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Mock-ups of how East Lothian's castles looked in their prime proving an online hit
A HISTORY enthusiast has produced an assortment of striking digital images envisaging what East Lothian's castles would have looked like hundreds of years ago. Andrew Spratt, Dirleton Castle's monument manager, did not take the usual route of going
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Staff training forces closure of county's recycling centres
RECYCLING centres throughout East Lothian will be temporarily closed on Thursday. The facilities at North Berwick, Dunbar and Kinwegar, in Wallyford, usually open at 8.30am. However, all three will be shut until the afternoon due to “staff
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Residents in unfinished Stewart Milne development concerned about safety
A GROUP of residents living in an unfinished Stewart Milne housing estate have come together to pressure developers to finish off their estate amid concerns over health and safety and a quote of £40,000 just to complete the landscaping. More than
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Letter of the week: Flood scheme is a difficult sell
ALMOST three years ago, COP26 in Glasgow sent out a clear message: we must act as quickly as possible to combat climate change. Recycling our rubbish, switching to electric cars and planting trees were all advised, but we needed to go further and
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Missing teenager last seen in village more than 24 hours ago
MEMBERS of the public have been urged to help find a teenager who has not been seen for more than 24 hours. CJ Johnstone was last seen at about 2.30pm yesterday (Sunday) on Ormiston's Clark Buildings. The 15-year-old is described as white,
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Clowns among attractions as circus comes to family park
CLOWNS and impressive artistes from around the world will stop off at East Links Family Park next week. Circus promoter Tony Hopkins is celebrating 40 years of promoting his circus shows by bringing Circus Montini to the county. Since 1983,
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Near £50,000 boost for projects across East Lothian
PROJECTS across East Lothian benefited from nearly £50,000 from the Scottish Crown Estate during the last financial year. Revenues generated from Scottish Crown Estate marine assets are allocated to councils to support community benefit projects
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Team crowned national champions after impressive display on court
A SCHOOL’S netball team are celebrating after lifting a prestigious national prize. North Berwick High School’s S1 and S2 teams had made it through to national finals at the Emirates Stadium in Glasgow last month. The younger age group took
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Colin Beattie MSP column: Head back outside and feel better!
FINALLY, after what seems like the longest of winters, it’s feeling like we might be in the grip of spring. The days are longer, the temperatures are up, and hopefully we have seen the last of the frost! Winter is well documented for having
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Kind youngsters demonstrate baking skills to help five-year-old girl
KIND-HEARTED youngsters have been cooking up a storm to help a five-year-old girl with a rare form of cancer. Flora Gentleman was diagnosed with neuroblastoma – a form of cancer that affects children, mostly under the age of five – when she was
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Man to be sentenced after incident at dance festival
A FESTIVAL-GOER will be sentenced later this month after he admitted causing a disturbance at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, including attempting to bite a police officer. Liam Allison was attending the EH1 dance festival and was arrested
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Do you have 20/20 vision? Find this hidden number in 30 seconds to find out
If you have ever wondered how good your vision is, then look no further. This optical illusion will test your eyesight and help you find out if you really have 20/20 vision. Created by Immerse Education, the brainteaser challenges your mind
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People encouraged to make bids for local funding pot
LOCAL people are being invited to apply for funding for community projects in the Musselburgh area. Musselburgh Area Partnership has announced that cash-aid for initiatives in 2024/25 is now up for grabs. Chair Gaynor Allen said: “The area
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New look for North Berwick West Beach
Work has taken place to try and protect North Berwick's coastline from further damage from the elements. Many miles of county coast suffered badly from erosion following Storm Babet last October and further bad weather this year. A "significant
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Four victories from five games for East Lothian football sides
ORMISTON Primrose kept their survival hopes alive with a stunning 7-0 win over Easthouses Lily. The county’s East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) sides were in action and Dunbar United, Musselburgh Athletic and Preston Athletic all enjoyed
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Glamping experience promised in shepherd's hut accommodation
COUNTRYSIDE lovers could soon enjoy a stay in what has been described as a shepherd’s hut. Mr William Geddie Watt has been given permission by East Lothian Council to create the new accommodation, which comes with a foldaway bed, bathroom and kitchen
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Man told to wear electronic tag after stamping on victim's head
A MAN who stamped on another man’s head has been told he must wear an electronic tag for the next four months. Anton Rennie, 21, attacked Hayden McDonald by seizing him by the body and forcing him to the ground at North High Street, Musselburgh