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REVISED plans for a £1.6 million veterinary surgery and canine rehabilitation centre in Haldane Avenue have been given the green light by councillors – despite objections from nearby residents and the town’s community council.
Published: Thursday, 8th May, 2008 09:05
HADDINGTON teenager Olivia Mackenzie, who represented Scotland in last month’s London Mini Marathon, was placed an impressive 34th out of 200 competitors.
Published: Thursday, 8th May, 2008 08:45
AN era in East Lothian local government administration has come to an end with the retirement of director’s personal assistant Cathie Torrie (pictured left), after almost half a century in council service.
Published: Thursday, 8th May, 2008 09:00
Hotel bins council rubbish collections — saving almost £900
A HADDINGTON hotelier hit with a 45 per cent increase in his commercial waste collection fees has binned his contract with East Lothian Council in favour of a cheaper private alternative.
Published: Thursday, 1st May, 2008 08:05
THE Haddington Pilgrimage has been cancelled for the first time ever, in the face of dwindling numbers, and is unlikely to continue in its current form.
Published: Thursday, 1st May, 2008 08:10
OAK TREE owners Premier Property Group (PPG) are to beef up security at the former cafe and filling station site amid renewed fears of illegal encampment and fly-tipping.
Published: Thursday, 1st May, 2008 08:00
COMMUNITY leaders have waved good riddance to a prominent local eyesore following the long-awaited demolition of the derelict Oak Tree filling station and cafe building.
Published: Thursday, 24th April, 2008 08:10
Wild goose chase over doo’cot complaints
REPORTS that vagrants or drunken teenagers were sleeping rough behind Lady Kitty’s Doo’cot led to a wild goose chase, it is claimed.
Published: Thursday, 24th April, 2008 08:00
Top restaurant to re-open this summer
THE former Bonar’s Restaurant at Poldrate Mill is poised to re-open under new operators after six months in cold storage.
Published: Thursday, 24th April, 2008 08:00
Be a help to Bield’s elderly residents
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help expand the range of social activities at a Haddington sheltered housing complex.
Published: Thursday, 24th April, 2008 08:00
New homes could overload services
HADDINGTON’S creaking infrastructure will be close to breaking point, if 750 new homes are built at Letham Mains.
Published: Thursday, 17th April, 2008 08:15
A cadet force to be reckoned with
THE icing on the cake for members of Knox Academy’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF), celebrating its centenary on Saturday at a civic reception in the Town House.
Published: Thursday, 17th April, 2008 08:10
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