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A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

Woman, 86, who died in Seton Sands crash named by police

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

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Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

St Leonard's Police Station, Edinburgh. Image: Google maps

St Leonard's Police Station, Edinburgh. Image: Google maps

Drink-driver threatened sexual violence against police officer and his family

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Three-and-a-half-year driving ban for teenager after trio of incidents

The 'Auld Brig' in East Linton

The 'Auld Brig' in East Linton

Peeps into the Past: 'Linton Brig will stand for evermore'

The flat just off Haddington High Street has been listed on the market for offers over £95,000

The flat just off Haddington High Street has been listed on the market for offers over £95,000

Town centre flat listed on the market for under £100,000

Damage was caused to the harbour wall at North Berwick last October

Damage was caused to the harbour wall at North Berwick last October

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East Lothian residents urged to share climate change stories

Speed checks have been carried out on Haddington's West Road and near the crossing at Peachdales

Speed checks have been carried out on Haddington's West Road and near the crossing at Peachdales

Police plan further speed checks near town's schools

Bee Asha's debut album has received praise

Bee Asha's debut album has received praise

County musician's debut album longlisted for Scottish Album of the Year

A comedy night in aid of Reverse Rett returns to The Haddy Tap next month

A comedy night in aid of Reverse Rett returns to The Haddy Tap next month

Professional comedians coming to Haddington for brewery's comedy night

Dunbar Community Petanque Club have helped Dunbar FoodShare with a special event

Dunbar Community Petanque Club have helped Dunbar FoodShare with a special event

Pétanque club give generous donation to local food initiative

Dunbar Grammar School

Dunbar Grammar School

Baking skills help generous youngsters raise more than £400

The fundraising quiz takes place at Haddington Bowling Club

The fundraising quiz takes place at Haddington Bowling Club

Teams encouraged to enter fundraising quiz for good cause

An image of Thomas Lindegaard Madsen was used to con a woman out of thousands of pounds

An image of Thomas Lindegaard Madsen was used to con a woman out of thousands of pounds

Images of gay Danish sea captain were used to con Tranent woman out of thousands

Man who asked 'schoolgirl' to meet up with him for sex sent to prison

This picture of The Balfour Monument, east of Haddington, was sent in by David Ferguson.

This picture of The Balfour Monument, east of Haddington, was sent in by David Ferguson.

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PICTURES: East Lothian enjoys incredible Northern Lights display

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Motorist stopped by police after mounting pavement did not have valid driving licence

One councillor questioned whether a lingerie shop like Ann Summers could fall foul of the restriction. Image: Google Maps

One councillor questioned whether a lingerie shop like Ann Summers could fall foul of the restriction. Image: Google Maps

Local government

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Sex shop ban introduced in East Lothian

The former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: East Lothian Council

The former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: East Lothian Council

Planning and development

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Trucks to start transferring bund material to old power station site next week

Nurse Niki Stewart received a top accolade at NHS Lothian’s Celebrating Success Awards

Nurse Niki Stewart received a top accolade at NHS Lothian’s Celebrating Success Awards

‘Remarkable’ nurse Niki scoops prestigious prize at NHS Lothian awards

Citizens advice offices in Musselburgh and Haddington in East Lothian have helped recoup millions of pounds in owed benefits for clients. Image: Google Maps

Citizens advice offices in Musselburgh and Haddington in East Lothian have helped recoup millions of pounds in owed benefits for clients. Image: Google Maps

Personal Finance

Teenage girl facing homelessness among people helped by specialist advice team

Four weeks of works are planned off Dunbar's Elder Street

Four weeks of works are planned off Dunbar's Elder Street

Four-week road closure confirmed as work gets under way on Monday

The North Berwick Harbour wall before and after the repairs

The North Berwick Harbour wall before and after the repairs

Public meeting to be held following five-month-long harbour wall repair

Crime figures for Haddington throughout September have been revealed

Crime figures for Haddington throughout September have been revealed

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There was an assault in Haddington once every three days during September

There will be plenty of pumpkins at East Links Family Park

There will be plenty of pumpkins at East Links Family Park

Spook-tacular fun at popular family park gets under way this weekend

Tranent Day Care Centre

Tranent Day Care Centre

Former MSP reveals to group 'how East Lothian made the world'

Concerns about driving standards outside Haddington's Knox Academy have been raised

Concerns about driving standards outside Haddington's Knox Academy have been raised

Motorists again warned to drop off children responsibly outside secondary school

The performances take place at Dunbar's Harbour Chapel

The performances take place at Dunbar's Harbour Chapel

Original murder mystery coming to town next month

Police are now involved after alleged abuse directed to staff at the Port Seton Centre

Police are now involved after alleged abuse directed to staff at the Port Seton Centre

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Community centre's doors locked after school hours due to incidents

There are spooky goings on promised at Balgone Estate

There are spooky goings on promised at Balgone Estate

Ghosts, ghouls and flying witches promised at new Haunted Trail

The route through Elphinstone looks set to be closed into November

The route through Elphinstone looks set to be closed into November

Planning and development

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Village road closure which started in July now extended into November

Coinneach MacLeod will visit East Lothian next month

Coinneach MacLeod will visit East Lothian next month

Best-selling author to stop off in village with new book

Plans for a new dog walking facility off the A1 have been revealed

Plans for a new dog walking facility off the A1 have been revealed

Plans for new dog walking facility are revealed

The Fringe by the Sea boss was questioned by a number of members of the North Berwick group, with mixed views shared by participants

The Fringe by the Sea boss was questioned by a number of members of the North Berwick group, with mixed views shared by participants

Both praise and criticism levelled at Fringe by the Sea at meeting

There was a large police presence on Haddington's West Road on Monday evening

There was a large police presence on Haddington's West Road on Monday evening

Man and woman arrested after Haddington incident

North Berwick Harbour. Image: Google Maps

North Berwick Harbour. Image: Google Maps

Two men found guilty of making threats of violence towards man at harbour

Sport

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

Scott Bonar and Drew Donaldson toast Haddington Athletic's success. Picture: Haddington Athletic Football Club

Scott Bonar and Drew Donaldson toast Haddington Athletic's success. Picture: Haddington Athletic Football Club

Scott Bonar's hails his team's big win after demolition job

Francesca McGhie helped Scotland to victory over Japan. Image: SNS

Francesca McGhie helped Scotland to victory over Japan. Image: SNS

Scotland set for winner-takes-all clash with Australia

Uri Geller purchased The Lamb in 2009.

Uri Geller purchased The Lamb in 2009.

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Illusionist Uri Geller congratulates East Lothian footballers on cup success

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National Sport

Marc Guehi (left) has a lot to thank Lee Carsley for (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Marc Guehi (left) has a lot to thank Lee Carsley for (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Marc Guehi hails England interim boss Lee Carsley’s role in his development

Lee Carsley wants to see a response from England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley wants to see a response from England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley wants to see reaction from England against Finland after Greece loss

Lee Carsley says he did not formally apply for the England manager’s job (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Lee Carsley says he did not formally apply for the England manager’s job (Bradley Collyer/PA).

I did not apply for England manager’s job, says Lee Carsley

Scotland were denied a last-gasp equaliser against Croatia by VAR (PA).

Scotland were denied a last-gasp equaliser against Croatia by VAR (PA).

Scotland denied last-gasp leveller by VAR in defeat to Croatia

Steve Clarke saw his Scotland side denied a last-gasp goal by VAR (PA).

Steve Clarke saw his Scotland side denied a last-gasp goal by VAR (PA).

Steve Clarke says ‘disappointment is massive’ as Scotland denied at the death

Wigan Warriors celebrate with the trophy (Martin Rickett/PA)

Wigan Warriors celebrate with the trophy (Martin Rickett/PA)

Bevan French scores only try as Wigan complete quadruple with Grand Final glory

Ineos Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand during the 37th America’s Cup (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Ineos Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand during the 37th America’s Cup (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia trail 2-0 after first day of America’s Cup

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Musselburgh

A helicopter landed on the road after the incident at Seton Sands

Woman, 86, who died in Seton Sands crash named by police

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond

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Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

Former First Minister Alex Salmond 'dead' aged 69 - reports

St Leonard's Police Station, Edinburgh. Image: Google maps

St Leonard's Police Station, Edinburgh. Image: Google maps

Drink-driver threatened sexual violence against police officer and his family

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Three-and-a-half-year driving ban for teenager after trio of incidents

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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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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

The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms was named Matt Tebbutt's favourite Scottish eatery

The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms was named Matt Tebbutt's favourite Scottish eatery

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BBC Saturday Kitchen star shares his favourite Scottish restaurant to eat at

There are plenty of pumpkin patches in Scotland

There are plenty of pumpkin patches in Scotland

The best pumpkin-picking patches to visit across Scotland this October

Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street have been nominated

Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street have been nominated

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Scottish train stations battle it out to be named the UK's favourite

Could there be snow in Scotland this weekend?

Could there be snow in Scotland this weekend?

Will it snow in Scotland this weekend? Here's what the experts have to say

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The SS United States moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia (Matt Rourke/AP)

The SS United States moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia (Matt Rourke/AP)

Historic ocean liner could soon become world’s largest artificial reef

Charles, the then Prince of Wales, meeting Alex Salmond in Edinburgh (Danny Lawson/PA)

Charles, the then Prince of Wales, meeting Alex Salmond in Edinburgh (Danny Lawson/PA)

King ‘greatly saddened’ by sudden death of former SNP leader Alex Salmond

The Israeli offensive continues in Gaza (AP)

The Israeli offensive continues in Gaza (AP)

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 22 people in refugee camp in northern Gaza

Alex Salmond had an immense impact north and south of the border (PA)

Alex Salmond had an immense impact north and south of the border (PA)

Alex Salmond: Master campaigner and tactician who reshaped Scottish politics

Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster, has died aged 38 (PA)

Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster, has died aged 38 (PA)

Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after suffering head injury in Ibiza

Tasha Ghouri, with partner Aljaz Skorjanec, scored the first 10s of this year’s competition (Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

Tasha Ghouri, with partner Aljaz Skorjanec, scored the first 10s of this year’s competition (Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri gets first Strictly 10s for 2024

Former first minister Alex Salmond has died (PA)

Former first minister Alex Salmond has died (PA)

Death of ex-Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond shocks political world

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