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Recycling centre's permanent closure approved behind closed doors
EAST Lothian councillors backed a decision to close a recycling centre for good at a private meeting this afternoon after being told that it was "surplus to requirements". Nearly 2,000 people signed a petition demanding the Macmerry centre be reopened
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Person charged with 'numerous offences' after police chase of stolen motorbike
A PERSON has been charged with "numerous offences" following a police pursuit of a stolen motorbike in East Lothian. Last Monday, October 21, Dalkeith Road Policing officers saw a motorbike breaking the speed limit in Whitecraig. Officers
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Substation plans for £1.6 billion underwater super-highway set to be approved
PLANS for a substation at the centre of a £1.6 billion project to create an "underwater super-highway" to bring offshore energy into the UK network are set to get the go-ahead next week. The latest application is a key link in plans to create an
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Personal trainer taking on 100-mile run in memory of Sean Crawford
A PERSONAL trainer who formed a friendship with a man more than 200 miles away after reading about him in an article online is getting ready to pull on his running shoes for a tough challenge. Nick Hannah offered to help Sean Crawford after reading
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East Lothian Courier letters: October 24, 2024
Here are this week's letters: Issue distilled? The application by Diageo to turn its Glenkinchie site into a venue for gigs, yoga, cycling and running events will inevitably raise questions from local residents. Although we have almost certainly
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Twenty years' dedication to brain injury survivors leads to awards nomination
TWENTY years of dedication to a charity supporting brain injury survivors has led to a woman being nominated for a top award. Joyce Cattanach has been the only member of staff at Headway East Lothian for nearly two decades. The mum of two has
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Generous businessman gifts free Christmas trees to local schools and hospitals
A GENEROUS business owner has gifted 10 schools, hospitals and nursing homes across East Lothian with a free Christmas tree to spread festive cheer to those who need it. Mark Innes, who is from Tranent and now lives in Musselburgh, wants to “give
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Tim's Tales: The most important audience of all
THE dark time is upon us. The changing of the clocks at this time of year always creates a sudden jolt to my senses as I am compelled to retreat indoors during the evenings when otherwise I’d be out walking in the woods or by the sea. The ancient
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Open meeting offers insight into goings-on at Torness Power Station
A CHANCE to find out about the work of one of East Lothian’s largest employers is offered on Wednesday. Staff from Torness Power Station will be at Hallhill Sports Centre in Dunbar from 1.15pm to 2.30pm. A spokesperson for EDF, which manages
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Theatre will 'rise out of the ashes' of The Brunton, councillors pledge
A NEW theatre for East Lothian will "rise out of the ashes" if plans to demolish The Brunton go ahead, councillors have promised campaigners. The Brunton in Musselburgh is to be formally mothballed more than a year after its doors were closed after
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Autumn fair planned to boost River Tyne group
AN AUTUMN fair in aid of a group which aims to help develop the appearance of the River Tyne takes place at the weekend. The fundraiser for Friends of the River Tyne takes place from 10am to 3pm on Saturday. A selection of crafts and stalls
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Man jailed for sexually assaulting girls aged seven and three
A DELIVERY driver who carried out “planned and deliberate” sexual assaults on two young girls has been jailed for 30 months. Terence Pegg began abusing one child when she was just three years old by touching her genitals and continued the attacks
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Closure of Brunton Hall confirmed as pledge made to look for new venue
COUNCILLORS have unanimously agreed the closure and mothballing of Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall. The building, which was officially opened by the Queen Mother in the summer of 1971, has been partially closed since last spring after potentially safe
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'Little gem' farm shop in East Lothian named one of the best in the UK
A family-run farm shop in the heart of East Lothian has been named one of the best in the UK. The ranking, which was brought together by The Times, contained farm shops across the country, including those in places like North Yorkshire and Somerset
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Last few business units available to lease at retail park
JUST three business units remain vacant at a park on the outskirts of Haddington. East Lothian Council created 16 units beside Haddington Retail Park. Now, there are just three units remaining to be leased. The local authority took to social
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Bid for Premier store in former hardware business approved
A BID for a Premier store in the centre of Dunbar has moved forward. East Lothian Council has given planning permission, listed building consent and advertising consent to Shivakumar Kandaswamy for the property on the town’s High Street. No
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Two people charged after search of property in Prestonpans
A SEARCH of a property in Prestonpans has led to two people being charged with drug-related offences. Community police officers and the East Lothian Community Action Team (ELCAT) executed a drugs and general evidence warrant at an address on Northfield
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Warning residents may experience discoloured or brown water today
EAST Lothian residents have been warned they may experience discoloured, white or brown water today. Scottish Water has informed its customers living in the Musselburgh area that there is a chance they might have different colours of water coming
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Date confirmed for meeting to discuss police issues
POLICE issues in Dunbar and the surrounding villages will be discussed at a meeting in December. The Community and Police Partnership (CAPP) involves representatives from the Dunbar and East Linton ward’s four community councils – Dunbar, Dunpender
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Saltire at half mast to mark funeral of former First Minister Alex Salmond
THE Saltire is flying at half mast in Haddington ahead of the funeral of former First Minister Alex Salmond later today. Members of East Lothian Council are meeting in Haddington Town House. Ahead of the start of the meeting, which will consider
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Countdown on until next year's community council elections
COMMUNITY councillors across East Lothian are into their final 12 months in the role before an election. The county is home to 20 community councils, stretching from Musselburgh and Inveresk all the way to East Lammermuir. In October next year
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Rugby club apologises after traffic 'chaos' on street
NORTH Berwick Rugby Club has apologised to residents following a traffic jam that saw one of the town's streets gridlocked. Last month, the Courier reported that traffic jam "chaos" had occurred on the town's St Baldreds Road on September 8, with
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Call-handler heard man threaten to 'batter' police
A MAN was overheard making threats towards police officers during a phone call his former partner was forced to make following a row between the pair. Trevor Brits became involved in an argument with the woman at an address in Edinburgh, resulting