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The Woods family Christmas lights are on

Hundreds enjoy family’s spectacular Christmas efforts

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Fundraiser cycles across country in memory of his mum

PICTURES: STARs of the show – council holds awards to celebrate its employees

Appeal launched in bid for housing near Dirleton Castle

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Tim's Tales: The Hello Goodbye Stone’s importance

Golfers swap the fairways for the freezing cold for charity

Bid for film studio in the county collapses

Primary school report upgraded after council challenge

Man carried knife after gang struggle at home

Offers being weighed up for £795,000 Alderston House

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Snow and ice warning issued ahead of the weekend

Special town postcards produced for visitors

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Investigation launched after vehicle stolen from cottages near Longniddry

Bid to demolish and replace Fletcher Hall

Which one of these designs has been chosen as East Lothian's new civic flag?

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Prestonpans community councillor stands by ‘feral’ online comment

Sheriff mocks thug's 'bravery' after Musselburgh shopkeeper assault

Bid launched to light up the Saltire

Common school day unveiled for county's secondary schools

IN PICTURES: Longniddry Primary School Nativity

Haddington 700 celebrations build on great work

Commuters left frustrated by parking problems at Musselburgh Railway Station

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Hero police officer and dog win second award after rescuing unconscious woman

Fat cat with taste for cheesecake crowned top cat in slimming competition

Compensation claims for pothole damage soar

Police look to trace missing 90-year-old man

PICTURES: Tom Kitchin's new pub in East Lothian officially opens

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Emergency services called out to Tranent assault

Man arrested for allegedly being in possession of nunchucks

Prestonpans Infant School merger with primary school approved

Queen Margaret University staff balloted for strike action in row over job losses

Fresh police appeal for witnesses to Haddington crash

Haddington woman gets interim ASBO over alleged abusive behaviour

Man jailed for physically and sexually assaulting women

East Lothian's volunteers celebrated at awards ceremony

IN PICTURES: St Martin's Primary School nativity

Man taken to hospital after disturbance in Haddington

East Lothian MP calls for ban on sale of fireworks to the public

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Argument over loan led man to kick door and swear at partner

UK's only oat vodka created using oats from East Lothian farms

Bid launched to redevelop Dunbar Lifeboat Station

Man suspected of drink driving refused to give breath sample

Haddington Athletic stalwart Drew Donaldson's 50 years at club celebrated

Big rise in number of recorded sex crimes in East Lothian

Chef who sexually assaulted teenage waitresses sentenced

Road closed after elderly woman is knocked down in Tranent

Inspection at Musselburgh Racecourse after horse deaths deems it safe

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in Haddington

61-year-old given interim ASBO for alleged abusive behaviour

East Linton 20mph speed limit to be made permanent, despite 'no discernible difference'

Cyclist injured in hit and run car crash was 'very lucky'

Owner whose bulldog attacked pensioner pleads for it to be allowed to live

Secret Santa gifts your office co-workers will actually want

Charges for brown bin garden waste collections could be brought in

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Funeral 'pod' in supermarket car park gets the go-ahead, despite mural fears

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Five places to visit in East Lothian this Christmas

Six options East Lothian Council is considering to save money

Musselburgh man denies assaulting Hearts goalkeeper during Edinburgh derby

Kind donation replaces funds stolen from Hollies Day Centre

Three men appear in court on firearms charges

Scam warning as people are told their homes are being repossessed

Thief steals £2k from Musselburgh day centre in a child's pushchair

Fortnite Christmas Shopping Guide 2018

WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds expected to hit East Lothian

Three blades found on man who made stab threat outside pub

Four horses die at Musselburgh Racecourse meeting

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Former bank set to be turned into a sweet shop

Thief admits breaking into Musselburgh charity shop

Iain Gray: Why we must remember Srebrenica

Bonnie Babies 2018 top 10 finalists

'A number of' vehicles broken into in Gullane

Ormiston's hefty Christmas lights bill after previous display found to be 'killing trees'

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Sport

Ex-Preston boss is loving life with Everton Ladies

Judo stars become Scottish champions

East Lothian Swim Team star at East District Age Group Championships round one

Ross High close to clean sweep in schools' swimming competition

Team East Lothian Athletics Club celebrate winning top national award

Hibernian ace Martin Boyle stars in first games for Australia

Annabel Sergeant thrilled to be back in Scotland Women rugby squad

Cristina's a British champion, just a year after horror injury

Musselburgh Marlins swimmers enjoy club championship

Josh Taylor v Ryan Martin: All you need to know

Swimmers flying high at annual celebration

Josh Taylor confident he can beat Ryan Martin

East Lothian IBC scoop Club of the Year prize at awards

Rugby star Huw Jones in Glasgow Warriors side to play Zebre

Senior football round-up, part III: Preston off the top while Ormiston ship 11

Senior football round-up, part II: Hi Hi celebrate reaching cup semi-final while Belters earn three points on the road

Senior football round-up, part I: County pair are narrowly beaten

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National sport

Bruno Genesio still cautious after Lyon triumph over Monaco

Valverde pleased with win as Messi-inspired Barca hit Levante for five

It all goes wrong for Wright as he bows out of World Championship

Chicago Bears secure play-off place

Messi nets hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Levante

Hugo Lloris hopes Spurs will avenge Premier League derby defeat in Carabao Cup

Liverpool will push Manchester City to end of season – Kevin De Bruyne

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Musselburgh

Group fears 'loss of green space' with Musselburgh coffee shop plan

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Mum calls for system change after emergency appointment struggle for ill daughter

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McDonald's flasher made 'helicopter-like moves' with his genitals

Man caught driving at more than 100mph escapes ban

New plans for a 'care village' at Inveresk

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Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton

Prestonpans girl lights up Jenners Christmas tree

War of words breaks out over future of Cockenzie Power Station site

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First Scotters Ball hailed a huge hit as Beach Wheelchairs helped out

Ironman triathlon event not returning to East Lothian

Thief was twice found with weapons

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Trending Across Scotland

Watch Celtic Park rock as fans celebrate moment Europa League qualification in confirmed

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Wedding venue steps in to help Glasgow couples as luxury hotels go into administration

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Troubled Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths reported missing to police by concerned friends this week

‘I want him f****** dead’: Girl, 17, becomes one of Scotland’s youngest murderers after Holytown stabbing

Animal ban for woman who left dogs severely malnourished with ribs poking out

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National news

What the papers say – December 17

Gordon Brown: BBC should not decide criteria for free TV licences

May to warn against second Brexit poll

Thomas Markle to give live TV interview amid ongoing estrangement from Meghan

Laura Ashley to close 40 UK stores as chairman plots China expansion

Brexit business impact concerns most Irish hoteliers, survey shows

Crackdown on nuisance calls targets bosses of rogue firms

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