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Supermarket giant set to open new store in East Lothian
A MAJOR supermarket chain is set to open a new store at the heart of an expanding village. Permission is already in place for a convenience store, mixed use units and NHS facility in Wallyford. Previous applications have been lodged by East
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East Lothian 'could look like third-world country' due to long waits for bin uplifts
CONCERNS have been raised that residents’ three-week waits for green bin collections could lead to East Lothian “looking like a third-world country”. Members of Prestonpans Community Council discussed pending changes by East Lothian Council to
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Greggs praised for using 2023 profits to reward 25,000 staff with £17.6m bonus
The high street bakery chain Greggs has been widely praised for allocating £17.6m of 2023 profits to pay 25,000 staff a bonus. Workers will receive a bonus in their wages at the end of March to recognise their "hard work and effort" during 2023
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Three-course dinner fundraiser taking place for Our Community Kitchen
CHOUX buns, slow roast blade of beef, and chocolate and salted caramel pots are on the menu for a special fundraiser. Jo’s Kitchen is providing a three-course meal for a special fundraising dinner next Thursday (March 14). The meal is in aid
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Taxi drivers and window cleaners set to face big hike in cost of licences
WINDOW cleaners and taxi drivers will see the cost of operating licences soar under new fees proposed in East Lothian. A review of fees charged by East Lothian Council has recommended the cost of a window cleaner's licence more than double from
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The Force is strong with Star Wars-themed Fisherrow Harbour Festival
ORGANISERS of this year’s Fisherrow Harbour Festival in Musselburgh are hoping that the force is with them as preparations get under way for the event, which coincides with Star Wars Day on May 4. Visitors may catch a glimpse of Darth Vader, Chewbacca
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Street described as ‘war zone’ by residents after anti-social behaviour surge
RESIDENTS in an East Lothian town have complained that they are living in a "war zone" after their street saw a surge in anti-social behaviour. East Lothian Council has had to take action after the previously quiet Middleshot Square in Prestonpans
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International Women's Day event for girls taking place tomorrow
An International Women’s Day event takes place at St Martin’s Hall in Tranent tomorrow. The event is open to all girls aged 12 and over and will run from 7-9pm. Organised by Fa’side Women’s and Girls’ Group, the theme of this year’s event is
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Controversial road between Prestonpans and Tranent to close for carriageway works
JOHNNIE Cope’s Road, which links Prestonpans and Tranent, will be temporarily closed tomorrow (Friday). East Lothian Council confirmed that the closure would be in place to allow for carriageway patching works to be carried out on the road.
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East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards: Mum 'shocked' at being nominated
A MOTHER and son have been left “shocked” after finding out they are in the running for new awards celebrating the best of East Lothian. The East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards were launched last month in a bid to reward and celebrate
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Lifeboat leaves East Lothian for repairs ahead of retirement later this year
NORTH Berwick’s Evelyn M lifeboat is undergoing repairs ahead of her retirement later this year. The boat has been used off the coast of the East Lothian town for 11 years and a spokesperson for the RNLI said that the “harsh conditions of the North
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'Putrid' pong plaguing residents at new housing estate
RESIDENTS in new housing at Wallyford are kicking up a stink after being plagued by a “putrid” pong at their homes. They claim that the smell, which has been likened to a rotting turnip and cheese that has “gone off,” is emanating from drains on
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Sri Lankan food served up at Books & Cooks event to support gala
AN EVENT focusing on lively book chat and delicious food is taking place in support of East Linton Gala. The event, called Books & Cooks, takes place at East Linton Community Hall on Saturday from 7pm. The evening aims to connect book lovers
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East Lothian businesses hoping to win big at awards evening tonight
MORE than a dozen East Lothian businesses will be hoping to scoop prizes at a prestigious ceremony this evening (Thursday). Finalists in the Midlothian and East Lothian Business Awards, organised by the local chamber of commerce, have been revealed
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Huw Jones wants to win silverware with Glasgow after signing new deal
HUW Jones is targeting winning silverware with Glasgow Warriors after the Scotland centre committed his future to the club last week. Jones was linked with a move to France, with Top 14 side Montpellier reportedly interested in signing the 30
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Call for new nuclear power station at Torness made at Scottish Parliament
FRESH calls have been made in the Scottish Parliament for a replacement nuclear power station at Torness when the existing facility is decommissioned – as concerns were raised about a potential terrorist threat. Discussions concerning the continued
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Man told bus passengers he had killed his own mother with an axe
A COUNTY man behaved in a threatening manner while on board a bus by telling passengers he had killed his own mother with an axe. Peter Renton was travelling on a bus between West Barns and Dunbar when he claimed to have committed the murder of