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Police executed a search warrant at an address in the Craig Avenue area of Haddington on Friday. Image: Google Maps

Two men arrested after weapons allegedly found at county address

Specsavers have moved a step closer to opening in Haddington Retail Park

Specsavers have moved a step closer to opening in Haddington Retail Park

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National eyecare chain could be set for move to county town

Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, is touring Scotland with the show. Image: BBC

Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, is touring Scotland with the show. Image: BBC

David Bowie show from Scot Squad star coming to town

A new cafe looks set to open its doors on Haddington High Street

A new cafe looks set to open its doors on Haddington High Street

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Edinburgh cafe to expand into East Lothian town

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man to be sentenced after breaching non-harassment order

A new initiative has been established to spruce up the shopfronts on Haddington High Street

A new initiative has been established to spruce up the shopfronts on Haddington High Street

Businesses urged to help create ‘vibrant’ town centre

Haddington Athletic's colts team (U15) lifted two cups in 2022

Haddington Athletic's colts team (U15) lifted two cups in 2022

Football club celebrates netting platinum accreditation

St Mary’s Parish Church

St Mary’s Parish Church

Group to celebrate 100 years at special event

Police highlighted two incidents over the weekend, one of which took place near Gladsmuir. Image, left: Police Scotland/X; image, right: Google Maps

Police highlighted two incidents over the weekend, one of which took place near Gladsmuir. Image, left: Police Scotland/X; image, right: Google Maps

Police alerted after vehicle spotted off the road near village

Footage of the incident was captured on a video doorbell

Footage of the incident was captured on a video doorbell

Doorbell camera captured man’s outburst to former partner

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Good causes delighted after receiving £42,000 of funding

National Theatre Live production Nye is coming to Loretto School Theatre

National Theatre Live production Nye is coming to Loretto School Theatre

Classical musical, dance and theatre on offer at county venues this month

A new business could soon be moving into the centre of Haddington

A new business could soon be moving into the centre of Haddington

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Bar and kitchen planned for former town centre office

The walk will head towards the Nungate Bridge in Haddington

The walk will head towards the Nungate Bridge in Haddington

Sketch and wander workshop celebrates famous Haddington artist

Robin Cameron. Image: PeteHarper/Art Photography – East Lothian

Robin Cameron. Image: PeteHarper/Art Photography – East Lothian

PICTURES: Special art exhibition opening in Haddington

An investigation has been launched after a duck was allegedly killed on the River Tyne. Main image: Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

An investigation has been launched after a duck was allegedly killed on the River Tyne. Main image: Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Police looking for man after duck killed in Haddington

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington

Annual concert series set to fill church with music

Musician’s latest track was inspired by Lammermuirs

Jim and Nan Reilly have celebrated 60 years of married life together

Jim and Nan Reilly have celebrated 60 years of married life together

Jim and Nan celebrate 60 years of marriage with family and friends

Museums across the county are gearing up to welcome visitors

Museums across the county are gearing up to welcome visitors

Cultural attractions

Museums across East Lothian now open for the summer season

Haddington's Court Street in the 1960s. All images courtesy of East Lothian Council Archives & Museums

Haddington's Court Street in the 1960s. All images courtesy of East Lothian Council Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: The changing look of county's market town

From left: Councillor Shamin Akhtar; Theresa Laing, chairwoman of Haddington and District Community Council; Alan Dunton, of Haddington East Tenants and Residents Association; and Marie Macpherson, from Haddington’s History Society. Image: Gordon Bell

From left: Councillor Shamin Akhtar; Theresa Laing, chairwoman of Haddington and District Community Council; Alan Dunton, of Haddington East Tenants and Residents Association; and Marie Macpherson, from Haddington’s History Society. Image: Gordon Bell

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John Knox remembered with new plaque in his home town of Haddington

The pergola at the flat on Haddington High Street. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

The pergola at the flat on Haddington High Street. Image: East Lothian Council planning portal

Local government

Roof terrace owners claim canopy is needed as neighbours throw objects at them

The flag of Rwanda. Image: Dave Proffer

The flag of Rwanda. Image: Dave Proffer

Rwandan genocide to be commemorated at event in Haddington, 30 years later

Football is being used to help young men struggling with their mental health

Football is being used to help young men struggling with their mental health

New scheme helping young men tackle mental health issues through football

Colstoun House, near Haddington, will soon be welcoming art lovers

Colstoun House, near Haddington, will soon be welcoming art lovers

Historic home opening its doors for its first art exhibition

Sam Soutar found a quiet spot to relax before starting his shift

Sam Soutar found a quiet spot to relax before starting his shift

Drivers surprised to see hammock man Sam

Holy Trinity Church, Haddington

Holy Trinity Church, Haddington

Morning of quiet reflection to take place at church

Flooding and surface water is causing issues on roads in East Lothian. Main image: East Lothian Council

Flooding and surface water is causing issues on roads in East Lothian. Main image: East Lothian Council

Flooding forces closure of two sections of busy roads

Scottish Chamber Orchestra will stop off in Haddington this summer. Image: Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Scottish Chamber Orchestra will stop off in Haddington this summer. Image: Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Orchestra brings world-class music to town

Caffe Luca on Haddington High Street has closed its doors

Caffe Luca on Haddington High Street has closed its doors

Popular town centre cafe thanks customers after closing its doors

The tree was blown down on Station Road in Haddington. Image: Google Maps

The tree was blown down on Station Road in Haddington. Image: Google Maps

Storm Kathleen: Tree blown down across busy road in Haddington

The court at last year's Nungate Gala

The court at last year's Nungate Gala

Draw set to be held for this year's Nungate Gala

Tino Pacitti, from Dino's on Haddington High Street, wishes Harry Hudson well on his ice hockey trip

Tino Pacitti, from Dino's on Haddington High Street, wishes Harry Hudson well on his ice hockey trip

Ice hockey ace Harry in Europe for tournaments

Green-fingered groups, including Blooming Haddington, will be hoping to be celebrating again this year

Green-fingered groups, including Blooming Haddington, will be hoping to be celebrating again this year

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Green-fingered volunteers hope to mark 10th anniversary with celebration

Haddington is 'going Dutch' again on Saturday

Haddington is 'going Dutch' again on Saturday

Free cake for cyclists as Haddington 'goes Dutch' once more

The new official portrait of the King (Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2024/Cabinet Office/PA)

The new official portrait of the King (Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2024/Cabinet Office/PA)

King Charles III

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‘No room’ for portrait of the King says group

Haddington Pipe Band were among those involved in the parade through the town last year

Haddington Pipe Band were among those involved in the parade through the town last year

Welcome to the jungle: Festival's exciting new theme chosen

Our Community Kitchen celebrated its sixth birthday earlier this month. Pictured alongside Elaine Gale are Alison Reynolds, trustee, and Joan Ferguson who both were at Our Community Kitchen at the very beginning when just four people started to come

Our Community Kitchen celebrated its sixth birthday earlier this month. Pictured alongside Elaine Gale are Alison Reynolds, trustee, and Joan Ferguson who both were at Our Community Kitchen at the very beginning when just four people started to come

Group plans to keep growing after celebrating birthday

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Motorist to pay compensation to motorcyclist who was left injured

Frankie Mack entertained audiences in Tranent (left) and Haddington

Frankie Mack entertained audiences in Tranent (left) and Haddington

Fundraising concerts prove a smash hit to raise more than £9,000

Haddington High Street

Haddington High Street

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Two new shops welcomed to Haddington – but concern about future of iconic store

Craig Thomson is now the man behind the bar at The Railway Hotel in Haddington

Craig Thomson is now the man behind the bar at The Railway Hotel in Haddington

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Craig now running pub where he had his first pint

A six-vehicle crash took place on the A1 near Haddington

A six-vehicle crash took place on the A1 near Haddington

Emergency services called out to six-vehicle crash on A1

Haddington Farmers' Market returns on Saturday

Haddington Farmers' Market returns on Saturday

Haddington Farmers' Market returns to town on Saturday

Specsavers could soon be coming to Haddington Retail Park

Specsavers could soon be coming to Haddington Retail Park

National chain eyeing up vacant unit in town's retail park

The annual ceremony to mark the opening of the fishing season on the River Tyne took place earlier this month

The annual ceremony to mark the opening of the fishing season on the River Tyne took place earlier this month

Clubs and societies

River blessing – and a wee dram – opens fishing season

Plans for Domino's to open in premises currently home to The Grain have been turned down

Plans for Domino's to open in premises currently home to The Grain have been turned down

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Domino’s plans for third branch in East Lothian rejected by councillors

County residents in Haddington and North Berwick have been warned to

County residents in Haddington and North Berwick have been warned to

Town residents warned to 'remain vigilant' after series of housebreakings

People are urged to report issues as soon as possible

People are urged to report issues as soon as possible

Local government

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Town residents urged to report pothole issues to council

Haddington Lunch Club closed on March 7

Haddington Lunch Club closed on March 7

Letter of the week: Sad closure of our lunch club

Discussions involving the merger of West Church (Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence) and St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington are ongoing

Discussions involving the merger of West Church (Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence) and St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington are ongoing

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Churches continuing to prepare for a potential merger

Haddington 7s returns next month

Haddington 7s returns next month

Haddington 7s returns next month with rugby, music, food and more

The future of North Berwick's Edington Hospital (top) and Dunbar's Belhaven Hospital will be discussed next week

The future of North Berwick's Edington Hospital (top) and Dunbar's Belhaven Hospital will be discussed next week

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Beds at East Lothian hospitals and care homes face permanent closure

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