East Lothian Courier - Archives
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Derelict hotel could become flats or bistro
A DERELICT hotel in Musselburgh could get a new lease of life if East Lothian Council smoothes the route for a potential £1million-plus makeover.
Published: Thursday, 13th November, 2008 07:20
Arsonists target racecourse again
VANDALS caused more than £600 worth of damage after setting fire to a fence at Musselburgh Racecourse last weekend.
Published: Thursday, 13th November, 2008 07:25
MUSSELBURGH museum campaigners are delighted that their favoured site at the Old Town Hall has emerged as one of two front runners in the search for the best location for a town museum.
Published: Thursday, 13th November, 2008 07:35
Time called on super-pub delay
PLANS to transform the former Hayweights bingo hall into a £1.8 million super-pub are set to move forward after a 12-month delay, with councillors giving the green light to a beer garden and smoking area.
Published: Thursday, 6th November, 2008 08:25
Paupers’ graves cause problems
A BID to tap in to £600,000 of community funds to replace a partially collapsed church boundary wall could be hampered by 200-year-old graves.
Published: Thursday, 6th November, 2008 08:30
A SWAN “ripped apart” by a dog on a beach has had to be destroyed.
Published: Thursday, 30th October, 2008 08:20
MUSSELBURGH Grammar pupils experienced a harrowing visit to the infamous Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.
Published: Thursday, 30th October, 2008 08:25
A FAULTY sound system at the Brunton Theatre led to a slump in film audiences earlier this year.
Published: Thursday, 30th October, 2008 08:30
LIFEguards were unable to revive an 81-year-old swimmer who suffered a suspected heart attack at Musselburgh Sports Centre.
Published: Thursday, 23rd October, 2008 07:25
Honest Toun name has a nice ring to it
AN ABERDEEN author is convinced the Honest Toun remains true to its name after his missing wedding ring was recovered by a metal detecting stranger.
Published: Thursday, 23rd October, 2008 07:30
THE first direct city bus service to Queen Margaret University (QMU) was launched last week.
Published: Thursday, 16th October, 2008 07:25
‘Gung ho’ bid to move crossing by five metres
A PEDESTRIAN crossing in Musselburgh may be moved five metres at what is claimed would be a “cost of thousands”, in a bid to improve road safety.
Published: Thursday, 16th October, 2008 07:30
