News
Firth is seen beside Forth at North Berwick
Hollywood actor Colin Firth was near the Firth of Forth this week to film his new movie.
Tour operators visit East Lothian
A memorable and business-generating visit by tour operators was enjoyed in East Lothian.
Dunbar sea cadets hold the standard high
Former Dunbar Sea Cadets are being invited to take part in a ceremony to mark the dedication of the unit’s colours after more than 30 years.
Concerns expressed over East Lothian unemployment
East Lothian’s MP Fiona O’Donnell and MSP Iain Gray have expressed concern over rising unemployment levels in the county, as the number of young people out of work long term soared by 467 per cent over the last year.
North Berwick teenager praised
A North Berwick teenager has been praised for his fundraising efforts, which have netted more than £1,000 for the local day centre for older people in a year.
Sport
Cup final clash agony for Musselburgh Athletic
A RESCHEDULED end-of-season fixture has revealed divided loyalties among players at Musselburgh Athletic Football Club as they battle against relegation.
Flight to Tranent from Yorkshire is a breeze
Tranent Local Homing Society (TLHS) raced from Ripon on Saturday May 5 and received a more pleasant welcome (weather wise) in this part of Yorkshire.
Cricket comeback for Musselburgh
Lewisvale Park was the venue for Musselburgh 1st XI’s first top-flight home game, with Grange 2nd XI the opposition. The visiting captain called correctly, and invited Burgh to bat in what seemed to be ideal bowling conditions.
East Lothian’s cradle of golf
As a golfer, have you ever dreamed of a place where golf is integral in each and every day and where the land is resplendent with one fabulous golf hole after another? Of a place where the views as you play are unrivalled an the appreciation for the grand old game knows few parallels?
Another honour for Musselburgh racecourse
Musselburgh racecourse completed an astonishing honours treble last week, writes John Budden.
Lifestyle
Dunbar concert supports charity projects
An EVENING of foot-tapping music in Dunbar raised £675 for global charity projects supported by the Rotary Foundation.
Meet the odd couple in East Lothian
East Linton Drama Group will take to the board next month to stage Neil Simon’s comic masterpiece ‘The Odd Couple’ on May 18 and 19.
Camping promotion passwords
This week’s News should have carried the week two passwords from our camping promotion.
Musselburgh festival back from the brink
Musselburgh, Wallyford and Whitecraig are being urged to turn out in force for this year’s HTA elections – after it emerged the historic festival almost folded this year.
Country Corner
Many thanks to Barry Prater of the East of Scotland branch of Butterfly Conservation for this week’s news and picture. Barry writes...
Community
East Lothian staff support Macmillan
Staff at Co-operative Food Stores in East Lothian are set to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of a popular colleague.
Busy time for Musselburgh Sea Cadets
There has been no rest for Musselburgh Sea Cadets in the past few weeks as they gear up for the busy boating season.
Haddington housing anger
Residents in a riverside development at Haddington are furious at the lack of council action to repair storm damage which their properties suffered during the big freeze of 2010.
Dunbar story in charity pledge
Employees at Dunbar’s new retailer The Original Factory Shop are aiming to make a difference to the community by choosing one local cause to be its charity partner for 2012.
East Lothian students help idea come to fruition
Two East Lothian students have played a major part in bringing a community orchard for villagers near their college to fruition.
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Weather for Musselburgh
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
