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Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
ALEX Salmond has died aged 69. The former first minister was giving a speech in North Macedonia this morning. It has been reported that he died at some point after the event. READ MORE: Why you should pay for a subscription in the digital
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Town centre flat listed on the market for under £100,000
A FLAT in the centre of Haddington has been listed on the market for under £100,000. Nestled on Opera Close, off Court Street, the one-bed villa has a large living room / kitchen area, both with a skylight. The flat, within a B listed building
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Peeps into the Past: 'Linton Brig will stand for evermore'
WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago BABY Ruairidh made quite the entrance into the world, reported the East Lothian Courier on October 8, 1999. While most people would rush
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Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has reportedly died aged 69. The Alba leader and former SNP leader was giving a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday. The Daily Record and STV report that he died shortly after the event, aged 69. More
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Woman, 86, who died in Seton Sands crash named by police
FAMILY of an 86-year-old woman killed in a crash at a car park at Seton Sands have described her as "forever our superwoman". Police have named the woman, who tragically died following the incident on September 22, as Charlotte (Lottie) Harvie,
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Professional comedians coming to Haddington for brewery's comedy night
COMEDIAN Joe Heenan headlines a charity comedy night at The Haddy Tap next month. The event, at Haddington’s Station Yard Industrial Estate, is in aid of Reverse Rett. A number of professional comedians will perform from 7pm on November 2.
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Pétanque club give generous donation to local food initiative
THE team behind an initiative offering people access to food and essential toiletries have been 'bouled' over by a fundraising event. Dunbar FoodShare was chosen as the recipient as Dunbar Community Pétanque Club held a tombola and open day at
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Martin Whitfield MSP column: Social care is at breaking point
OUR social care system should be available to provide the care and support required by the most vulnerable members of society when they need it. While services in East Lothian are undoubtedly stretched, local care workers on the ground continue
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Baking skills help generous youngsters raise more than £400
CULINARY creations have helped kind-hearted schoolchildren raise more than £400 for charity. A bake-off competition was held at Dunbar Grammar School, where £105 was raised for Dunbar FoodShare. Meanwhile, a Macmillan Cancer Support afternoon
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Drink-driver threatened sexual violence against police officer and his family
A MAN who drove a vehicle while he was more than two-and-a-half times over the drink-driving limit then threatened sexual violence against a police officer and his family. Dino Husic was found to be using the vehicle with 58mg of alcohol in 100ml
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Teams encouraged to enter fundraising quiz for good cause
BRAIN power will be tested at a quiz in aid of a group tackling social isolation and loneliness. The Our Community Kitchen fundraiser takes place in Haddington Bowling Club on November 7. The group was set up to bring people together to enjoy
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Cup final place at stake in weekend's football matches
ATTENTION is split between league and cup games this afternoon (Saturday). Haddington Athletic and Ormiston Primrose are looking for three points at home with Tynecastle and Lochgelly Albert visiting. Meanwhile, county sides are looking to
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East Lothian residents urged to share climate change stories
PEOPLE living and working in East Lothian are being asked to share their weather-related stories. This is part of a project examining the impacts of climate change across south-east Scotland and how to respond to them. The initiative is led
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Police plan further speed checks near town's schools
SPEED checks on busy roads near Haddington’s schools will continue. Issues with speeding along West Road – which is home to The Compass School – and at the crossing near Peachdales have been raised with police. Constable Kiera Edmond highlighted
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Three-and-a-half-year driving ban for teenager after trio of incidents
A PRESTONPANS teenager has been banned from the road for more than three-and-a-half years after he committed three driving offences in quick succession, including driving on a footpath and crashing into a fence. Rhys Walsh was caught driving a
