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1920s fundraiser in town is a roaring success
A 1920s-themed fundraiser has been declared a roaring success. The newly formed Friends of Home-Start East Lothian hosted the afternoon tea, which took place on Sunday. Seventy-three guests were invited to join in the fun, dressing to the theme
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Blood donation clinic cut short due to discovery of insects
A BLOOD donation session was unexpectedly cut short yesterday after concerns were raised about ants in the venue. Organised by Give Blood – the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - the session was scheduled to take place 5.30-7.30pm at
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Theatre group to mark 45 years with special show
Theatre group Centre Stage will celebrate 45 years of the group running in East Lothian with a special set of performances next week. The group will mark its 45th anniversary with a trip down memory lane, performing some favourite routines from
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Future of town park to be discussed at meeting
THE future of Winterfield Park will be discussed at a meeting next month. Friends of Winterfield hosts its annual general meeting during the town’s Civic Week celebrations. The AGM takes place in the new Winterfield Wildlife Garden in the Dunbar
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Part of key town road to close for almost a month with diversion through another town
A section of a key town road will be closed for almost a month due to drainage works. Church Street in Tranent will close from its junction with Elder Court to its junction with Winton Place from July 1 until July 27 to allow for drainage works
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Entertainment confirmed for fan zone at Scottish Open
GOLF and entertainment are being combined to create a tee-riffic time at the Genesis Scottish Open. The tournament has struck a partnership with Fringe by the Sea to bring Fringe by the Tee pop-up stage to The Renaissance Club for the competition
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Removing bus passes from youths won't stop anti-social behaviour says group
Anti-social behaviour on buses has “always been an issue” and removing the bus passes from youngsters will not solve the problem according to the chair of a town community group. At a meeting of Prestonpans Community Council on Tuesday, members
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PICTURES: Harlawhill brings a piece of Italy to town
Staff and guests at Harlawhill Day Care Centre in Prestonpans were celebrating all things Italy last week. A specially themed Italian day was celebrated with pizza, pasta and Italian outfits... including pizza hats! Staff and members all got
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Snack delight for pupils at school breakfast club
JELLIES, yoghurts and fruit drinks have been donated to a village’s after-school and breakfast club. The group in Longniddry is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children from P1 to P7. Representatives from Snappy Shopper,
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NHS Lothian chief executive 'sincerely sorry' to victims of infected blood scandal
The chief executive of NHS Lothian says he is “sincerely sorry” for the historic failings of the NHS following an enquiry focussed on the transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C through blood components and plasma products during the 1970s
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Concerns raised over loss of crossing to sports centre
A pedestrian crossing which was installed on a busy road near Meadowmill Sports Centre is soon to be removed by East Lothian Council – but there are fears that doing so will make the road less safe. Concerns were raised at last month’s meeting
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Popular county hotel on the market for £1.8 million
THE asking price to buy a popular hotel at the heart of North Berwick has been significantly reduced. The four-star Nether Abbey Hotel is owned by Stirling Stewart and wife Jela, and has been a family-run business for more than 60 years. The
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Lengthy diversions expected as section of village road to close
Lengthy diversions are expected as three phases of carriageway resurfacing works are set to take place on a key road in a county village. East Lothian Council will carry out carriageway resurfacing works at Lempockwells Crossroads, Pencaitland,
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Local business carries out work on historic chapel
An East Lothian company has carried out work on historic Rosslyn Chapel, including conservation maintenance to the most prominent monument in the chapel’s grounds. Eden Architectural Conservation, based in East Linton, undertook the work, which
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East Lothian Courier letters: May 23, 2024
Here are this week's letters... A long family connection to town I was pleasantly surprised to open last week’s Courier and see a picture of my family in North Berwick in the early 1890s (see image right, courtesy of East Lothian Archives
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Hopes new speeding sign will prevent accidents in town
It is hoped that a new speed reactive sign on a busy road will help reduce speeding and prevent accidents. Tranent and Elphinstone Community Council and Fa’side Area Partnership have partnered with East Lothian Council to have a speed reactive
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Conservative candidate confirmed for upcoming General Election
A SCOTTISH Borders councillor has been chosen to represent the Conservatives in the fight to become the first Lothian East MP. Scott Hamilton was revealed as the party’s candidate this morning (Wednesday) and becomes the sixth person confirmed
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Man found in shed at county farm where it was believed he aimed to steal property
A TRANENT man was caught in a farm shed where it was believed he intended to steal property. Craig Livingstone, of Morrison Avenue, was found in the cart shed at the Brand Family Farm in East Fortune without lawful authority on December 20, 2022
