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Group of football fans banned following disruption at cup game
A GROUP of football fans have been banned from attending Tranent games after disruption during the club's game against East Kilbride on Saturday. The Belters lost 2-1 to the visitors to Foresters Park in the semi-final of the South Challenge Cup
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Flooding forces closure of busy section of the A1
TORRENTIAL rain has forced the closure of a busy section of the A1. The decision has been taken to close the westbound (northbound) carriageway of the road between Dunbar and East Linton. Traffic Scotland highlighted the issue at about 6.40pm
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Iconic aircrafts marking major milestone at county museum
A MAJOR milestone in the history of an iconic aircraft will be marked later this month. Scotland’s Concorde arrived at the National Museum of Flight 20 years ago on April 19 following an epic 16-day journey across the UK. The British Airways
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Memories of the pandemic to be shared at points of reflection on county
FOCAL points of reflection will be created throughout East Lothian as part of a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Remembering Together is a national project by the Scottish Government and Greenspace Scotland in response to the pandemic. The
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Headlight glare to be reviewed by government following drivers ‘dazzled' concerns
The government has announced it will launch an independent review into headlight glare from vehicles, amid claims drivers are being “dazzled”. The Department for Transport (DfT) said independent research will be commissioned to “better understand
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‘No room’ for portrait of the King says group
THE offer of a portrait of King Charles III being displayed in Prestonpans has been turned down by the town’s community council. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office released a new official portrait of the King. Copies of the portrait, which
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Documentary features ‘universal’ cancer tapestry
A documentary has been produced about a tapestry exploring the experience of cancer survivors. Cockenzie artist Andrew Crummy, who also designed the Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry and Great Tapestry of Scotland, is behind the latest work of art
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Praise for pupils’ ‘brilliant’ ideas for sustainable future
East Lothian’s MSP met with pupils from Preston Lodge High School at an event looking at climate solutions. The Powering Futures event took place at Musselburgh Grammar School, where pupils from the Prestonpans school worked with teams from across
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Diamond birthday delight for town Rotarians
MEMBERS, past presidents and friends of Dunbar Rotary Club have marked the organisation turning 60. The group was founded in 1964 and celebrated its diamond anniversary at Dunbar Golf Club. After a Champagne reception, the cake was cut by Frank
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Key town road closed as car almost hit by falling tree
A key road in a county town is closed after a large tree fell this morning. St Baldred's Road in North Berwick is closed after a tree fell on the road at about 9am this morning. Lindsay Chree was visiting North Berwick Group Practice on the
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Toilets closed after vandals smash mirrors
VANDALS have forced the closure of public toilets in the centre of Musselburgh. Mirrors have been smashed at the toilets on the town’s Shorthope Street. This morning (Wednesday), a spokesperson for East Lothian Council confirmed the toilets
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Investigation launched into death of man near county beauty spot
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was found dead at a county beauty spot. Police are in attendance at the Hopetoun Monument, north of Haddington. A spokesperson for Police Scotland told the Courier: “At 6pm on Tuesday, a man was
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Youngsters are on target with new sponsorship boost
YOUNG footballers will look perfect on the pitch after receiving new shirts from one of Scotland’s oldest architectural practices. Musselburgh’s Wee Windsors football team has been backed by Aitken Turnbull. The architectural practice is sponsoring
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Donors urged to give blood this month
POTENTIAL blood donors are being urged to head along to Prestonpans Community Centre this month. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service stops off at the Preston Road venue on April 22. Donor sessions take place from 2pm to 4pm and
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Man acted aggressively towards partner at home
A DUNBAR man has admitted being abusive to his partner at his home. Hamish Thomson behaved in a threatening or abusive manner towards the woman at his property on the town’s James Court. He acted aggressively towards the woman and repeatedly shouted