East Lothian Courier - Archives
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Forced out of their beds by hotel fire
HOTEL guests fled their rooms in the early hours of Saturday when a faulty tumbler dryer went up in flames.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held in to the controversial parking plan to limit congestion in residential areas surrounding the new Queen Margaret University (QMU) campus in Musselburgh, after transportation officers failed to satisfy 90 outstanding objections.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
’Fabulous' new units for special kids
ROSS High School’s new £1.8 million support unit has been hailed as a “fantastic” base for kids with special needs across the county.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
Friends urged to pitch for new park funding
DESPITE only three people turning up to a recent public meeting to discuss plans for Cuthill Park in Prestonpans, a local councillor has told the town’s community council that the park does have a future.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
Parking to boost commuter choice
HUNDREDS of county commuters are to benefit from the construction of a £1.5 million ‘Park and Choose’ facility at Wallyford Railway Station.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
Community award is just as good as my CBE, says Sandy
GIFFORD pensioner Sandy Boggon has been recognised by his friends and neighbours after nearly 40 years spent “selflessly” working for the community.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
THE latest blow has been struck in the battle over ‘single status’ as councillors set in motion plans to “dismiss and re-engage” nearly half of the local authority’s workforce.
Published: Thursday, 21st February, 2008 09:00
A police ‘‘flying squad’ is to be launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across East Lothian.
Published: Thursday, 14th February, 2008 09:00
Council rent rises more than twice rate of inflation
TENANTS of East Lothian’s 8,200 council houses face a weekly rent rise from April, which is more than double the rate of inflation, leading to claims that low income families may struggle to meet payments.
Published: Thursday, 14th February, 2008 09:00
THERE was no St Valentine’s Day massacre of public services, as East Lothian’s fledgling SNP/Lib-Dem administration stole a march on its peers with early disclosure of a £203.5 million budget that produced winners and losers in equal measure.
Published: Thursday, 14th February, 2008 09:00
TWO winkle pickers, marooned in high tides off the coast of North Berwick, could have drowned had they not had a mobile phone, said a senior RNLI volunteer who went to their rescue.
Published: Thursday, 14th February, 2008 09:00
Farmer's fury at 'absurd' rule
A STENTON pig farmer is facing a shock £500,000 outlay to comply with new European legislation designed to reduce water pollution.
Published: Thursday, 14th February, 2008 09:00
