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EDF at Dunbar to help power Games
The company which operates Torness Nuclear Power Station near Dunbar is on its marks to power the Olympic Games in London this year.
Paul from Longniddry pedals in sister’s memory
Longniddry Scout Leader Paul Ince is cycling the St Columba’s Celtic Challenge at the end of May in memory of his sister.
Musselburgh celebrates its royal connections
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has given Musselburgh Museum a chance to celebrate the town’s royal connections.
Dougie is Musselburgh youth officer
A YOUTH Engagement Officer has been appointed in Musselburgh in a bid to steer vulnerable young people away from crime and antisocial behaviour.
Prestonpans marine Michael offered help
Scottish Veterans Minister Keith Brown has offered to help a Royal Marines Commando, who has been told he does not qualify for a council house in East Lothian.
Christian Aid week begins
Fundraising for Christian Aid Week has got off to a flying start in Haddington.
Sowing the seeds for a community garden plan in Musselburgh
Residents in Musselburgh are being consulted on plans to create a community garden.
Prentice to run buses in East Lothian
A HADDINGTON-based company has been awarded the contract to run bus routes which are due to be axed by First in June.
Gullane riding centre gets mare than it bargained for
Organisers at a Gullane riding therapy centre have welcomed an unexpected new arrival after buying a horse three weeks ago.
Mary’s floral project
Mary Tebble, a stalwart supporter of the North Berwick-based Scottish Seabird Centre, has raised £2,400 for the tourist attraction with her wildflower hunt.
‘Monstrosities’ jibe at Haddington’s new seats
Outdoor seats at the new £6 million John Gray Cultural Centre in Haddington have been branded “terracotta monstrosities” at the monthly meeting of the community council.
Operation bids to tackle benefit fraud
Police are working with East Lothian Council and the Department of Work and Pensions to tackle benefit fraud in the area. Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team worked with housing benefits, Department of Work and Pensions and Trading Standards, carrying out checks on building contractors, gardeners and window cleaners in Gullane, Dunbar, North Berwick, Aberlady, Archerfield, Haddington, East Linton and Gifford.
New care facility at Haddington school
The early birds are now catching the worm at a Haddington school with the introduction of a new care facility.
Struggle for survival in Dunbar
The Wingate Tenants and Residents Association in Dunbar is battling for survival.
Rwanda funds raised in North Berwick
Pupils in the S3 modern studies classes at North Berwick High have raised £925 for a school community in Rwanda.
Cooking by royal appointment in Pecaitland!
Pupils from Pencaitland Primary School have used East Lothian produce to rustle up a meal fit for a Queen.
First Step launches new website in Musselburgh
Musselburgh’s First Step Community Project hopes to connect with more local families following the launch of its new website.
Visitors’ clubs stolen at Gullane
A GROUP of Dutch golfers has been left “utterly devastated” by the theft of clubs during a visit to Gullane Golf Club on Saturday.
Race against time for Longniddry community buy-out
The team behind East Lothian’s first community buy-out is facing a “race against time” to secure funding for the project.
Labour reject SNP to link with Tories in East Lothian
The Labour group has thrown out an offer by the SNP to form a minority administration in the wake of the council elections in East Lothian.
2 commentsFault closes Torness reactor at Dunbar
One of the two reactors at Torness Nuclear Power Station near Dunbar was automatically shutdown on Sunday.
East Lothian Council in Jubilee U-turn
Council workers in East Lothian are to get an extra day’s holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee after the new administration overturned a previous decision to refuse the time off.
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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.
East Lothian pupils set for premiere
It was lights, camera, action as pupils took part in a film-making workshop at Stenton Primary School.
East Lothian care workers receive service awards
A group of eight employees at ILS East Lothian, formerly Goose Green Home Care Ltd, have received awards after notching up a total of 60 years service to the company.
Flight museum celebrates anniversary
Staff at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune are urging visitors to view one of its most popular aircraft this month as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first paying passenger flight of a jet airliner anywhere in the world.
Concerns over Haddington hospital funding cuts
East Lothian MSP Iain Gray has called for assurances over the proposed community hospital in Haddington after a report from an independent health economist showed that NHS Lothian is being forced to cut a further £27 million over the next year.
Scouts venture for reunion in Haddington
Venture Scouts from Haddington, who enjoyed a life changing sea kayaking expedition 40 years ago, are planning a reunion in the summer.
Prize for Dunbar event
A science festival in Dunbar has received a national accolade and £600 in prize money to use for other community projects.
Dunbar event secures funds
Preparations are underway for the Sparkling Dunbar Harbour Festival, which organisers hope will become an annual event to mark the town’s links with the sea.
East Linton mill opens to public
The visitor centre at the 16th century Preston Mill, near East Linton, opened to the public last week after a hi-tech facelift.
Prestonpans show must go on
Am-dram enthusiasts have discovered “Anything Goes” - including their advertising banners.
PRESTONPANS tapestry goes over the channel
The Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry made its international debut this month as it went on display in France.
Musselburgh call to honour the Diamond Jubilee
There will be a distinct hue of red, white and blue at Fisherrow Links on Saturday, June 9.
Callum gains HTA honour in Musselburgh
Musselburgh Crusaders’ Club member Callum Buchan is to join this year’s HTA official party as the fourth Attendant to the Honest Lad and Lass.
Aim to halt Labour-Tory pact in East Lothian
The SNP group has offered Labour the chance to form a minority administration.
Lasting tribute for Gifford teenager
A family from Haddington is asking relatives and friends to mark the 10th anniversary of a local teenager’s tragic death by planting a tree grove in his memory to help restore the Caledonian Forest.
North Berwick’s tern gets a facelift
THE iconic Arctic tern at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick has had a spring clean.
East Lothian Lib Dems fail to curry favour
It was a day of high drama at the council election count at the Corn Exchange in Haddington on Friday, which saw the national picture reflected with the Liberal Democrats turning out to be the big losers.
Musselburgh pupils set for finals
Youngsters from Campie Primary have been swotting up on all things European ahead of a visit to the Scottish Parliament next week.
Poll takes its toll in East Lothian
Labour and the Tories have become “strange bedfellows” by joining forces to run East Lothian Council.
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.
Dunbar Library set for new chapter
Librarians Anne Hampshire and Sue Wilson welcomed readers to the old library premises at Castellau in Dunbar for the last time on Saturday.
East Lothian MP’s concern over tax relief
Fiona O’Donnell, MP for East Lothian, is calling on the Chancellor to reverse his Budget plans to introduce a cap on the tax relief donors can claim on charitable donations.
Report backs Haddington traffic system
The town centre in Haddington should remain a one-way system, a reporter from the Scottish Government has recommended.
Awards for East Lothian officers
East Lothian police officers enjoyed success at the Lothian and Borders Police Force Excellence Awards last week.
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