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Award-winning tourist attraction reopens after eight months following flood damage
AN AWARD-WINNING tourist attraction which had been shut for more than eight months after flood damage reopened today. The Scottish Seabird Centre's Discovery Experience, located on Harbour Terrace in North Berwick, suffered water damage in February
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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PICTURES: Window Wanderland declared a success by organisers
ORGANISERS of this year's Window Wanderland in North Berwick have branded the event a success. Arranged by Bass Rock Community Group, residents of the town were given the chance to take part by lighting up their windows in a free, family-friendly
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Premier store plans in centre of town given green light
PLANS to welcome a Premier store to the centre of Haddington have been given the green light. Both advertising consent and listed building consent were approved for Sheree Shah for the premises on 90 High Street, which was previously Shopsmart.
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Schoolboy uses pedal power in bid to tackle homelessness
A FAMILY trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival inspired a schoolboy to get on his bike for charity. Teddy Brown Swan, along with mum Coree and dad Alex, travelled into the Capital earlier this year. And it was while there that the seven-year-old
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Hotel to become East Lothian's largest after extension approved
A HOTEL is set to become the largest in East Lothian after plans for more bedrooms there were approved, bringing the number above 100. Permission has been given to increase the number of rooms at the Premier Inn between Whitecraig and Musselburgh
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Club holding race night in biggest fundraising event of the year
A RACE night is being hosted by Tranent Rotary Club this week. The biggest annual fundraising event for the club, everyone is invited to attend and show their support for the group on Friday. The event, which takes place at East Lothian Co-operative
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Special ‘East Lothian Means Business' event taking place
EAST Lothian Business Week will be marked in Musselburgh next Thursday (October 24). Organised by East Lothian Council’s economic development department, ‘East Lothian Means Business 2024’ will be held at Eskmills Venue, 9am-1.30pm. The event
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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Mary Contini column: Very existence of our GP practices under threat
REMINISCENT of an episode of Dr. Finlay’s Casebook, I waited with my three siblings nervously until Doctor Scott put his thermometer under my arm and examined my outstretched tongue. The spots over my body were red and irritated, soothed only with
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Call made for Haddington businesses to come together in new group
BUSINESSES are being urged to come together to provide a united voice. Haddington has previously been home to various versions of a business association but they have fallen by the wayside. Councillor George McGuire, who represents the town
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Dunbar United and Musselburgh Athletic only East Lothian winners
DUNBAR United and Musselburgh Athletic were the winners out of East Lothian’s football teams over the weekend. Tranent picked up a point at Linlithgow Rose in the Scottish Lowland Football League but there were defeats for Haddington Athletic,
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Wind farm off East Lothian coast starts generating power into National Grid
A WIND farm visible from East Lothian’s coastline is now generating power into the National Grid. The significant milestone at Neart na Gaoithe (NnG), 30km from Torness, near Dunbar, is the latest step towards helping Scotland and the UK move towards
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Former East Lothian councillor is new chairman of Tranent group
A FAMILIAR face in the community has taken over the position of chairperson at Tranent and Elphinstone Community Council (TECC). Key roles were discussed at the group’s annual general meeting, which took place on Tuesday. Robert McNeill, a
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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School's successful diversity event to return next year
AN EVENT which brought together people from different cultures and charities will return next year. Knox Academy held its first ever diversity evening in February last year. Now, it has been confirmed that the event will return next spring.
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Discussions on how to improve area of town to take place
PLANS to revamp an area of Dunbar will be discussed on Wednesday afternoon. Potential improvements could be carried out to the streets, lanes and public spaces between Writers Court, Lamer Street, Colvin Street and Castle Street. The Dunbar
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Jailed for grabbing Asda security guard by the neck during struggle
A COUNTY man who grabbed a supermarket security guard by the neck during a struggle has been jailed. Craig Douglas appeared from custody at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing last Thursday. The court was told that Douglas had been sentenced
