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Each door has suggestions for a food item to donate or a kind deed.

Foodbank launches reverse Advent calendar in lead-up to winter

The pantry is open in Macmerry Miners Club every second Saturday.

The pantry is open in Macmerry Miners Club every second Saturday.

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Community pantry opens in Macmerry thanks to support from local groups

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

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Rare 50p coin in circulation selling for more than 200 times its value

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

East Lothian Foodbank

East Lothian Foodbank

New East Lothian Foodbank sessions offer support during winter months

Citizens advice offices in Musselburgh and Haddington in East Lothian have helped recoup millions of pounds in owed benefits for clients. Image: Google Maps

Citizens advice offices in Musselburgh and Haddington in East Lothian have helped recoup millions of pounds in owed benefits for clients. Image: Google Maps

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Teenage girl facing homelessness among people helped by specialist advice team

The foodbank has seen a sharp rise in people needing support in recent years.

The foodbank has seen a sharp rise in people needing support in recent years.

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'Unprecedented numbers' in need of support as foodbank has its busiest ever year

An open banking hub in Cottingham

An open banking hub in Cottingham

Town losing its last bank branch to get new banking hub next year

TSB, on Haddington's Court Street, will close its doors this week

TSB, on Haddington's Court Street, will close its doors this week

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Town centre bank closing its doors for the last time today

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Nicola Smith, of Paris Steele in North Berwick, took part in the campaign.

Nicola Smith, of Paris Steele in North Berwick, took part in the campaign.

Legal firm raises over £2,000 after campaign helping people to write their will

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

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Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more

Fa'side Women and Girls group received the award during a reception held at the Scottish Parliament.

Fa'side Women and Girls group received the award during a reception held at the Scottish Parliament.

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Group receives 'inclusion and diversity' award for important cost-of-living report

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

Millions alerted to little-known TV licence rule that could save you £170

Your old coins could be worth more than their face value - here's how you can find out

Your old coins could be worth more than their face value - here's how you can find out

How to get your old coins valued - are you sitting on a fortune?

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £170

Are you looking to buy your first home soon? Why this new £5,000 deposit mortgage could be ideal for you

Are you looking to buy your first home soon? Why this new £5,000 deposit mortgage could be ideal for you

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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

Westbourne Gardens in Hyndland in Glasgow

Westbourne Gardens in Hyndland in Glasgow

East Lothian represented in top Scottish postcodes for £1m-plus house sales

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Millions of Sky customers warned of price hike and urged to 'take action now'

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

Paul McLennan, East Lothian MSP

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MSP urges people to check what benefits they are entitled to

Originally worth 15p when it was minted, the coin has been valued at £7,000

Originally worth 15p when it was minted, the coin has been valued at £7,000

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Rare coin spotted in Oxfam expected to sell for more than £7,000

Charges for the emptying of brown bins across East Lothian will be introduced this year

Charges for the emptying of brown bins across East Lothian will be introduced this year

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Brown bins: £35 annual uplift charge confirmed

You can save on your energy bills by charging your phone before bed and filling up your kettle with less water.

You can save on your energy bills by charging your phone before bed and filling up your kettle with less water.

Expert warns that these home habits could be adding £2k to your energy bills

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin named among the Royal Mint's 10 most valuable

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

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DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

East Lothian Foodbank

East Lothian Foodbank

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Families face ‘impossible decisions’ this Christmas, foodbank warns

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from January

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from January

Autumn Statement

National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from January announced

Prestonpans Library

Prestonpans Library

Tim's Tales: The house of healing for the soul

Tim got chatting to some people while buying lunch for his daughter. Main image: Google Maps

Tim got chatting to some people while buying lunch for his daughter. Main image: Google Maps

Tim's Tales: The man who was rich as rich can be

The council is running checks on those claiming single-person discount on their council tax

The council is running checks on those claiming single-person discount on their council tax

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Council running checks on everyone claiming single-person discount on council tax

“It is crucial to check your tax code as millions of them may be incorrect, and it is neither HMRC nor your employer who is responsible for verifying

“It is crucial to check your tax code as millions of them may be incorrect, and it is neither HMRC nor your employer who is responsible for verifying

You could be paying too much tax - how to check and claim a refund

Some staff at the Lammermuir Larder

Some staff at the Lammermuir Larder

Appeal launched for donations to county larder

The Pennypit Trust has raised enough funds to run summer lunch clubs this year

The Pennypit Trust has raised enough funds to run summer lunch clubs this year

Funding plea from trust secures summer lunch club future

Thank Goodness It’s Thursday (TGIT) is a weekly initiative launched by Queen Margaret University to support its students with escalating costs

Thank Goodness It’s Thursday (TGIT) is a weekly initiative launched by Queen Margaret University to support its students with escalating costs

University's Thank Goodness It's Thursday initiative up for award

USave mini market Prestonpans

USave mini market Prestonpans

New cash machine could be brought to county High Street

Victoria Road in North Berwick

Victoria Road in North Berwick

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North Berwick businesses ‘devastated’ at parking fees

The Kew Gardens anniversary 50p is one of the rarest in the UK and recently sold on eBay for more than £200

The Kew Gardens anniversary 50p is one of the rarest in the UK and recently sold on eBay for more than £200

Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 at auction

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will rise this weekend

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will rise this weekend

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive pay rise worth up to £1,600 this weekend

Councillors Colin McGinn (left) and Kenny McLeod have hit out at the planned closure of Tranent's Royal Bank of Scotland. Main image: Google Maps

Councillors Colin McGinn (left) and Kenny McLeod have hit out at the planned closure of Tranent's Royal Bank of Scotland. Main image: Google Maps

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Councillors shocked at planned closure of Royal Bank of Scotland branch

The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced it will close its Tranent branch later this summer. Image: Google Maps

The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced it will close its Tranent branch later this summer. Image: Google Maps

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Royal Bank of Scotland confirms plan to close branch this summer

This is when you should turn off your heating according to experts who studied Met Office data

This is when you should turn off your heating according to experts who studied Met Office data

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals exact date you should turn your heating off this week

A 'gold rush pension bonanza' has been created, according to Mary Contini. Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA

A 'gold rush pension bonanza' has been created, according to Mary Contini. Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA

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Mary Contini column: ‘A gold rush pension bonanza’

Martin Lewis shared five steps everyone should follow to reduce their mobile phone bills next month

Martin Lewis shared five steps everyone should follow to reduce their mobile phone bills next month

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis urgent advice to everyone with a mobile ahead of April price rises

Johnnie managed to buy over £2,100 worth of goods from the donations

Johnnie managed to buy over £2,100 worth of goods from the donations

Tranent's Johnnie Meechan hailed a ‘local hero’ after huge foodbank help

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how