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Jock has 105 reasons to celebrate 
THE oldest surviving British veteran of the Normandy landings, Jock Wilson, is set to receive his SECOND telegram from the Queen on Sunday, when he celebrates his 105th birthday.
East Lothian’s Lord Lieutenant Garth Morrison will visit the evergreen centenarian at Hollytrees, in Belhaven Hospital, to present a signed letter from Her Majesty.
Cadets still hoping to flag up golden jubilee
DUNBAR Sea Cadets remain hopeful of recovering the unit’s traditional flag in time for their golden jubilee celebrations later this month.
THE positioning of information boards at an historic Dunbar battle site was panned by community councillors, for failing to provide suitable disabled access.
A YOUTH cafe aimed at curbing under-age drinking had been so successful that East Lothian Council has pledged to continue funding for at least a further three months
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A TRUSTED village gala volunteer who pocketed £3,000 from the kitty of her community’s annual celebrations says she’s committed to paying back every penny.
A MOTHER and son – in a first for the county – have both received interim anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs).
Council spend £300k on care home due to be flattened
COUNCIL chiefs have defended spending £300,000 on upgrading a Musselburgh care home earmarked for demolition.
Growing stronger through gardening
ABANDONED allotments are being revived to provide horticultural therapy for people suffering from mental health problems.
Lidl store rejected in wake of protests
COUNCILLORS have rejected controversial plans for a new Lidl supermarket on the site of the former Ben Sayers factory in Tantallon Road.
Viagra girl is a big inspiration
A MUSSELBURGH schoolgirl whose rare, life-threatening illness is controlled by sex drug Viagra, has inspired family and friends to undertake a charity challenge this weekend
STAFF and pupils of Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School celebrated the long-awaited move to their new, £10 million state-of-the-art school building on Monday, with a colourful parade through Tranent.
FOUR fabulous days celebrating Bonnie Prince Charlie’s victory at the 1745 Battle of Prestonpan are set to take residents by storm.
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