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Police appeal for help in finding missing Mark Green
Police are appealing for help tracing a missing man from Musselburgh. Mark Green, 52, was reported missing shortly after 4.50pm today. He has connections in Musselburgh and Wallyford. An unconfirmed sighting of him was made in the Pinkie area
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Winners crowned at first-ever Courier Community Champion Awards
THE best of East Lothian has been recognised with more than a dozen prizes handed out at the first-ever East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards. The event, which took place in Haddington’s Corn Exchange tonight (Thursday), brought together
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Live: Best of East Lothian recognised at Courier Community Champion Awards
10:40pm That's a night folks. Thank you for joining us in a celebration of East Lothian. None of this would have been
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Community feel ‘deeply betrayed’ over health board's decision
COMMUNITIES in and around Dunbar have “every right to feel deeply betrayed” following the decision to close a care home and shut inpatient beds at the town’s hospital. Members of East Lothian’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) – responsible for planning
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Josh Taylor spending time with family as he weighs up next move
FORMER undisputed light welterweight boxing champion Josh Taylor has vowed to take time away from the sport before considering his next move. The Prestonpans fighter went 12 gruelling rounds with Jack Catterall in Leeds on Saturday night before
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Busy week ahead as town enjoys annual gala celebrations
THE chair of Tranent Gala has said children can look forward to a “mini theme park” when they visit the gala’s fair on Sunday. A week of fun activities gets under way on Saturday as civic week kicks off ahead of the Tranent Gala parade next Saturday
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Dad who changed his name to hide his past sent sexual messages to teenage girl
A COMPUTER specialist who changed his name in a bid to hide a past child abuse conviction has been caught sending sexual messages to a teenage girl. Damian Andrews, 54, sent the posts to the 15-year-old victim on the social media platform Snapchat
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Free advice to warm homes and reduce bills
AN EVENT is being held to help residents in Musselburgh, Wallyford and Whitecraig have “warmer homes, cheaper bills and a greener planet”. The free event, organised by Sustaining Musselburgh, aims to equip homeowners and renters with the knowledge
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Double defeat for East Lothian's bowlers on away trips
EAST Lothian bowlers tasted double defeat as Edinburgh and Midlothian were celebrating, writes Matt Osborne. The gents lost out in the capital against Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon and the under-25s squad then fell to defeat against Midlothian
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Deadline for applications to community fund just days away
TIME is running out for applications to a fund supporting community projects in East Lothian and neighbouring Midlothian. Tyne & Esk Rural Development Fund 2024-25 opened for applications on May 6. The scheme supports a range of priorities,
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Wide range of activities planned for village's gala celebrations
COCKENZIE and Port Seton Gala returns to the county this weekend with a whole host of fun activities on offer. Before the big day on Saturday, Cockenzie and Port Seton Bowling Club hosts a hat night today (Thursday) at 6pm for all to enjoy.
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World’s top young golf talent teeing off on county courses
HUNDREDS of talented young golfers from across the world are in East Lothian for a prestigious tournament. The US Kids Golf 15th annual European Championship sees 532 young stars from 55 countries, including Paraguay, Indonesia and South Africa
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Thousands signing up for new brown bin collection permit
A NEW charge for collecting garden waste in East Lothian has seen more than 90 per cent of those who use the service for free sign up. East Lothian Council ends its free brown bin collections next month with those wanting to carry on paying an
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Woman arrested following alleged disturbance at premises
A WOMAN will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court next month following an alleged disturbance in Tranent. Officers were called out on Tuesday afternoon and confirmed a woman had been arrested and charged. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “
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Update: Busy road reopens after being closed due to flooding
HEAVY rainfall forced the closure of two roads this morning (Thursday) as motorists were urged to drive with care. The B6363 Coal Road at Longniddry railway bridge was closed but following torrential rain but has since reopened. However, a
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Election 2024: Meet the seven candidates hoping to become first Lothian East MP
THREE new candidates have entered the race to become the first Lothian East MP. The Conservatives revealed their candidate – Scott Hamilton – yesterday (Wednesday) while the SNP confirmed on Monday that, due to health reasons, long-standing candidate
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Woman admits trying to strike shopkeeper with an axe
A HADDINGTON woman attempted to strike a shopkeeper with an axe during a shocking incident at a store in the town. Natalie Carmichael assaulted Zain Naeem by attempting to hit him with the bladed weapon at the Nungate Mini Market, on the town’s
