Port Seton News

Karen Kidd has thanked Co-op staff in Port Seton after they completed two deep cleans to find her lost ring

Woman thanks Co-op staff after finding Russian-style ring

Robert Cockburn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Robert Cockburn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who smeared faeces over public toilet walls sent to prison

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback

3 Harbours Arts Festival ready for comeback

Police are looking to trace Michael Conroy

Police are looking to trace Michael Conroy

Police urge public to help find man missing since last month

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

The power station was built in 1967 before being decommissioned and closed in March 2013. The famous chimneys were brought down, in a controlled explosion, on September 26, 2015. . The 149m-tall twin stacks appeared to kiss each other goodbye as they

Down Memory Lane: Cockenzie Power Station and its demolition

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

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New signs to highlight Covid-19 walking routes revealed

Two vehicles have been recovered from Port Seton after they were stolen, including this small all-terrain vehicle

Two vehicles have been recovered from Port Seton after they were stolen, including this small all-terrain vehicle

Stolen vehicles now returned to Seton Sands Holiday Village

Port Seton Centre has been a part of the community since it opened on August 26, 1994

Port Seton Centre has been a part of the community since it opened on August 26, 1994

Port Seton Centre celebrates 30 years with fun family day of activities

The incident took place in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh

The incident took place in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh

Woman who struggled with police officer had her vertebrae broken during arrest

Left to right: Jordan Butler, founder of Heavy Sound; Cathy Leiber, president of Judith’s Reading Room; Sarah Barratt, educational psychologist at Heavy Sound; Scott Leiber, co-founder of Judith’s Reading Room; and Linda Bendle, CEO of Heavy Sound

Left to right: Jordan Butler, founder of Heavy Sound; Cathy Leiber, president of Judith’s Reading Room; Sarah Barratt, educational psychologist at Heavy Sound; Scott Leiber, co-founder of Judith’s Reading Room; and Linda Bendle, CEO of Heavy Sound

New library space at Cockenzie youth group hopes to help reluctant readers

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Fisherrow Harbour -- in the foreground is a boat called Confidence, which was requisitioned by the Admiralty and lost off the coast of Sri Lanka circa 1941. All images: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Down Memory Lane: Revisiting East Lothian's boating past

The public toilets on Links Road, Port Seton

The public toilets on Links Road, Port Seton

Pensioner smeared faeces on toilet walls and repeatedly exposed himself

Competitors at last year's Scottish Half Marathon

Competitors at last year's Scottish Half Marathon

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Road closures and restrictions as Scottish Half Marathon comes to county

The brain injury charity will hold their party to mark the occasion at Port Seton Community Centre

The brain injury charity will hold their party to mark the occasion at Port Seton Community Centre

Headway East Lothian to celebrate major birthday milestone

Reynolds stole from Boots on Musselburgh High Street

Reynolds stole from Boots on Musselburgh High Street

Serial thief admits stealing from more shops

Work has started at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station. The nearby former coal store bunds are a cause for concern for local community councillors

Work has started at the site of the former Cockenzie Power Station. The nearby former coal store bunds are a cause for concern for local community councillors

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Community councillors set to resign en masse in protest at power station site work

Maggie Ross receives her 100th birthday card from the King, presented by Deputy Lieutenant of East Lothian Lyn Marshall

Maggie Ross receives her 100th birthday card from the King, presented by Deputy Lieutenant of East Lothian Lyn Marshall

Loved ones gather to celebrate Maggie Ross' 100th birthday

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

New walking routes in Tranent, Musselburgh (Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence), Haddington and Spott (both, Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence)

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Walking routes looking back to lockdown habits to be unveiled

Danvers was caught speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park. Image: Google Maps

Danvers was caught speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park. Image: Google Maps

Motorbiker fined for speeding near Seton Sands Holiday Park

Boatie Blest Coastal Rowing Club is holding a try session

Boatie Blest Coastal Rowing Club is holding a try session

Chance to try coastal rowing being offered by county club

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire at the beach close to Cockenzie Harbour yesterday evening

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a fire at the beach close to Cockenzie Harbour yesterday evening

Firefighters called after bicycle and rubbish catch fire near Cockenzie Harbour

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Prestonpans Community Council has raised concerns after a major fire at a battery storage facility in Paisley (inset image credit: Glasgow Times)

Planning and development

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Large fire at battery storage facility sparks concerns over Cockenzie plans

A number of races between the pupils took place

A number of races between the pupils took place

Hundreds raised for county school with costume fun run

Police Scotland have found Michael Connolly, who went missing yesterday

Police Scotland have found Michael Connolly, who went missing yesterday

Missing county holidaymaker traced

Michael Connolly went missing from Seton Sands Holiday Park on June 26, with Police Scotland looking for information

Michael Connolly went missing from Seton Sands Holiday Park on June 26, with Police Scotland looking for information

Search under way to find holidaymaker missing from Seton Sands

P.D. Sully of Police Scotland to the rescue

P.D. Sully of Police Scotland to the rescue

Police dog hailed a hero for finding holidaymaker missing from Seton Sands

Bunds will be removed from the site of the former coal store beside the former Cockenzie Power Station

Bunds will be removed from the site of the former coal store beside the former Cockenzie Power Station

Local government

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Council accused of new level of ‘self-interest’ over plans for old power station land

Allan Jacobsen, East Lothian's rugby legend has taken up a new role

Allan Jacobsen, East Lothian's rugby legend has taken up a new role

Allan Jacobsen takes up new role at sports charity

Former Courier photographer George Johnston has died aged 93

Former Courier photographer George Johnston has died aged 93

Former East Lothian Courier photographer George Johnston dies, aged 93

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

A ceremony was held in Cockenzie to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings during the Second World War.

Moving ceremony in Cockenzie marked D-Day landings

A full summer of music for families is planned for Cockenzie House

A full summer of music for families is planned for Cockenzie House

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Summer of live music in Cockenzie as EH32 Live festival held

Offers over £8 million are being sought for Seton Castle

Offers over £8 million are being sought for Seton Castle

Planning and development

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Seton Castle on the market for offers over £8 million

Steve Davie, from Port Seton, will live alone in a confined space in complete darkness for seven days and seven nights this month.

Steve Davie, from Port Seton, will live alone in a confined space in complete darkness for seven days and seven nights this month.

Football fan in the dark ahead of Scotland Euros clash

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

IN PICTURES: Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala gallery

Cockenzier & Port Seton Gala: 1960. Gala Queen Catriona MacDonald in full attire seated and surrounded by consorts, escorts and attendants. Image: East Lothian Archives & Museums

Cockenzier & Port Seton Gala: 1960. Gala Queen Catriona MacDonald in full attire seated and surrounded by consorts, escorts and attendants. Image: East Lothian Archives & Museums

A look back at the regal history of a maritime village gala going back 76 years

Rebecca Ough, Seton Queen and Lewis Bisset, Seton King 2024

Rebecca Ough, Seton Queen and Lewis Bisset, Seton King 2024

Wide range of activities planned for village's gala celebrations

Last year's Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala. Image: Alan Wilson

Last year's Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala. Image: Alan Wilson

Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala 2024: Busy week of activities ahead of gala day

Funding is available for groups in Prestonpans. Image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Funding is available for groups in Prestonpans. Image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

More groups benefit after £9,000 of funding awarded

Outside the Wemyss Cafe in Port Seton around 1969. Mary Contini’s mother, Gertrude, is far right, her grandmother, Marietta Di Ciacca, second on the left. Her sister Anita is holding the monkey in the middle, and Mary is looking over her shoulder

Outside the Wemyss Cafe in Port Seton around 1969. Mary Contini’s mother, Gertrude, is far right, her grandmother, Marietta Di Ciacca, second on the left. Her sister Anita is holding the monkey in the middle, and Mary is looking over her shoulder

Mary Contini's childhood Cockenzie memories as she remembers mum Gertrude Di Ciacca

Five creative artworks, celebrating Port Seton Harbour, from pupils at Cockenzie Primary School have been chosen to be flown from flagpoles in the area

Five creative artworks, celebrating Port Seton Harbour, from pupils at Cockenzie Primary School have been chosen to be flown from flagpoles in the area

Creative pupils’ artwork to fly high at harbour

Boatie Blest rowers lining up at the start of the mixed open at the group's annual regatta. Image: Emily Wright

Boatie Blest rowers lining up at the start of the mixed open at the group's annual regatta. Image: Emily Wright

Bad weather strikes but regatta still hailed a success

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Image copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Image copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence

Pensioner remanded in custody after alleged sexual behaviour at hospital

A substation is being on part of the former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: Gordon Bell

A substation is being on part of the former Cockenzie Power Station site. Image: Gordon Bell

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Wind farm gifts local groups more than £13,000 as it builds substation in county

The tree on Port Seton's North Seton Park, overlooking the bowling green, was damaged during high winds and is to be felled. Image: East Lothian Council

The tree on Port Seton's North Seton Park, overlooking the bowling green, was damaged during high winds and is to be felled. Image: East Lothian Council

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'Magnificent' tree 'damaging' bowling green to be felled

Rebecca Ough, Seton Queen and Lewis Bisset, Seton King 2024

Rebecca Ough, Seton Queen and Lewis Bisset, Seton King 2024

Preparations underway for gala day

Cockenzie Old Parish Church is set to be turned into a community hub

Cockenzie Old Parish Church is set to be turned into a community hub

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Church to be turned into community hub after £227,000 grant awarded

This piece of work by John Bellany sold for more than £30,000. Image: Chris James/ McTear's /PA Wire

This piece of work by John Bellany sold for more than £30,000. Image: Chris James/ McTear's /PA Wire

John Bellany's The Painters sells for more than £30,000

Lighter nights could result in more reports of anti-social behaviour according to police. Image: Copyright Mary and Angus Hogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Lighter nights could result in more reports of anti-social behaviour according to police. Image: Copyright Mary and Angus Hogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Warning lighter nights could bring more youth anti-social behaviour

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

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Woman who assaulted two police officers later brandished a bottle

Auctioneer Amy Cameron with John Bellany's The Players

Auctioneer Amy Cameron with John Bellany's The Players

John Bellany painting could fetch £50,000 at auction

Support worker John Kerr with resident Angelo

Support worker John Kerr with resident Angelo

Jobs and careers

Recruitment day for organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness

The youngsters were pictured hanging off of the back of a Lothian bus going into Port Seton

The youngsters were pictured hanging off of the back of a Lothian bus going into Port Seton

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Youngsters pictured dangerously hanging off the back of bus going into Port Seton

The wall at Cockenzie Harbour has been damaged

The wall at Cockenzie Harbour has been damaged

Bid to ‘ensure safety of everyone’ after harbour wall damage

Razor wire has been approved at the premises

Razor wire has been approved at the premises

Razor wire and CCTV approved at premises, despite objection