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Lintel stone from Musselburgh's 'fever hospital' back on show again
AN INSCRIBED lintel stone from Musselburgh’s old ‘fever hospital’ has returned to its ‘home’ as a monument to the town’s past. The stone was saved by the late George Montgomery, a local community councillor and past president of the Old Musselburgh
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Petition calls for halt to housing plans at former hospital
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on East Lothian Council to take plans for nearly 150 homes on a former hospital site back to the drawing board amid concern over loss of woodlands. Friends of Herdmanflat Hospital and Haddington Central Tenants and Residents
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All UK airports that won't be scrapping the 100ml liquid rule just yet
This summer, some airports in the UK will have new rules regarding how much liquids can be carried in hand luggage. However, not all airports will be scrapping the 100ml liquids restriction. If you’re wondering which airports will continue
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Female migrants' traumatic experiences told in county woman's new documentary
A DOCUMENTARY focusing on female migrants who have lived through traumatic experiences, such as gender-based violence in their home countries or difficult journeys to the UK, is to be shown in North Berwick next week. Surviving Translation was
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Drivers to face 13 weeks of road closures on the A1 in East Lothian
DRIVERS in East Lothian are set to face 13 weeks of road closures on the A1 as a programme of roadworks take place. The work, by BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, include series of slip road closures and added diversions to
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County sides on the lookout for three important points
IMPORTANT games are being played tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Ormiston Primrose get the ball rolling with their trip to Armadale Thistle this evening in the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) Second Division. Tomorrow, Tranent
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Kenny MacAskill MP column: 'Duplicity' in the Budget
THE Budget dominated Westminster last week. As reported, it was mostly about electioneering rather than addressing the needs of the economy or our society. Of course, as in all these major pronouncements there are aspects to welcome. One such
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Holiday let owner wins licence to operate, despite not having planning permission
THE owner of a holiday flat in North Berwick has been granted a temporary licence to operate it, despite not having planning permission. Licensing bosses were urged to reject the licence by the only permanent resident in the block of six flats
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Hadley Court Singers and Orchestra to perform in Haddington
MUSIC will fill St Mary’s Parish Church in Haddington on Saturday evening. Hadley Court Singers and Orchestra, conducted by Philip Redfern, present Mozart and Haydn – music by family and friends, including Haydn’s Little Organ Mass and Mozart’s
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Paul McLennan MSP column: Communities and lives devastated by miners’ strike
THE 1984-85 miners’ strike devastated individual lives and coal mining communities. Scottish miners bore the disproportionate brunt of arrests, criminal convictions and sackings. A total of 76.5 per cent of respondents to a Scottish Government
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Tributes paid to record label boss Ian Green
Tributes have been paid to Ian Green, founder of Scotland's leading traditional music recording company, who has died at the age of 90. Former police inspector Mr Green, of Longniddry, with the support of his late wife June, established Cockenzie-based
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Man who threw brick through pub window placed on supervision
A WEST Barns man has been placed on a supervision order after he threw a brick through a local pub window. Ross Laing damaged property belonging to another by launching the brick through the window of The Brig & Barrel, Belhaven, on December 16
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Radio discussion on why town is Best Place to Live in the UK
A DEBATE on what makes North Berwick the best place to live in the UK take place this afternoon (Friday) on live radio. The popular coastal beauty spot became the first Scottish town to top the annual list compiled by The Sunday Times. Seventy-two
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Wetherspoon pub in Musselburgh named the cheapest to get a pint
The David MacBeth Moir Wetherspoon in Musselburgh has been named the chain's joint-cheapest in the UK to get a pint of Carling. The research examined every Wetherspoon pub in the country (excluding those located in airports) to find the average
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Green Futures Festival this weekend promises workshops, talks... and cake
A GREEN Futures Festival takes place at Musselburgh’s Queen Margaret University on Saturday. The event promises a day of engaging talks, workshops, and indoor and outdoor activities. East Lothian Climate Hub is organising the event and encouraged
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Duo in impressive form as Scotland reclaim prestigious trophy
BETH Riva and Dee Hoggan have enjoyed success on the international stage, writes Matt Osborne. Following success for both ladies’ and gents’ under-25 Scotland squads, it was the turn of the full ladies’ team to take to the international stage at
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Minister to bless the River Tyne at opening of new fishing season
A CEREMONY marking the opening of the fishing season on the River Tyne takes place on Saturday. The water will be blessed by a minister, then an offering of whisky will be poured into the water for the health of the river and fish. East Lothian
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Access to be maintained at Hailes Castle after it is sold, heritage body insists
ACCESS to a 13th-century castle which has connections to Mary Queen of Scots will be maintained after it is sold, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has insisted. Hailes Castle, near East Linton, has a rich history dating back more than 800 years
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Best Place to Live in the UK is right here in East Lothian
A SCOTTISH town has, for the first time, been crowned the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. . . and it's right here in East Lothian. Seventy-two locations from throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland are included in the prestigious
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Man caught with thousands of pounds of Class A drugs sent to prison
A MAN who was caught with thousands of pounds of Class A drugs at a Prestonpans home has been jailed for two years. David Paterson, 34, was found to be concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine at an address on the town’s Hawthorn Road.