TOMORROW (Wednesday) is the only day for public donations to North Berwick Rotary Club's annual charity shop, which opens on Thursday. All proceeds from the three-day sale, taking place in the town's St Andrew Blackadder Church hall until Saturday
FOR the first time ever, a clear majority of East Lothian residents have said they have no religion, new census data has revealed. The first set of data from the 2022 census in Scotland, including population figures, was released last year, and
A PREFERRED buyer has been secured for an East Lothian hospital where a large fire recently broke out, NHS Lothian has confirmed. The Courier can reveal that moves to sell Musselburgh's Edenhall Hospital are now progressing. Serving residents
HOPES have been raised that a festival in the centre of Haddington could become an annual event. Goatfest, organised by Haddington Rugby Club, brought together live music and food and drink on Saturday afternoon. Bob Snodgrass, who coaches
A MUSSELBURGH man has been placed on the sex offenders' register after admitting a series of offences involving children. Jamie Shiel appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to plead guilty to charges, taking place over several months in 2022, including
The Edinburgh Marathon returns to parts of the county this Sunday with several roads in Musselburgh, Prestonpans and Cockenzie and Port Seton impacted by the closures on Sunday and some on Saturday night. The marathon, which begins at Potterow
A YELLOW weather warning for rain will be in place impacting the whole of East Lothian from tomorrow. The warning will be in place from noon on Wednesday until 6pm on Thursday. The Met Office has warned that there will be a slight chance of
An exhibition of pictures from Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala days from 1949 to 2023 is being showcased at Port Seton Library this month. The exhibition, featuring photos from galas as far back as 74 years ago, is on display at the library, letting
AN AWARD-WINNING oat milk business will soon see its products in specialist retailers across the UK. At the beginning of the year, Brose Oats won a gold award in the drinks category at Scotland’s Speciality Food and Drink Show, while last summer
COMMUNITY groups in East Lothian are being asked to provide the local authority with lists of streets where they think vehicles should be allowed to park on pavements in the future. East Lothian Council is preparing to enforce new legislation which
A CHAMPION musician has been congratulated by Haddington and District Community Council. Knox Academy flautist Leila Maycock was crowned East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year at St Mary’s Parish Church. At the community council’s
Sustaining Dunbar’s Pledgehog Project has received a cash boost from Viridor and SafeDeposits Scotland. Pictured from left: Alan Partridge, SafeDeposits Scotland marketing manager; Jen Walker, Sustaining Dunbar’s Pledgehog Project officer; and
PRESTON Athletic players are swapping their football boots for hiking boots as part of a special fundraiser. A mix of supporters, committee, management and players are looking to tackle Beinn Ime and Beinn Narnain at the beginning of next month
The countdown is on for a landscape art competition at Fisherrow Harbour in Musselburgh. The event, launched by organisers of the Musselburgh Open Studio Weekend, takes place at 10am on Saturday (May 25). Artist Alistair McIntyre said: “The
NEW owners of a fishery near Gifford have welcomed their first visitors. Tweeddale, once dubbed one of Scotland’s favourite small water fisheries and a popular venue for anglers throughout the Lothians, is open seven days a week. Derek Plenderleith
Primary 5 pupils from Windygoul Primary School in Tranent paid a visit to Dunbar Harbour alongside East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers. The educational trip was part of the group’s John Muir Award, which encourages young people to connect
A salt pan will return to Cockenzie House & Gardens after planning permission was granted. The Waggonway Project can now rebuild the large salt pan to the north side of the historic house, with work set to begin as early as next month. It is
A MOTORIST was caught driving a vehicle while already serving a previously imposed road ban. Jordan McGregor had been disqualified from driving for a previous offence when he was pulled over by police officers at Spott Roundabout on the A1 on March
