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Armed Forces veterans, led by Lt Karl Cleghorn, who served with the Royal Navy and is an ex-chairman of TS Indefatigable, participate in the parade

Clubs and societies

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PICTURES: Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets celebrate 70th anniversary

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man remanded in custody in connection with alleged break-ins

Edinburgh Marathon runners will be able to enjoy a beer at the finish. Main image Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Edinburgh Marathon runners will be able to enjoy a beer at the finish. Main image Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Edinburgh Marathon runners allowed to enjoy pint of 'Cool Down Lager' after finishing

To See Ourselves is a family affair with father and daughter team Fraser and Jane McAllister.

To See Ourselves is a family affair with father and daughter team Fraser and Jane McAllister.

Independence referendum film set in Musselburgh to screen in town

Harka Karki, owner and head chef at Gurkha Bar and Restaurant, was named Chef of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards 2024

Harka Karki, owner and head chef at Gurkha Bar and Restaurant, was named Chef of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards 2024

Chef at county restaurant named best curry chef in Scotland at awards

The defibrillator at Newhailes House and Gardens was damaged. Image: Copyright David M Clark and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The defibrillator at Newhailes House and Gardens was damaged. Image: Copyright David M Clark and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Defibrillator damaged at popular visitor attraction

Top dog Beckett takes to the winner's podium after being crowned Corgi Derby champion. In the background are Beckett's owner Heather Sliman with raceday commentator Robert Hogarth. Photo: J Shurte

Top dog Beckett takes to the winner's podium after being crowned Corgi Derby champion. In the background are Beckett's owner Heather Sliman with raceday commentator Robert Hogarth. Photo: J Shurte

New corgi champion crowned at Musselburgh Racecourse

An East Lothian restaurant has been ranked highly for its fish and chips

An East Lothian restaurant has been ranked highly for its fish and chips

Popular county restaurant lands UK top spot for its fish and chips

Musselburgh dad tells how he kept loss of feeling from the waist down a secret

The Brunton in Musselburgh

The Brunton in Musselburgh

Local government

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Call for grants to be suspended over repair costs for The Brunton

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man remanded in custody after uttering threats of violence

Musselburgh Rugby Football Club received help from sportscotland's Sport Facilities Fund

Musselburgh Rugby Football Club received help from sportscotland's Sport Facilities Fund

Cash boost helps rugby club see the light with new floodlights

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Teenager banned from driving after breaking drink-drive limit

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place next month. Image copyrightt Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place next month. Image copyrightt Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Local government

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Edinburgh Marathon: Licensing chiefs to decide on plan to sell beer at finish

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Brick is thrown through window of Musselburgh home

Discussions about the future of the River Esk are continuing. Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Discussions about the future of the River Esk are continuing. Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Letter of the week: Action group is ‘at breaking point’

The pharmacy is earmarked for this new retail unit on Newcraighall Road. Image: Google Maps

The pharmacy is earmarked for this new retail unit on Newcraighall Road. Image: Google Maps

Area's new pharmacy awaiting health board’s approval

Fisherrow Harbour. Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Fisherrow Harbour. Copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Raft race teams urged to sign up for harbour's festival

Palmer is on trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Palmer is on trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Workman denies sexually assaulting flatmate, claiming he was sleepwalking

An artist's impression of the view from Goosegreen Crescent facing south-west to the River Esk and Loretto School, Newfield Sports ground, under the plans

An artist's impression of the view from Goosegreen Crescent facing south-west to the River Esk and Loretto School, Newfield Sports ground, under the plans

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Last chance to have your say on Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme

The flat on New Street, Musselburgh, was refused permission to continue as a holiday let. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

The flat on New Street, Musselburgh, was refused permission to continue as a holiday let. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

Local government

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Holiday let owner's plea to Scottish Ministers to be allowed to ‘honour’ bookings

National Theatre Live production Nye is coming to Loretto School Theatre

National Theatre Live production Nye is coming to Loretto School Theatre

Classical musical, dance and theatre on offer at county venues this month

Musselburgh Sea Cadets at the Fisherrow Harbour Festval. Photo: Angus Bathgate

Musselburgh Sea Cadets at the Fisherrow Harbour Festval. Photo: Angus Bathgate

Parade and fun day in Musselburgh to celebrate cadets' 70th anniversary

Kelly Souness with granddaughter Effie

Kelly Souness with granddaughter Effie

Effie, two, giving everyone high fives as her gran takes on walk challenge

Douglas McNally

Douglas McNally

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Musselburgh musician writes song that hits out at town's flood scheme

Local residents were angered by branches being cut from trees with blossom outside the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh

Local residents were angered by branches being cut from trees with blossom outside the Brunton Hall in Musselburgh

Local government

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Members of the public unhappy as branches from cherry trees cut

Musselburgh Racecourse

Musselburgh Racecourse

Racecourse kicks off £1.3m Sky Bet Sunday Series this weekend

The trial was taking place at the High Court in Edinburgh when the incident took place

The trial was taking place at the High Court in Edinburgh when the incident took place

Man on trial for attempted murder spat blood at police officer after court fracas

The John Muir Way stretches from Dunbar to Helensburgh. Image copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

The John Muir Way stretches from Dunbar to Helensburgh. Image copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.

Special walk taking place at Musselburgh for 10th anniversary of John Muir Way

From left, Karl Cleghorn, a member of the Old Musselburgh Club, past president of the club, Alastair Knowles BEM, who chaired the dinner, Jodie Hannan, head teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School, football legend Billy Brown and Adair Anderson, of the

From left, Karl Cleghorn, a member of the Old Musselburgh Club, past president of the club, Alastair Knowles BEM, who chaired the dinner, Jodie Hannan, head teacher at Musselburgh Grammar School, football legend Billy Brown and Adair Anderson, of the

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts and Hibs legend entertains dinner in county

The church building near the Rennie Bridge in Musselburgh is up for sale

The church building near the Rennie Bridge in Musselburgh is up for sale

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Landmark former church building in town for sale

Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre

Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre

Renowned Scottish artist to deliver new carers project in town

The future of the Brunton Hall remains unclear

The future of the Brunton Hall remains unclear

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Letter of the week: ‘The last spark of hope’ has gone

A police operation targeting illegal use of off-road motorbikes was carried out earlier this month. Image: Police Scotland

A police operation targeting illegal use of off-road motorbikes was carried out earlier this month. Image: Police Scotland

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Police seize off-road motorbike as part of targeted initiative

The church on Musselburgh's New Street could be transformed. Image: Google Maps

The church on Musselburgh's New Street could be transformed. Image: Google Maps

Planning and development

Church building earmarked for change of use in new plans

Stuart Aitken, culinary lead for BaxterStorey, at Queen Margaret University's allotment

Stuart Aitken, culinary lead for BaxterStorey, at Queen Margaret University's allotment

Queen Margaret University’s eateries now showcasing local produce

David McGeary enjoying a pint of the black stuff on his 100th birthday

David McGeary enjoying a pint of the black stuff on his 100th birthday

Sad passing of Guinness-loving 102-year-old David McGeary

MAMA's cast has been rehearsing for the show, entitled 'M.A.M.A Spotlight Awards,' a night of songs from the world of rock, film and musicals, up to three times per week since January at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh

MAMA's cast has been rehearsing for the show, entitled 'M.A.M.A Spotlight Awards,' a night of songs from the world of rock, film and musicals, up to three times per week since January at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh

Musical group makes ‘difficult decision’ to postpone show due to rising costs

Could the team behind Herringbone in North Berwick (bottom) be looking to open on Musselburgh High Street (top)? Images: Google Maps

Could the team behind Herringbone in North Berwick (bottom) be looking to open on Musselburgh High Street (top)? Images: Google Maps

Ambitious plans for new restaurant at the heart of town

Fisherrow Harbour. Image copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Fisherrow Harbour. Image copyright Mat Fascione and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Spring meet-up for harbour gardeners taking place in Musselburgh

The Brunton has been closed for more than a year

The Brunton has been closed for more than a year

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Concerns raised for future of ‘the heartbeat of Musselburgh’

The Clark Community Choir is set to perform at Beamish Museum on Saturday

The Clark Community Choir is set to perform at Beamish Museum on Saturday

Choir members to sing at world-famous Beamish

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man struggled violently with police and made racially offensive remarks

Police were at Pinkie Road in Musselburgh yesterday following an alleged disturbance. Main image: Google Maps

Police were at Pinkie Road in Musselburgh yesterday following an alleged disturbance. Main image: Google Maps

Police called after alleged 'altercation' in Musselburgh

Musselburgh Beach. Image copyright Eirian Evans and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Musselburgh Beach. Image copyright Eirian Evans and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

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Storm Babet caused five years of damage to county beach in two days

'Dummy' terns have been placed at Musselburgh Lagoons in a bid to attract real birds to the area.

'Dummy' terns have been placed at Musselburgh Lagoons in a bid to attract real birds to the area.

Fake birds placed at Musselburgh Lagoons in bid to attract terns

Flooding and surface water is causing issues on roads in East Lothian. Main image: East Lothian Council

Flooding and surface water is causing issues on roads in East Lothian. Main image: East Lothian Council

Flooding forces closure of two sections of busy roads

Fisherrow Centre

Fisherrow Centre

Defib fundraiser taking place at club

Flood barriers will be installed to the west of Goosegreen Bridge on New Street, Musselburgh, today (Monday) as a precautionary measure against coastal flooding, as shown in the photograph which was taken during a previous flooding event

Flood barriers will be installed to the west of Goosegreen Bridge on New Street, Musselburgh, today (Monday) as a precautionary measure against coastal flooding, as shown in the photograph which was taken during a previous flooding event

Flood barriers put in place in Musselburgh as coastal flooding feared

The front cover of the book was inspired by walks on the beach at Musselburgh. Image: Copyright Eirian Evans and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The front cover of the book was inspired by walks on the beach at Musselburgh. Image: Copyright Eirian Evans and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Author's adoption journey is turned into new book

Becs Miller and Alison Wilson battled through freezing temperatures to complete their challenge. Image: Roll Outdoors

Becs Miller and Alison Wilson battled through freezing temperatures to complete their challenge. Image: Roll Outdoors

Determined fundraisers swap 'Sunny Dunny' for 'Freezing Finland'

The Hollies in Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

The Hollies in Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps

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Hollies on the hunt for suggestions for activities

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) has now closed. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) has now closed. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

Two county opticians now closed as patients asked to travel to Musselburgh

Police stopped a vehicle in Musselburgh last night (Thursday). Image: Police Scotland/X

Police stopped a vehicle in Musselburgh last night (Thursday). Image: Police Scotland/X

Car seized after driver allegedly found with no insurance for a year

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