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PICTURES: Musselburgh Festival Kirkin' and Sashing 2024
MUSSELBURGH Festival is now in full swing, with the Kirkin' and Sashing events both taking place on Sunday. Honest Lad Billy Innes and Honest Lass Eilidh Bonthron took centre stage ahead of a busy week for them both. Here are a selection of
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Warning issued to beachgoers after firefighters called out
BEACHGOERS are being urged to be careful after firefighters were called out to Longniddry on Friday evening. East Lothian’s coastline proves a popular destination for visitors and residents throughout the summer months. However, concerns about
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Tim's Tales: There will be a rainbow or a glowing sunset
It’s always worked, no matter how obvious the hypocrisy and deceit of those who propagate it is. The question is not, will it work? But rather, how much will it work? How many people can be caught in its net, and for how long? I’m talking about
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PICTURES: Dunbar Lifeboat Fete 2024
DUNBAR Lifeboat Fete returned on Saturday as Katie McDougall was crowned this year's lifeboat queen. Here are a selection of photos from the day – we will also publish some in this week's Courier, out on Thursday.
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Residents warned to look out for pufflings after two rescued in North Berwick
TWO young puffins have been rescued from North Berwick – and residents are now being asked to keep an eye out for more of the birds. This season’s baby puffins – known as pufflings – are now leaving their burrows on islands off the county coast
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Number of short-term lets in North Berwick up 30 per cent in a year
THE number of short-term lets in North Berwick went up by more than 30 per cent last year, despite new legislation tightening controls. An independent report commissioned by North Berwick Environment and Heritage Trust has said that there were
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County author thrilled by new book set in North Berwick
A Gullane author has been delighted by the response to his recently published sixth book, which is set in North Berwick. Charlie Laidlaw, 70, confessed he was excited by the feedback he had already received for his latest novel, The Days Of Our
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Haddington: Council to decide on Rocksalt's colour change
A CAFE’S change of colour is to be considered by East Lothian Council’s planning department. Three applications are with the local authority surrounding the change of appearance to Rocksalt, which opened earlier this summer on Haddington High Street
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Colin Beattie: Advice on supporting families through summer
I HOPE you are all enjoying your summer and trying your best to enjoy the fleeting summer weather. Whilst there is plenty to enjoy about the summer, it can bring about emotional and financial stress for many families with kids to entertain.
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Musselburgh taxi office might become roofing yard in new plans
A TAXI office could become the office and yard for a roofing business under plans with East Lothian Council. Edinburgh-based Bolton Roofing Contractors Ltd has applied to the local authority for a change of use on Whitecraig’s Deantown Avenue.
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County school says farewell to long serving teacher
A LONG-SERVING member of staff at Knox Academy has waved goodbye to the school. The last day of term for pupils and staff before the summer holidays was also the final day at school for John Taylor, curriculum leader of science. Sue Cook, headteacher
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Tributes paid to motorcyclist killed in crash near Fenton Barns
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist killed in a crash between Dirleton and Drem on Wednesday morning. Glenn Campbell, 21, from North Berwick, was riding a green Kawasaki which was involved in a collision with a Scania tanker. The road
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Two unions to announce decision on bin strikes after new offer from Cosla
TWO trade unions are expected to announce on Monday whether or not their members in waste disposal will accept a new pay deal. More than half of Scotland's council areas - including East Lothian - could face strike action in a dispute over pay,
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Dozens of litter picks taken part in throughout county
MORE than a dozen organised litter picks have taken place across East Lothian as part of a national charity’s annual campaign. People throughout the county supported Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Spring Clean earlier this year. Barry Fisher, chief
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Draw is made for rugby's National Shield competition
ROSS High and Haddington Rugby Clubs both begin their quest for National Shield glory with home contests. The first round of the competition, which begins with sides outwith the National Leagues, takes place on October 5. Ross High and Haddington
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Marine lovers invited to explore ‘snorkel trail’
KEEN explorers are invited to get up close to marine life thanks to a “snorkel trail” along East Lothian’s coastline. Established by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Scottish Seabird Centre, a self-led route provides an opportunity to explore
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North Berwick: Man banned from road after being caught driving while disqualified
A NORTH Berwick man has been banned from the road after he was caught driving while disqualified. Oliver Malcolm, 57, was stopped by the police while he was driving a van on Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, on August 19 last year. It emerged that
