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'Further issues' uncovered at mothballed Brunton Hall
ADDITIONAL problems with the roof structure at the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh have been identified, further denting hopes of the arts and community hub re-opening any time soon. The venue's theatre and venues 1 and 2 have been closed since March
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Airbnb guests' amorous relations so 'vigorous' that neighbours' clock fell off wall
GUESTS staying in an Airbnb holiday let in East Lothian had sex so "vigorously" that a clock fell off the wall of the flat downstairs, licensing chiefs heard today. Residents living in the block of flats in Musselburgh included the incident in
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Singing star now hoping to be crowned Miss Great Britain Edinburgh
A CLASSICAL singer is hoping to use her platform to raise money for two good causes and be crowned Miss Great Britain Edinburgh. Ciara Harvie, who has performed on television’s The Voice, as well as at Easter Road and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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Play which proved major Fringe hit going on tour in East Lothian
A DEBUT play which won the hearts of audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is going on the road. The Collie’s Shed took to the stage at the world-famous festival two years ago and returned for last year’s event. Now Shelley Middler, who
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East Lothian Courier Champion Teacher of the Year finalists 2024
IN JUST three weeks’ time, the East Lothian Courier will celebrate the people who make such a positive difference to the lives of others and our communities. Our Community Champion Awards night takes place at Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday
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Ormiston look to keep survival hopes alive in vital clash
INSPIRATION from last year’s “great escape” could help Ormiston Primrose to avoid relegation once again. Richie Weir’s men looked destined to make the drop to the bottom tier of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) last term before a stunning
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East Lothian Courier Live Music Award finalists 2024
IN JUST three weeks’ time, the East Lothian Courier will celebrate the people who make such a positive difference to the lives of others and our communities. Our Community Champion Awards night takes place at Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday
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East Lothian Courier Health & Care Award finalists 2024
IN JUST three weeks’ time, the East Lothian Courier will celebrate the people who make such a positive difference to the lives of others and our communities. Our Community Champion Awards night takes place at Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday
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East Lothian Courier Green Champion of the Year finalists 2024
IN JUST three weeks’ time, the East Lothian Courier will celebrate the people who make such a positive difference to the lives of others and our communities. Our Community Champion Awards night takes place at Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday
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Hunt for painted rocks launched as project celebrates 40th birthday
STAFF, young people and volunteers at the Musselburgh-based Bridges Project have placed painted rocks around East Lothian to mark the charity’s 40th anniversary this year. Called Bridges Rocks, the initiative is the first in a series of activities
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'Pleasant resting points' now added to town park
BENCHES are popping up throughout Dunbar thanks to a partnership between two community groups. Dunbar Community Council provided funding to the Dunbar Shed to create the perch benches. Already, they have found homes in Winterfield Park, as
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World-famous shoot for the Silver Arrow returning to Musselburgh
THE contest for what is reputedly the world’s oldest sporting trophy still competed for is held in Musselburgh tomorrow (Friday). The shoot for the Musselburgh Silver Arrow takes place on Musselburgh Links at the town’s racecourse, where members
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Watch Dunbar RNLI push lifeboat through town this weekend
LIFEBOAT volunteers are aiming to keep their feet dry as they spring into action this weekend. Emulating the efforts of Dunbar’s crews from yesteryear, who had to launch lifeboats by human or horse power, the modern day crew will be pushing the
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East Lothian Courier Community Champion of the Year finalists 2024
IN JUST three weeks’ time, the East Lothian Courier will celebrate the people who make such a positive difference to the lives of others and our communities. Our Community Champion Awards night takes place at Haddington Corn Exchange on Thursday
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Teenager arrested in connection with alleged robbery and housebreakings
A 17-YEAR-OLD has been arrested and charged in connection with various alleged offences including robbery and housebreakings in the Musselburgh area. Police executed a search warrant at a property in the Windsor Park area of Musselburgh on Tuesday
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Folk trio's tour stopping off in Tranent this week
FAITH, feminism and justice are at the heart of a Scottish folk trio performing in Tranent tomorrow (Friday). Siskin Green’s fiery protest songs are balanced by re-imagined hymns and their own new material. The trio – Jane Bentley (percussion
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Giant sign at housing development given permission to remain after appeal
A CONTROVERSIAL advertisement sign on the edge of Bellway Homes’ Elphinstone development has been granted planning permission after an appeal to the Scottish Ministers. Bellway Homes was twice rejected retrospective planning permission for the
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Body found near town in search for missing woman
A BODY has been found in the search for a missing woman. Police launched an appeal last night (Wednesday) to try to find Helen Bunney, who had been missing from North Berwick. Officers this morning confirmed that at about 7.20pm yesterday the
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Man on wall 'immediately jumped up' and tried to get over it when police approached
A MAN sitting on a wall in Tranent “immediately jumped up” and tried to get over it when police stopped their vehicle beside him. Bradley Colborne, 21, appeared from custody for sentencing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last Tuesday after previously