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Heart-shaped traffic light raises smiles at roadworks
A PECULIAR-LOOKING traffic light in East Lothian, shaped like a love heart, has brought smiles from passers-by. The red light at temporary traffic lights on Clifford Road, North Berwick – where SP Energy Networks is currently carrying out roadworks
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North Berwick high street closed to traffic from tomorrow for resurfacing works
NORTH Berwick High Street is to be closed to traffic from tomorrow to allow for resurfacing to take place. Works will be carried out in three stages over seven working days, with all roads open on Saturday and Sunday. The first phase begins
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Down Memory Lane: East Lothian's glorious gardens
EAST Lothian is of course known as the ‘Garden County’ – so it’s little surprise it’s been home to many spectacular gardens over the years. Here, we take a look back at some of the county’s horticultural hotspots in years gone by. All images
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Luxury resort in East Lothian now part of European holiday brand's portfolio
AN EXPANDING resort in the heart of East Lothian has joined fast-growing European back-to-nature holiday brand Landal GreenParks UK. Whitekirk Hill Resort, which launched in 2019, offers a range of luxury self-catering lodges for up to 10 people
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Festive fundraisers planned ahead of town's Christmas lights switch-on
A PROGRAMME of festive fundraisers has been revealed to ensure Dunbar is sparkling this Christmas. Volunteers behind the town’s popular Christmas lights display have announced two events leading up to the switch-on at the end of next month.
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Boats craned out of harbour at end of the sailing season
THE removal of more than 20 boats has signalled the end of the sailing season in North Berwick. On Saturday, October 12, 23 boats were craned out of North Berwick Harbour, with the manoeuvring carried out by members of East Lothian Yacht Club.
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Chris Murray MP column: An honour to host my own debate in Westminster Hall
THIS week, I had an opportunity that very few MPs are given so early in their Parliamentary terms: to host my own debate in Westminster Hall. Speaking on the cultural and economic benefits of the Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals, this
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Secondary school group's annual general meeting planned
ISSUES surrounding Dunbar Grammar School will be discussed at a meeting next week. Dunbar Grammar School Council meets regularly to share information and discuss school issues. The council includes the headteacher and senior leadership team
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Man missing from Musselburgh is found 'safe and well'
POLICE have confirmed that a man reported missing from Musselburgh has been found "safe and well". Reece Dagg was last seen at 3.50am today (Sunday) in the North High Street area and an appeal was launched to trace him. Police have now confirmed
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East Lothian group keeping up the fight to defeat polio
MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Musselburgh are continuing their quest to help deliver a polio-free world as World Polio Day approaches next Thursday (October 24). For more than 45 years Rotary International has worked towards a global goal of eradication
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Rollo celebrates double championship glory on debut campaign
A TOP-10 finish helped Lewis Rollo celebrate an impressive double in his debut season in Bennetts British Superbikes. The final round of the competition took place at Brands Hatch over the weekend and saw Rollo looking to clinch the Rookie Championship
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Focus on Farming: A bit less rain next year would be appreciated!
By Lindsay Brown, NFUS regional manager for Lothians and Borders THERE is definitely a change in the weather. It is a lot cooler and the days are getting shorter. Following an extremely busy harvest which stretched out far too long, what should
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Appeal launched to try to find missing man Reece Dagg
AN APPEAL has been launched to try to find a man missing from Musselburgh. Reece Dagg was last seen in the North High Street area around 3.50am this morning (Sunday, October 20). He is believed to have travelled within the East Lothian area
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Parking fines brought in more than £850,000 to East Lothian Council
PARKING fines brought in more than £850,000 to East Lothian Council during the last financial year. The number of parking fines in the county jumped by more than a third over the course of the period between April 2023 and March this year compared
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Musselburgh man admits assaulting man at Royal Edinburgh Hospital
A MUSSELBURGH man will return to court for sentencing next month after he admitted to an assault at an Edinburgh hospital. Callum Reynolds repeatedly punched the male victim on the head, causing him to fall to the ground at the Royal Edinburgh
