Port Seton News

East Lothian Council has announced further opening hour cuts to five libraries in East Lothian, including Longniddry Library

Local government

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Five libraries have hours slashed; councillor fears cuts will never be reversed

Blue Triangle has launched a Christmas winter clothing appeal to help those in need

Blue Triangle has launched a Christmas winter clothing appeal to help those in need

Charity Fundraiser

Homelessness charity launches Christmas clothing appeal

Inspectors full of praise for childminders following visit

Remembrance Sunday: Cockenzie & Port Seton

Remembrance Sunday: Cockenzie & Port Seton

Remembrance Sunday: Cockenzie & Port Seton

Police searched two addresses

Police searched two addresses

Three charged after drugs and weapons seized from two properties

Two workers overhauling large paper sheets at Inveresk Paper Mill (image: East Lothian Archives)

Two workers overhauling large paper sheets at Inveresk Paper Mill (image: East Lothian Archives)

Films look back on Musselburgh's mills – and follow fascinating life of a county man

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man forced his finger into woman's mouth and kicked police officer in the groin

Outside Port Seton Co-op, from left, are: Ann Ross, Hannah Biddulph and sons Micah and Samson, Shona Brash, Angela Thomson, Mrs Hill and Rosemary Patterson

Outside Port Seton Co-op, from left, are: Ann Ross, Hannah Biddulph and sons Micah and Samson, Shona Brash, Angela Thomson, Mrs Hill and Rosemary Patterson

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Protestors demand Co-op remove bird nets after seagulls die

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala 2025: Megan McDonald (inset) will take the reins of the community event, taking up the role as chair of the committee

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala 2025: Megan McDonald (inset) will take the reins of the community event, taking up the role as chair of the committee

Dates confirmed for community's gala next year

A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

Woman, 86, who died in Seton Sands crash named by police

The former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: East Lothian Council

The former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: East Lothian Council

Planning and development

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Trucks to start transferring bund material to old power station site next week

Police are now involved after alleged abuse directed to staff at the Port Seton Centre

Police are now involved after alleged abuse directed to staff at the Port Seton Centre

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Community centre's doors locked after school hours due to incidents

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Teenager banned from contact with ex-girlfriend after acting aggressively

Card Factory on Musselburgh High Street

Card Factory on Musselburgh High Street

Serial thief spat at shop employee who caught her stealing from store

Prestongrange Museum is among the attractions taking part

Prestongrange Museum is among the attractions taking part

Doors Open Days: The eight East Lothian venues offering free entry this weekend

A relaunch event for the 3 Harbours Arts Festival took place on Saturday

A relaunch event for the 3 Harbours Arts Festival took place on Saturday

PICTURES: About 1,000 head to relaunch event for 3 Harbours Festival

A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

Woman, 86, dies after being hit by van in car park

The three libraries, Gullane, Port Seton and Ormiston, will see a reduced service due to the

The three libraries, Gullane, Port Seton and Ormiston, will see a reduced service due to the

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Three county libraries to be open fewer days from next week

Emergency services attended an incident in Port Seton, East Lothian.

Emergency services attended an incident in Port Seton, East Lothian.

Air ambulance lands on road to take injured 86-year-old to hospital

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback this Saturday

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback this Saturday

3 Harbours Arts Festival relaunch event taking place on Saturday

Karen Kidd has thanked Co-op staff in Port Seton after they completed two deep cleans to find her lost ring

Karen Kidd has thanked Co-op staff in Port Seton after they completed two deep cleans to find her lost ring

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Woman thanks Co-op staff after finding Russian-style ring

Robert Cockburn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Robert Cockburn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who smeared faeces over public toilet walls sent to prison

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback

3 Harbours Arts Festival ready for comeback

Police are looking to trace Michael Conroy

Police are looking to trace Michael Conroy

Police urge public to help find man missing since last month

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

Down Memory Lane: Cockenzie Power Station and its demolition

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

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New signs to highlight Covid-19 walking routes revealed

Two vehicles have been recovered from Port Seton after they were stolen, including this small all-terrain vehicle

Two vehicles have been recovered from Port Seton after they were stolen, including this small all-terrain vehicle

Stolen vehicles now returned to Seton Sands Holiday Village

Port Seton Centre has been a part of the community since it opened on August 26, 1994

Port Seton Centre has been a part of the community since it opened on August 26, 1994

Port Seton Centre celebrates 30 years with fun family day of activities

The incident took place in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh

The incident took place in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh

Woman who struggled with police officer had her vertebrae broken during arrest

Left to right: Jordan Butler, founder of Heavy Sound; Cathy Leiber, president of Judith’s Reading Room; Sarah Barratt, educational psychologist at Heavy Sound; Scott Leiber, co-founder of Judith’s Reading Room; and Linda Bendle, CEO of Heavy Sound

Left to right: Jordan Butler, founder of Heavy Sound; Cathy Leiber, president of Judith’s Reading Room; Sarah Barratt, educational psychologist at Heavy Sound; Scott Leiber, co-founder of Judith’s Reading Room; and Linda Bendle, CEO of Heavy Sound

New library space at Cockenzie youth group hopes to help reluctant readers

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: Revisiting East Lothian's boating past

The public toilets on Links Road, Port Seton

The public toilets on Links Road, Port Seton

Pensioner smeared faeces on toilet walls and repeatedly exposed himself

Competitors at last year's Scottish Half Marathon

Competitors at last year's Scottish Half Marathon

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Road closures and restrictions as Scottish Half Marathon comes to county

The brain injury charity will hold their party to mark the occasion at Port Seton Community Centre

The brain injury charity will hold their party to mark the occasion at Port Seton Community Centre

Headway East Lothian to celebrate major birthday milestone

Reynolds stole from Boots on Musselburgh High Street

Reynolds stole from Boots on Musselburgh High Street

Serial thief admits stealing from more shops

Work has started at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station. The nearby former coal store bunds are a cause for concern for local community councillors

Work has started at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station. The nearby former coal store bunds are a cause for concern for local community councillors

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Community councillors set to resign en masse in protest at power station site work

Maggie Ross receives her 100th birthday card from the King, presented by Deputy Lieutenant of East Lothian Lyn Marshall

Maggie Ross receives her 100th birthday card from the King, presented by Deputy Lieutenant of East Lothian Lyn Marshall

Loved ones gather to celebrate Maggie Ross' 100th birthday

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

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Walking routes looking back to lockdown habits to be unveiled

Danvers was caught speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park. Image: Google Maps

Danvers was caught speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park. Image: Google Maps

Motorbiker fined for speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park

Boatie Blest Coastal Rowing Club is holding a try session

Boatie Blest Coastal Rowing Club is holding a try session

Chance to try coastal rowing being offered by county club

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire at the beach close to Cockenzie Harbour yesterday evening

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire at the beach close to Cockenzie Harbour yesterday evening

Firefighters called after bicycle and rubbish catch fire near Cockenzie Harbour

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Planning and development

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Large fire at battery storage facility sparks concerns over Cockenzie plans

A number of races between the pupils took place

A number of races between the pupils took place

Hundreds raised for county school with costume fun run

Police Scotland have found Michael Connolly, who went missing yesterday

Police Scotland have found Michael Connolly, who went missing yesterday

Missing county holidaymaker traced

Michael Connolly went missing from Seton Sands Holiday Park on June 26, with Police Scotland looking for information

Michael Connolly went missing from Seton Sands Holiday Park on June 26, with Police Scotland looking for information

Search under way to find holidaymaker missing from Seton Sands

P.D. Sully of Police Scotland to the rescue

P.D. Sully of Police Scotland to the rescue

Police dog hailed a hero for finding holidaymaker missing from Seton Sands

Bunds will be removed from the site of the former coal store beside the former Cockenzie Power Station

Bunds will be removed from the site of the former coal store beside the former Cockenzie Power Station

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Council accused of new level of ‘self-interest’ over plans for old power station land

Allan Jacobsen, East Lothian's rugby legend has taken up a new role

Allan Jacobsen, East Lothian's rugby legend has taken up a new role

Allan Jacobsen takes up new role at sports charity

Former Courier photographer George Johnston has died aged 93

Former Courier photographer George Johnston has died aged 93

Former East Lothian Courier photographer George Johnston dies, aged 93

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

Moving ceremony in Cockenzie marked D-Day landings

A full summer of music for families is planned for Cockenzie House

A full summer of music for families is planned for Cockenzie House

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Summer of live music in Cockenzie as EH32 Live festival held

Offers over £8 million are being sought for Seton Castle

Offers over £8 million are being sought for Seton Castle

Planning and development

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Seton Castle on the market for offers over £8 million

Steve Davie, from Port Seton, will live alone in a confined space in complete darkness for seven days and seven nights this month.

Steve Davie, from Port Seton, will live alone in a confined space in complete darkness for seven days and seven nights this month.

Football fan in the dark ahead of Scotland Euros clash

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

IN PICTURES: Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala gallery