HERE'S a round-up of five of the bigger East Lothian stories this week:

1. Man charged with attemped murder

A MAN has appeared in court accused of attempted murder following an alleged incident on a country road near to Gifford.

Read the full story here.

2. Pedestrian killed on A1 slip road

A MAN sadly died after he was struck by a car as he walked on a slip road on the A1.

Read the full story here.

The man has since been named. Read that story here.

3. National Marine Centre plans turned down

CONTROVERSIAL plans to create a £5.5m National Marine Centre in North Berwick have been rejected by East Lothian councillors.

Read the full story here.

4. Post Office scammer left out of pocket

A POLICE investigation is under way after a man attempted to defraud North Berwick Post Office – only to lose a substantial amount of money himself!

Read the full story here.

5. 100-year-old war hero receives top military honour from Poland

A WHITECRAIG war veteran has received one of the highest Polish accolades for his “extraordinary and distinguished service” during the Second World War.

Read the full story here.

What to keep an eye out for this weekend

  • Josh Taylor's title fight.
  • Remembrance Sunday events