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Artist replaces graffiti at River Esk Walkway with kingfisher mural
A GATE along the River Esk at Musselburgh has had graffiti replaced with a colourful kingfisher mural. The National Trust for Scotland, which owns and cares for Inveresk Lodge Garden, approached street artist Tragic O’Hara to create a piece of artwork
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Carers' moving images create snapshot of lockdown life
MOVING images captured by unpaid carers have helped create a snapshot of life during lockdown. Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) launched its making caring visible competition over the summer, inviting members to send in pictures which captured their
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Inside tomorrow's East Lothian Courier
A POPULAR North Berwick firefighter and 16 of his friends, family and colleagues have braved the shave and raised thousands of pounds for charity after he was diagnosed with a type of bone marrow cancer at the start of the year. Dave Kerr, 59, has
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Man arrested after vehicle stolen in North Berwick
A VEHICLE was stolen in North Berwick on August 15. The vehicle was taken from Law Road. Shortly after, a report was received regarding a man with a similar description being seen in a number of gardens acting suspiciously. Police traced the
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Mum's runs to thank hospital staff who have helped her 'superhero' son
A DETERMINED mum has run more than 1,000 miles to thank a charity for supporting her “superhero” son. Kayleigh Jamieson Tait has spent much of 2020 clocking up the miles for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity. Her son Jack was diagnosed with
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Head shaving to take place in support of Tranent mum's battle for brain tumour treatment
PEOPLE will brave the shave next month to raise money for a Tranent mum-of-four in her battle against a cancerous brain tumour. Trudie Murphy is attempting to raise thousands of pounds after receiving the diagnosis earlier this year. A fundraiser
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Youngsters' magical creations unveiled at Cockenzie House
SOME magical scenes were unveiled at Cockenzie House & Gardens when the Jacobean building’s ruined Claret Towers were brought to life in drawings by three young competition winners. The estate charity, run by local volunteers who are working to
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Bid for smaller property beside Letham House rejected
A BID by hotel owners to downsize to a new smaller B&B has been thrown out by councillors, despite receiving more letters of support than objections. The owners of Letham House, Haddington, had been refused planning permission to create a new
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NHS Spitfire plane to fly over Scotland tomorrow — when and where to see it
A Spitfire plane dedicated to NHS heroes is set to fly over Scotland tomorrow. The NHS—marked world war craft will soar over hospitals across the country as part of a thank you message to those working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic
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NHS Scotland pay rise: Victory for frontline workers as Health Secretary agrees boost
Frontline NHS workers across Scotland are to be given a pay rise, according to UNISON. The NHS health worker union met with Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, yesterday as they repeated calls for the reopening of the present three-year pay deal
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Homemade hand sanitiser and face masks help out charity
LITRES of hand sanitiser and more than 100 face masks have helped raise much-needed funds for a charity. Iola More and Muriel Pate helped out during the coronavirus lockdown by supplying the Humbie Hub village shop with the essential items. Iola
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Potato spillage sees section of the A1 closed
HUNDREDS of potatoes have forced the closure of a section of the A1 after a spillage near West Barns. The eastbound section of the busy road is currently closed after the spuds were spilled across the carriageway earlier this morning (Wednesday
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Dunbar Music Festival postponed until 2021
A MUSIC festival dating back more than 30 years has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dunbar Music Festival, formerly known as Dunbar Traditional Music Festival, was due to take place later this month. However, organisers have decided
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Police called out to loud parties in North Berwick
AS RESTRICTIONS on indoor and outdoor gatherings remain in place, police were called to several addresses in North Berwick last month following complaints of loud parties. On August 5, officers were called to an address on Lochbridge Road where
