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Signs of weedkiller being used near a play park in Musselburgh. Image: Scottish Greens

Greens call for council to stop using weedkiller which contains toxic chemical
CALLS for East Lothian Council to stop using weedkiller which has been banned in some countries have been made by the Scottish Greens.

Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Court Man ordered to stay away from two women following threatening incidents

Police are looking for Ahmadulla Wafa Asadullah, who has been reported missing

Appeal to trace man as police continue to search for missing Wallyford teen

School

Good progress is being made with construction of the new Wallyford learning campus

School Construction of new £47.2million school well underway

Flying

Charlie gets flying trips from a pilot as part of the Flying Aces scheme

Flying Partially-sighted teenager enjoys "once-in-a-lifetime" dream of flying plane

Television

It's a wrap - Michael Raeburn, left, was the highest bidder for a Still Game clapperboard donated by actor James Martin, who played Eric in the series, right. Photo: Wendy Notman

Television Still Game fan takes home a piece of TV history

Prestonpans High Street. Image Google Maps

Roadworks to affect town high street for a fortnight

The Edinburgh Gin Scottish Sprint Cup at Musselburgh Racecourse, Sat 9th June 2018.

Photos: Alan Rennie

Racecourse expects bumper Easter Saturday crowd

Conern has been raised over parking in Musselburgh

Concern raised about parking in busy town

Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre. Image: Google Maps

People suffering long Covid invited to join singing group to help lung health

Some of the Lammermuir Larder team

Community group that provided food for hundreds during pandemic secures new premises

Handicabs will treat people to visits across East Lothian and beyond

Transport charity to help people visit the county and beyond this spring

Beer in a beer garden. Credit: Canva

Best pubs with beer gardens in East Lothian according to Tripadvisor reviews

Trending Across Scotland

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What is today’s Wordle? April 15 hints

See the Scottish spots you need to visit this Easter according to Travelodge

What is today’s Wordle? April 14 hints

Elon Musk launches $41bn bid to buy Twitter after turning down seat on board

All the Scottish pubs competing in the National Pub & Bar Awards - The full list

AO launches Easter sale on Shark, Sony, HP and more (AO.com)

AO launches Easter sale on huge range of products including Shark, Sony and HP

Iceland's sweet ice lollies. Credit: Iceland

Iceland gives your favourite sweets a frozen makeover - See the ice lolly range

LEGO unveils new products for its Jurassic Park and Botanical collections

LEGO unveils new products for its Jurassic Park and Botanical collections

The campaign group protested and boycotted Tesco and finally the supermarket giant removed the preventative bird netting

Tesco Netting removed at Tesco store after community protest

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Court Man jumped onto bonnet after threatening to set fire to his car

Volunteers carrying out a stock check at the foodbank

Cost of living crisis Record number of parcels given out by East Lothian Foodbank in the last month

The Edington Hospital in North Berwick

Residents urged to join parade in protest at Edington Hospital's closure

Households in Bands A-D will receive a cost of living payment to help with their council tax bills

Revised council tax bills sent out to help households in Bands A-D pay their bills

Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, is looking to do what he can to help the people of Ukraine

East Lothian MSP holding special advice surgery over war in Ukraine

Police raided a home in Musselburgh yesterday morning

Man arrested after police raid uncovers £5,000 worth of drugs and £2,000 in cash

Ruari Dannfald is getting on his bike to help Flora Gentleman

Three-year-old Ruari ready for fundraising cycle

Improvements to broadband are being planned for three East Lothian towns

Three towns identified for full fibre upgrade

The Bridge Centre in Haddington has benefited from a cash donation from Viridor. From left: Justine Bradd, East Lothian Council; Iain Chisholm, Viridor; and Jamie Crichton, chairman of the Bridge Centre

Bridge Centre boosted by £1,500 Viridor donation

Scottish Seabird Centre - Credit Sean Bell

New snorkel trail of county coast created

Pictured: Dalmore Beach, Isle of Lewis

Revealed: The UK’s most Instagrammable dog friendly beaches

Police Scotland

43-year-old woman arrested after county drug raid

Police have provided a round-up of recent crimes in North Berwick

Crime North Berwick crime: Police round-up of recent incidents

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Court Man found guilty of attacking his partner with a knife

South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy has hit out at funding to East Lothian Council

Education MSP claims lower education spending in East Lothian

Two county businesses are finalists in food awards

Damage was caused to Cockenzie House and Gardens marquee by local youths.

Vandals trash marquee set for Easter fair

Column Craig Hoy MSP column: Sad to stand down from council

Volunteers at Belhaven Community Garden have planted a horse chestnut tree

Belhaven tree planted for the jubilee

Dunbar Flower Show will return this year

Well-loved flower show to return to town this summer following two years of delay

Sport

Preston Athletic and Jack Lynch are getting ready for an important part of the season

Preston Athletic ready for season defining away games
FIVE consecutive away games will “define the season”, according to Preston Athletic manager Jack Lynch.

Ryan Smith had an eventful opening weekend in the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup. Picture: NMS Photography

Racer Ryan Smith bounces back after starting at back of the grid

Each of East Lothian's footballing sides are back in action this weekend

PREVIEW: Derby takes centre stage as trio of clubs battle for titles

Champions were crowned at East Lothian Indoor Bowling Club. Clockwise, from top left: Stuart Thomson, Dee Hoggan and Dave Carswell, Stuart Thomson, Paul Conway and Colin Simpson

Celebrations as champions are crowned in indoor bowls finals

Preston Lodge Ladies Hockey Club has been toasting success

Preston Lodge Ladies Hockey Club wrap up title triumph

Tranent Juniors (left) are in action this evening (Tuesday) while Haddington Athletic (picture: Garry Menzies) welcome Kinnoull tomorrow (Wednesday)

PREVIEW: Vital three points up for grabs for Tranent Juniors

Mya Bissett has been celebrating fencing success

Gold medal for Mya in just her third competition

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National Sport

AC Milan celebrate

AC Milan stay two points clear of rivals Inter after both clubs claim victories

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp: This season won’t be a success unless Liverpool win trophies

Patrick Vieira and Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher energy difficult to replace in FA Cup semi, says Patrick Vieira

George Ford hails role of Leicester’s eager young guns in Europe

Emma Raducanu showed her resilience on her Billie Jean King Cup debut

Emma Raducanu savours key win to keep Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup tie

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Musselburgh

Flying

Charlie gets flying trips from a pilot as part of the Flying Aces scheme

Flying Partially-sighted teenager enjoys "once-in-a-lifetime" dream of flying plane

Television

It's a wrap - Michael Raeburn, left, was the highest bidder for a Still Game clapperboard donated by actor James Martin, who played Eric in the series, right. Photo: Wendy Notman

Television Still Game fan takes home a piece of TV history

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Court

Man being left unconscious after assault in Prestonpans

Court 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

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

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National News

Oksana Kolesnikova cries during the funeral of her son Anatoliy Kolesnikov, 30, a territorial defence soldier who was killed by Russian soldiers in Irpin, in the outskirts of Kyiv

Russia vows new strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine reports 900 civilian bodies found

Surgeon stands with arms crossed in surgery

Cancer patients face ‘distressing’ wait for treatment due to missed targets

Chinese astronauts, from left, Ye Guangfu, Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping waving after entering the space station core module Tianhe

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months on country’s space station

A stand-up paddleboarder near a boat

UK set for warm weather ahead of Easter Sunday following hottest day of year

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – April 16

Asylum seekers wearing masks and life-vests

Patel says Rwanda plan a blueprint to follow despite reports of Home Office row

Jerry Seinfeld at Vanity Fair Party – Los Angeles

Jerry Seinfeld pays tribute to ‘TV mom’ Liz Sheridan following her death aged 93

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