TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in operation during a 12-month project to install a new water mains pipe in the Carberry area near Whitecraig. These new water mains are to support new housing developments in Wallyford. The pipe will be installed
I wholeheartedly agree with most of the contents of Ms Fraser’s letter about the proposals to reinstate the railway between Longniddry and Haddington, and the associated passenger train services. The proposed level crossing at Gateside is almost
Furious fans of McDonald’s have threatened to boycott the fast food giant over a controversial change to its breakfast menu. In a post shared on the chain's social media channels, McDonald’s revealed that Breakfast Bagels and Breakfast Wraps would
Valentine's Day flowers, chocolates, hampers and heart-shaped jewellery might not do enough to say how you feel about the love in your life. Getting down on one knee and popping that all-important question looks different to all of us but that
A local man has been praised for his actions after removing shopping trolleys from the River Esk at Musselburgh. James Pearson, 45, of the Musselburgh Magnet Fishing group, went to retrieve them after hearing, via social media, that there were
Members of Musselburgh Congregational Church have received Bibles to mark their service over many years. Stalwarts who have clocked up 60 years of service were Raymond Denholm, Jim McKillop, Ilene McKillop, Margaret Clapperton, Jane Fairnie, Eileen
COUNCILLORS will be asked to approve a three per cent council tax rise in East Lothian for the coming year as officials look to plug a £10 million funding gap. Despite a pledge by Councillor Norman Hampshire, council leader, to do all he could
TWO events celebrating the life of John Muir are taking place. Muir was born in Dunbar in 1838 before emigrating with his family to the USA. He would become a key figure in the creation of its national parks. Now, VisitScotland is working to
Final restrictions put in place in response to the Omicron variant sweeping across Scotland have been eased from today, Monday, January 24. In an update last week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that nightclubs would be able to reopen,
THE sound of bells will continue to fill the fresh air at a historic Haddington church. Funding has been secured to ensure that the team who ring the bells can continue to breathe safely. Haddington Society of Change Ringers have received a
A BOOK looking back at a decade of Dunbar’s history is being reprinted after proving a great success. Dr James Herring’s book Dunbar in the 1950s: Rationing, housing, entertainment, shops and shopping was published in February 2020. Now the
IT WAS a major medal haul for Team East Lothian athletes at the Inter-Districts Cross Country race in Irvine on Saturday. Both individual and team performances were outstanding, as the medal tally grew throughout the day. Runners had to qualify
ON FRIDAY afternoon, I became aware of an issue regarding a spillage in the River Esk. As the local MSP and chair of ERIG (Esk River Improvement Group), I have been horrified to see what seems to be a serious pollution incident on the River Esk.
POLICE are teaming up with youth workers in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in Haddington town centre. “A number of calls” have been made to community officers regarding youngsters at Whittingehame Drive and the Nungate area of the town.
Asda has announced it will be introducing a permanent Quiet Hour in UK stores. The “quiet hour” has been introduced to help customers with hidden disabilities. The supermarket giant is launching the touching gesture after similar initiatives
A new promotion is being launched by Musselburgh Business Partnership on Saturday (January 29). Those who spend £20 in any of the participating Musselburgh retailers will be rewarded with a £5 East Lothian Gift Card as a thank you. The vouchers
A GROUP of serial egg throwers have targeted cars, tennis courts, people and homes in North Berwick over several months, according to police. A number of youths from the town have been lobbing eggs at residents and property – and have thrown stones
