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Statues unveiled in recognition of rugby trailblazers
A RISING rugby star who made her debut in last year’s Six Nations has had a statue unveiled to celebrate her as a trailblazer in the centre of Edinburgh. The statues, made from 100 per cent recycled plastics, tell the stories of three Scottish
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Offers invited to take on community centre's cafe
OFFERS are being invited to take on a café within a community centre. East Lothian Council is inviting offers to lease the café within the Bleachingfield Community Centre. The venue, which was officially opened in 2012, is home to a library
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Holiday flat owner loses short-term let appeal, despite neighbours' support
A HOLIDAY flat owner has lost her bid to keep operating, despite local support for her "well-run" property, after concerns were raised over future ownership. The owner of the ground-floor flat in North Berwick appealed after East Lothian Council
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Honest Lad and Honest Lass set to be chosen for 2024 Musselburgh Festival
THE 2024 Honest Lad and Honest Lass will be publicly announced on the steps of the Old Town Hall in Musselburgh tomorrow (Friday) – a month earlier than usual. The successful candidates will follow in the footsteps of the 2023 Honest Lad Aidan
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Carers of East Lothian receives prestigious award
AN ORGANISATION supporting carers in East Lothian has received a prestigious award. Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) demonstrated excellence during a rigorous assessment and has achieved the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award. The organisation
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East Lothian Ladies’ County Golf Association start centenary celebrations
MORE than 100 women helped mark the beginning of East Lothian Ladies’ County Golf Association’s (ELLCGA) centenary year at a lunch at Marine North Berwick. Representatives from Fife, Stirling and Clackmannan, Midlothian and East of Scotland Girls
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Rugby clubs strengthen long-running connections with Irish sides
CONNECTIONS between two East Lothian rugby clubs and their counterparts in Ireland have been strengthened. Haddington and Dunbar both made the trip over the Irish Sea over the weekend to celebrate special links. The 75th anniversary of The
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Wee Green Festival coming to Tranent this weekend
A RANGE of fun activities are taking place at The Fraser Centre in Tranent on Saturday as part of an eco festival. The Wee Green Festival will focus on the environment and how people can better look after it. Running from noon to 3pm, live
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Work being carried out today and tomorrow to repair potholes on town's High Street
Work to repair potholes on North Berwick High Street is being carried out today and tomorrow. East Lothian Council confirmed that work is taking place between being carried out today and tomorrow to repair potholes between the High Street's junction
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Social club break-in: thieves described as 'lowest of the low'
TWO thieves broke in to a social club last night and stole a charity collection tin containing hundreds of pounds. The Wiremill Social Club, on Musselburgh's Balcarres Road, suffered a break-in just after midnight, with a hooded individual caught
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Rapist who terrified victim while wearing ski mask is jailed for 12 years
A SERIAL rapist was jailed for 12 years today after he terrified one of his victims when he entered her home wearing a ski mask days after he was freed on bail. Gary Yuill, 45, woke the sleeping woman and questioned her before she made a 999 call
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East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards: Your last chance to nominate
NOMINATIONS are about to close for this year’s inaugural East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards – so now is the time to put your local hero forward for an award. We’ve had a great response to our first ever Community Champion Awards, with
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Donations needed for the Easter Bunny's visits around East Lothian
THE Easter Bunny is looking for donations ahead of his annual visit to care homes, day centres and children with additional needs across the county. Lee Rollo Stewart, funeral director at Tranent Co-op Funeralcare, has set up an Easter egg appeal
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Scotland star aiming to be named in line-up for Six Nations opener
SCOTLAND will begin their quest for Women’s Six Nations Championship glory this weekend. Bryan Easson named a 34-player training squad last month ahead of the tournament getting under way on Saturday. Scotland, including Musselburgh’s Francesca
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Drama performance boosts the coffers of dementia carers support group
AN AMATEUR dramatics group has boosted the coffers of a community group thanks to its performances. Dunbar And District Amateur Drama Association (DADADA) performed Bothered And Bewildered last month, where a collection was taken; £250 has now
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Please support our East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal
TODAY marks the launch of the East Lothian Courier’s foodbank appeal. As food prices and heating bills rise, more and more people are turning to their local foodbank for support. In turn, that is putting increasing pressure on the hard-working
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Attacked partner with beer can after being accused of online chats with teenage girls
A MAN who attacked his partner with a beer can after she claimed he was talking to teenage girls online has been told he will likely have to pay her compensation. Alexander Irvine launched the assault on the woman by kicking her to the head and