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GREYFRIARS Bobby lookalike Blue, from North Berwick, is set to feature in a special commemorative event on Wednesday marking the 139th anniversary of the death of the world-famous terrier in Edinburgh.
The One o’ clock Gun Association’s official mascot is expected to be present at the event – to be held in the capital’s Greyfriars Churchyard at 1pm – following his recent rehabilitation from major surgery.
Call for cute Blue to be town mascot 
A NORTH BERWICK dog, bearing a startling resemblance to legendary pooch Greyfriar’s Bobby, could be used to promote the popular seaside resort.
A COMMUNITY group has expressed concern over a delay in repairs to the main pedestrian gate at Lodge Grounds – warning that the situation could lead to a fatality.
A NORTH BERWICK motor enthusiast’s grand tour of Britain in his vintage sports car has now raised a staggering £163,679 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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FORMER senior civil servant and health service champion Hector MacKenzie has spoken of his “great surprise” at being awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
Lack of dentists a kick in the teeth
County MSP Iain Gray has written to the chief executive of NHS Lothian to express deep concern about the lack of NHS dentist provision in East Lothian.
Justice chief vows to stamp out booze culture
JUSTICE Secretary Kenny MacAskill has vowed to stamp out the “booze culture” behind late night street violence and disorder in East Lothian.
Big-hearted couple bound for Belarus
AFTER eight years working behind the scenes for a charity, a Port Seton couple are travelling more than 1,000 miles to see first-hand how their work is benefiting needy children abroad.
Arctic training, Scottish-style!
AN IT consultant from Dunbar has switched off his central heating over winter to help acclimatize to conditions in the Arctic Circle!
AN EAST LINTON couple are warning county pet owners to be on their guard after their beloved cat died from suspected poisoning last week.
Barrrowman hugs slimmer’s champ
A TRANENT slimmer felt as light as a feather when she snuggled up to Doctor Who star John Barrowman at a glitzy awards bash.
A COUNTY radiographer has retired after more than two decades’ service. . . on the same day her hospital’s x-ray unit closed.
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