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Richard E Grant appearing in conversation with Edith Bowman at Fringe by the Sea
RICHARD E Grant will be appearing at Fringe by the Sea next month in conversation with Edith Bowman. The Oscar and BAFTA-nominated actor, known for his breakout role in Withnail And I and who recently starred in psychological thriller Saltburn,
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Key road in and out of Tranent to remain shut two weeks longer than expected
A KEY road in and out of Tranent will remain closed for two weeks longer than originally expected. Church Street has been closed since July 1, from its junction with Elder Court to its junction with Winton Place, forcing motorists trying to drive
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Family of swans spotted on busy road settling into new home
A FEATHERED family has found a home after being spotted wandering along a busy road. Swan parents and eight cygnets were found making their way along the A198, near Meadowmill, earlier this month. A number of concerned motorists highlighted
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Residents' anger over drivers' late-night 'donuts' in car park as police investigate
POLICE are making enquiries after residents were woken in the middle of the night by drivers performing 'donuts' near their homes. At about 5.55am on Sunday, a report was made to police about anti-social driving taking place at Meadowmill Sports
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Merryhatton Garden Centre: Different grasses that we find do well in East Lothian
ORNAMENTAL grasses are the unsung heroes of modern gardening, offering texture, structure, movement and even gentle sound to help you create your peaceful oasis. Generally requiring little maintenance and tolerant of a range of conditions, ornamental
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County youngsters given chance to learn how to fish
YOUNGSTERS interested in taking up fly fishing are being offered the chance to try their hand at the activity. East Lothian Angling Association is to start regular fishing tuition, with the aim of introducing fly fishing to young anglers. The
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Gift shop customers thanked for collection box donations
Gibsons of Haddington has raised £137.43 for a local good cause. The shop, on Market Street, sells gifts, jewellery and cookware, and popped a collection tin at the till for customers to donate to Our Community Kitchen East Lothian. The locally
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Award for club member as president stands down
A new president has taken the reins of Musselburgh Inner Wheel Club. Helen McMillan, who has held the post for two years, handed over the president’s collar to Elaine Clark at a recent meeting. Mrs Clark is looking forward to a busy year ahead
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Former county bank branch up for sale for £170,000
A FORMER bank at the centre of Dunbar is on the market for £170,000. The Bank of Scotland on the town’s High Street closed its doors in May – leaving the town without a bank. Instead, customers are left with a journey to either Haddington or
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John Muir Way cycle set to boost Johnnie’s Journey
A FRIEND of cancer campaigner Johnnie Meechan is preparing to cycle more than 100 miles to raise funds and awareness for his campaign. Johnnie, 46, started Johnnie’s Journey in 2016 after being diagnosed with a rare terminal cancer called a neuroendocrine
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County golfers victorious at Musselburgh Challenge
A team from the Thorntree Golf Club, a club based at the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, were victorious in this year’s Musselburgh Challenge. The tournament, Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club’s 23rd Musselburgh Challenge, was played over nine holes
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Council workers reject latest pay offer as 'mountains of rubbish' to pile the streets
WASTE workers, street cleaners and recycling operators in East Lothian - and across Scotland - could all go on strike next month after another pay offer by COSLA was rejected on Monday. Following a meeting in Glasgow with COSLA on Monday morning
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Former SPFL stalwarts drawn at Ormiston Primrose in cup tie
FORMER SPFL stalwarts Cowdenbeath will visit Ormiston Primrose in the South Challenge Cup. Ten years ago, the Fife outfit were rubbing shoulders with Rangers, Hearts and Hibernian in the second tier of Scottish football. However, three relegations
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Haddington: Charity craft fair to be held at bowling club
VEGAN-friendly soaps, Italian velvet cushions and crystals and holistic gifts will be on offer at a fundraiser next month. A craft fair in aid of Our Community Kitchen will be held in Haddington Bowling Club on August 4. More than a dozen stallholders
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Closure of town’s last bank slammed as ‘ridiculous’
Closure of the Bank of Scotland branch in North Berwick has been branded 'ridiculous' for the town at the latest community council meeting. On June 20, Bank of Scotland announced that the branch would close on February 19, leaving the town without
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Musselburgh driver banned for being almost four times the alcohol limit
A MOTORIST has been banned from driving following a trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Laura Main was found to be in charge of a vehicle while having 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath – nearly four times the legal limit of 22mg in 100ml of breath
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Macmerry firm collaborates for £1.2 million energy-saving project
A Macmerry-based company has joined forces with a business in Hamilton to deliver a £1.2 million thermal storage system project. Sunamp has partnered with Procast Group to implement the EXTEND project in about 60 homes across the UK. The proposed
