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Tim's Tales: How a pony saved Sir Harry Lauder's life
SIR Harry Lauder Road in Edinburgh is so called because the famous Sir Harry Lauder was born in Portobello and soon afterwards the family moved to Musselburgh. So the busy road that bears his name borders the area of Lauder’s early childhood.
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A1 Tornado steam locomotive attracts crowd on milestone journey
A FAMOUS steam train, which has appeared on television and film, has passed through East Lothian. The A1 Tornado caught the eye of many locals as it journeyed from Edinburgh Waverley through East Lothian before heading south of the border on its
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Mary Contini column: Keep our businesses alive
WE ARE gently easing out of lockdown. At home we created a small family bubble and enjoyed a few get-togethers, a lunch out in North Berwick, a visit to an old dear friend who had been shielding. The gnawing fear at the start of the year is subsiding
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Plans for new mini roundabouts in Dunbar in bid to slow traffic
TWO mini roundabouts could be created on one of the main entrances to Dunbar in a bid to slow down traffic. East Lothian Council is weighing up the possibility of altering the junction of Belhaven Road and Summerfield Road, as well as the junction
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Scottish SPCA reveal their most bizarre rescues during coronavirus lockdown
The Scottish SPCA have revealed some of their most bizarre rescues undertaken during lockdown – including some swans, two very lost sheep and an acrobatic fox. Scotland’s animal welfare charity cared for nearly 3000 wild animals during lockdown
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Five Scottish caves with eerie tales of mystery and adventure
THERE are tales of caves woven throughout Scottish history and folklore, from Robert the Bruce and the spider to stories of grisly discoveries, sleekit smugglers and spooky hauntings. Here, we delve into the subterranean secrets of five fascinating
