THERE is much talk these days of the benefits of slow tourism, both for the traveller and the places being visited. While the phrase may be relatively recent, the idea behind slow tourism isn’t new. It refers to the way we experience the places
East Lothian Crime Week kicks off with free talks at North Berwick Library by a local author and a cybercrime expert. On Tuesday, Emma Salisbury gives a 6pm talk about her new novel, Made To Be Broken. Described as “dark, gritty and full of suspense
The Rotary Club of Musselburgh has a new president. Drew Johnston said he was keen to increase the club’s membership and make it “more visible in the community”. He has succeeded Julie Ramsay, who served two years as president, steering the
I REMEMBER, aged eight years old, running up School Lane in Cockenzie desperate to catch the 7.05 bus to Edinburgh. As usual, I was always running late, tempted to stop at the bakers to buy four jammy doughnuts – one for me, three to sell, a rolling
A MINI driver has picked up his first victory – after a “rollercoaster” last couple of miles. Ryan Smith ‘took’ the chequered flag by just 0.012 of a second from rival Daniel Patterson at Knockhill. However, marshals never waved the black and
PLANS for a fence which would have been the same height as an existing neighbouring fence have been turned down, despite no objections from the public. East Lothian Council rejected Lorraine Kellett’s plans for Haddington’s Acredales Walk.
THOUSANDS of steps have been turned into thousands of pounds as determined walkers joined the fight against cancer. Cancer Research UK held its first ever Relay for Life in East Lothian on Saturday and Sunday. Sixteen teams combined to raise
