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'Eyesore' town centre church to be auctioned next week
AN “EYESORE” at the heart of Dunbar has been put on the market for less than £100,000. The Abbey Church, which dates back to 1850, has lain empty for the majority of the last 50-plus years. The building, at the southern end of the town’s High
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Town is 'going to lose' its public toilets if vandalism continues
TRANENT is "going to lose" its public toilets if vandalism continues, according to the chair of the town's community council. East Lothian Council confirmed this afternoon that the public toilets on the town's Winton Place had been closed after
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Prisoner's 'dirty protest' halts trials at court as cleaners called in
TRIALS at one of Scotland’s busiest courts had to be halted last week after a prisoner allegedly covered himself in excrement while he was waiting in the cell complex. Hearings at Edinburgh Sheriff Court – where East Lothian cases are heard – were
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Want to quit smoking for good in 2024? Here is all the help you'll ever need
Smokers are constantly told that quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health, but many continue to do so. The New Year is when most smokers say they want to quit, with the latest statistics showing more than a
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Tim's Tales: A towering distraction...
AT THE moment, I’m having to do a lot of bus journeys because my new job requires me to travel to and around Midlothian. While I was rushing for my bus connection in Musselburgh last week, I was stopped in my tracks by the beauty of the Tolbooth
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East Lothian foster carers' payments set to double
FOSTER carers in East Lothian will see their payments nearly double from next month as the local authority bids to become more competitive. East Lothian Council’s Labour administration cabinet approved plans to increase the weekly payment for carers
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Award-winning businesswoman praised by MSP
A BUSINESS owner who scooped a national award at the end of last year has been congratulated by an MSP. Svetlana Kukharchuk, who owns The Cheese Lady in Haddington, was named Scottish Business Woman of the Year at the National Business Women’s
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Plans revealed to change front of town centre shop
SECURITY grilles could be put in place outside a Haddington newsagent. Sheree Ashleigh wants to change the paint colour of the Shopsmart premises on High Street from green to grey. At the same time, East Lothian Council’s planning department
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Volunteers sought for town sea cadets
Adult volunteers are being sought to help with Musselburgh Sea Cadets. The group, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, is based on South Street. Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a “head start in life
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Introduction of 40mph speed limit on section of A199 confirmed
PLANS to reduce the speed limit on the former A1 in East Lothian, to allow a new cycle path to be built without having to buy additional land, were today approved by councillors. East Lothian Council’s Labour administration cabinet unanimously
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School seeking donations of prom dresses ahead of big day
Ross High School is seeking donations of prom dresses and outfits. The school is seeking donations ahead of its summer prom, with the hope of providing outfits to pupils who require them. New or nearly new dresses or suits, smart shoes, heels
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School to mark half centenary as it looks to locate former pupils and staff
AN EXHIBITION looking at a major milestone in the history of a primary school is being planned. A small team of parents from Law Primary School are on the hunt for past pupils and staff. This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the North
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Watch moment RNLI crew save stranded dog off former county power station
A SPANIEL left stranded on the rocks at the former Cockenzie Power Station was rescued after Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat’s volunteer crew were called out yesterday morning (Monday). UK Coastguard requested assistance at about 9am following a report
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Hometown of North Berwick never far from rugby star's heart
EDINBURGH stalwart Chris Dean has revealed how North Berwick is never far away from his heart – or his feet – when he takes to the pitch. The centre made his 144th appearance for the Capital club on Friday as they defeated Ospreys in the BKT URC
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Football: Dunbar look for cup progress while Tranent face league cup tie
MIDWEEK football is again on the agenda for East Lothian football fans. Dunbar United host Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts in their rearranged League Cup tie while Tranent welcome Cumbernauld Colts. Dunbar United v Inverkeithing Hillfield
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Concerns about anti-social behaviour and road safety to be shared at town meeting
CONCERNS about anti-social behaviour, road safety and the future of Haddington town centre are among the issues expected to be raised at a meeting later this month. Councillors, police officers and representatives of East Lothian Council have been
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New housing plan revealed in county village
PLANS for housing and “a small local centre with space for community facilities” in Whitecraig will be revealed later this month. Early proposals for land west of the village’s primary school and Carberry Court will be unveiled at two events over
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Woman who punched police officer to be sentenced
A woman who punched a police officer to the head will be sentenced later this month. Kara Watt, 35, assaulted PC Lucy Langford by striking her to the head and resisting arrest from other officers by tensing her arms and throwing her body around
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Chippendale School offers free spot in new woodworking course
ONE student will have the opportunity to secure a fully-funded place at the Chippendale International School of Furniture's woodworking course. The school, north of Gifford, is launching a 10-week woodworking course. The new course, designed
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NHS Lothian welcomes new chief executive with 30 years of experience
NHS Lothian has appointed a new chief executive following the retirement of Calum Campbell, the board’s current chief executive. Professor Caroline Hiscox's career of more than 30 years involves corporate and public sector clinical and senior leadership