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Best to worst times to do the supermarket shop ( and 'golden times' for offers)
The best times to do your supermarket shop have been revealed as well as the 'golden times' to find discounts. Doing your weekly shopping can be stressful at the best of times from considering your budget to the tastes of the whole family.
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Town High Street 'dead' as a result of 'disruptive' roadworks says group co-chair
There are fears a lack of footfall on North Berwick High Street, allegedly brought about by roadworks, could be a “sign of things to come” if car parking charges are approved, says the co-chair of the town’s business association. Three phases of
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RNLI’s first female full-time mechanic in Scotland appointed at Dunbar
HISTORY has been made after the RNLI’s first female full-time mechanic in Scotland was appointed at Dunbar Lifeboat Station. Phoebe Douglas has taken up the role and, once fully trained, will be responsible for maintaining the station’s two lifeboats
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Neighbours to have their appeals over uPVC window plans heard on the same day
TWO East Lothian neighbours refused permission to replace wooden window frames and doors with ‘greener’ uPVC will have their appeals heard on the same day. The residents of Forth Street, North Berwick, were told that the new plastic frames they
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Trio of East Lothian dogs win awards at Crufts
A TRIO of East Lothian pups proved a big hit at Crufts as all three picked up awards. Deerhound siblings Ivy, Tam and Torrin are only 18 months but showed off lots of star quality on their first visit to the prestigious dog show. The pups in
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Haul of drugs and offensive weapons valued at £72k found at property police say
A HAUL of drugs and offensive weapons valued at £72,000 have been found at a property in Whitecraig, police say. Two men have been charged and a 15-year-old reported after the "significant quantity" of drugs were discovered. On Wednesday, police
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Two firefighters injured battling blaze in Edinburgh block of flats
Two firefighters have been injured tackling a blaze in an Edinburgh tower block which broke out in the early hours of the morning. More than 100 people have to be evacuated from the building, in the Capital’s Breadalbane Street, in the Bonnington
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Ranger carries swan to safe area after it was attacked by other birds
A JUVENILE swan became the focus of attention after it was chased from the boating pond at Musselburgh Lagoons by the adult birds. Ranger Kristian Purchase, who is no stranger to working with swans, was on hand to safely move the younger swan to
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Ally Miller called up to Scotland squad for first time
FORMER Preston Lodge and Musselburgh youngster Ally Miller has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time. The Glasgow Warriors back row is one of three players called into Gregor Townsend’s squad ahead of the final fixture of this
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Staircase starting to take shape at Preston Tower
THE installation of a staircase at Preston Tower has begun, allowing access to the historic tower for the first time in decades. Work began at the beginning of the month on the stairs, which are yet to be painted with a special coating that will
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‘Family History and Local Studies’ clinic coming to library
A ‘Family History and Local Studies’ clinic will be held at Musselburgh Library next month. The event, for those seeking advice on researching their family tree or wanting to know more about the history of their house, is organised by East Lothian
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Man made threats and offensive remarks in disturbance near his home
A WALLYFORD man has been ordered to pay a fine after he caused a disturbance near to his home last year. David Stewart, 36, behaved in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting, swearing and uttering threats of violence and offensive remarks
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East Lothian Courier letters: March 14, 2024
A look at the letters from the March 14 edition of the East Lothian Courier Parking charges alone aren't enough but a good first step Christiane Maher (letters, March 7) asks me to cite evidence for my support for parking charges – I would
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End of the road for level crossing as work to start on new bridge and road
TEN months of work to close Markle Level Crossing and create a new bridge and diversionary road gets under way on Monday. The crossing was previously described as one of Scotland’s “highest-risk public road level crossings”. At least two people
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East Lothian Courier letters: March 7, 2024
A look at the letters from the March 7 edition of the East Lothian Courier 'We need evidence, not fairy tales' It was quite illuminating to read your report about the council meeting (East Lothian Courier, February 29), where more decisions
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Rugby star overcome illness to make Six Nations debut
A RUGBY player has fought back from illness to represent his country at the under-20s Six Nations. Findlay Thomson was part of the Scotland squad in the annual tournament last year and also travelled to Kenya for the World Rugby Under-20s Trophy
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Recruitment day for organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness
A SOCIAL care organisation which supports people in East Lothian experiencing homelessness is holding a recruitment day on Monday. Support workers are being hired by Blue Triangle to work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation
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National Lottery players get free entry to National Museum of Flight this weekend
VISITOR numbers to a popular airfield are set to take off this weekend thanks to the National Lottery. On Saturday and Sunday, the National Museum of Flight is offering free entry to National Lottery players. Visitors to the East Fortune attraction
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Proposed windfarm described as 'wrong development in wrong place'
OPPONENTS of a proposed windfarm in the Lammermuir Hills have described it as “the wrong development in the wrong place”. More than 100 people attended a meeting in Gifford Village Hall last Wednesday highlighting the proposals for Newlands Hill
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Five-a-side football game ends with man appearing in court for assault
A TRANENT man headbutted a five-a-side football opponent following a bad tackle, Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told last week. Christopher Beck, of Muirside Drive, was involved in the tackle with Josh Inglis last June and, after the players confronted