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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.
Clad in purple – the school colour – around 400 excited pupils and teachers marched along Robertson Avenue and Lindores Drive before arriving at the new primary, to the east of the old school’s playing fields.
Thumbs up from locals for surgery changes 
PROPOSALS to lower patient numbers at over-burdened Tranent Medical Practice received a thumbs-up from community leaders this week.
TRANENT residents can learn a few energy-saving tips and pose questions to East Lothian MP Anne Moffat, during the next meeting of the town’s community council.
TRANENT Parish Church members gave a big thumbs-up to the Rev Jan Gillies after she delivered a sermon to a packed congregation on Sunday.
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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.
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.
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
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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