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Four off-road motorbikes stolen during rural break-in
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after four off-road style motorbikes were stolen. Police are appealing for information following the break-in at a property "in the Humbie area". The four orange KTM off-road style bikes were taken between
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Pipes and drums to remember D-Day sacrifice
The largest seaborne landing in history will be commemorated tomorrow evening by the pipers and drummers of North Berwick Pipe Band. The band will solemnly mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by marching up from the water’s edge at West Beach, below
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Big names confirmed for line-up at Genesis Scottish Open
MAJOR champions Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa will be joined by Rolex Series winner Nicolai Højgaard as the list of stars confirmed for the Genesis Scottish Open continues to grow. The trio join a world-class field at The Renaissance Club next
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Modern mansion 'the upside down house' features on Scotland's Home of the Year
An East Lothian modern mansion, nicknamed 'the upside down house', has featured in BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year programme. The new-build, located near Archerfield, with stunning golf course and Firth of Forth views, faced off against two other
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Candidates to become Lothian East MP to face tough questions
CANDIDATES vying to become the first Lothian East MP will come under scrutiny this evening (Wednesday). Dunbar Churches Eco-Group has teamed up with Sustaining Dunbar to host a hustings. Each of the seven candidates – Douglas Alexander (Labour
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Fire safety concerns raised at planned battery storage site
Concerns have been raised over fire safety at a proposed new electricity station and battery storage site after it was revealed that emergency crews in the area did not have the right equipment to deal with a blaze there. Local residents and the
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'Give us a break' - Community group frustrated after fire damage to storage container
A charitable group has had its storage container damaged by fire. Prestonpans Bloomers, which operates as a sub-group of Prestonpans Community Council, has been carrying out gardening work at the town’s Cuthill Park, including creating new flower
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Supervision for woman attempting to pass drugs to others in prison
A COUNTY woman has avoided a jail sentence after she was caught attempting to pass mobile phone SIM cards and quantities of drugs to others within HMP Edinburgh. Jaclyn Reynolds, 44, was seen attempting to pass the quantity of SIM cards to another
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Residents complain of brown water out of taps
RESIDENTS of an East Lothian village have been complaining of discoloured water. Scottish Water has confirmed it is investigating the water supply in East Linton. Today, a number of East Linton residents have had brown water coming out of their
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Pilgrims walk miles in beautiful setting
MORE than 20 pilgrims have walked between two East Lothian churches. Last Saturday (May 18), 24 pilgrims took part in the third Traprain Pilgrimage. The Rev Douglas Hamilton led the group in short act of worship at Athelstaneford Parish Church
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In pictures: Community Champion awards toast best of East Lothian
WINNERS were crowned at the inaugural East Lothian Courier Community Champion awards. More than 180-people packed Haddington's Corn Exchange for the event last Thursday night. In total, 11 prizes were handed out on the night, which celebrated
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Retired pilots reunite at National Museum of Flight
A GROUP of retired Buccaneer pilots have had a special reunion at the National Museum of Flight. Bob Kemp, Dan Needham, Alasdair Beaton and David Cable gathered at the museum, at East Fortune airfield, last Tuesday. They all joined the Buccaneer
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Sex attacker jailed for five years after incident in Musselburgh
A sex attacker who raped a sleeping woman was jailed for five years today as he continues to maintain his innocence. Ryan McConville sexually assaulted his victim at a house in Musselburgh when she was asleep and incapable of giving or withholding
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Plea made by volunteers to help at popular river
A PLEA has been made for volunteers to help a group dedicated to developing the appearance and ecology of the River Tyne. Friends of the River Tyne cleared 22 bags of Himalayan Balsam over the weekend through the hard work of eight volunteers.
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East Lothian Courier Live Music Community Champions pay tribute to pipe band veteran
PIPE band veteran David Leckie was hailed the music hero of the night as Haddington Pipe Band picked up the Live Music Award at the East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards. A real community band that is truly part of the fabric of the town
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Climate group given a share of millions of pounds
A COUNTY group has received a share of £5.5 million to help reduce emissions and improve resilience in the face of climate change. The Scottish Government funding for 2024/25 will support Scotland’s network of 20 community climate action hubs,
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Fun activities on offer to recognise carers across the county
SQUASH sessions, walking with a countryside ranger and an afternoon of music are among events being planned to recognise the value of carers throughout East Lothian. Carers Week, which runs from June 10 to 16, is a UK-wide awareness campaign seeking
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Tributes paid to 'much loved' husband, father and grandfather after crash
TRIBUTE has been paid to “a much loved husband, father and grandfather” who died in a crash on the A1 on Saturday. John Fairgrieve was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following the incident at the Newcraighall junction. Mr Fairgrieve
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Bringing panto home is a ‘privilege' says county theatre producer
An East Lothian-themed take on A Christmas Carol, from a team led by Prestonpans Robbie Gordon, has been announced as this year’s Brunton pantomime. A Christmas Carol will run from Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, January 4. Brunton Theatre
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Drunken disturbance in town leads to jail sentence
DUNBAR man Dean Dalziel has been jailed after he caused a drunken disturbance and brandished a knife at a flat on the town’s High Street. Dalziel attended the property at about 2pm on February 16 this year and appeared to the occupants to be “under
