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Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Unpaid work for man after threatening behaviour towards his partner

Rural police patrols are being carried out across East Lothian

Rural police patrols are being carried out across East Lothian

'High-visibility' rural police patrols being carried out

The shop on Haddington High Street is now a Premier store

The shop on Haddington High Street is now a Premier store

Local government

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Newsagent’s had double amount of alcohol allowed to 'cash in on the Euros'

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man struck by gas canister thrown from window of flat

A protest over access rights at the Old Craighall entrance to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday was organised by Councillor Shona McIntosh, a ward member for Musselburgh

A protest over access rights at the Old Craighall entrance to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday was organised by Councillor Shona McIntosh, a ward member for Musselburgh

Walking and outdoors

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Residents stage protest over locked gate preventing access to country park

Catherine Alexander, pictured alongside Ryan McPherson, has raised more than £50,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Catherine Alexander, pictured alongside Ryan McPherson, has raised more than £50,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Incredible fundraiser smashes through the £50,000 marker

The Dirleton Solar Walk has now been launched. Pictured are Amy Breckon, Iain Stirling and Dan Arnold

The Dirleton Solar Walk has now been launched. Pictured are Amy Breckon, Iain Stirling and Dan Arnold

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Find the sun and all eight planets on new solar walk in East Lothian

Seahorse Nursery in Cockenzie

Seahorse Nursery in Cockenzie

Inspectors full of praise for nursery following visit

The Musselburgh Archer statue holding autumn leaves

The Musselburgh Archer statue holding autumn leaves

Tim's Tales: How an item in a statue's hand brightened my day

The Wave Project Scotland has received a sizeable funding boost

The Wave Project Scotland has received a sizeable funding boost

Community rally round to support group offering surf therapy

Long fundraising campaign proves successful in day centre's bid for a bus

Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University

Event to show how understanding different personality types can help your work

A special harvest collection took place at The Compass School in Haddington

A special harvest collection took place at The Compass School in Haddington

Generous schoolchildren visit day centre to hand over gifts of food

More than a dozen of the school's students saw their work exhibited in London

More than a dozen of the school's students saw their work exhibited in London

Work of talented students recognised at London awards ceremony

The performance takes place at St Mary's Parish Church next month

The performance takes place at St Mary's Parish Church next month

'Emotional piece of music' to get special Remembrance Sunday performance

The Royal Voluntary Service wants to recruit 10 volunteers in the region

The Royal Voluntary Service wants to recruit 10 volunteers in the region

Royal Voluntary Service urgently seeks 10 drivers in East Lothian

Emergency services were called out to Links Avenue in the early hours of the morning

Emergency services were called out to Links Avenue in the early hours of the morning

Emergency services called to 'seriously injured' man in early hours

Emergency services were called out in Musselburgh earlier this morning

Emergency services were called out in Musselburgh earlier this morning

Cannabis cultivation found as police enquire about man 'seriously injured'

Blindwells is continuing to expand, with plans for retail facilities being considered

Blindwells is continuing to expand, with plans for retail facilities being considered

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First shop could open in Blindwells in the New Year

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Ban for drug driver who was nearly 10 times the limit

Rona (inset), from Prestonpans, has raised more than £3,000 for a friend;s son who was diagnosed with a stage four neuroblastoma.

Rona (inset), from Prestonpans, has raised more than £3,000 for a friend;s son who was diagnosed with a stage four neuroblastoma.

'Rangers daft' resident dons Celtic top for friend's son diagnosed with cancer.

Councillor Lachlan Bruce (left) and South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy outside Longniddry Library

Councillor Lachlan Bruce (left) and South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy outside Longniddry Library

Local government

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Reduction in library opening hours described as 'unacceptable'

Police are currently on Musselburgh's Links View

Police are currently on Musselburgh's Links View

Section of Musselburgh street cordoned off by police

The former Wallyford Primary School site could become housing

The former Wallyford Primary School site could become housing

Planning and development

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Housing plans revealed for former primary school site

North Berwick High Street

North Berwick High Street

Local government

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Council accused of 'intimidation' by objectors to parking charge proposals

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala 2025: Megan McDonald (inset) will take the reins of the community event, taking up the role as chair of the committee

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala 2025: Megan McDonald (inset) will take the reins of the community event, taking up the role as chair of the committee

Dates confirmed for community's gala next year

VisitScotland representatives stopped off in East Lothian. Pictured, from left at Foxlake Adventures : Stephen Leckie, VisitScotland chair, and Provost John McMillan with James Barbour, director at Foxlake Adventures

VisitScotland representatives stopped off in East Lothian. Pictured, from left at Foxlake Adventures : Stephen Leckie, VisitScotland chair, and Provost John McMillan with James Barbour, director at Foxlake Adventures

VisitScotland chairman given tour of East Lothian hotspots

Haddington's fireworks display has proven popular over the years

Haddington's fireworks display has proven popular over the years

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Town's fireworks display will not go ahead this year but remains 'on the agenda'

A Christmas event takes place in Musselburgh

A Christmas event takes place in Musselburgh

Plans in place for Christmas fayre at Hollies Community Hub in Musselburgh

Dunbar Grammar School

Dunbar Grammar School

Lesson on variety of career paths to be offered to pupils

The session takes place at Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre

The session takes place at Dunbar's Bleachingfield Centre

Health inequalities workshop planned for town centre venue

The thieves were caught on shop CCTV

The thieves were caught on shop CCTV

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Investigation launched as thieves target businesses

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Dunbar man caught driving while banned from the road

Drummond was seen walking along Olive Bank Road in Musselburgh while carrying the pole

Drummond was seen walking along Olive Bank Road in Musselburgh while carrying the pole

Man spotted waving pole while walking in Musselburgh ordered to wear electronic tag

Former First Minister Alex Salmond

Former First Minister Alex Salmond

Local government

Council pay tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond

An artist's impression of how the planned new home at Newmains, Whitekirk, could look. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

An artist's impression of how the planned new home at Newmains, Whitekirk, could look. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

Planning and development

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Appeal lodged over gamekeeper's bid to build rural family home

Members of a bicycle club – possibly the Prestonpans Wheelers? - lining up for a race in Prestonpans some time in the 1950s. Two are named as Hugh Hutchison and Andy Munro – do you know the other two?

Members of a bicycle club – possibly the Prestonpans Wheelers? - lining up for a race in Prestonpans some time in the 1950s. Two are named as Hugh Hutchison and Andy Munro – do you know the other two?

Down Memory Lane: Cycling in East Lothian in times gone by

Sport

Anglers busy baiting-up on the beach during the event. Image: Nigel Duncan

Star anglers head to county for special memorial match

Dunbar United (black and white) lost a five-goal thriller to Bonnyrigg Rose

Dunbar United (black and white) lost a five-goal thriller to Bonnyrigg Rose

Penalty shootout triumph puts Tranent through in Scottish Junior Cup

Paralympian Stephen Clegg stopped off at East Lothian Swim Team

Paralympian Stephen Clegg stopped off at East Lothian Swim Team

Double Paralympic gold medal winner visits county swimmers

Which East Lothian sides will be celebrating at full time today?

Which East Lothian sides will be celebrating at full time today?

Cup final place at stake in weekend's football matches

Adon Davie will be aiming to be celebrating at Brands Hatch this weekend. Image: Contributed

Adon Davie will be aiming to be celebrating at Brands Hatch this weekend. Image: Contributed

Motorcycle racing

Battle for the title goes down to season's last event

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National Sport

Thomas Tuchel is set to be announced as the new England manager (PA Wire via DPA)

Thomas Tuchel is set to be announced as the new England manager (PA Wire via DPA)

Alan Shearer: FA keen to get Thomas Tuchel before Man United job becomes vacant

Ben Stokes saw Pakistan move beyond 350 on the second morning (KM Chaudary/AP)

Ben Stokes saw Pakistan move beyond 350 on the second morning (KM Chaudary/AP)

England struggle to clean up Pakistan tail on second morning in Multan

England’s Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Australia’s Todd Murphy during day five of the fifth LV= Insurance Ashes Series test match at The Kia Oval, London. Picture date: Monday July 31, 2023.

England’s Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Australia’s Todd Murphy during day five of the fifth LV= Insurance Ashes Series test match at The Kia Oval, London. Picture date: Monday July 31, 2023.

Perth to host Ashes 2025-26 series opener in November

Thomas Tuchel is set to be named as the new England manager (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Tuchel is set to be named as the new England manager (Adam Davy/PA)

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England set to appoint German Thomas Tuchel as new manager

Steve Clarke cajoles his team against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

Steve Clarke cajoles his team against Portugal (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Steve Clarke hails Nicky Devlin’s ‘brave’ block in Scotland’s draw with Portugal

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill hailed a ‘special night’ against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill hailed a ‘special night’ against Bulgaria (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael O’Neill salutes Northern Ireland’s five-star showing against Bulgaria

Spain’s Aymeric Laporte, centre, headed Spain into an early lead against Nations League rivals Serbia (Jose Breton/AP)

Spain’s Aymeric Laporte, centre, headed Spain into an early lead against Nations League rivals Serbia (Jose Breton/AP)

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win

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Musselburgh

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Unpaid work for man after threatening behaviour towards his partner

Rural police patrols are being carried out across East Lothian

Rural police patrols are being carried out across East Lothian

'High-visibility' rural police patrols being carried out

The shop on Haddington High Street is now a Premier store

The shop on Haddington High Street is now a Premier store

Local government

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Newsagent’s had double amount of alcohol allowed to 'cash in on the Euros'

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man struck by gas canister thrown from window of flat

A protest over access rights at the Old Craighall entrance to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday was organised by Councillor Shona McIntosh, a ward member for Musselburgh

A protest over access rights at the Old Craighall entrance to Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday was organised by Councillor Shona McIntosh, a ward member for Musselburgh

Walking and outdoors

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Residents stage protest over locked gate preventing access to country park

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Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton

Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala 2023. Pic: Alan Wilson

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

IN PICTURES: Sophie Dick crowned Seton Queen at Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala

Man being left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Man being left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

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Man left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Mary Kidd has again been doing her bit for the Walk With Scott Foundation with an impressive fundraiser

Mary Kidd has again been doing her bit for the Walk With Scott Foundation with an impressive fundraiser

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Youngster's 12-hour non-stop relay to boost local charity

Sushi (top) and cheese (bottom) is on the menu for Haddington town centre

Sushi (top) and cheese (bottom) is on the menu for Haddington town centre

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Sushi and cheese on the menu for Haddington town centre

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Cockenzie and Port Seton and Prestonpans

Fined for stealing meat from supermarket

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Trending Across Scotland

Glenrothes and Cumbernauld offer large disocunts to first-time buyers

The Scottish new towns where homes cost up to 27 per cent less to buy

The National Fish & Chip Awards will take place in February

The National Fish & Chip Awards will take place in February

See the Scottish chippies battling it out to be named UK Takeaway of the Year

Edinburgh was praised for its quality of life and good governance

Edinburgh was praised for its quality of life and good governance

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Edinburgh named one of the 'most investable' cities in the world

Wigtown has been named one of the best market towns in the whole of the UK

Wigtown has been named one of the best market towns in the whole of the UK

Book lover's 'heaven' in Scotland named one of the best market towns in the UK

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

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Take a look at Scotland's oldest castle with over 900 years of rich history

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National News

Houthi rebel fighters march during a rally of support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and against the US strikes on Yemen outside Sanaa (AP)

Houthi rebel fighters march during a rally of support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and against the US strikes on Yemen outside Sanaa (AP)

Yemen risks being dragged into ‘out of control’ Middle East conflict – UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint press conference during the Crimea Platform summit in Kyiv, Ukraine (Efrem Lukatsky/AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint press conference during the Crimea Platform summit in Kyiv, Ukraine (Efrem Lukatsky/AP)

Zelensky to unveil ‘victory plan’ after presenting it to Western allies

Inflation has fallen by more than analysts had predicted (Victoria Jones/PA)

Inflation has fallen by more than analysts had predicted (Victoria Jones/PA)

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UK inflation falls below 2% target for first time in three years

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticised the move (PA)

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticised the move (PA)

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Archbishop of Canterbury warns of ‘slippery slope’ ahead of assisted dying legislation

Actress and disability rights activist Liz Carr said she believes there is no safe way to legalise assisted dying (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Actress and disability rights activist Liz Carr said she believes there is no safe way to legalise assisted dying (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Assisted dying: Silent Witness star warns MPs not to be ‘seduced’ by wording

Rachel Reeves has identified a £40 billion funding gap she will seek to plug in the Budget. Issue date: Wednesday October 9, 2024.

Rachel Reeves has identified a £40 billion funding gap she will seek to plug in the Budget. Issue date: Wednesday October 9, 2024.

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Reeves eyes up to £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Paul Lowe was found in the San Gabriel Mountains in California (Alamy/PA)

Paul Lowe was found in the San Gabriel Mountains in California (Alamy/PA)

War photographer Paul Lowe ‘killed by son’ on Los Angeles hiking trail – police

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