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Suggestion of charging to use town's public toilets in bid to reduce vandalism
CHARGING for the use of Tranent’s public toilets could help deter vandals from targeting the facilities, a ward councillor has said. Councillor Lee-Anne Menzies suggested charging for the use of the facilities to deter vandals at a meeting of Tranent
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Could you pass the British Citizenship Test? Take the quiz to find out
Britain is the "country of Shakespeare, Churchill, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter, David Beckham’s right foot, David Beckham’s left foot, come to that" - but how well do you know the UK? If you were born in Britain, you might feel fairly
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Two new shops welcomed to Haddington – but concern about future of iconic store
TWO additions to Haddington High Street have been welcomed by the town’s community council. Members noted the arrival of fireplace shop Flames of Haddington, beside Diggory’s, and wellness apothecary Oils in Bloom, which has found a home in the
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Police issue warning after a number of drink driving arrests made this week
A number of people have been arrested for drink driving in East Lothian this week according to police. Police Scotland has warned people of the dangers of drink driving following these arrests. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “After a
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Kenny MacAskill MP column: We're getting all the impact but none of the jobs
APPLICATIONS for onshore wind farms and other renewable energy projects have been causing concern in the county. It’s not simply the visual impact but both the construction phase and future operation have implications for traffic and other aspects
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Racing star ready to achieve British Superbikes dream
A “DREAM” will come true for Lewis Rollo when he lines up on the grid of the premier class of British motorcycle racing next month. The 24-year-old has been racing bikes for nearly 20 years with a view to competing in the British Superbikes and
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Sunrise pilgrimage up Traprain Law among parish's Easter events
A SUNRISE pilgrimage is among events being organised by the Parish of Traprain for Easter weekend. This evening (Friday), a Good Friday service is held at Stenton Parish Church at 7pm. The Easter Sunday family service takes place at Prestonkirk
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Witnesses sought after theft from county property
POLICE are appealing for information after a theft in Tranent. The theft occurred in the Annfield area during the early hours of March 17, according to police, where the suspect entered an address and stole items from inside. Police are appealing
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Paul McLennan MSP column: Life expectancy gap underlines dis-united kingdom
LAST week’s poverty statistics revealed the shaming reality that, far from ‘levelling up’, Tory policies have resulted in the fastest rise in UK child poverty for 30 years. Around 300,000 more children and 600,000 more adults were dragged into
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Members of the public invited to share their ideas for the future of village park
MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to draw up a wishlist for a village park. East Lothian Council has secured funding to enhance the sport and play facilities at Memorial Park, Gullane, next to the village primary school. Now a public
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East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal sponsor profile: AC's Taxis, Minibuses & Coaches
LAST week, we launched our East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal, and we’re asking our generous readers to dig deep and help out the county’s vital foodbanks and food initiatives in any way they can. Now, we’re taking a closer look at a few of the
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Seasiders through to first ever senior cup final after victory
NINETY minutes are all that separate Dunbar United from their first cup triumph as a senior football club. The Seasiders came through against Dunipace in the semi-finals of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup on Saturday. Now they have a silverware
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Work taking place to restore historic walk’s hedge to ‘former glory’
WORK has been carried out to make the Ladies Walk at Newhailes House and Gardens an improved feature of the historic landscape. A team from National Trust Scotland (NTS), which cares for and maintains the visitor attraction, has been busy clearing
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A1 open again after section was closed due to flooding
The A1 northbound between Tranent and Wallyford has reopened after being closed due to flooding. The road was closed earlier this morning after surface water made the road unsafe to drive on. Police Scotland has now confirmed that the road
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Plans to repair damaged harbour wall now being considered by council
PLANS to repair the damaged wall at North Berwick Harbour are being weighed up by East Lothian Council. An application for listed building consent has been lodged with the local authority following damage to the harbour wall last year. Four-metre
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Woman who assaulted two police officers later brandished a bottle
A COCKENZIE woman has been ordered to pay two fines after she assaulted two police officers and was caught in possession of an offensive weapon. Lisa Bissett attacked PC Kirsten Capaldi and PC Lucy Langford by kicking the pair to the body in the
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Your guide to Scotland's John Muir Way this spring and summer
With the spring and summer upon us, many will be looking to explore some of Scotland's most scenic walking routes - including the John Muir Way. This long-distance route which runs from Helensburgh to Dunbar has long been a popular trail for people