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East Lothian Peeps into the Past: May 28-31 1999, 1974 and 1924
WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago... RONNIE Corbett in a wheelbarrow was the front page picture in the East Lothian Courier on May 28, 1999. Comedian Ronnie Corbett, who
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IN PICTURES: Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala gallery
GALA season is well and truly upon us and there is plenty going on throughout East Lothian. Among those enjoying themselves is everyone involved with the Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala. READ MORE: A look back at Cockenzie Gala The sun was
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Summer festival set to ensure town's harbour is sparkling
PIRATES, live music and the chance to take to the open sea are promised at a festival in Dunbar this summer. Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival takes place from 1pm to 8.30pm on August 3. The event, organised by Dunbar Harbour Trust, includes
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Appeal to allow short-term let lodged with ministers
SCOTTISH Ministers could rule on whether a short-term let in the centre of Haddington can remain. Earlier this year, East Lothian Council turned down Carlene MacNair’s application for a certificate of lawfulness for the accommodation on the town
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Mary Contini column: Young people deserve respect
HOW on earth can a political party, six weeks away from a general election, throw into the quagmire of debate a conscription grenade? Rishi Sunak, an unvoted Prime Minister, has unilaterally declared that, if he is in power, he will re-introduce
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New rail service connecting Prestonpans and Edinburgh begins this week
AN EXTRA service in the morning rush will help passengers get from Prestonpans into Edinburgh. ScotRail’s new timetable comes into effect tomorrow (Sunday) and will see the introduction of an additional service to what is currently on offer from
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Ninety minutes separate club from first cup in more than 40 years
NINETY minutes separate Haddington Athletic from tasting cup success for the first time in more than 40 years. Sauchie Juniors stand in the way of League Cup glory as the two sides wrap up the East of Scotland Football League season on Saturday
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Chance for youngsters to sample 'The Wild Outdoors'
CHILDREN are invited to a free taster of “The Wild Outdoors” camp morning at Loretto School in Musselburgh. Organised by The Wild Outdoors, booking is required for the event aimed at five to 11-year-olds. There will be outdoor activities and
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Woman carried out 'horrible offence' by stealing grandmother's bank card
A WOMAN carried out “a horrible offence” by stealing her grandmother’s bank card and buying goods from a local store, then withdrawing £500 from a cash machine. Angela Gilchrist, of Herdmanflatt, Haddington, stole the card from 93-year-old Jessie
