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East Lothian's MP to stand elsewhere, as county's former MP seeks to return
EAST Lothian's MP will not be standing for the county at the next General Election – but one of his predecessors as the county's MP will do so in his place. In an announcement today, Kenny MacAskill (ALBA) announced that, instead of attempting
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Peeps into the Past: Plans for new Musselburgh nightclub to be among Scotland's best
WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago AMBITIOUS plans for a nightclub in Musselburgh made the front page of the East Lothian Courier on May 14, 1999. Musselburgh’s nightlife
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Dunbar's last bank to close next week, with future of building still uncertain
BANK of Scotland bosses are being urged to get round the table to discuss the future of the building housing Dunbar’s last bank. The banking giant announced last summer that an “in-depth review” had been conducted and the Dunbar branch would close
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Man taken to hospital after A1 crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A1 this afternoon. Tailbacks were reported after the incident on the westbound (northbound) carriageway of the road near Wallyford just before 1pm on Saturday. Eyewitnesses reported seeing
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Nathan Sweeney looking to bounce back after injury disrupted season
FORMER Loretto School pupil Nathan Sweeney is targeting a “bounceback season” after penning a one-year contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. The back-three flyer has missed the majority of the 2023/24 campaign due to a series of injuries, starting
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Mary Contini's childhood Cockenzie memories as she remembers mum Gertrude Di Ciacca
MY FAVOURITE walk is from Cockenzie Harbour towards the harbour at Port Seton. Depending on the tide, I make my way past the Boatshore towards Swan’s End. I take the route I loved as a kid, across the rocks. I can walk over damp sand and pebbles
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Plans for surf-wear shop on town high street move a step closer
A BID for a surf-wear shop on North Berwick High Street has moved a step closer. Saltrock Surf-wear Ltd, which has more than 70 stores across the UK, has been given advertising consent by East Lothian Council. The North Berwick branch would
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Pupils at primary school star in video as they search for new headteacher
YOUNGSTERS at a village’s primary school have got involved in the recruitment process for their new headteacher. Sarah Morgan, who was headteacher at Pencaitland Primary School, has moved on to lead the primary school in neighbouring Ormiston.
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Cup semi-final place at stake for county football club
LEAGUE football across East Lothian comes to an end this afternoon (Saturday). Dunbar United, Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose wrap up their league campaigns. At the same time, Haddington Athletic will be looking to extend their season
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Community garden holding special open event on Sunday
MEMBERS of the public are invited to find out more about a growing community garden project in Musselburgh. An open event is being held at the Fisherrow Community Garden this Sunday, 11am-1pm. Located at the Fisherrow Centre on South Street
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Warning issued after increase in theft of roof tents
AN INCREASING number of roof tent thefts have been highlighted by police. More and more people are enjoying the county and particularly the coastline with roof tents offering people an alternative to traditional camping. However, a spokesperson
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Man who went to pub with a knife in his trouser leg sentenced to unpaid work
A TRANENT man who brought a knife to a town pub has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Liam Edmond, of Baxters Neuk, was traced to Whispers pub by police officers over an allegation no longer being prosecuted by the courts. He was asked