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Lockdown to continue as coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 575
THERE are "optimistic signs" the coronavirus lockdown is working but restrictions will continue, Nicola Sturgeon said, as Scotland's death toll rose to 575. A total of 6,067 people have now tested positive for the virus in the country, up 155 from
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Abbey care home delighted with donations
THE Abbey care home in North Berwick has received a number of food donations for both its staff and residents from several local businesses. The local Co-op store, Greggs and Archerfield Walled Garden all pitched in. The town’s Co-op said that
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'Keep cats indoors': British Veterinary Association issue plea to self-isolating pet owners
The British Veterinary Association has urged households and people who are self isolating to keep their cats indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. This is everything you need to know. Should I be keeping my cat indoors during the lockdown
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Loretto pupils create tasty way to improve maths skills
PUPILS at Loretto School in Musselburgh have been keeping up with their maths in a novel way at home. They have been baking cakes on a maths theme, working on examples of algebra, volume and area. A school spokesman said: “It was more fun really
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World boxing champion Josh Taylor delivers Easter eggs to East Lothian youngsters
WORLD boxing champion Josh Taylor delighted families in his community yesterday (Sunday) when he helped out a charity by delivering Easter eggs to local children. Taylor, the current IBF and WBA super lightweight champion, joined forces with the
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MSP lauds bill to ban evictions in bid to ‘bring security’ to tenants
Musselburgh’s MSP has welcomed measures to protect renters from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Colin Beattie, SNP, who also represents Midlothian North, highlighted the Scottish Government announcement of a six-month ban on evictions
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Restaurant gifts meals to NHS workers
A Whitecraig restaurant owner is helping hard-working NHS staff and the East Lothian Foodbank during the coronavirus pandemic. Graham Blaikie, of The Mercat Grill, is delivering meals to workers at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and has donated
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Carers urged to plan for emergency
UNPAID carers who look after a friend or family member are being urged to ensure they have an emergency plan in place in case they become unwell or need to self-isolate. A new leaflet offering carers advice on how to protect themselves and those
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Ambitious plans to create new hotel
A FAMILY-RUN hotel could be demolished and a new hotel built in its place. The 18-bedroom Mallard Hotel in Gullane would be torn down and replaced by a new 25-bedroom version, under plans from Structured House Group. The new hotel would have
