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Down Memory Lane: Looking back on royal visits to East Lothian
EAST Lothian has been honoured by many visits from members of the Royal Family over the years, including the late Queen Elizabeth II herself. King Charles III, when he was heir to the throne, visited North Berwick in 2000, the same year that Princess
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A1 closed northbound between Dunbar and East Linton due to vehicle accident
The A1 has been closed northbound in East Lothian due to a road traffic accident between Dunbar and East Linton this afternoon. The accident happened between Thistly Cross and Abbotsview roundabouts with Traffic Scotland alerting drivers of the
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Photography workshops aiming to help people take pictures like a pro
PHOTOGRAPHY fans are being urged to sign up for new workshops. Pete Harper, a committee member at the Poldrate Arts & Craft Centre in Haddington, is hosting three beginner digital photography workshops. Pete Harper is hosting three digital
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New Musselburgh MP highlights Musselburgh Festival in maiden speech
THE new Labour MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh highlighted the Musselburgh Festival during his maiden speech in the House of Commons last week. Chris Murray made reference to the annual community event and the tradition of the Kirkin’ and
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Concerns for paddleboarder as lifeboat crews called out
CONCERNS that a paddleboarder was in difficulty turned out to be two people fishing in a rowing boat. Dunbar’s two lifeboats were called out on Saturday afternoon after a report of a person in difficulty near Pease Bay. The two boats were paged
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Tranent mental health service The Haven praised by politicians
LOCAL mental health service The Haven has been commended during a recent visit from politicians. Based at The Fraser Centre in Tranent, The Haven aims to support families with children struggling with their mental health, and to prevent problems
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Colin Beattie MSP column: Musselburgh Festival was superb
EACH year, I look forward to marking my calendar with all the events during the Musselburgh Festival. The festival is back with a bang this year and I find myself enjoying each year better than the last. This year, I attended the Kirkin’ of
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Long trip proves worthwhile for petanque cup winner
A 225-MILE round trip proved worthwhile for the winner of the Volunteer Arms Petanque Cup. Competitors, including internationalists, battled it out at Dunbar’s Lauderdale Park at the end of last month. The competition, which was organised by
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Former Scotland star to share experiences to help grow rugby
TWO former internationalists will share their experiences of high-level performance and playing pathways with Scottish Rugby. Megan Gaffney and Stuart McInally have been appointed as advisors to the SRU Board to provide expert insights into performance
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Permission given to create private reservoir to help grow crops
POTATOES, carrots, cabbage, leeks and sprouts will benefit from a newly constructed reservoir. Plans to create the body of water on land near Luffness were given the go-ahead by East Lothian Council’s planning department. The reservoir will
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Unwanted clothes and shoes needed for second-hand sale in Prestonpans
RESIDENTS are being asked to root through their wardrobes for unwanted clothes and shoes for an upcoming second-hand sale. Pennypit Community Centre in Prestonpans is hosting The Big Pick on Wednesday, where a range of clothing items will be available
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Motorist banned from the road after driving while disqualified
A DUNBAR motorist has been banned from the road after he drove a vehicle while disqualified. Charles Hamilton, of High Street, was caught behind the wheel of a vehicle by police officers on the town’s Spott Road on July 20, 2020. During their
