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Emergency services attend after part of drainage excavation collapses
EMERGENCY services were called out to Elphinstone yesterday evening (Tuesday) after a section of drainage works on the main road through the village collapsed. Drainage works in the village got under way at the start of the month, with a section
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Remote bird hide on county coastline could become holiday let
A REMOTE bird hide on an East Lothian golf course could be transformed into an “off-grid” holiday let. The old bird hide at Kilspindie Golf Club can only be accessed by foot – or via golf buggy – from its elavated coastline spot. Now, plans
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Update: long-closed road reopened after serious accident
A BUSY road closed for more than eight hours, following a serious crash involving a motorcycle and an HGV, has now re-opened. Emergency services were called out this morning (Wednesday) following an accident on the B1345 between Drem and Dirleton
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Musselburgh community hub benefits from donation after bowling competition fundraiser
A cheque for £1,630 was handed over to the Hollies Community Hub in Musselburgh after a successful fundraising event was hosted by Musselburgh Private Bowling Club (MPBC). A strongly contested competition took place, with some of the best bowlers
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Campaign launch in Dunbar calls on Scottish Government to protect nature
A NEW campaign urging the Scottish Government to introduce legislation to protect nature has been launched in Dunbar. The campaign, Scotland Loves Nature, is backed by 38 organisations, including RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF
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Roadworks force the closure of section of busy road
REPAIRS will force the closure of a section of one of East Lothian’s busiest roads for two nights. The A1 will be shut eastbound between Old Craighall and Wallyford Junction between 9pm and 5am tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). A
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Appointment letters sent to over-75s as RSV vaccination rollout gets underway
Appointment letters are being sent out to over-75s as a new vaccination programme against the respiratory virus, RSV, gets underway. Older adults are being encouraged to look out for the appointment letters arriving in post over the coming weeks
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East Lothian boxer Josh Taylor's fortune increases by over 5000 per cent
EAST LOTHIAN boxing champion Josh Taylor has increased his fortune by more than 5000%, according to newly released figures. The 33-year-old was crowned undisputed light-welterweight champion after his win over American opponent Jose Ramirez in
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Explained: Which Bills in King's Speech apply to Scotland
OF THE 39 Bills and draft Bills in the King’s Speech, 24 apply in whole or part to Scotland, the Scotland Office said, including legislation on GB Energy and the creation of a National Wealth Fund. Speaking after the monarch addressed MPs and
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Countryside Ranger column: The forgotten value of nettles
EVERYBODY likes nettles, don’t they? No? Okay then, but let’s consider the value of the humble stinging nettle for wildlife; not least the fact that they provide food for a number of caterpillars, some of which turn into our most beloved butterflies
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Hawaiian disco fundraiser set to take place in Haddington
GRASS skirts and Hawaiian shirts are the order of the day at a special fundraiser next month. A disco and Club Tropicana themed night are being held at Haddington RFC in aid of the Lammermuir Larder. The group, which is based in the town, aims
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Group receives 'inclusion and diversity' award for important cost-of-living report
A TRANENT group has been recognised after putting together a report highlighting the gendered impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Fa’side Women and Girls were presented with the ‘valuing generational inclusion and diversity prize’ at the Generations
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Duo gives amazing efforts at Hyrox event as they compete to become Scotland's best
TWO fitness fanatics have completed a gruelling fitness challenge to be named the best in Scotland. Gordon Stables and Anna Aitken completed eight 1km runs each, followed by a strength or fitness workout, in a total time of 59 minutes and 18 seconds
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East Lothian town declared one of the best foodie breaks in the UK
A POPULAR East Lothian town has been named one of the top foodie breaks in the UK by a prestigious travel magazine. Conde Nast Traveller looked at locations across Britain to find the best places to sample some of the "most delicious produce and
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East Lothian clubs paired together for cup contest
AN ALL-EAST Lothian contest will take place in the second round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. Ormiston Primrose, who were relegated to the bottom tier of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) at the end of last season, will welcome
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Holiday let which only allows guests over 25 to stay now bidding to continue
OWNERS of a short-term let which requires guests to be over 25 years old has asked East Lothian Council to allow it to continue operating. The three-bedroom property on Dunbar’s Wilson Place has been used as a short-term let since August 2022.
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Emergency services called out to two vehicle crash
EMERGENCY services have been called out after a two-vehicle crash this morning, which has closed a busy road. The B1345 between Drem and Dirleton is currently closed in both directions. Many motorists are instead having to travel through Gullane
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Driver, 80, fined and points placed on licence after crash in Haddington
AN EIGHTY-YEAR-OLD man has avoided a road ban after he caused a collision in Haddington. David Sheridan was driving on the A199 when he veered onto the wrong side of the road. His car then collided with an oncoming vehicle during the incident on
