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Police Scotland are currently making enquiries after £20,000 worth of materials were stolen from a building site in Gullane.

£20,000 of tools and materials stolen from East Lothian building site

East Lothian has been issued a weather warning for the next three days, with rain and wind expected from Storm Darragh

East Lothian has been issued a weather warning for the next three days, with rain and wind expected from Storm Darragh

Storm Darragh: Weather warning for county, with strong winds and rain expected

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week

Planning and development

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Sewage issue at new housing estate needs ‘quick resolution’, council leader says

Pictured from left at the opening of the new premises: Lara Wauchope, Carrie Fraser, Myles Kelly (PureMalt operations director), Paula Lackie, Ross Turner (PureMalt managing director) and Phoebe Ramstay-Stagg

Pictured from left at the opening of the new premises: Lara Wauchope, Carrie Fraser, Myles Kelly (PureMalt operations director), Paula Lackie, Ross Turner (PureMalt managing director) and Phoebe Ramstay-Stagg

Children's mental health service cuts ribbon at new Haddington premises

The North Berwick shop has a new layout after a seven-week makeover

The North Berwick shop has a new layout after a seven-week makeover

'Transformed' Co-op store to reopen tomorrow following seven-week makeover

Graham Cramond is the panto dame

Graham Cramond is the panto dame

The Brunton's Christmas pantomime about to get under way

A celebration of the life of Ken Macaulay takes place in North Berwick next week

A celebration of the life of Ken Macaulay takes place in North Berwick next week

Event celebrating the life of former Scotland star Ken Macaulay confirmed

Osteria, North Berwick, won best family run business at the Scottish Italian Awards. Pictured from left with the award are: Steven Smillie (sponsor), Angelo Cocchia and Stefano Cocchia

Osteria, North Berwick, won best family run business at the Scottish Italian Awards. Pictured from left with the award are: Steven Smillie (sponsor), Angelo Cocchia and Stefano Cocchia

East Lothian restaurant wins prestigious prize at Scottish Italian Awards

Tributes and funeral notices give families and friends a chance to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

Tributes and funeral notices give families and friends a chance to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

Im memoriam: death notices in the East Lothian Courier this week

Dunbar Primary School Nursery has received a 'very good' rating in three areas

Dunbar Primary School Nursery has received a 'very good' rating in three areas

'Very good' school nursery praised by inspectors after visit

Help using technology is on offer

Help using technology is on offer

Town's rugby club members helping residents with tech problems

The works are taking place on Dunbar's Elder Street

The works are taking place on Dunbar's Elder Street

Long-running roadworks in town could be complete before Christmas

The Mercat Grill. Picture: Google Maps

The Mercat Grill. Picture: Google Maps

Annual Santa Paws event for owners and dogs returns to East Lothian pub

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

Donations at festive services to go to help people in Middle East

Unpaid carers in East Lothian are being asked to check their eligibility for financial assistance of the Carer Support Payment

Unpaid carers in East Lothian are being asked to check their eligibility for financial assistance of the Carer Support Payment

Over 13,000 unpaid carers in East Lothian urged to check eligibility for support

The association is now registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The association is now registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Village association is wound up as it becomes a community association

A Christmas concert takes place at Dunbar Grammar School next month

A Christmas concert takes place at Dunbar Grammar School next month

Christmas classics promised for school's festive concert

Dunbar Harbour Trust holds its annual general meeting

Dunbar Harbour Trust holds its annual general meeting

Clubs and societies

Town harbour group preparing for annual general meeting

An update has been issued on the future of Torness Power Station, near Dunbar

An update has been issued on the future of Torness Power Station, near Dunbar

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Lifespan of East Lothian's nuclear power station extended

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Woman shouted and swore at relative as he tried to phone the police

North Berwick Highland Games will not go ahead in 2025

North Berwick Highland Games will not go ahead in 2025

North Berwick Highland Games 'suspended until further notice'

North Berwick Golf Club. Image: Google Maps

North Berwick Golf Club. Image: Google Maps

Golf club members asked to be made exempt from proposed parking charges

Longniddry residents stood outside the library with homemade banners

Longniddry residents stood outside the library with homemade banners

Residents turn out in force to protest against cuts to library hours

Johnnie Meechan donating to the foodbank following a previous campaign

Johnnie Meechan donating to the foodbank following a previous campaign

Johnnie Meechan hopes to make fifth year of foodbank drive the best yet

Longniddry and District Rotary Club are hosting the appeal for the third year.

Longniddry and District Rotary Club are hosting the appeal for the third year.

Christmas appeal hopes to bring joy to children from struggling families

The property backs onto Neilson Park in Haddington

The property backs onto Neilson Park in Haddington

Planning and development

Extension planned for one of town's most recognisable homes

Wallyford After School Club was rated 'good' in three categories and 'very good' for its staff team

Wallyford After School Club was rated 'good' in three categories and 'very good' for its staff team

East Lothian after-school club praised by inspectors after visit

Macmerry-based Buck & Birch has been awarded the Grown in Britain status, a first for the UK spirits industry

Macmerry-based Buck & Birch has been awarded the Grown in Britain status, a first for the UK spirits industry

East Lothian vodka producer makes UK spirits industry history

Shona Robison announcing the Scottish Budget in Holyrood

Shona Robison announcing the Scottish Budget in Holyrood

Scottish Government

Shona Robison announces Scottish Budget – all the key measures announced

The Saltire Service took place in the grounds of Athelstaneford Kirk on St Andrew's Day

The Saltire Service took place in the grounds of Athelstaneford Kirk on St Andrew's Day

New pathway unveiled as part of annual Saltire service at Athelstaneford Kirk

Emma Jenson and Mags Morrow with their certificates

Emma Jenson and Mags Morrow with their certificates

East Lothian nurses recognised for 'extraordinary work' with new title

Concerts are planned for Haddington's St Mary's Parish Church

Concerts are planned for Haddington's St Mary's Parish Church

Series of concerts planned in the run-up to Christmas

Donations of women's socks and pyjamas can be handed into St Mary's Parish Church

Donations of women's socks and pyjamas can be handed into St Mary's Parish Church

Call for donations of pyjamas and socks for festive season

The calendars are available to purchase in select shops within North Berwick for a suggested £15 donation

The calendars are available to purchase in select shops within North Berwick for a suggested £15 donation

North Berwick woman launches calendar to raise funds for Beach Wheelchairs

ReUse Festival at secondary school a success

Small Business Saturday was founded in 2010 by American Express to help support local businesses

Small Business Saturday was founded in 2010 by American Express to help support local businesses

Politicians back support for Small Business Saturday

Ferhan Ashiq will return to the role of treasurer of Prestonpans Community Council.

Ferhan Ashiq will return to the role of treasurer of Prestonpans Community Council.

Local government

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Group's former treasurer returns, telling members 'one year only'

Sport

A celebration of the life of Ken Macaulay takes place in North Berwick next week

Event celebrating the life of former Scotland star Ken Macaulay confirmed

Musselburgh Athletic enjoyed a famous Scottish Cup win last weekend

Musselburgh Athletic enjoyed a famous Scottish Cup win last weekend

Scottish Cup clash put aside as Musselburgh focus on league bid

Councillor Colin McGinn is among those welcoming the new pavilion at Letham Mains in Haddington

Councillor Colin McGinn is among those welcoming the new pavilion at Letham Mains in Haddington

Planning and development

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New sports pitch and pavilion unveiled in housing development

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) overcame Bo'ness United to progress in the Scottish Cup on Saturday

Musselburgh Athletic (blue) overcame Bo'ness United to progress in the Scottish Cup on Saturday

Musselburgh rewarded with trip to Hamilton in Scottish Cup

The winners and runner-ups for each of the three championships

The winners and runner-ups for each of the three championships

Badminton tournament returns to East Lothian after few years away

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National Sport

Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin handed one-year suspension

Jacob Bethell made his Test debut last week (John Davidson/Photosport via AP)

Jacob Bethell made his Test debut last week (John Davidson/Photosport via AP)

I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot

Luke Littler has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year award (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year award (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Darts prodigy Luke Littler nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year

England Test captain Ben Stokes (PA)

England Test captain Ben Stokes (PA)

Ben Stokes focused on winning as England return to scene of Wellington thriller

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

We needed it – Pep Guardiola relieved to end Man City’s winless run

England faced New Zealand in the last Women's Rugby World Cup final

England faced New Zealand in the last Women's Rugby World Cup final

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Ticket demand surges for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Enzo Maresca’s side are in fine form (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Enzo Maresca’s side are in fine form (Andrew Matthews/PA)

We’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win

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Musselburgh

Police Scotland are currently making enquiries after £20,000 worth of materials were stolen from a building site in Gullane.

£20,000 of tools and materials stolen from East Lothian building site

East Lothian has been issued a weather warning for the next three days, with rain and wind expected from Storm Darragh

East Lothian has been issued a weather warning for the next three days, with rain and wind expected from Storm Darragh

Storm Darragh: Weather warning for county, with strong winds and rain expected

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week

Planning and development

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Sewage issue at new housing estate needs ‘quick resolution’, council leader says

Pictured from left at the opening of the new premises: Lara Wauchope, Carrie Fraser, Myles Kelly (PureMalt operations director), Paula Lackie, Ross Turner (PureMalt managing director) and Phoebe Ramstay-Stagg

Pictured from left at the opening of the new premises: Lara Wauchope, Carrie Fraser, Myles Kelly (PureMalt operations director), Paula Lackie, Ross Turner (PureMalt managing director) and Phoebe Ramstay-Stagg

Children's mental health service cuts ribbon at new Haddington premises

The North Berwick shop has a new layout after a seven-week makeover

The North Berwick shop has a new layout after a seven-week makeover

'Transformed' Co-op store to reopen tomorrow following seven-week makeover

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Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton

Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Choir are to perform their annual Christmas concert on December 14 at 7pm

East Lothian choir to perform festive concert at newly renamed church

The two whiskey copper pot stills will be in use at Ardgowan Distillery in Inverkip

The two whiskey copper pot stills will be in use at Ardgowan Distillery in Inverkip

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Prestonpans whisky stills embark on 85-mile journey to new distillery

Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala 2023. Pic: Alan Wilson

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

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Trending Across Scotland

An amber weather warning for wind has been issued in Scotland amid Storm Darragh

Amber weather warning for wind issued in Scotland amid Storm Darragh

Will it snow in Scotland and the rest of the UK this December?

Will it snow in Scotland and the rest of the UK this December?

Will it snow in Scotland this December? See long-range forecast for the month

Stirling was named the happiest place in Scotland

Stirling was named the happiest place in Scotland

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Scottish city named one of the happiest places to live in the whole of the UK

Auld Lang Syne was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns

Auld Lang Syne was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns

What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here are all the bank holidays those in Scotland can expect in 2025

Here are all the bank holidays those in Scotland can expect in 2025

These are all the bank holiday dates confirmed for Scotland in 2025

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National News

Michel Barnier has been ousted as prime minister of France (Michel Euler/AP)

Michel Barnier has been ousted as prime minister of France (Michel Euler/AP)

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Barnier ousted as France’s prime minister after losing vote of no confidence

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

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Shell and Equinor tie-up to create new UK oil and gas producer

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef (Yui Mok/PA)

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef (Yui Mok/PA)

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Women who report inappropriate behaviour must have confidence – Starmer

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms (Richard Townshend/PA)

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms (Richard Townshend/PA)

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Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has already branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s speech an ’emergency reset’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has already branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s speech an ’emergency reset’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer promises his ‘plan for change’ will improve people’s lives

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for 21 days following surgery on her leg (Narges Foundation Archive via AP)

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for 21 days following surgery on her leg (Narges Foundation Archive via AP)

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Iran frees jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has cut its profit guidance after weaker confidence among shoppers (Frasers/PA)

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has cut its profit guidance after weaker confidence among shoppers (Frasers/PA)

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Frasers cuts profit outlook amid ‘weaker’ shopper confidence around Budget

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