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Popular takeaway in the heart of town closes its doors after two years
A popular takeaway in the heart of Tranent closed its doors for the final time on Sunday, with owner Dominic McNeill citing a lack of good car parking options in Tranent as a key factor. The Tower Kitchen, part of the same group as the Tower Inn
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Group leader insists 'might isn't always right' as he takes aim at Bellway over sign
“Might isn’t always right” is the message from the leader of a community group after an appeal from Bellway Homes saw the developers granted permission for a large advertising sign on the edge of Elphinstone. Bellway Homes was twice rejected retrospective
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PICTURES: Classic cars catch the eye on tour around county
FIFTY-THREE eye-catching vehicles have hit the road as part of a classic car tour. Organised by the Rotary Club of North Berwick, the event on April 28 raised £8,000 for the group’s charity account, which helps good causes both locally and further
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Excitement as Haddstock to return later this month
PUBS, cafes and venues throughout Haddington will be filled with the sound of music later this month. Haddstock is returning to the town, with dozens of musicians joined by an arts trail and authors over the course of three busy days. Beki
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Ormiston Primrose ready for must-win clash with league leaders
ORMISTON Primrose will need to defeat title-chasing Bo’ness Athletic if they are to have any chance of staying in the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) Second Division. Only a win will do for Richie Weir’s men tonight (Monday) at New Recreation
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Striking flower and bee mural created at Newhailes
A gate at historic Newhailes House & Gardens at Musselburgh has been transformed with a new artwork. Artist Tragic O'Hara has completed a flower and bee design to give people an idea of the nature that lies behind the gates of the National Trust
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Colin Beattie MSP column: John Swinney is right man for job
THEY say a week is a long time in politics and the last week has been no exception. Humza Yousaf graciously stepped down, accepting responsibility for the aftermath of his decision to end the Bute House Agreement, and John Swinney has now emerged
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Missing 10-year-old girl found 'safe and well'
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl reported missing this morning (Monday) has been found “safe and well”. Police urged members of the public to help trace Sophia Timms, who was last seen at about 8.30am on Dunbar’s Belhaven Road and possibly heading towards the
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Police appeal for help to find missing 10-year-old girl
CONCERNS are growing for a 10-year-old girl who has not been seen since this morning (Monday). Police are appealing for help to trace Sophia Timms, who was last seen at about 8.30am on Dunbar’s Belhaven Road and possibly heading towards the High
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Warrant out for arrest of man who failed to show up to court
A MUSSELBURGH man has had a warrant put out for his arrest after he failed to show up to court for a sentencing. Ben Vanhagen was due to appear in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in front of Sheriff Iain Nicol to find out his fate after previously
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£2.5m spent on county’s active travel this year
MORE than £2.5 million of external funding was used to support walking, cycling and electric vehicle infrastructure across East Lothian last year. East Lothian Council secured the money from a variety of sources, including the Road Safety Improvement
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Lifeboat crew siblings team up for first time to help children in danger at sea
TWO siblings who volunteer for the RNLI were called out for the first time together on Sunday to go to the aid of children in distress. The crew at North Berwick RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) were paged for an immediate launch at 3.23pm
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Donation helps primary school pupils enjoy camp
A £500 donation from a major housebuilder helped fund an outdoor activity camp for P7 pupils at Wallyford Primary School. In a bid to promote sustainability, the 34 youngsters travelled a short bus trip away to Scoughall, near North Berwick, recently
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Tributes paid after death of rugby legend Bill Smith
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of an East Lothian-born rugby stalwart. William (Bill) Smith, latterly director of rugby and ambassador for Forrester Rugby Club in Edinburgh, passed away on April 21, aged 81. Bill grew up in Dunbar
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Rebuilding of North Berwick Harbour's wall to begin
WORK to rebuild North Berwick's harbour wall will begin next week – and residents are able to help out too. Four-metre waves and spring tides caused substantial damage to the wall and walkway towards the end of October last year. Since then
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‘Tired’ supermarket worker drifted onto wrong side of road in crash
A “tired” supermarket worker ended up in hospital after he swayed onto the opposite side of the road and crashed into a car coming the other way. Michael Dickson had just completed a night shift with the supermarket giant Asda and was heading home