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Man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey. Essex Police was called to a road in Shoeburyness near Southend-on-Sea on Wednesday after reports that a man working had fallen from
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The 13 most popular baby names in East Lothian in 2023 according to new data
The most popular baby names in East Lothian in 2023 have been revealed by the National Records of Scotland (NRS). In the data released today, Scotland’s most common baby forenames for 2023 have been revealed, with statistics for each council area
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'Extremely difficult decision' made on future of towns' hospitals
A DECISION to permanently close beds at two hospitals, along with two care homes, has been made this afternoon. Health chiefs spent more than an hour and a half discussing the proposals, which were labelled an “extremely difficult decision”.
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Motorcycle stolen in county town as police seek information
A motorcycle has been stolen in Musselburgh, with police seeking help from anyone with information regarding the theft. The red, black and white Rieju MR250 motorcycle, registration mark HG71 CUV, was stolen from Dalrymple Crescent, Musselburgh
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Police to train volunteers to monitor driver speeds across East Lothian
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to help police catch speeding drivers by volunteering to monitor the speeds of vehicles. At a meeting of Prestonpans Community Council on Tuesday, discussions were held about a proposed Community Speedwatch
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Craig now running pub where he had his first pint
A MAN who had his first pint in The Railway Hotel is determined to get the business back on track. Craig Thomson took the helm of the popular Haddington pub earlier this month and is already loving life behind the bar. However, he revealed
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Haddington Farmers' Market returns to town on Saturday
EASTER eggs, hot cross buns and chocolate tarts are just some of the tasty offerings on sale at Haddington Farmers’ Market on Saturday, 9am-1pm. The market, which dates back more than 20 years, returns to the town centre, with a number of stallholders
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County bowlers ready for season-defining national finals
EAST Lothian’s under-35 bowlers reached the semi-finals of the knockout cup as they bid to retain the title they won last year. A tough battle against Midlothian at the weekend, followed by a more comfortable quarter-final against Aberdeen, saw
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Stately home refused late-night drinks licence for European-style wedding
A STATELY home’s plans to host a European-style wedding into the early hours of the morning have been cut short by licensing chiefs. Gosford House, near Longniddry, had wanted to serve alcohol at the wedding in May from noon until 3am, telling
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Final phase of roadworks on town High Street delayed due to bad weather
The completion of works to make the east end of a town High Street safer for pedestrians has been postponed until next week following bad weather. East Lothian Council has been carrying out three phases of roadworks in North Berwick this month
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'Mothballing' of primary school 'deeply disappointing' for community
CONCERNS have been raised about East Lothian Council's decision to temporarily close Humbie Primary School due to a dwindling number of pupils. Parents and carers of youngsters at Humbie Primary School have been made aware that the school is to
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Closure confirmed of popular town centre restaurant
A POPULAR restaurant at the heart of Musselburgh has closed its doors for the last time. Norma Buchan took to social media to confirm that the Bistro at Brunton Hall had been left with "no alternative but to close" under her management. She
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Opticians remember 'loved' colleague who died suddenly aged 44
AN OPTICIAN in Musselburgh has started an in-store fundraising initiative in memory of a beloved former colleague. Specsavers Musselburgh is raising funds for the Sleep Apnoea Trust – a patient support charity run mainly by volunteers – in memory
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East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards excite sponsors
THE countdown is well and truly on for this year’s inaugural East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards. Nominations for all 11 categories close today (Thursday). READ MORE: Nominate your East Lothian Courier Community Champions now!
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Club ready for quarter-final test in national cup competition
AN EAST Lothian team through to the last eight of a premier cup competition have been told they have “nobody to fear”. Dunbar United’s under-20s’ side are in uncharted waters as they travel to Greenock in the last eight of the Challenge Cup.
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Emergency services called out to six-vehicle crash on A1
A SIX-VEHICLE crash on the A1 saw emergency services called out yesterday evening (Wednesday). The incident near Haddington took place shortly after 6pm. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 6.05pm on Wednesday, police received
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Foxlake Adventures reopening for 2024 with special Easter event
FOXLAKE Adventures is celebrating its reopening with a special Easter egg hunt. The five-star, award-winning attraction, between West Barns and East Linton, opens tomorrow (Friday) following its winter closure. On Saturday and Sunday, adventurers
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Tributes paid after death of North Berwick RNLI fundraiser
TRIBUTES have been paid to a key figure in fundraising for North Berwick’s RNLI branch. Friends and fellow volunteer fundraisers said a fond farewell to Ann Macdonald earlier this month. A cremation and service took place on March 7 at Mortonhall
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The Stranglers, Del Amitri, Ray Mears and more added to Fringe by the Sea line-up
MORE big names from the worlds of music and literature have been added to the bill for this year’s Fringe by the Sea festival. Scottish rockers Del Amitri, whose hits include Kiss This Thing Goodbye and Always The Last To Know, will appear at the
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Woman caught stealing from Boots drove her car into a security guard
A MUSSELBURGH woman drove her car into a security guard after she had been caught stealing goods from an Edinburgh store. Leanne McCulloch was seen taking several cosmetic products from the shelves of the Boots outlet at Fort Kinnaird. Edinburgh