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Two East Lothian beaches listed among most dog-friendly in Britain
TWO East Lothian beaches have been given the seal of approval by man’s best friend. Seton Sands, near Port Seton, and Seacliff, near North Berwick, have been named in a top 50 of Britain’s most dog-friendly places to visit on the coast. Vets
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East Lothian has higher incidence of coronavirus than two counties in lockdown, stats reveal
EAST Lothian has on average more cases of coronavirus per 100,000 than two Scottish council areas that are currently under a local lockdown, new statistics have revealed. Of the 10 Scottish council areas mentioned in the list from the BBC, East
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Musselburgh girls rewarded after reading over 100 books between them over the summer
TWO Musselburgh schoolgirls are celebrating after completing East Lothian Library Service’s summer reading challenge, which saw them read more than 100 books between them. Over the summer, Evie Martin and her friend Eilidh Cook completed the Silly
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Central Musselburgh street to close for five days
PART of a central Musselburgh street will be closed for five days from Monday. The closure affects a section of Dalrymple Loan from its junction with Mall Avenue and High Street. A 55-metre section of the southbound carriageway will be closed
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Forage for fruit to turn into tasty liqueurs, drinks firm encourages residents
AN EAST Lothian drinks business is encouraging people to forage locally and harvest ingredients to be used in its products. Buck and Birch, based in Macmerry and owned by Tom Chisholm and Rupert Waites, makes ready-mixed bottled cocktails and liqueurs
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MP column: BBC hasn't covered itself in glory
THE coronavirus outbreak at the East Lothian Community Hospital and tightened lockdown re-imposed in the west of Scotland show the need for vigilance. Outbreaks can occur in even the most rigorous of regimes. But for youngsters’ welfare, it’s vital
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MSP column: Save our outdoor education centres
FOR decades, Scotland’s outdoor education and residential centres have provided a range of vital opportunities for young people. These courses can be really character building for many – I can still remember some of my own experiences of ‘camp’, even
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Extra £1.2 million being spent on cleaning schools in East Lothian
MORE than £1 million extra is being spent on ensuring schools throughout East Lothian are spotless in the fight against the coronavirus. Rigorous cleaning and sanitising procedures are in place at the county’s nurseries and primary schools in a
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UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old found safe and well
A MISSING Dunbar boy has been found safe and well. An appeal had been launched to try to trace 14-year-old Jay Parsons, who had last been seen at about 3.30pm after leaving Dunbar Grammar School, on the town's Summerfield Road. However, police
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Sprint triathlon challenge in the Highlands to boost Haddington club
SIX weeks into a new job and a member of staff is getting ready to take the plunge to boost a Haddington charity. Daniel Rutherford is gearing up for a sprint triathlon in the Highlands, with money raised going to New Beginnings Club. The charity
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Outreach service launched to retain a Post Office service in Aberlady
POST Office services will remain in Aberlady after an outreach service was launched earlier this week. Aberlady Post Office closed its doors last Thursday, with officials from the Post Office in the High Street building the following day. Then
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BBC Scotland WILL show coronavirus briefings on TV next week following backlash
BBC Scotland has said that they will continue to broadcast Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefings next week. It comes following criticism after they stated that they would reduce live TV broadcasts of the Scottish government's coronavirus briefing.
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Riding charity forced to shut its arena after neighbours complain
A HORSE riding charity has been told to shut down its arena after losing an appeal against a decision to refuse it planning permission. Karele, which provides therapy sessions for children and adults with emotional or behavioural issues or who are
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Revealed: Here’s how Scotland's universities ranked in the latest UK-wide league table
The best universities in the UK have been revealed in a new ranked list. Three Scottish universities have been recognised in the annual Times and Sunday Times University of the Year awards. Robert Gordon has been named Scottish University of
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What new coronavirus lockdown restrictions could be imposed in Scotland?
Nicola Sturgeon has hinted that new national lockdown restrictions could be imposed across Scotland. The First Minister warned that tighter restrictions may be reimposed across the country - and revealed the infection rate has risen. On Thursday
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Man blasted out loud music from his home just weeks after getting an ASBO banning him from doing so
A NORTH Berwick resident who was banned from playing loud music at his home after being handed an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) has appeared back in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Jonathan Omond was given the ASBO at Edinburgh Sheriff
