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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sport
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trevor gears up for cycle challenge
A Musselburgh academic is bidding to complete this year’s Tour de France - ahead of the professionals.
Lifestyle
Country Corner
This week I reproduce a poster widely used by East Lothian Ranger Service over recent years.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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Weather for Musselburgh
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Thunderstorm
Temperature: 8 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South
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Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
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