News
Gross and gruesome tales
Year six and seven pupils at Loretto School revelled in the barbarous and bloodthirsty antics of King Henry Vlll during a recent visit by the Edinburgh Festival Theatre Group.
Dunbar man is jailed following car park row
A DRUNK driver who knocked over a mother and a daughter during a supermarket car park road rage incident has been jailed for four months.
‘Best ever’ line-up at Trad on the Tyne
The “best ever” programme has been announced for this year’s Trad on the Tyne in Haddington.
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.
Sport
Community hubs are key to creating a sports future
As the countdown to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow gathers pace, the excitement throughout the country is continuing to build.
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.
Lifestyle
The Great War by Peter Hart
Peter Hart, oral historian at the Imperial War Museum, examines the First World War, charting major battles and small skirmishes to build an in-depth overview of the first truly global conflict. The sheer level of detail Hart presents is astonishing, providing combat formations and movements, weapons and military hardware used on both sides, and a wealth of knowledge encompassing all involved.
Various - The Great Gatsby Soundtrack
The Roaring Twenties sound gets revamped to accompany Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire and hit cinemas on May 16.
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.
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
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North west
