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Car crash leaves cottage badly damaged as residents call for lower speed limit
A CRASH left two cars and a cottage badly damaged at the weekend – and residents are now calling on East Lothian Council to reduce the speed limit in a bid to stop the same thing happening again. On Saturday, a car collided with a stationary vehicle
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PICTURES: Take a walk through time with North Berwick High Street display
AN EXHIBITION of history stretching the length of North Berwick High Street is on display until the end of August. ‘Windows to the Past’ is a showcase of historical pictures and almost all of the street’s shops are taking part this month and next
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First callout for North Berwick's new lifeboat
NORTH Berwick's new lifeboat has been called out for the first time. The town’s RNLI crew launched the lifeboat at 2.38pm on Sunday to assist the Scottish Ambulance Service and North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team with their response to a medical
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Politician talks of 'mayhem' from disruption of train services in East Lothian
DISRUPTION to trains is causing “mayhem”, according to an East Lothian politician. Staff shortages have led to the cancellation of a number of trains connecting East Lothian and Edinburgh in recent weeks. Last Wednesday, ScotRail introduced
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Tim's Tales: Strange faery elf of the ’Pans
THIS strange figure, perhaps a representation of a faery or elf, was a resident of Prestonpans for nearly 400 years. He was painted in 1581 by an unknown artist, on a ceiling in Prestongrange House, which was then the home to Mark Ker, commendator
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Revamped hotel welcomes first customers through the doors
THE first customers are being welcomed through the doors of a transformed hotel at the heart of Aberlady. Northern Irish private investment firm Wirefox acquired the former Ducks Hotel in September last year. Now renamed The Leddie, an extensive
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Brand new North Berwick RNLI lifeboat all ready to start saving lives
Volunteers of North Berwick’s RNLI team named their new lifeboat last Saturday as they also marked 200 years of the national institution, before an open day on the Sunday. The brand-new D-Class lifeboat will replace their current one, Evelyn M
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Plans to alter building to roll out fibre broadband across country
CHANGES could be carried out at a building in the centre of Dunbar as part of preparations to improve internet speeds across the country. BT plans to install the ‘fibre’ broadband rollout network programme, as part of the Government’s initiative
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Feast of artwork enjoyed in Musselburgh
A feast of artwork was enjoyed in Musselburgh at the local art club’s annual exhibition. The recent event took place at the clubrooms, at the rear of Bridge Street, opposite the Brunton Hall. Pam Strachan, from the club, said that the event
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Swashbuckling fun at the harbour
LANDLUBBERS and experienced sailors are being urged to stop off at Dunbar Harbour next month. Live music, craft stalls and the chance to take to the open sea are being offered as part of the Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival. The annual event
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Walkfest returning with ‘something for everyone’
ROUTES and paths across East Lothian will be explored during an initiative encouraging people to get outdoors. The East Lothian Walking Festival returns next month with a variety of walks across the county. All of the walks are free, with many
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Twinning ‘alive and well’ in Musselburgh
Twinning is “alive and well” in Musselburgh as visitors from Musselburgh’s French twin town Champigny-sur-Marne enjoyed a variety of activities during a recent stay in the local area. As guests of Musselburgh Twinning Association, the six-strong
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Athlete aiming for the very top after breaking national record
A TALENTED teenage runner is hoping to take the next step towards his Olympic dream after breaking a national record that had stood for nearly half a century. Corey Campbell shaved six one-hundredths of a second off Graham Williamson’s record for
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PICTURE GALLERY: Scottish Open 2024 at The Renaissance Club
THE Scottish Open came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday as Robert MacIntyre became the first Scottish winner in quarter of a century. The championship took place over four days at The Renaissance Club and ultimately it was MacIntyre who triumphed
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Table tennis club hopes to net great total from shoppers
A BUSY sports club is hoping for an ace result after teaming up with a national supermarket chain. Haddington Table Tennis Club/Table Tennis East Lothian is bidding for a cash boost through the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. The initiative provides
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Investigation launched into late night town centre disturbance
A NIGHTTIME “disturbance” in the centre of Tranent is being investigated by police. Officers are appealing for witnesses after a disturbance between two men and a woman on the town’s High Street. The incident took place at about midnight on
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County church's plans to build house objected to in 'principal'
A CHURCH’S plans for a house on a vacant piece of land in Prestonpans have drawn an objection from the town’s community council due to a lack of information. Prestongrange Parish Church recently lodged a planning application with East Lothian Council
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Hopes trial bus service may continue but needs 'funding'
A TRIAL bus service connecting Dunbar and Oldhamstocks could be extended – if funding can be found. East Lothian’s pilot ‘East L Go’ DRT (Demand Responsive Transport) 131 bus service between the two settlements will end next Friday (July 19).
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Man caused serious injury after overtaking lorry on blind bend
A TRANENT driver has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a man in a crash after he overtook a lorry on a blind bend. Callum McNeill was driving his vehicle on the B1377 road between Longniddry and East Linton when he carried out the dangerous
