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REVIEW: Caitlin Moran at Fringe By The Sea
“Who has their dog here?" asked columnist and author Caitlin Moran, who opened up her chat at Fringe By The Sea on Sunday by sharing her delight at the number of four-legged friends at the festival. "Having dogs at festivals – we have reached perfection
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No late trains by ScotRail from Capital during Edinburgh Festival Fringe
SCOTRAIL has no plans to deliver later last train services out of the Capital to East Lothian during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe due to its temporary timetable currently in operation. The train operator, which traditionally provides later weekend
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PICTURES: Village's fancy dress parade and games day proves a great success
OLYMPIC spirit has helped bring the curtain down on the Gullane Games. While Team GB have been busy collecting medals in France, Gullane residents were attending a champion event. The fancy dress parade on Saturday attracted plenty of creative
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Loved ones gather to celebrate Maggie Ross' 100th birthday
DEVOTED great-grandmother, war-time agricultural worker and adventure lover Margaret Ross has celebrated her 100th birthday. Born as Margaret Sinclair and known as Maggie by loved ones, she celebrated the special occasion surrounded by family,
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Steps taken to stop drivers from heading wrong way at one-way system
ATTEMPTS are being made to tackle the number of drivers heading in the wrong direction on Dunbar’s one-way system. Complaints about vehicles turning right coming away from Dunbar Railway Station and also from the Abbeylands car park onto the wrong
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Changes planned for bus services ahead of school term
CHANGES to school services will come into force next week as youngsters return to school. East Coast Buses will make changes to school services to “help improve boarding times and increase capacity where it is required”. A £3 adult and £1.50
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Fire breaks out at former Edenhall Hospital in Musselburgh
A FIRE has broken out at a former hospital in East Lothian this afternoon. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the former Edenhall Hospital in Musselburgh at 3.04pm. Four fire engines were sent to the incident. (Image
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Reports of teenage boy exposing himself to elderly residents in Tranent
A TEENAGE boy indecently exposed himself to two elderly residents in the Muirpark area of Tranent yesterday evening (Monday). The police were alerted by a woman who witnessed the incident, which took place at about 8pm. The flasher is described
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Tim's Tales: In the footsteps of my father
SO WE ARE on holiday and friends are housesitting for us to feed the goldfish. This summer holiday is a bit of a pilgrimage, for this year has a poignant anniversary for me and my family. It was 50 years ago that my father died, at the very young
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Maths passes on the increase in East Lothian as pupils receive exam results
THE pass rate for National 5 maths in East Lothian Council schools has jumped by 11 per cent compared to the previous year, according to new data. Exam results were published on Tuesday as East Lothian school pupils nervously awaited their results
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Tranent looking for new manager after Little departure
TRANENT have parted company with manager Ian Little – just six games after he guided them to cup glory. The Belters made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the club welcomed Bo’ness United for their third league fixture of
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Bondagers: Tale of 19th-century women farm workers going on the road
A GROUP of thespians are taking their show on the open road. Dunbar And District Amateur Drama Association (DADADA) is putting on a five-date tour at venues in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. Bondagers, by Sue Glover, tells the story
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Haddington Athletic CFC plans football tournament to raise funds for charity
A CHARITY football tournament boosting a good cause in Haddington and one overseas will kick off later this summer. Haddington Athletic CFC is organising a seven-a-side tournament for adults at the 3G pitch on the town’s Whittingehame Drive.
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Musselburgh Rugby Club holding open day
AN OPEN day will be held at Musselburgh Rugby Club next Saturday (August 10). The clubhouse will be open from noon and there will be taster sessions for youngsters. There is also the chance to watch a pre-season friendly between Musselburgh
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FoodShare challenges highlighted to visiting MSP
CHALLENGES facing a group helping people access food and essential toiletries have been highlighted to an MSP. Dunbar FoodShare was first established 10 years ago and has continued through the Covid-19 pandemic. As well as providing access
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Youth charity Recharge enjoyed a trip to Berwick last week
YOUNG people from Tranent have enjoyed a trip to Berwick as they look to help out in the community. Youth charity Recharge, based in Tranent, works with young people in the Fa’side area aged 11 to 18 to develop their confidence and life skills.
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Summer signings could help fire club back to the Premier Division
LONG-TERM signing targets could help fire Preston Athletic back to the top flight of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL). The Pennypit men picked up their first win of the season on Saturday in fine style with a 5-1 demolition of Thornton
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Small businesses urged to consider moving to units beside Haddington Retail Park
SMALL businesses are being urged to consider moving into Haddington Retail Park. East Lothian Council is looking for businesses to take on the remaining four of 16 units between the retail park and neighbouring Arthurs Way. The units vary in
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Swim starlet Stefan has been recognised at Holyrood after recent Junior Championships
A DOUBLE medal winner has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for his efforts in the swimming pool. Stefan Krawiec, of Prestonpans, was part of the British team that travelled to Lithuania earlier this month for the European Junior Swimming
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Man walking 180 miles to North Berwick to visit his best friend
AN ABERDEENSHIRE resident is making his way to North Berwick to see his best pal – and Idlewild in concert at Fringe by the Sea – entirely on foot. Matt Kinghorn, of Pitmedden, set out on Monday to walk more than 180 miles from his home to North
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Teenage e-scooter rider in hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash
A TEENAGE boy who was riding an e-scooter was rushed to hospital with serious injuries this morning after a collision with a van. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were seen on Albert Terrace, Ashgrove and Linkfield Road in Musselburgh
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Nursery holding open day for prospective families
A NURSERY is holding an open day next Saturday (August 10). Fenton Barns Nursery is encouraging people to head along between 11am and 1pm. A spokesperson for the business said: “This will provide prospective families the chance to see all of
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First East Lothian derby of the season ready to kick-off
THE first round of midweek fixtures kicks off this evening (Tuesday) with three games in East Lothian. Preston Athletic are the only county side not playing tonight but there are plenty of intriguing games. In the Scottish Lowland Football
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Pharmacy plans being considered by East Lothian Council
PLANS for a pharmacy dispenser on Dunbar High Street are being weighed up by East Lothian Council. Romanes Pharmacy is looking to add a prescription collection machine to its premises at the southern end of the street. Drawings included with
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Fringe by the Sea 2024: What's still to come at North Berwick festival
FRINGE by the Sea has celebrated a spectacular opening weekend, with warm temperatures attracting huge crowds to its main venue in North Berwick’s Lodge Grounds. Hot Chip kicked off the party with a blistering set on Friday night, and Del Amitri
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Plans to improve football fan experience with spectator area
FOOTBALL fans could soon have their own area to cheer on their team. Hundreds of youngsters use the artificial football pitch off Haddington’s Whittingehame Drive each week. Now, visitors to the surface, which was the third of its kind when
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A building in Haddington's Tesco car park could be demolished
A “STRUCTURALLY unsound” building in a car park beside a supermarket could be demolished. Tesco is keen for the outbuilding to the east of its Haddington store to be torn down. An application has now been lodged with East Lothian Council’s
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School Exam Results Day 2024: What’s next and who can help
Today, almost 145,000 young people will receive a text message, email, or first-class envelope containing a set of results that will help them determine their next steps in life. It’s much the same every year on Results Day. But whether students
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Planners give green light to flats to rear of Tranent High Street
THIRTEEN new flats are set to be built in Tranent after a planning application was given the go-ahead by East Lothian Council. William Pierrepont submitted the initial proposal in 2019 and permission has now been granted for the development to
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Man sentenced to unpaid work after failing to show up to court
A MUSSELBURGH man has been told he must carry out unpaid work as punishment for failing to turn up to court on three separate occasions. Fraser Black was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to face an allegation of assault but did not show
