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  • Fraser Centre's new building nominated for first award

    THE Fraser Centre in Tranent has seen its new building nominated for its first award. The newly refurbished centre opened on November 9 last year after about two years of demolition and building work. It has been shortlisted for a Royal Institution

  • East Lothian employment tribunal row

    A LEGAL row over wage reductions imposed on a racecourse manager by his bosses cost 10 times the amount they went to war over, it has been claimed. Bill Farnsworth, general manager of Musselburgh Racecourse, took the committee which oversaw the

  • Nisa North Berwick bids to add alcohol to deliveries

    NORTH Berwick’s High Street Nisa store wants to include alcohol to its home delivery service and expand its display unit. This is part of a planned wider refurbishment of both the inside and outside of the High Street store, which also includes

  • Musicians team up for special online charity gig

    A FORMER hospital radio DJ is teaming up with musicians from throughout East and Midlothian to raise money for charity through a series of virtual gigs. Anthony Neri, along with Daniel Fairgrieve, has been publicising live music in the area since

  • TUI cancels all holidays until mid-May

    TRAVEL operator TUI has cancelled all of its holidays until May 14 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement issued on social media today (Wednesday) said: "These are uncertain times for us all, and we don't underestimate the impact on those

  • Childcare hubs to stay open for Easter

    FOUR of East Lothian’s six children’s hubs set up to support parents who are key workers have remained open during Easter. Youngsters attending are being given the chance to learn cycling skills, gymnastics and arts and crafts. The children

  • Knox Academy staff cook up a storm for school community

    KIND-HEARTED members of staff at Knox Academy have been cooking up a storm. The school closed last month as the coronavirus crisis escalated. It is unknown when schools throughout East Lothian will open again but, ahead of the final school

  • Staggs carry-outs ‘essential service’ despite criticism

    The owners of a historic Musselburgh pub have stressed that it can open for carry-outs amidst the Covid-19 lockdown, after concern was raised on social media. They assured that the government rules were being “strictly followed” at The Volunteer