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Pupils at Stenton Primary take part in Generation Science.

Fizz, Boom, Bang at Stenton Primary School

Pupils from Stenton Primary School mix up some powerful concoctions in the lab as part of Generation Science - a touring programme of shows from the Edinburgh International Science Festival. The Fizz, Boom, Bang chemistry workshop is sponsored by EDF Energy.

Haddington Sheriff Court

Stress led Tranent army veteran to row with partner

An army veteran who witnessed his best friend being shot during active service assaulted his partner following a “trivial” row over money.

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SNP anger at East Lothian care charge increases

SNP councillors have attacked East Lothian Council’s decision, made this week, to increase charges to the elderly and carers.

Accolade for East Lothian Council’s school meal service

East Lothian Council’s school meal service has achieved the Soil Association’s bronze Food for Life Catering Mark for serving fresh and healthy meals in their primary schools.

Church targeted by vandals

Police in East Lothian are investigating after metal thieves targeted a church three times in the past month.

Dunbar: President of the Sierra Club Allison Chin and chairman of the John Muir Trust John Hutchison visits Dunbar

Sierra Club president pays a visit to Dunbar

Trans-Atlantic links between the conservationist John Muir’s Dunbar birthplace and his adoptive homeland America have been strengthened.

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Racing beauty Sarah Pritchard sparkles in thousands of pounds worth of Laing Edinburgh diamonds to mark the launch of The totepool Edinburgh Cup 2013. Photo by Rob McDougall

A sparkling partnership for Racecourse’s richest race day

To celebrate the return of East Lothian’s most prestigious and richest race day, Musselburgh Racecourse and Laing Edinburgh last week today announced their official partnership for The totepool Edinburgh Cup 2013.

Racing beauty Sarah Pritchard sparkles in thousands of pounds worth of Laing Edinburgh diamonds to mark the launch of The totepool Edinburgh Cup 2013. Photo by Rob McDougall

Keep focused for the Musselburgh 10k

It’s week four of our 12-week training plan for the Musselburgh Festival 10k Road Race on July 20 and, by now, you should be able to comfortably run for at least 30 minutes at a pace that suits you.

Bryan Campbell at Railway Bend

Firm race favourites return to East Fortune circuit

The North East Motorcycle Racing Club make their first outing north of the Border this weekend, when they hold rounds three and four of their NEMCRC Championship at East Fortune race circuit, near Haddington.

Sarah Sinclair at the 5-a-side pitches, Pennypit Community Development Centre, North Grange Avenue , Prestonpans

High fives all round for new Prestonpans pitches

Young people in Prestonpans are being encouraged to take ownership of the revamped five-a-side pitches at the Pennypit complex.

Haddington Athletic v West Calder United

Promotion rollercoaster keeps East Lothian sides on their toes

The rollercoaster race for promotion from the South League to next season’s Premier League continues apace with Dunbar United away to Stoneyburn where points again will be vital.

QMU cyclist Trevor Laffin.

Trevor gears up for cycle challenge

A Musselburgh academic is bidding to complete this year’s Tour de France - ahead of the professionals.

Lifestyle rss

Dog sign

Country Corner

This week I reproduce a poster widely used by East Lothian Ranger Service over recent years.

Undated Handout Photo of Maximus bath, �4,750, BC Designs, www.bcdesigns.co.uk. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Property - do-it-yourself

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Undated Handout Photo of Maximus bath, �4,750, BC Designs, www.bcdesigns.co.uk. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

BMW Z4: On the roadster again

WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.

Undated Handout Photo of hand-crafted limestone floor, starting from �375 per square metre, Lapicida, www.lapicida.com. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

Done roman? get the villa look

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Star Trek Into Darkness

The journey to the final frontier

In the captain’s log from the 1960s TV series, James Tiberius Kirk brazenly split an infinitive as the crew of the Enterprise embarked on a five-year mission “to boldly go where no man has gone before”.

Community rss

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New station rises from the ashes

Work to rebuild North Berwick Fire Station, which was destroyed by a blaze in December, is to start in June.

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Left to right: June Douglas Hamilton, Bryan Ross and Kate Maynard.

Portrait bought for new look coastal communities museum

A portrait of a famous North Berwick citizen has been purchased for the revamped museum in North Berwick at a cost of £6,000.

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