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  • Come out and clap for our carers

    ANOTHER clap for our carers event takes place this evening (Thursday) and residents across East Lothian are being invited to join in. This will be the third time the event has taken place, with those behind the initiative keen to see it become a

  • Thousands of meals delivered by incredible project

    A FOOD project has been working flat out to deliver thousands of meals to vulnerable people and families across parts of East Lothian as some are skipping meals or living on cereal to survive. Fundamental Foods has launched a crowdfunding page to

  • Nearly 250 new homes planned for Dunbar

    NEARLY 250 new homes could be built to the south of the East Coast Mainline in Dunbar. A section of land at Hallhill North, to the west of the town’s Lochend campus of Dunbar Primary School, has been earmarked for development by Taylor Wimpey East

  • Nine deaths at Tranent Care Home linked to Covid-19

    NINE residents of Tranent Care Home have died in the last 10 days as it has become the latest Scottish care home to be devastated by coronavirus. The deaths are being linked to Covid-19 although it is understood not all those who have passed away

  • Disabled Tranent man uses 3D printer to create visors

    A DISABLED Tranent man is using his 3D printer to produce face protection masks for NHS and care workers during the coronavirus crisis. Mike Girdwood, 53, uses a wheelchair and has a range of conditions, including asthma, diabetes and breathing

  • Tributes paid to mum-of-two teacher

    TRIBUTES have been paid to Preston Lodge High School modern studies and history teacher Emma Liddle who has died from sepsis, aged 39. Husband Adam described his wife as “a great person” and praised her commitment to helping others through teaching