East Lothian Courier - Archives
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Sweet smell of success at county flower shows
RESIDENTS in Oldhamstocks, Ormiston and Gifford can look forward to a fun-filled day tomorrow (Saturday) as their respective village flower shows get underway.
Published: Thursday, 14th August, 2008 08:00
Battling for title of village of the year
TWO East Lothian villages are in the running for the title of Scottish Calor Village of the Year 2008.
Published: Thursday, 7th August, 2008 08:00
Rallying to save their village hall
FIFTY residents have rallied to secure the future of Gullane Village Hall, which had been under threat of closure.
Published: Thursday, 7th August, 2008 08:00
Memorial tribute to world champions Jock
TORRENTIAL downpours couldn’t deter 100 hardy bikers from taking part in the third annual tribute ride to Pencaitland-born world sidecar champion Jock Taylor on Saturday.
Published: Thursday, 7th August, 2008 08:00
THE years slipped away for German war veteran Alfred Weiss on his poignant return to the former prisoner-of-war camp at the county’s Gosford Estate last Wednesday.
Published: Thursday, 31st July, 2008 08:05
AN ELPHINSTONE woman who abused and threatened her neighbours for more than two years has been slapped with an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO).
Published: Thursday, 31st July, 2008 08:00
Campaign to stop open cast mining
ORMISTON Community Council has pledged to fight plans for an open cast mining site close to the East Lothian border.
Published: Thursday, 31st July, 2008 08:00
Annual Games extravaganza launched
A JAM-PACKED programme of events, featuring strongmen, proud Scots and fantastic fancy dress, is guaranteed to draw the crowds during Gullane Games and Sports Week 2008.
Published: Thursday, 24th July, 2008 08:30
COUNCIL plans to develop a block of flats in a Wallyford housing estate have led irate residents to accuse the local authority of double standards.
Published: Thursday, 24th July, 2008 08:15
Action-packed youth group mooted
GIFFORD youngsters are being canvassed on plans to create a youth group in the village, in a bid by community councillors to “keep them off the streets”.
Published: Thursday, 24th July, 2008 08:00
Florence awaits for artist Jan
A WHITEKIRK artist will spend nearly two months exploring the historic beauty of Florence, after being awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Royal Scottish Academy.
Published: Thursday, 17th July, 2008 08:20
Ex-greenkeeper Jimmy happy with his birdie
A ROMANCE that took its first steps on a county dance floor more than 50 years ago has stood the test of time.
Published: Thursday, 17th July, 2008 08:10
