MOVES to transform North Berwick town centre by widening pavements and restricting parking will go ahead this week with temporary road closures to allow changes to be made. East Lothian Council said public notices will go up tomorrow (WED) informing
THREE neighbours are celebrating after their postcode won them £1,000. The three residents of Cockenzie’s South Doors were announced as a daily prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery this afternoon (Tuesday). Judie McCourt, People’s Postcode
WORK on a long-standing project to try to restore Dunbar’s East Beach has restarted. The coronavirus pandemic halted planned improvement works at the beach; the works aimed to help bring sand back while also protecting nearby Lamer Street. Now
IT IS HOPED that the annual ceremony and walk to mark the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh at Musselburgh will go ahead this year, despite the Covid-19 crisis. The events are being planned for Thursday, September 10 – the 473rd anniversary of the battle.
AVIATION enthusiasts are raising money to get the First World War plane they built from scratch and by hand up in the air. Sophie, a Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter, is Scotland’s only flying First World War aircraft and was built in a workshop in Congalton
MUCH-MISSED county fundraiser, charity founder and after-dinner speaker Scott Glynn will be remembered in school prizegiving ceremonies for years to come after an award was created in his name. All of East Lothian’s six secondary schools will present
A KEEN golfer and Mind Factor coach from Musselburgh has seen his first book, featuring a “bucket list” of Scottish golf courses, tee off. Colin Ramsay, 64, of The Paddock, hopes that his new publication will inspire people to take up the sport
PLANS for a car park with more than 200 spaces on the outskirts of Haddington’s town centre have been put on hold. East Lothian Council has been exploring the possibility of creating a ‘transport hub’ off the town’s Whittingehame Drive, beside the
A ‘SINGING dog’ is spreading a bit of cheer to people stuck in their homes during lockdown. Social enterprise Our Community Kitchen has delivered more than 1,000 hot meals to people throughout Haddington during the coronavirus crisis. However
A CROWDFUNDING appeal has been launched in a bid to replace tools stolen in a break-in at Musselburgh Men’s Shed. The theft from the group’s base behind Our Lady of Loretto RC Church on Newbigging happened back in March, leaving members without
A HELPFUL optician has revealed some simple tips on how glasses wearers can keep their lenses clear while using a face mask. Last week, the Scottish Government made it a legal requirement to wear coverings in shops - making the use of them a lot
SUPERMARKET chain Tesco has axed its one-way system in stores and confirmed a number of other changes for shoppers. It comes after strict rules were introduced following the lockdown to help keep customers and staff safe. But as restrictions
A BOWLING club has objected to plans to demolish a neighbouring gym ahead of flats being built. Gullane Bowling Club is keen to see Gullane Gym, which closed its doors in March, remain in place. Plans were revealed last month to see the gym demolished
