at Laganside Courthouse in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA)

Former Christian Brother teacher showed ‘no mercy’ to child victims, court told

Papaipit Linse admitted manslaughted at Swansea Crown Court (PA)

Papaipit Linse admitted manslaughted at Swansea Crown Court (PA)

Mother pleads guilty to killing seven-year-old son

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing had taken legal action against MI5 (PA)

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing had taken legal action against MI5 (PA)

Manchester Arena survivors cannot continue legal claim against MI5, judges rule

Dawson City in Canada where some council members are refusing to pledge an oath of allegiance to the King (Alamy/PA)

Dawson City in Canada where some council members are refusing to pledge an oath of allegiance to the King (Alamy/PA)

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Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to pledge oath to King

Songwriter Chris Bateman, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, harpist Anne Harper and composer Peter Wilson (Duke Special) (Liam McBurney/PA)

Songwriter Chris Bateman, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, harpist Anne Harper and composer Peter Wilson (Duke Special) (Liam McBurney/PA)

Duke Special among musicians awarded grants to purchase new instruments

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she supported the principle of changes to the law on assisted dying (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she supported the principle of changes to the law on assisted dying (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying law change

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said Vladimir Putin’s behaviour ‘cannot be tolerated’ (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said Vladimir Putin’s behaviour ‘cannot be tolerated’ (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Cooper suggests ‘we will continue’ to see ‘aggressive’ rhetoric from Putin

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