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New Wireworks development in Musselburgh wins Apartment of the Year award
AN INDEPENDENT housing developer has won the Apartment of the Year accolade at The Herald Property Awards for its £35 million development in Musselburgh. Dundas Estates’ The Wireworks, located at the former Brunton Wireworks site on Inveresk Road
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Down Memory Lane: Cycling in East Lothian in times gone by
JUDGING by these photos from the archives, East Lothian has always been a great place to cycle around! From dedicated bike clubs and organised races to cycling for pleasure and hiring bikes for excursions... do you recognise the people on these
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Remarkable women of East Lothian highlighted in talk
A HISTORY society has kicked off its new season with a talk on remarkable women. Gullane and Dirleton History Society began its new season of talks with Dr Hanita Ritchie's discussion on 'The Remarkable Women of East Lothian'. The event took
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American singer thanks East Lothian for changing his life
AN AMERICAN singer who forged a bond with East Lothian on a visit to the county nine years ago is celebrating the launch of his new music video. Cody Qualls is keen to share the news with local people after striking up a friendship with fellow
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Moths in East Lothian at the heart of group's season opening talk
‘MEETINGS with moths – 100 years of moth recording in East Lothian’ is the title of a talk in Haddington next week. Ecologist Katty Baird will speak to East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society next Saturday (October 19) in the town
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Colin Beattie MSP column: Council must find a way to save The Brunton
THE Brunton theatre has a long and proud history. Opened in 1971 by the Queen Mother and named after John Brunton, the founder of the Brunton Wireworks, it has, rightly, become the beating heart of the Honest Toun. As such, it is much loved and well
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Dunbar man caught driving while banned from the road
A DUNBAR man was caught driving a vehicle despite previously being banned from the road. Charles Hamilton drove the car on the town’s Spott Road on July 25, 2020. Hamilton, of High Street, was found to be using the vehicle while disqualified
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Taylor Wimpey to donate £6,000 to Dunbar community charity
A HOUSING developer has announced that it will donate more than £6,000 to a Dunbar community charity. Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed it will hand over £25 for each new home sold and legally completed at its Belhaven Way development,
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Council pay tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond
EAST Lothian Council has paid tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond. The former MP and MSP died yesterday (Saturday) after becoming ill at an event in North Macedonia. East Lothian Council has confirmed the saltire flag will fly at
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Tranent and Elphinstone Community Council seeking five new representatives
TRANENT and Elphinstone Community Council (TECC) is seeking five new representatives to fill vacancies. The community council meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm in Tranent Day Centre, with every fourth meeting taking place in Elphinstone
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Double Paralympic gold medal winner visits county swimmers
DOUBLE Paralympic champion Stephen Clegg has gone back to where it all began. The swimming star took gold in the S12 100m butterfly and backstroke events at the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. The 28-year-old, who is the brother of fellow
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MSP calls for long-term funding for mental health facility in Tranent
LONG-TERM funding for a facility in Tranent that focuses on young people struggling with their mental health has been called for by an MSP. Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP, recently visited The Haven, a family-focused service integrated with the
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Investigation launched as thieves target businesses
A BREAK-IN and attempted break-in in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday) morning are thought to be linked. Premises on Musselburgh’s North High Street were targeted at about 3.25am before another business was hit 15 minutes later. A spokesperson
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Appeal lodged over gamekeeper's bid to build rural family home
A GAMEKEEPER is fighting to build a family home in the countryside because his unsociable hours and "unusual" vehicles are not suited to modern residential estates. Gary MacPherson was refused planning permission for a new home at Newmains, Whitekirk
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Man spotted waving pole while walking in Musselburgh ordered to wear electronic tag
A MAN who was spotted waving a pole around as he walked along a Musselburgh street has been ordered to wear an electronic tagging device for six months. Mark Drummond will have to stay within his home in Mayfield between 7pm and 7am every night
