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Down Memory Lane: John Muir's connection with Dunbar
BORN in Dunbar in 1838, John Muir became known as the "Father of the National Parks" in his adopted home, the USA. There, the naturalist and author's activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park, and his heritage and
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Putting competition dating back more than a century returns
A PUTTING competition dating back more than 100 years returns to North Berwick next week. The Calder Cup was first played for in 1920 and begins with qualifying on Tuesday, between 10am and 6pm. The finals will be held at 6pm on Thursday (July
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Inspector Alan King column: A green and pleasant occasion
THERE is a new boss in number 10 Downing Street and, if you’re happy about this or not, “the times they are a changin”. I would like to thank all those involved with the planning and organisation of the General Election in East Lothian, from our
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Dame Prue Leith tours site of university’s innovation hub
DAME Prue Leith, restaurateur, TV presenter and chancellor of Queen Margaret University (QMU), has toured the construction site where the multi-million-pound Edinburgh Innovation Hub is being developed on land around the university campus. A joint
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Scotland go down to final day defeat against Ireland
THE curtain came down on Scotland’s Six Nations Summer Series with defeat against Ireland. Scotland had been edged out by Italy at the beginning of the month before going down to France last Tuesday. In the searing heat in Parma, Scotland lost
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Cabins on the outskirts of town approved despite concerns being lodged
POTENTIAL for smoke from barbecues, disturbances from dogs and harm to livestock have been listed as reasons to turn down plans for holiday cabins near North Berwick. The application, which has been approved by East Lothian Council’s planning department
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Case deserted after it emerges Cockenzie man had passed away
A COURT case against a Cockenzie man has been deserted after it emerged that he had passed away. Scott Hardie was due to appear for sentencing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last week after he had previously admitted to stealing alcohol from the Co-op
