A MUM-OF-THREE has launched an online petition calling for childcare to be provided for parents in Whitecraig. Tammy Rush, 35, said the lack of childcare in the area had been "an ongoing issue for many years," claiming that "little" had been done
Tranent Gala is continuing to fundraise for its annual gala day after announcing its gala court. The annual gala day will return on June 4 after another successful celebration last year. The gala parade will take place a week later on June
A MUSSELBURGH goose-whisperer has gained notoriety online after posting a TikTok of himself and the Canada geese by the River Esk. Martin Loftus posted the video on the social media platform in which he whistles and calls over the the birds, who
Musselburgh Racecourse is celebrating after picking up a hat-trick of accolades from leading industry and visitor attraction organisations. The East Lothian course was awarded Gold Standard status by the Racehorse Owners’ Association (ROA), one
CONGREGATIONS from churches throughout the Dunbar area have come together for an ecumenical Songs of Praise. The church members were united to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service, led by members of Spott Church, filled
FIVE personal bests in seven events helped an East Lothian athlete to lift the Scottish Heptathlon title. Adam Hoole was among those competing at the 4J Combined Events Championships at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. The 19-year-old has had
North Berwick Rotary Club enjoyed a “fascinating” presentation by the son of the last ever lighthouse keeper on the Bass Rock. Alex Crawford, a Rotarian and North Berwick native, gave the talk entitled ‘Son of a Lighthouse Keeper’, detailing what
A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl from Galashiels. The youngster was reported missing on Sunday before police confirmed she was found at a property in the area at about 9.30pm (yesterday
AN ALLEGED sex crime victim told a court today (Tuesday) that a police officer accused of rape and assault told her that no one would listen to her "because he was a policeman". The woman said that she was subjected to abuse by Martyn Coulter and
PLANS to replace a bungalow which “leaks energy like a sieve” have been withdrawn. Proposals to demolish the “very poor 1970s bungalow” in favour of a “modern, highly insulated” family home at Trabroun Farm were lodged with East Lothian Council
THE body of an elderly woman was recovered from the Firth of Forth near Longniddry last night. A rescue operation was launched at about 11.15pm yesterday after police officers were "made aware of concern for a woman". Emergency services, including
Ross High School has opened its new gym facilities as part of ongoing extension work to improve the school. The new PE facilities were opened last week and are part of a major refurbishment operation which began in March 2021. Additional classrooms
Pupils from Preston Lodge High School were treated to a stirring musical performance thanks to a visit by the Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra. The orchestra forms part of the British Army’s Royal Corps of Army Music and is stationed in the
COLIN Nish’s Tranent Juniors will look to keep the pressure on Rangers B at the top of the Scottish Lowland Football League tonight (Tuesday). The Belters travel south to Galashiels to face Gala Fairydean Rovers while their title rivals host Gretna
AN IMPRESSIVE dome-like structure has appeared in the grounds of a busy sports centre. The purple and white structure was put in place at Hallhill by Team East Lothian Athletics Club. It is hoped it will be used as a strength and conditioning
VOLUNTEERS are being sought for a community radio station. Haddington-based East Coast FM is looking for people to help out in a variety of roles. A spokesperson for the radio station said: “Whatever your interests, you’ll find a warm welcome
Holidaymakers have been warned to allow 10 weeks for new passports if they’re travelling abroad this summer. The Home Office has advised that the 10-week deadline introduced during the coronavirus pandemic would stay in place due to an “elevated
A North Berwick GP is hanging up his stethoscope after 34 years as a general practitioner at the town’s medical practice. Dr Morgan Flynn moved to North Berwick in 1989 from his native Ireland to start work at North Berwick Group Practice, becoming
A MAN assaulted his girlfriend after she told him he was not the father of her child, a court heard last week. Dylan Brown, from Tranent, lashed out at the woman after she broke the news to him while the pair were engaged in an argument at a bus
