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Protestors demand Co-op remove bird nets after seagulls die
PROTESTORS assembled outside the Co-op store in Port Seton on Tuesday, demanding the removal of netting in which two seagulls have died. In the last year, the Co-op on Links Road has installed netting, resulting in a number of complaints to the
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Former East Lothian MP is acting leader of Alba Party after Alex Salmond's death
KENNY MacAskill has been confirmed as the acting leader of the Alba Party following the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond. Mr Salmond passed away on Saturday while he was in North Macedonia at a conference. Mr MacAskill, who was East
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Council won't reveal number of mothballed buildings, amid concern about Brunton fate
EAST Lothian Council has refused to publicly reveal how many of its buildings are currently mothballed, amid growing concern that one if its most popular venues is about to join the list. The council has this year alone temporarily closed two rural
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Weather warning issued for East Lothian with 'disruption' expected
A WEATHER warning has been issued by the Met Office for East Lothian and surrounding areas for Sunday and Monday morning, as "disruption" is expected. Meteorologists have forecast strong winds starting on Sunday and continuing into Monday.
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Blindwells residents eager to see work started on new town centre
RESIDENTS of East Lothian's newest town are eager to see progress made on creating a town centre and opening shops, as housebuilding continues apace. The town of Blindwells, located between Tranent, Prestonpans and Longniddry, is currently under
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Ranger column: Keep your eyes peeled for frogs and toads in October
THROUGHOUT October, the ranger service will be involved in assorted attempts at grassland management. The aim is to remove much of the standing vegetation so that it doesn’t die back over winter and rot down into the soil. This reduces the nutrient
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Service in tribute to the fallen to take place at Crookston memorial
PEOPLE are invited to attend a remembrance service at the Crookston war memorial in tribute to the men from Wallyford, Smeaton and Deantown (now Whitecraig) who lost their lives in the First World War. The annual Armistice Day service takes place
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Musselburgh veterans visit Glenkinchie Distillery thanks to anonymous donation
MUSSELBURGH & District Veterans have raised a glass to an enjoyable visit to Glenkinchie Distillery in Pencaitland, thanks to an anonymous donation. A dozen members of the group, which meets at the Hollies Community Hub, were well received at the
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Link between East Lothian town and France celebrates 30 years
MORE than 50 people from a town in France will visit Dunbar to celebrate a 30-year link between the two areas. Dunbar and district began twinning with Lignieres in 1994 and many friendships have been established during the several visits between
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Council say emails to parking objectors 'could have been phrased differently'
EAST Lothian Council has admitted that messages it sent to people objecting to revamped proposals for parking charges in North Berwick "could have been phrased differently". On Monday, the Courier reported that some residents had been unhappy
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Musselburgh's annual yacht regatta takes place at Fisherrow
SAILORS from Musselburgh took to the waves recently for the annual yacht regatta at Fisherrow. Organised by Fisherrow Yacht Club, the event was held over two days. Overall winner Mark McClelland was delighted with his success. He said:
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Tranent and Musselburgh Athletic looking for three points
THREE points are up for grabs for both Tranent and Musselburgh Athletic tonight (Wednesday). Both sides are back in league action with Tranent travelling to Gala Fairydean Rovers in the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL) and Musselburgh hosting
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Distillery hopes to hold yoga, ceilidhs and running events on its grounds
GLENKINCHIE Distillery wants to introduce a wide range of events at its grounds, from yoga to ceilidhs, as it aims to diversify. The distillery, near Pencaitland, has applied to change its licence to include dancing, exercise and even host the
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'High-visibility' rural police patrols being carried out
“HIGH-VISIBILITY” rural patrols are being carried out in a bid to deter fish poaching and hare coursing. Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team (ELCAT), alongside the divisional wildlife crime officer, have been conducting patrols across
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Unpaid work for man after threatening behaviour towards his partner
A MUSSELBURGH man has been told he must carry out unpaid work in the community after admitting to behaving in a threatening manner. Sacha Scott turned up at his partner’s home uninvited and banged on the door. Scott also shouted, swore, acted
