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Developers appeal to Scottish Ministers after application for giant sign is rejected
A housebuilder ordered to remove a giant advertising board by planners amid claims it was too far away from the homes it was promoting has appealed to Scottish Ministers to intervene. Bellway Homes was refused retrospective planning permission
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Historic 13th century East Lothian castle with ties to Mary Queen of Scots to be sold
A 13th century castle which has connections to Mary Queen of Scots, is to be sold later this month. Hailes Castle, near East Linton, has a rich history dating back to the 1200s and has links to the war for Scottish Independence and Mary Queen
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Conservation charities call for plans for major renewables development to be rejected
FOUR conservation charities are calling on Scottish Ministers to reject a renewables development off East Lothian which they say could wreak unacceptable levels of ecological damage, including to vulnerable seabird populations. The National Trust
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I'm a GP: 16 'unique' tips to combat your hay fever before 'early pollen bomb'
A GP has revealed 16 unique ways you can combat hay fever symptoms ahead of a potential early pollen bomb. Pollen count in the UK is reportedly rising early this year as a result hay fever sufferers have been urged to take some preventative action
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Dad completes 'mad' challenge with 78 runs up North Berwick Law
A FATHER-OF-TWO has completed a unique fundraising mission by running up a local landmark throughout the year. Andy Fraser’s family were given the devastating news in 2022 that two of his aunts had been diagnosed with cancer. He decided to
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Shop that was once home to herbalist and book store now under offer
HISTORIC premises at the heart of Haddington are now under offer. East Lothian Council launched a bid last year to find a tenant for 92 High Street, which it manages on behalf of The Wrights & Masons Trust. Now the local authority has confirmed
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Manager targeting cup progression after penalty shootout
KEVIN Haynes has revealed he was confident that goalkeeper Sean Brennan would turn goalscorer in a dramatic penalty shootout. Dunbar United and Stirling University could not be separated after 120 minutes of football last Tuesday. Instead, it took
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Kenny MacAskill MP column: The future of gambling
PARLIAMENT was not as frenetic last week but Palestine was still to the fore. I attended a briefing from medics and aid agencies back from there. Oral testimony is always powerful and so it was here, where tears were brought to the eyes of everyone
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Prolific striker aiming to finish as Scottish Cup top scorer
IT WAS more than three months ago that Tranent’s Scottish Cup journey came to an end. But, with the quarter-finals being played this weekend, there is one member of the Foresters Park playing squad who still has a keen interest in the competition
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Massage therapist sexually assaulted two clients by groping their breasts
A COUNTY massage therapist sexually assaulted two female clients by groping their breasts during treatment sessions at his clinic. Gavin Murray fondled the women after they had booked massage appointments to help treat back and neck problems at
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School pupils given training on how to use lifesaving devices
COMMUNITY officers in East Lothian have launched defibrillator training for secondary-school pupils. In partnership with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, police officers will attend schools in the area to teach S1 pupils lifesaving
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Paul McLennan MSP column: Palestinian women’s accounts of suffering
ON WORLD Day of Prayer (March 1), Palestinian Christian women shared their suffering and resistance at numerous ecumenical services across East Lothian. Powerful first-hand accounts recalled the historic oppression of Palestinians pre-dating Gaza
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Council accused of 'blatant cover-up' over East Fortune family park plans
PROTESTORS against plans for a second farm-themed family park in East Lothian have accused the local authority of “a blatant cover-up”. More than 440 letters were sent to East Lothian Council’s planning department when the plans for the site at
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Movie night taking place in Gifford this evening
CAREY Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie are among the stars taking to the big screen in Gifford Village Hall this evening (Friday). Yester Community Movie Association is showing Promising Young Woman from 8pm. Nothing in Cassie’s (Mulligan
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First Step receives 'generous' donation from housebuilder
A HOUSEBUILDER in the Wallyford area is donating funds to a Musselburgh-based initiative for families. Taylor Wimpey East Scotland teamed up with First Step Community Project to contribute £25 for each new home sold and legally completed in the
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Fresh plans revealed to nearly double the size of county village
NEW plans to double the size of a county village have been revealed. Briar Homes submitted proposals for 26 luxury homes between Gladsmuir and the A1 in August last year. READ MORE: Housing plans would double village's population Those
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Driver who was slurring words was three times limit three hours after being stopped
A MOTORIST who was slurring his words and did not have a shoe on properly was more than three times the drink-drive limit three hours after being pulled over. Matthew Evans was reported to police after he was seen leaving the Old Clubhouse pub