WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. 25 years ago... WATER bomb fears forced a change to gala plans in Tranent, told the East Lothian Courier on May 29, 1998. Youngsters armed with water
A YOUTH mentor and a television star are among the finalists in a national awards scheme celebrating the best of Scotland’s young people. Beth Catchpole and Meryl Williams will be hoping to lift prizes at the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards on Thursday
DIGS from opposition managers helped Ormiston Primrose to avoid relegation, according to their boss. The East Lothian side were in the relegation zone with two games left of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) Second Division season.
A WORLD-RENOWNED jewellery expert is coming to a county castle to give an “enchanting” talk about the history of jewels in Scotland next week. The event takes place on Thursday between 6pm and 8pm at Winton Castle and will be hosted by Clare Blatherwick
How well do you think you know the county? Have a go at our East Lothian themed trivia quiz on everything from geography to sports. How well did you do?
I WAS delighted to attend Haddstock Festival on Saturday and to see East Lothian’s summer events season getting into full swing. As we put the Covid pandemic behind us, it’s great to see these important events returning. It was a real pleasure
A CHANCE to make history is the objective for Kevin Smith after he agreed a switch to Cowdenbeath FC. The former Raith Rovers and East Fife frontman has linked up with ex-Tranent Juniors boss Calum Elliot as they attempt to return the Blue Brazil
TRANENT Gala’s queen and consort are set to take part in the annual crowning ceremony tomorrow (Sunday) to mark the start of gala day. A piper will play a selection of music outside consort Peter McLelland’s home at 10am, while Haddington Pipe
WITH the weather promising to be good, there are a variety of fun activities in East Lothian for all the family to enjoy today. From gala days, to top-class horseracing, here are five things happening across the county that we think you make like
A HADDINGTON man is facing a jail sentence after he attempted to extort money from his own mother. Connor Sands threatened to set fire to the woman's house while she was asleep inside if she did not hand over a quantity of cash to him. Sands
