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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Josh Taylor backs event's return to Glasgow
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist Josh Taylor has described the feeling of winning on home soil as “the highlight of my career”. Glasgow was confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday morning. It was in the city 10 years
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Adult-only silent disco considered for summer celebration
DANCING feet could soon be strutting their stuff – in complete silence. Haddington Events Group is exploring the possibility of adding an adult silent disco to Haddington Festival. The event, like a traditional disco, encourages people to get
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Children encouraged to register for Tranent gala court this weekend
CHILDREN in Tranent are being invited to register to be part of next year’s gala court, with boys in primary seven particularly encouraged to join in. Registration for the event is taking place at the Loch Centre on Saturday, from 10am to 1pm.
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Former hotel could be demolished to make way for more than a dozen flats
A FORMER hotel could be demolished to make way for 14 new flats. Caledonian Heritable Ltd has applied for permission to tear down the former Golf Hotel on Dirleton Avenue, North Berwick. READ MORE: Former hotel labelled ‘an eyesore’ According
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Group writes to council objecting to 'continued chipping away' of services
PROPOSED cuts to services in Longniddry will have a “detrimental effect” on the village, it has been claimed. Longniddry Community Council has submitted a letter of objection to East Lothian Council outlining the impact of recent cuts across community
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Concerns adjusted traffic lights in centre of town now causing tailbacks
A CALL has been made for the traffic lights at one of the busiest junctions in Haddington to be adjusted. Work took place earlier this summer for the lights, at the junction of Market Street, Hardgate and Victoria Terrace, to be refurbished.
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Gardening column: How to look after your houseplants in winter
HOUSEPLANTS are like little green superheroes in our homes, keeping the air fresh, removing air-borne toxins and improving oxygen levels. You’ve probably noticed that your houseplants slow down or stop growing about now, and so this month we’re
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Initiatives encouraging people to get on their bike showcased
STEPS to encourage people to get on their bikes have been highlighted at a special showcase event. Cycling UK welcomed councillors and community members to the event in Dunbar last Wednesday. Among the work featured were two projects – Connecting
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Year-long project receives welcome funding boost
FUNDING has been secured for a year-long project to encourage young people to learn new skills. MADE in East Lothian will launch Make Create Reuse next month. The scheme is aimed at people aged 16-25 and promises to teach new skills and share
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Work to transform town's play park gets under way
WORK on a £300,000 scheme to improve a Dunbar play park should be complete by early spring next year. Construction work to renew and improve the play area in Lauderdale Park started yesterday (Tuesday). The play area will be cordoned off while
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Mothballed recycling centre set to be closed permanently
THE future of an East Lothian recycling centre will be decided behind closed doors next week as councillors are asked to shut it for good. Macmerry Recycling Centre has been mothballed since October last year in a cost-cutting measure by cash-strapped
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Tourist tax could be introduced in East Lothian to help improve facilities
A TOURIST tax could be introduced in East Lothian after early results of a new survey revealed that nearly two-thirds of visitors were happy to pay it. Councillors will be asked to give officers the go-ahead to develop a visitor levy scheme at
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East Lothian's MSP enjoys shaking maracas at Boogie Beat session
EAST Lothian's MSP has enjoyed shaking maracas and dancing along as he took part in a scheme bringing together toddlers and the elderly. Paul McLennan joined Boogie Beat at Haddington’s Florabank Care Home for an intergenerational boogie class.
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North Berwick runners’ brilliant displays in Dunfermline
YOUNG runners from throughout the country have taken part in the national primary and secondary schools road race. The event took place at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline at the beginning of the month, with North Berwick High School pupils delivering
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Harlawhill Day Centre hosts party to celebrate newly refurbished 'posh loos'
HARLAWHILL Day Centre has cut the ribbon to open its new “posh loos” and hosted a party to celebrate Refurbishment of three disabled toilets within the Prestonpans premises was completed last week and the centre hosted a small party to celebrate
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Woman who assaulted police officer admonished
A WOMAN has been admonished at court after admitting assaulting a police officer. Lisa Bissett attempted to headbutt PC Nicola Goodall after she had been arrested following an incident on Newbigging in Musselburgh on June 5 last year. Bissett
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Man in court on 27 charges, including house break-ins and car thefts
A MAN has appeared in court on petition accused of a series of break-ins and car thefts, including in East Lothian. Nathan Elliot faced a total of 27 charges when he appeared in private from custody at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday afternoon
