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Emergency services attend after fire at property behind popular takeaway
A fire broke out at a property in Prestonpans earlier this afternoon. Fire crew attended the scene at property on Prestonpans High Street, behind SWS Chinese Takeaway, at about 3.55pm. Two fire appliances attended the scene and firefighters
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VIDEO: County school pupils hope to wow Taylor Swift with cover of iconic song
Pupils at one East Lothian primary school are ready to step in should Taylor Swift find she has a #BlankSpace on her set list at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend. A group of P5 and P6 violinists at Musselburgh’s Burgh Primary School are such fans
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East Lothian Courier Community Champion of the Year still has ‘so much to do’
MUSSELBURGH Horticultural Society, Musselburgh Athletic Football Club and The Hollies – it is clear to see why Karl Cleghorn was named Community Champion of the Year. The final award at the first-ever East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards
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Ambitious plans to transform site in centre of town given support by group
AMBITIOUS plans to transform a semi-derelict site in the centre of Haddington have won favour with the town’s community council. Proposals were revealed earlier this year to breathe new life into the buildings at the junction of Hardgate and Victoria
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Retired couple’s extension plans deemed ‘too big’ for their home
A RETIRED couple’s plan to create more space in their home has been rejected after councillors said their proposed extension was "too big". Mark and Mandy Bradford had applied for permission to add more living space to their house on Gardiner Road
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Find out how to get involved in General Election hustings
COUNTY residents are being given the chance to quiz the General Election candidates. A Lothian East husting takes place on Tuesday, June 18 at 7.30pm in St Andrew Blackadder Church, North Berwick. All seven confirmed candidates have accepted
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Two million trees to be planted in the county
TWO million trees will be planted in the county to help create an East Lothian Climate Forest. Working in partnership with communities, landowners and producers, the hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted by 2031, increasing the urban tree
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Exhibition showcasing textile work to be shown in town
AN EXHIBITION showcasing the work of East Lothian Embroiderers and Textile Artists opens in Dunbar. ‘Shorelines’ will be featured in Dunbar Town House from June 8 to 16. Members of the public can view the exhibition 1pm-4.30pm but it will be
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Man told bus passengers he had killed his mother with an axe
A man who caused alarm while onboard a public service bus by telling passengers he had killed his mother with an axe has been admonished after he stayed out of trouble for three months. Peter Renton shouted the alarming comments toward members
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Former teacher beats illness to win national business prize
A Humbie mum has gone from being forced to quit her job due to Long Covid to picking up a national award for her new franchise business. Mairi Curle, 34, took on franchise business Boogie Beats Music and Movement Edinburgh, Mid and East Lothian
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Plans to 'relocate' East Links Family Park turned down
CONTROVERSIAL plans to move East Links Family Park more than seven miles west have been turned down. East Fortune Holdings Ltd had applied to East Lothian Council for the ‘relocation’ of the popular visitor attraction. East Links Family Park
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Swimming club looks forward to gala as part of festival
Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club (MASC) is looking forward to hosting the open swimming gala as part of the 2024 Musselburgh Festival. Former Commonwealth Games athleteCameron Brodie (pictured) will be in attendance to provide a demonstration
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Defender aims to help club build on 'amazing' first season
CALLUM Booth and Spartans are already targeting success next season after coming agonisingly close to back-to-back promotions. The capital club lost 4-3 in the League One play-off final to Dumbarton just 12 months after winning the Scottish Lowland
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Three county projects up for design awards
NEW schools at the heart of an expanding village, a project at a multi-million-pound hospital and East Lothian Council are up for prestigious awards. Finalists for the Scottish Design Awards have been revealed ahead of the ceremony next month.
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Mum and daughter take on three Kiltwalks for ‘incredible’ charity
A mum and daughter from Tranent are embarking on a fundraising journey across Scotland as they take part in three Kiltwalks in aid of a good cause. Eilidh Mercer and her daughter, Freya, will be raising money for Sight Scotland, a charity that
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Interim ban for motorist caught driving while disqualified
HADDINGTON motorist Andrew Wilson has been given an interim road ban after he was caught behind the wheel of a vehicle while disqualified. Wilson was also found to be more than twice over the drink drive limit when he was stopped by police on the
