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Cookery school a 'dream come true' for couple
A COUPLE opening their own cookery school in an expanding village have described it as “a dream come true”. Work is already under way to convert a 400-year-old farm building at Longniddry Steading into Yarrow Cookery School. Richard and Sophia
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Blooming Haddington in 'desperate' plea for volunteers ahead of judges' visit
A PLEA has been made for people to help an award-winning team of green-fingered volunteers. Blooming Haddington has enjoyed national success and will again attempt to wow judges when they visit the town on Wednesday. However, a warning has
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North Berwick: Road closures and parking suspensions for Fringe by the Sea
Road closures and parking restrictions have been announced in North Berwick for Fringe by the Sea. Thousands of attendees are expected at the town’s Lodge Grounds between tomorrow (Friday) and next Sunday (August 11), with big names such as The
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Late teacher a part of North Berwick forever as her ashes poured into harbour wall
A FORMER North Berwick schoolteacher will forever be part of the town thanks to a unique tribute made in her memory. Muriel Shiel, who taught at the town’s primary school for 40 years, passed away aged 93 on October 30 last year, shortly after
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Annie musical returns to county school after 25-year hiatus
FOR the first time in 25 years, the Preston Lodge High School play returned to the secondary school at the end of last term. Over three evenings, pupils performed the popular musical Annie, from June 12 to 14. About 700 people attended the
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Walking routes looking back to lockdown habits to be unveiled
SIX walking trails designed to reflect the daily walking practice that many people adopted during lockdown will be revealed later this month. An art project has been drawn up to “make a space in the community for reflection, remembrance, hope and
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East Lothian man suffers 'serious injuries' after assault in Blackpool
AN EAST Lothian resident has suffered "serious injuries" following an assault in Blackpool. The man, who is in his 50s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. The incident occurred at about 1am on Sunday outside the
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Forty-five new council houses handed over in Musselburgh
FORTY-FIVE new homes in Musselburgh will help local people in housing need, following a project involving Persimmon East Scotland and East Lothian Council. The properties form part of Persimmon’s Burgh Gate development at Craighall North and have
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County businessman donates thousands of pounds to Pennypit Trust
THE Pennypit Community Development Trust has been given a boost of an extra £2,500 for children's activities and trips during the summer holidays. In June, Alex Brown, of Ideal Flooring Solutions in Musselburgh, had donated £1,000 and also set
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Douglas Alexander: 'I had people screaming abuse in my face on the campaign trail'
EAST Lothian’s new MP has revealed that he had people screaming abuse in his face during the election campaign as he spoke of his concerns for the future of democracy. I sat down with Douglas Alexander, newly elected MP for Lothian East, on Friday
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Parade planned in honour of former Highland Games president
A PARADE in honour of the former long-standing president of North Berwick Highland Games will take place on Saturday. The games, which featured events including caber tossing and throwing a 16lb Scots hammer, were started in 1996 and John Starr
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Fringe by the Sea set to get under way for 2024 with packed programme
THAT buzz you hear is North Berwick gearing up for the 16th annual Fringe by the Sea festival, which opens tomorrow (Friday). Excitement is building in the seaside town as residents and visitors look forward to seeing big names including The Jacksons
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Taxi driver broke his leg after 'monumentally stupid' road rage incident
A TAXI driver was left with a broken leg after he got involved in a “monumentally stupid” road rage incident with an Uber driver. Gavin Barrett was driving his black cab in the west end of Edinburgh when he got caught up in a dispute with the Uber
