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Firefighters called out to tackle blaze at former hospital
FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to a blaze at a former hospital on the outskirts of Musselburgh. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they received a call at about 6.15pm today (Sunday) regarding a fire at Edenhall Hospital. Crews
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Down Memory Lane: Enjoying the holidays of yesteryear
EAST Lothian’s coastline has long been a favourite destination of holidaymakers and day trippers, and it’s equally popular with residents, who take advantage of the beautiful nearby beaches on summer breaks. The following images show the multitudes
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Epilepsy support offered as new group prepares for first meeting
A NEW epilepsy support group launches tomorrow (Monday) at Cockenzie House & Gardens. Epilepsy Support Group East Lothian and Edinburgh aims to bring together those with epilepsy and their families and friends to share stories and advice on managing
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Manchester medal haul for county swimmers on trip south
ATHLETES from East Lothian Swim Team (ELST) travelled south for the Arena Manchester Open Meet at the weekend. The meet is an opportunity to compete amongst a competitive field ahead of the summer championship meets. In total, nine ELST swimmers
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Don’t ban wood-burning stoves
THE SNP Government is planning to ban the use of wood-burning stoves. This is the latest policy from a Scottish Government that simply doesn’t understand rural Scotland. For many people across rural Scotland these stoves are not a luxury, they
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Hospital space transformed in a bid to be more welcoming
SPEECH and language therapy rooms at East Lothian Community Hospital have been transformed in a bid to make them more welcoming. NHS Lothian Charity has continued its programme of art and therapeutic design with its latest project, which has created
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Lifeboat crew called out twice in 24 hours during foggy conditions
FOGGY conditions saw North Berwick’s RNLI crew called out twice in the space of 24 hours. The first page came at 9.45pm on Friday after members of the public spotted an object in the water off Gullane bay, three nautical miles to the west of the
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Youth football side impressive on trip to festival
THE efforts of budding young footballers have been recognised by a former Scotland international who played more than 250 games in England’s Premier League. A dozen members of Longniddry Villa’s 2013 team made the trip south for the Alton Towers
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Group celebrates historic milestone with sold out event
ONE-hundred years of a group’s passion for East Lothian’s historic and natural heritage have been toasted. East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society celebrated its centenary during a full day of lectures and presentations at St Mary
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Man to be sentenced after smashing partner's mobile phone
A MUSSELBURGH man will return to court for sentencing next month after admitting being abusive to his partner. Norman Mackenzie behaved in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting, swearing and charging towards his partner at an address in the