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Author's new book on R. P. Phillimore's postcards of East Lothian
RECOGNISABLE views across East Lothian by a famous artist have been captured in a new publication. Described as one of the great postcard artists of his time, Reginald P Phillimore [1855-1941] spent much of his life in North Berwick. Avid postcard
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UPDATE: Positive coronavirus tests recorded at two schools in East Lothian
POSITIVE tests for coronavirus have been recorded at two schools in East Lothian. Both Knox Academy in Haddington and Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans have recorded the positive tests. A statement from NHS Lothian on Preston Lodge said
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Kind painter makes young girl's day by transforming her bedroom
THE bedroom of a young girl who has spent much of her life in and out of hospital has been transformed thanks to a kind-hearted painter and decorator. Helena Stewart, 5, has had multiple surgeries, including on her brain and eyes, and has a rare
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Truck driver fondled girl, 10, and kissed her on the lips
A PRESTONPANS truck driver who fondled and kissed a 10-year-old girl told her: “I’ll go to jail if you tell as I’m too old." John Boyd sexually assaulted the youngster by kissing her on the mouth and fondling her buttocks when he visited her family
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Stencils warn people not to litter around Musselburgh's harbour
STENCILS are a new addition to the Promenade in Musselburgh in a bid to make pedestrians think twice about dropping litter. They have been put on part of the pavement from Fisherrow Harbour to the statues depicting fishermen by the environment group
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Tranent plant water bottle duo in running for £30,000 funding
A TRANENT business duo who are behind the world’s first plant-based water bottle are in the running for £30,000 in business funding. Jake Elliott-Hook and Amee Ritchie, both former Ross High School pupils and co-owners of S’wheat, have reached
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Dutch firm gets £515,000 contract to replace swimming pool floors
THE Dutch firm which installed movable floors at two county swimming pools is being paid £515,000 to replace them. The floors at North Berwick and Musselburgh’s pools, fitted 25 years ago, have come to the end of their lifespans. A report to
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Former music teacher denies sexual abuse of school girls
A FORMER music teacher awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to school music education has denied sexually abusing a number of school girls. Peter Antonelli faces the allegations, which span between August 1978 and July 2005. The charges include
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Nicola Sturgeon warns of Test and Protect scam: What to watch out for
THE First Minister has warned Scots of a “despicable” new telephone scam in which callers pretend to be working for Test and Protect before asking for people’s payment details. Nicola Sturgeon said the scammers attempt to con people by claiming
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Extensive online programme for Battle of Prestonpans commemorations
A FESTIVAL to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans is moving online this year. This year’s events will also mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie, whose army of Jacobites defeated a Government force
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Mystery 'lottery' scam targeting Scots — here's what to look out for
Scots are being warned to check their mail carefully after being targeted by a fake 'postcode lottery' scam. Letters have been sent out to unsuspecting residents across Scotland claiming they have won a share of £425,000. The official-looking
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No plans to introduce time limit at Dunbar car park
EAST Lothian Council has no plans to introduce a time limit at a Dunbar town centre car park, despite calls from the town’s community council to do so. Complaints have been made for a number of years about the Abbeylands car park, off High Street
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Internal Market Bill: Here's how Scotland's MPs voted
MPs voted on Boris Johnson’s Internal Market Bill on Monday night. The Internal Market Bill had been widely condemned for disrespecting international law by overriding the Withdrawal Agreement. However, the bill was passed in the House of Commons
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Alleged assault on 15-year-old girl in Musselburgh
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly assaulted on land off Clark Avenue in Musselburgh. The alleged incident happened between 4.30pm and 5.15pm yesterday (Monday). Passers-by said a police cordon and tent were in place this morning (Tuesday) as
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Memorial plan to honour Musselburgh's Open champions
A FUNDRAISING appeal to provide lasting memorials to Open champions at Musselburgh is gathering pace. So far, £3,500 has been raised towards the £5,000 target which will see game legends David ‘Deacon’ Brown, Bob Ferguson and Jack White remembered
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'No crime' committed in incident where autistic man's bike was allegedly taken
'NO CRIME' was committed in an alleged incident which saw an autistic man's bike taken, police have said. Police had previously said they were "carrying out enquiries after a man was robbed of a bike in Prestonpans" on Friday and had appealed for
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Haddstock music festival postponed until next year
ORGANISERS of a town centre music festival have vowed to return in 2021. Haddstock was due to take place in Haddington town centre at the end of May but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. A rearranged date this month had been pencilled
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Teenager fined for assaulting woman at bus stop and punching police officer
A HADDINGTON teenager has been fined after he admitted assaulting a woman at a bus stop in the town. Jay Geraghty, of Queens Avenue, pushed the woman on the body and threw her against the bus stop at Market Street on December 8 last year. The
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Plans for new homes to replace workshops on edge of village
TWO disused workshops could make way for four new homes on the edge of Dirleton. East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) has identified the site, off Harpenside Crescent and Station Road, as ideal for the small development. Under the plans, the
