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Lee Rollo Stewart was celebrating success in Manchester

Local hero left 'blown away' by national award success

North Berwick Community Council is set to say goodbye to members who have dedicated more than 20 years of their time to the group

North Berwick Community Council is set to say goodbye to members who have dedicated more than 20 years of their time to the group

Local government

Community group to say goodbye to long-serving members

Emma Ruse, left, and Safiyah Pearson. Photo: Monica Mcdougall

Emma Ruse, left, and Safiyah Pearson. Photo: Monica Mcdougall

Two inspiring young women from Musselburgh named on 30 Under 30 list

Chris McCleary is now studying for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in counselling

Chris McCleary is now studying for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in counselling

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Man who 'wouldn't be here' without mental health support wants to become a counsellor

Nick Hannah (right) took on a gruelling challenge after forming a friendship with Sean Crawford

Nick Hannah (right) took on a gruelling challenge after forming a friendship with Sean Crawford

Electric shock and getting lost on way to completing run in Sean's memory

The Burton family, from Musselburgh, celebrate reaching Everest base camp

The Burton family, from Musselburgh, celebrate reaching Everest base camp

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Musselburgh family on top of the world after trekking to Mount Everest base camp

GP practice mourning practice manager who died six weeks after cancer diagnosis

Luke Allan with a supply of driftwood which he turned into sculptures

Luke Allan with a supply of driftwood which he turned into sculptures

Four-year-old collects driftwood to make into art to help bereaved families

Ben Muncaster will be capped for Scotland for the first time on Saturday

Ben Muncaster will be capped for Scotland for the first time on Saturday

East Lothian's Ben Muncaster to make his Scotland debut on Saturday

Provost John McMillan (second from left) with band chair Ian Sutherland, pipe major Fraser Wilkinson, and drum sergeant Claire Miller

Provost John McMillan (second from left) with band chair Ian Sutherland, pipe major Fraser Wilkinson, and drum sergeant Claire Miller

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Provost of East Lothian named honorary member of town's pipe band

Noemie and Lulu celebrate their engagement on board Concorde

Noemie and Lulu celebrate their engagement on board Concorde

Love is in the air! Couple get engaged on Concorde at National Museum of Flight

Eckhardt Bosch, Prestongrange Church's new minister, is set to be inducted on Thursday

Eckhardt Bosch, Prestongrange Church's new minister, is set to be inducted on Thursday

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Church's new minister believes 'sincerity' is key as he prepares for induction

The boxing club, based in Tranent, attended the King of the Ring tournament in Boras, Sweden, on November 1

The boxing club, based in Tranent, attended the King of the Ring tournament in Boras, Sweden, on November 1

East Lothian boxing club win gold, silver and bronze in European tournament

Ian Suddaby with some of his vast brick collection

Ian Suddaby with some of his vast brick collection

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Why I'm living in a home surrounded by 4,000 bricks

Neil Cockburn, Pat Lemmon, Christine Read and Jamie Crichton welcomed Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP, to the Lammermuir Larder

Neil Cockburn, Pat Lemmon, Christine Read and Jamie Crichton welcomed Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP, to the Lammermuir Larder

Community food initiative praised for its work by MSP

The Lost Shore Surf Resort opens to the public on November 11, and is expected to attract 160,000 visitors annually

The Lost Shore Surf Resort opens to the public on November 11, and is expected to attract 160,000 visitors annually

County man behind Scotland's first inland surf destination, opening next week

Calum Blair's time at Knox Academy, stretching from pupil to teacher, has come to an end

Calum Blair's time at Knox Academy, stretching from pupil to teacher, has come to an end

School bell rings for the last time for head boy who then returned as a teacher

The team-mates finished their walk at Haddington Rugby Club's grounds at Mill Wynd

The team-mates finished their walk at Haddington Rugby Club's grounds at Mill Wynd

Young rugby players complete half-marathon walk to fundraise for tournament

Actor James Martin proudly displays his BEM. Photo: Alan Simpson

Actor James Martin proudly displays his BEM. Photo: Alan Simpson

Royal recognition for county Still Game star as he receives British Empire Medal

From left: Devon Taylor, business development assistant at East Lothian Council; Jake Beveridge; Sam Stevenson; and Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council spokesperson for economic development

From left: Devon Taylor, business development assistant at East Lothian Council; Jake Beveridge; Sam Stevenson; and Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council spokesperson for economic development

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East Lothian personal trainer delighted to win young entrepreneur award

Eva with her aunt Paula after winning 'Scotter of the Year'

Eva with her aunt Paula after winning 'Scotter of the Year'

Tranent teenager Eva Knox praised in Scottish Parliament for volunteer efforts

Pat Butson has encouraged people to get an early diagnosis after having bladder cancer

Pat Butson has encouraged people to get an early diagnosis after having bladder cancer

Former teacher tells how early cancer diagnosis saved her life

Cora Bell (left) and Gracie Walton were among the mascots for Scotland's clash with Hungary

Cora Bell (left) and Gracie Walton were among the mascots for Scotland's clash with Hungary

County youngsters lead out Scotland team for international clash

Lida was the oldest student at her graduation ceremony, where she received her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Open degree

Lida was the oldest student at her graduation ceremony, where she received her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Open degree

Open University

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Grandmother achieves life-long dream of graduating from university at age 84

Shona Thomson is heading for the Himalayas as part of a special charity fundraiser

Shona Thomson is heading for the Himalayas as part of a special charity fundraiser

Trip of a lifetime to the Himalayas for fundraising chef

Nick Hannah (right) is taking on a gruelling challenge after forming a friendship with Sean Crawford

Nick Hannah (right) is taking on a gruelling challenge after forming a friendship with Sean Crawford

Personal trainer taking on 100-mile run in memory of Sean Crawford

Free Christmas trees are being donated. Inset: Mark Innes

Free Christmas trees are being donated. Inset: Mark Innes

Generous businessman gifts free Christmas trees to local schools and hospitals

Joyce Cattanach is in the running for a top national award

Joyce Cattanach is in the running for a top national award

Twenty years' dedication to brain injury survivors leads to awards nomination

Ken Macaulay tragically died after completing a charity fundraiser

Ken Macaulay tragically died after completing a charity fundraiser

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Tributes paid as rugby star Ken Macaulay dies hours after charity fundraiser

Missy Toulouse has seen success at age 10

Missy Toulouse has seen success at age 10

Talented 10-year-old travels to Australia and wins kickboxing gold medal

Ross did not expect to run in a Scotland vest when he started completing ultramarathons five years ago

Ross did not expect to run in a Scotland vest when he started completing ultramarathons five years ago

Dad runs for Team Scotland for the first time at relentless ultramarathon

Kelis Somerville gives the donations of food and toiletries she collected to volunteer Christine Schaffer at the Musselburgh Pantry

Kelis Somerville gives the donations of food and toiletries she collected to volunteer Christine Schaffer at the Musselburgh Pantry

Young Brownie Kelis, seven, collects supplies for foodbank

The teams are fundraising to cover travel costs for a tournament next May

The teams are fundraising to cover travel costs for a tournament next May

Young rugby players to walk half marathon this weekend to help reach tournament

Alan Laidlaw hsa stepped down as RHASS chief executive

Alan Laidlaw hsa stepped down as RHASS chief executive

Outgoing rural society chief executive dubbed ‘a champion’

Centre members Betty Merritt (left) and Bebe Berg at the new 'posh loos'

Centre members Betty Merritt (left) and Bebe Berg at the new 'posh loos'

Harlawhill Day Centre hosts party to celebrate newly refurbished 'posh loos'

Dunbar Civic Week is a popular part of the town's summer calendar

Dunbar Civic Week is a popular part of the town's summer calendar

Chairperson of Dunbar Civic Week stepping down

Teddy Brown Swan has been busy on his bike raising money for Social Bite

Teddy Brown Swan has been busy on his bike raising money for Social Bite

Schoolboy uses pedal power in bid to tackle homelessness

Reece Dagg was reported missing from the North High Street area early this morning.

Reece Dagg was reported missing from the North High Street area early this morning.

Man missing from Musselburgh is found 'safe and well'

Reece Dagg was last seen in the North High Street area early this morning.

Reece Dagg was last seen in the North High Street area early this morning.

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Appeal launched to try to find missing man Reece Dagg

Author Grant McPhee, alongside daughter Francoise, has documented an important period of Scottish music's history

Author Grant McPhee, alongside daughter Francoise, has documented an important period of Scottish music's history

Scotland's influence on one of world's biggest bands explored in new book

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

Paul McLennan MSP column: Scotland has lost a brilliant politician in Alex Salmond

Dunbar RNLI crew with their Coronation Medals, presented by Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart

Dunbar RNLI crew with their Coronation Medals, presented by Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart

Long-serving lifeboat volunteer receives special medal for 20 years' service

Residents have spoken about their experience of living in Blindwells

Residents have spoken about their experience of living in Blindwells

Planning and development

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Blindwells residents eager to see work started on new town centre

Catherine Alexander, pictured alongside Ryan McPherson, has raised more than £50,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Catherine Alexander, pictured alongside Ryan McPherson, has raised more than £50,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Incredible fundraiser smashes through the £50,000 marker

Rona (inset), from Prestonpans, has raised more than £3,000 for a friend;s son who was diagnosed with a stage four neuroblastoma.

Rona (inset), from Prestonpans, has raised more than £3,000 for a friend;s son who was diagnosed with a stage four neuroblastoma.

'Rangers daft' resident dons Celtic top for friend's son diagnosed with cancer.

Cody Qualls, who is now enjoying a solo career, has paid tribute to Madelaine Cave for her help

Cody Qualls, who is now enjoying a solo career, has paid tribute to Madelaine Cave for her help

American singer thanks East Lothian for changing his life

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

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

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Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Nurse Niki Stewart received a top accolade at NHS Lothian’s Celebrating Success Awards

Nurse Niki Stewart received a top accolade at NHS Lothian’s Celebrating Success Awards

‘Remarkable’ nurse Niki scoops prestigious prize at NHS Lothian awards

The sessions focus on gentle exercises that promote relaxation, strength, and mobility

The sessions focus on gentle exercises that promote relaxation, strength, and mobility

Musselburgh yoga instructor leads Scotland's first yoga classes for blind people

Emma Brankin is in the running for a prestigious prize

Emma Brankin is in the running for a prestigious prize

Author's debut short story collection in the running for £10,000 prize

Alan Blair will maintain both of Dunbar’s lifeboats

Alan Blair will maintain both of Dunbar’s lifeboats

Long-serving RNLI volunteer to become station's new technician

Pat Christie's debut calendar is available now

Pat Christie's debut calendar is available now

Well-known amateur photographer creates her first ever calendar

Glenn Campbell to switch on Christmas lights

Glenn Campbell to switch on Christmas lights

Well-known face to switch on Christmas lights