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Barriers being put in place amid flooding fears in town
FLOOD barriers are being put in place alongside the River Esk in Musselburgh amid fears of flooding. East Lothian Council made the announcement this afternoon (Friday) and confirmed the situation would be monitored over the coming days. A spokesperson
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Scotland's influence on one of world's biggest bands explored in new book
FROM Glasgow bedrooms to influencing one of the world’s biggest bands, the impact of Scottish musicians can be felt across the world. Bands including Teenage Fanclub, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Soup Dragons and Cocteau Twins achieved varying
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Village's plans to enhance Christmas lights display blocked by council
PLANS to enhance a village’s Christmas lights display have been blocked by East Lothian Council. Hard-working volunteers are preparing for the festive season but have seen their plans for more lights in the village knocked back. Lights have
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Successful plant nursery for sale for offers over £1.375 million
A RURAL business in East Lothian, complete with a house, shop, two paddocks, customer parking and many other features has been listed on the market for offers over £1.375 million. Macplants Berrybank Nursery, near Boggs Holdings, north of Pencaitland
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PICTURES: Hundreds flock to Musselburgh's Communities Day 2024
COMMUNITIES Day 2024 attracted about 350 people who flocked to see the range of activities on offer in the Musselburgh area. The annual event, held at the Fisherrow Centre recently, is organised by Musselburgh Area Partnership (MAP), which allocates
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Adam Holmes to headline first show in new 'Live At The Law' music series
ADAM Holmes has been announced as the first ever headliner to play the new Live At The Law music event in North Berwick – and the show is already sold out. The Edinburgh-based singer and three-time Scottish Album of the Year Award nominee will
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New East Lothian Foodbank sessions offer support during winter months
EAST Lothian Foodbank has introduced new breakfast sessions to offer support through the difficult winter months. The ‘Wednesday Wellbeing Breakfast’ will offer a warm space to shield from the cold mornings, as well as providing hot drinks and
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Douglas Alexander MP column: Key successes in our first 100 days in government
SATURDAY marked the 100th day of this Labour Government. As with any new government, we have had some teething problems to deal with. However, our focus is on carrying out the hard work required to deliver the important change we promised at the
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Manager hoping for a change of luck in promotion bid
ORMISTON Primrose manager Guy Kerr is hoping Lady Luck starts smiling on his side soon. The county club fought back from two goals down against league leaders Lochgelly Albert on Saturday before ultimately losing 3-2. The defeat leaves them
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Volunteers urged to come forward to help with school group
PARENTS and carers are being urged to help raise funds for Knox Academy. The first meeting of the secondary school’s PTA takes place on Tuesday in the school’s library. A spokesperson for the group encouraged people to head along at 7pm.
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Paul McLennan MSP column: Scotland has lost a brilliant politician in Alex Salmond
A "POLITICAL colossus", "a titan of Scottish independence", "a towering figure", "one of the greatest political thinkers" – wide-ranging tributes to Alex Salmond acknowledge his status as Scotland’s political giant who “left a fundamental footprint
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Taller turbines planned to replace existing ones at wind farm
TALLER turbines could be put in place at an established windfarm in the Lammermuir Hills. Fred. Olsen Renewables will reveal plans later this month for the “repowering” of Crystal Rig Wind Farm. The earliest part of Crystal Rig Wind Farm, located
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Harp concert raises more than £300 for international charity
A FUNDRAISING harp concert in aid of UNICEF has raised £350. Elinor Evans performed at Our Lady of the Waves Church Hall in Dunbar last month. Margaret Laidlaw was pleased to say that the concert had raised £350, taking the total this year
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Scotland learn opposition for next year's Rugby World Cup
SCOTLAND will face Canada, Wales and Fiji at the Women’s Rugby World Cup next year. The draw for the tournament, which kicks off in August, was made yesterday (Thursday) on the BBC One Show. Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm, who will, hopefully
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Bus stop to get replacement seat after bench damaged
A NORTH Berwick bus stop is set to get a replacement seat in the "near future", after one of its benches was damaged. The bus stop on Church Road has been damaged some time in the last two weeks. East Lothian Council is now set to replace
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In memoriam: death notices in the East Lothian Courier this week
The East Lothian Courier has published 12 death notices this week. Every week, the East Lothian Courier publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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Work on more than 100 new homes to begin later this month
WORK to deliver more than 130 new homes – including more than 40 affordable properties – at Blindwells will get under way this month. Social enterprise Places for People has permission for 93 homes for private sale and a further 42 affordable homes
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Man forced his finger into woman's mouth and kicked police officer in the groin
A PORT Seton man has been banned from contacting a woman he assaulted and told he must pay money to a police fund after attacking a police officer. Craig Thomson, 25, grabbed hold of his victim by the neck and pushed her on the body during an incident
