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AN EAST LOTHIAN teacher has collected more than 600 teddy bears to send to poor children in South Africa for Christmas.
Published: Thursday, 20th December, 2007 09:30
Climbing to dizzy heights for charity
AFTER witnessing the incredible bravery of one of her pupils, a former Tranent teacher has vowed to live life to the full – and improve the lives of others while she does so.
Published: Thursday, 20th December, 2007 09:30
Bolstered police effort pays off
THE bolstered police effort in the Prestonpans area is already proving its worth with a drugs bust, three ASBO warnings and a long list of charges issued to suspected law-breakers in the last month alone – and a warning by officers that they’re “not standing for any nonsense”.
Published: Thursday, 20th December, 2007 09:30
Flight bosses deny Beaufighter snub
MUSEUM of Flight bosses insist that plans to restore a famous Second World War night fighter aircraft that was bought for almost £200,000 six years ago have not been grounded.
Published: Thursday, 20th December, 2007 09:30
Strike ballot looms for council workers – COMMENT ON THIS STORY!
THE spectre of strike action is hanging over East Lothian Council after trade union bosses called on the authority’s 4,700-strong workforce to reject its latest attempt to introduce equal pay.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
A TRANENT father has been left “shaken” after a group of teenagers armed with an airgun ambushed his van close to the A1 on Monday afternoon.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
Amended waste incinerator plans set for submission
REVISED plans to build a controversial £140 million waste incinerator plant – featuring a 262ft-tall chimney – near Dunbar will be formally lodged with East Lothian Council in the New Year.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
Novice set to fly solo over Gullane
FUNDRAISER Sally-Anne Hunter is keeping supporters abreast of her campaign to fly solo over her home village – and is no longer “petrified” at the prospect!
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
Fun over as kids' soft play centres close
PANICKING parents whose children’s birthday parties were placed in jeopardy by the sudden collapse of the Junglee Fun softplay empire have had their prayers answered.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
First haircut in 25 years for Jim
IT was a case of hair today, gone tomorrow, as big-hearted Haddingtonian Jimmy Robertson underwent a radical change in appearance for charity in his local pub.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
High 'tension' over garden decking row
A BITTER dispute between neighbours over garden decking laid without planning permission could end up in court, East Lothian’s planning committee has been told.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
A LEGAL hurdle stalling the £1.15 million restoration of McArthur’s stores has been cleared – paving the way for work to start on securing the historic building’s future.
Published: Thursday, 13th December, 2007 09:30
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