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John Bellany painting could fetch £50,000 at auction
AN IMPORTANT early painting by internationally acclaimed East Lothian artist John Bellany could fetch up to £50,000 when it goes under the hammer. The work by the Port Seton artist, who died in 2013 at the age of 71, will headline an auction of
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Teenage girl attacked by dog in Musselburgh
A teenage girl was attacked by a dog in Musselburgh yesterday with police enquiries ongoing. Police confirmed that enquiries were "at an early stage" after it was reported that a teenage girl was attacked by a dog in the Balcarres Road area yesterday
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Busy road closed following reports of gas leak
REPORTS of a gas leak have forced the closure of a busy junction in Dunbar. Work to widen the pavement at the junction of Belhaven Road and Summerfield Road was carried out by East Lothian Council earlier this month. However, SGN have since
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Tim's Tales: Unremarkable, yet remarkable
YOU may have seen it if you ventured to North Berwick last weekend. The sea was beautifully wild and I had never personally seen the tide so high up against the walls of the houses, although I have been told by residents of recent storms where the
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East Lothian landmark features in hit Netflix show
A RENOWNED American television writer has stopped off in East Lothian as part of his latest series. Somebody Feed Phil, presented by Phil Rosenthal, returned for its seventh series at the start of the month. And one of the first stops on his
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Primary school head gets vote of confidence from councillors after inspection
COUNCILLORS today voiced their confidence in the staff and headteacher of a school which has come under fire for failing to meet learning targets. Wallyford Primary School received a ‘weak’ grade from education inspectors, who said that "too few
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Inner Wheel Club celebrates 40 years at special dinner
The Inner Wheel Club of Tranent celebrated its 40th anniversary at a special dinner celebration. Members and guests met at Melville Castle last Thursday for dinner and a toast to the group’s milestone. The guest speaker was poet and author
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East Lothian business celebrates as apprentice bags top award
A HUMBIE-BASED business is celebrating after one of its apprentices was crowned Modern Apprentice of the Year at the Lantra Scotland Awards. Noble Grounds Care revealed that Ross Rutherford, an apprentice landscape gardener, also won the Horticulture
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Former Scotland rugby star to host training camp in town
FORMER Scotland international Duncan Hodge will hold a two-day training camp in Haddington next month. Accelerate Rugby – Hodge Performance Training is a performance rugby coaching company for youngsters aged between 10 and 16. Dumfries-born
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Chance to show off your darts skills at darts night
FUNDRAISERS are hoping to be on target for a successful evening at North Berwick Rugby Club later this month. A charity darts night is being held in aid of Maggie’s Edinburgh, on March 29. Entry is £5 and all are welcome. For more information
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Motorist to appear in court after reckless driving causes serious injury
A HADDINGTON motorist will appear in court for sentencing later this month after he admitted causing a motorcyclist serious injury. John Smillie, 64, pleaded guilty by letter to the offence of driving without due care and attention and failing
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Football: Midweek action as clubs look for three points
THREE East Lothian teams are in action this evening (Tuesday) on the search for three points. Tranent, Musselburgh Athletic and Preston Athletic are all at home. Tranent welcome East Stirlingshire in the Scottish Lowland Football League while
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Drivers continuing to flout school roads ban, police say
MOTORISTS have once again been warned that they are facing a fine if they ignore restrictions on streets near Haddington primary schools. Community police officers have repeatedly highlighted the restrictions, which are in place on the town’s Victoria
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Armed balaclava-wearing man carries out 'completely unprovoked attack' at town park
“A COMPLETELY unprovoked attack” in a park by a man wearing a balaclava left a man with a hand injury. Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in Lewisvale Park in Musselburgh. The incident, which took place at about
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Some town stores being shoplifted from ‘several times per day’
Efforts are being made to put a stop to shoplifting in Prestonpans following a rise in incidents in the town where stores are being targeted “several times per day”. At a meeting of Prestonpans Community Council at the end of last month, group
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County man banned from contact after twice assaulting man
A COUNTY resident who was found guilty of assaulting a man on two occasions, and acting in an aggressive manner, has been handed a non-harassment order. Derek Douglas restrained Michael Douglas against a wall and threatened to stab him when the