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Row over access puts housing plan on hold 
PLANS to turn a run-down historic town centre building into a residential development have been shelved in the wake of an on-going dispute over access.
GWS Property Ltd surprisingly withdrew its planning application for 7-9 Kilpair Street, less than four months after lodging it with East Lothian Council.
Ever-changing face of High Street trade
THE skirl of the bagpipes heralded the end of an era in Haddington’s traditional retail sector on Saturday, as High Street fruiterer and florist James Kerr closed his doors for the last time.
A fitting honour for a community champion
THE Bridge Centre could be re-named in memory of its founder, the Dowager Duchess of Hamilton, who died last Tuesday, aged 92.
Lucky hubbie of 50 years fell into her arms
When Rae Crawford first laid eyes on husband Bill at Glasgow’s Albert Dance Hall in 1956, he was a lucky catch in more ways than one.
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AN EARLY morning alarm call saved the lives of an elderly couple, who were rushed to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation and suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Leukaemia girl’s family ‘amazed’ at local support
FUNDRAISERS have rallied to support a couple whose little girl is battling leukaemia, by gifting nearly £3,000 to aid the family.
Wedding night woe after blunder
A GROOM is demanding compensation after claiming that a hotel blunder ruined a wedding night surprise for his wife.
Having lost the toss, North Berwick played down the Wardie slope in the first half of this East Division 1 match.
COUNCIL workmen have been ordered to make a thorough check of the public toilets in the Lodge Grounds, following claims that two five-year-old boys were trapped inside the building by a faulty lock.
PROPOSALS for a wind farm at Lafarge Cement Works near Dunbar could take a step closer to reality next month if planners give the go ahead to a feasibility study.
£2m stables block plan strides on
THE management at council-owned Musselburgh Racecourse has been reined in – which will now pave the way for new stables and a community facility there worth £2.2 million.
One adventure charity trekker didn’t bargain on
FORGET proper footwear or warm clothing. . . charity trekker John Reynolds needed nerves of steel when his Himalayan adventure began with the sound of bombs blasts.
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