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Peeps into the Past: Sugar shortage made the headlines
WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago A CELEBRATED actor, due to appear at this year’s Fringe by the Sea festival, was in the county 25 years ago, explained the East Lothian Courier
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Motorbiker fined for speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park
A DUNBAR man has been fined and had penalty points added to his licence after he was caught speeding on a motorbike. Leon Danvers, of Warrender Crescent, was clocked driving over the speed limit near to Seton Sands Holiday Park on June 14 last
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Impressive medal haul for swimmers in end of season event
TALENTED East Lothian swimmers have returned home with more than a dozen medals after competing with the best in the country. Members of East Lothian Swim Team (ELST) travelled north to the Aberdeen Aquatics Centre to take part in the Scottish
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Our services are getting poorer
I HOPE everyone is having a nice summer, despite the lack of sun so far! Last week, I met with local health and social care bosses to discuss the closure of Belhaven Hospital, the Blossom House care home, the in-patient beds at the Edington and
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VIDEO: Residents concerned at rat problem around dilapidated historic house
FEARS over rats and fires at historic Harlaw Hill House have been raised by residents. The Category A-listed building, which is privately owned, is one of Prestonpans’ most historic buildings but has long been in a state of severe disrepair due
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Visitors to two beaches urged to keep out of the water
VISITORS to two county beaches are being urged to keep out of the water. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are advising against bathing or paddling at Yellowcraig, near Dirleton, and Broadsands, just east of Yellowcraig, as a precaution
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Football sides getting ready to kick off the new season
COMPETITIVE football returns to East Lothian this afternoon (Saturday) as the county’s six senior sides kick off a new season. Four of the county’s teams are at home while Tranent and Musselburgh Athletic face away trips. In the Scottish Lowland
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Story of Musselburgh author’s chieftain ancestor told in new book
A MUSSELBURGH author is looking forward to the publication of his historical fiction novel. Rise of the First Wessex King follows the life of author Alex (AJ) Proudfoot’s earliest known ancestor, traced back over 1,500 years of his family history
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Hospital worker stole bank cards from patients and used them to buy himself goods
A HOSPITAL worker stole bank cards belonging to two patients and bought himself goods worth nearly £200 at petrol stations and DIY stores. Michael Johnstone took the bank cards from the patients while he was working in a trusted position as a clinical
