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Popular pumpkin patch announces it will no longer continue
A POPULAR pumpkin patch at Kilduff Farm has announced its closure after six years. Located near Athelstaneford, the farm’s much-visited annual pumpkin festival has become an essential part of the autumn calendar for many East Lothian families.
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Warning issued to residents over council tax refund scam
A WARNING has been issued after scam artists got in contact with a county resident about a council tax refund. East Lothian Council has highlighted the scam and urged residents to be aware of people getting in contact and asking for bank details
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Firefighters called after bicycle and rubbish catch fire near Cockenzie Harbour
A FIRE broke out at the beach close to Cockenzie Harbour yesterday evening (Tuesday), forcing firefighters to attend the scene. Reports reached the fire service at 9.46pm, with one appliance sent from Tranent. The fire, close to the harbour
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PICTURES: Musselburgh Festival Crusaders' Chase 2024
ONE of the highlights of the Musselburgh Festival, the spectacular Crusaders' Chase took place on Monday evening. Riders forded the River Esk before later galloping along the beach and then raising the Burgh flag at Fisherrow Harbour. Here
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Woman fined after being caught with cocaine and cannabis
A COUNTY woman caught in possession of Class A drugs has been ordered to pay a fine. Paige Sheldrick was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine at her former home on Forth Street, North Berwick. Sheldrick, 34, was also caught with a quantity
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Man 'acting suspiciously' in village; police investigating
POLICE are making enquiries after a man was reported to be acting suspiciously in an East Lothian village. Officers received reports yesterday of the man's behaviour in close to Luffness Court, Aberlady. The Courier understands that a number
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Couple's Innis & Gunn wedding tribute as they mark how they first met
A COUPLE have toasted their marriage in a wedding venue near Tyninghame, surrounded by Innis & Gunn souvenirs in a tribute to where they first met. More than 120 guests attended the ceremony at the Log Cabin at Ravensheugh Beach on Saturday.
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Dunbar Rotary Club welcomes Steve as new president
AN “EVER ACTIVE and ever-supportive” member has taken the helm at Dunbar Rotary. Steve Elliott was selected as the new president of the group at the last meeting in June. Outgoing president Ian Dickson was full of praise for his successor,
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Police stop vehicle with defective brakes and tyre
A MOTORIST whose vehicle had defective brakes was stopped by police in Musselburgh on Sunday night. Roads police officers were in the town and stopped a Mercedes. The incident was highlighted on social media where officers said: “It was found
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Spiritual event raises money for cancer charity Macmillan
A PSYCHIC night has helped raise more than £400 for a good cause. The event, featuring spiritualist Ada Donaldson, was held in Dunbar Royal British Legion earlier this year and collected £450 for Macmillan. A cheque was presented to Bob Crossan
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Church fundraiser provides boost to trio of local charities
THREE good causes are benefiting from thirsty visitors to a Haddington church. Congregation members visiting the tea table at St Mary’s Parish Church on a Sunday are boosting church funds while also helping Home-Start East Lothian, Our Community
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Veteran's service recognised with award from Rotary Club
D-Day veteran Charlie Horne has been awarded with a commemorative certificate by the Rotary Club of Longniddry and District. Incoming president Margaret Libberton, a former local ward councillor, presented the certificate last month to the veteran
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Plans to change closed Tranent bank into new church have been submitted
PLANS have been lodged with East Lothian Council to transform a former Tranent bank into a new church. A planning application for the changes to the building on the town’s High Street has been submitted by Tim Rawlinson, who serves as a minister
