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Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Three-and-a-half-year driving ban for teenager after trio of incidents

This picture of The Balfour Monument, east of Haddington, was sent in by David Ferguson.

This picture of The Balfour Monument, east of Haddington, was sent in by David Ferguson.

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PICTURES: East Lothian enjoys incredible Northern Lights display

Adon Davie will be aiming to be celebrating at Brands Hatch this weekend. Image: Contributed

Adon Davie will be aiming to be celebrating at Brands Hatch this weekend. Image: Contributed

Motorcycle racing

Battle for the title goes down to season's last event

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'Hurricane force winds' wrongly predicted for East Lothian by BBC

The clubs raised £225 for Harlawhill Day Care Centre

The clubs raised £225 for Harlawhill Day Care Centre

Prestonpans bowlers donate great total to Harlawhill Day Care Centre

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man to be sentenced for abusive behaviour towards partner over five years

D&M Brass Band took third place at the Fife Brass Band Festival on September 28

D&M Brass Band took third place at the Fife Brass Band Festival on September 28

Prestonpans band to represent East Lothian at world's oldest music contest

The plans for outside the B&M store were lodged earlier this summer

The plans for outside the B&M store were lodged earlier this summer

Planning and development

Plans for electric vehicle charging bays outside shop withdrawn

Prestonpans won the Large Community without Gardens category for best kept war memorial

Prestonpans won the Large Community without Gardens category for best kept war memorial

National government

Motion in Scottish Parliament to praise county war memorial gains support

The Big Pick, organised by Reuse Scotland SCIO and the East Lothian Community Payback team, will be held at the Pennypit Community Centre

The Big Pick, organised by Reuse Scotland SCIO and the East Lothian Community Payback team, will be held at the Pennypit Community Centre

Grab a bargain at second-hand clothes sale in Prestonpans tomorrow

The footpath in Prestonpans will benefit from resurfacing works costing £34,000

The footpath in Prestonpans will benefit from resurfacing works costing £34,000

Walking and outdoors

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Footpath connecting towns to be resurfaced for £34,000

Prestonpans High Street

Prestonpans High Street

Date set for first ever Pride of Prestonpans Awards

A bid has been launched to use a garage on Doctor Gracie Drive, Prestonpans, as a holiday let

A bid has been launched to use a garage on Doctor Gracie Drive, Prestonpans, as a holiday let

Planning and development

Bid for converted garage to remain as short-term holiday let

Scottish Water was unaware of the smell affecting residents in Prestonpans but has now thanked people who reported it

Scottish Water was unaware of the smell affecting residents in Prestonpans but has now thanked people who reported it

Scottish Water searching sewer network for source of bad smell in Prestonpans

The James Murphy Memorial Golf Day raised more than £3,000. Pictured are his son and daughter, Connor and Danielle, alongside Lorna Gunn, service manager at Aberlour, and her granddaughter

The James Murphy Memorial Golf Day raised more than £3,000. Pictured are his son and daughter, Connor and Danielle, alongside Lorna Gunn, service manager at Aberlour, and her granddaughter

Golf day in memory of 'larger than life' James Murphy raises £3,000

The snack bar is located at Morrison's Haven, west of Prestonpans

The snack bar is located at Morrison's Haven, west of Prestonpans

Snack bar looking to extend its stay at popular site

An ambulance was dispatched to the scene

An ambulance was dispatched to the scene

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Person taken to hospital after incident in Prestonpans

Anne, a volunteer of the appeal, is looking for county knitters to get involved in the project of collating more than 400 knitted birds

Anne, a volunteer of the appeal, is looking for county knitters to get involved in the project of collating more than 400 knitted birds

Call to make hundreds of knitted pigeons to fill county landmark

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Prestonpans man caught driving while disqualified

From left: Ravi and Vaidota Rai, who run the Londis store at the site, with Mikko Ramstedt, the CIC’s managing director

From left: Ravi and Vaidota Rai, who run the Londis store at the site, with Mikko Ramstedt, the CIC’s managing director

New shop, office and community space hailed after recent opening

A drawing by one of the children

A drawing by one of the children

Tim's Tales: A vision of Prestonpans in 2040

Alex Hodgson is releasing his first album in 10 years, Doon Where The Glennie Burns

Alex Hodgson is releasing his first album in 10 years, Doon Where The Glennie Burns

Alex Hodgson pays tribute to his father, miners and Robbie Burns in new album

Both Kevin Kyle and Derek Ferguson played for Rangers

Both Kevin Kyle and Derek Ferguson played for Rangers

Former Scotland internationals confirmed for special event in East Lothian

Police Scotland have appealed to the public after multiple break-ins in East Lothian

Police Scotland have appealed to the public after multiple break-ins in East Lothian

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Spate of break-ins in two towns in East Lothian could be linked, police believe

An appeal for winter donations has been launched

An appeal for winter donations has been launched

Winter appeal launched to help people struggling in the cold months

Preston Lodge High School opened in 1924

Preston Lodge High School opened in 1924

Peeps into the Past: Preston Lodge opens for the first time

Preston Lodge High School exterior - 1937

Preston Lodge High School exterior - 1937

PICTURES: Preston Lodge High School turns 100 – a look back through its history

Former undisputed champion Josh Taylor is determined to add to his belt collection Image: Steve Welsh/PA

Former undisputed champion Josh Taylor is determined to add to his belt collection Image: Steve Welsh/PA

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Josh Taylor targets becoming a world champion once again

Jammies 'n' Baffies performance

Jammies 'n' Baffies performance

Band plays special gig to help buy prosthetic leg for mum with cancer

Two e-scooters were seized in Prestonpans

Two e-scooters were seized in Prestonpans

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Two youths charged after police seize e-scooters

Thorntree 1038 Masonic Lodge is welcoming visitors as part of Doors Open Days 2024

Thorntree 1038 Masonic Lodge is welcoming visitors as part of Doors Open Days 2024

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See inside Masonic Lodge and ask any questions

Prestongrange Museum is among the attractions taking part

Prestongrange Museum is among the attractions taking part

Doors Open Days: The eight East Lothian venues offering free entry this weekend

The Battle of Prestonpans re-enactments 2024

The Battle of Prestonpans re-enactments 2024

PICTURE GALLERY: Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment 2024 'one of the best yet'

The plans look at Schaw Road in Prestonpans

The plans look at Schaw Road in Prestonpans

Planning and development

Traffic concerns fail to stop housing project getting the green light

Edinburgh Waverley station. Image: G-13114

Edinburgh Waverley station. Image: G-13114

Man tried to walk home from Edinburgh along the railway line

Leyla Hogg, who is known to visit Prestonpans (left) and North Berwick, has been found

Leyla Hogg, who is known to visit Prestonpans (left) and North Berwick, has been found

Police confirm missing teenager has been traced 'safe and well'

Leyla Hogg is known to visit Prestonpans (left) and North Berwick

Leyla Hogg is known to visit Prestonpans (left) and North Berwick

Police appeal launched to try to find missing 14-year-old girl

Johnnie and Melissa visited Erin at the hospital to deliver the gifts

Johnnie and Melissa visited Erin at the hospital to deliver the gifts

Nurse organises raffle and bake sale to help patients feel at home

The match to remember Kieran Cowan (inset) is taking place at Pennypit Park in Prestonpans.

The match to remember Kieran Cowan (inset) is taking place at Pennypit Park in Prestonpans.

Family of Kieran Cowan host events to mark five years since his death

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback this Saturday

The 3 Harbours Festival is set for a comeback this Saturday

3 Harbours Arts Festival relaunch event taking place on Saturday

Parents at St Gabriels RC Primary School want a higher fence and lockable gates. Image: Google Maps

Parents at St Gabriels RC Primary School want a higher fence and lockable gates. Image: Google Maps

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Southport deaths ‘highlighted’ need for more security at school, parents claim

The Battle of Prestonpans will be re-enacted this weekend

The Battle of Prestonpans will be re-enacted this weekend

Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment this weekend set to be biggest yet

What does the future hold for police stations in Dunbar, Prestonpans and North Berwick?

What does the future hold for police stations in Dunbar, Prestonpans and North Berwick?

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Last chance to have your say on proposed closure of three police stations

The crash happened on North Junction Street at its junction with Ferry Road

The crash happened on North Junction Street at its junction with Ferry Road

Long driving ban for man who ran red light and crashed into taxi

Josh Taylor showed pupils how to throw a jab when he returned to Preston Lodge High School

Josh Taylor showed pupils how to throw a jab when he returned to Preston Lodge High School

VIDEO: Boxer Josh Taylor fields questions from pupils on return to his old school

The school's pipe band, which was recently awarded the title of 'best state school pipe band in the world', will be featured in the film.

The school's pipe band, which was recently awarded the title of 'best state school pipe band in the world', will be featured in the film.

Preston Lodge High School kicks off centenary celebrations

A dog grooming business in Prestonpans has been given the green light

A dog grooming business in Prestonpans has been given the green light

Dog grooming business gets go-ahead from planning department

Andrew popped the question to Kim while in the Prestonpans Lidl and the couple have now been a promised a special gift from the discount supermarket giant.

Andrew popped the question to Kim while in the Prestonpans Lidl and the couple have now been a promised a special gift from the discount supermarket giant.

County couple to receive 'special' gift from Lidl after getting engaged there

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man in court after assaulting three people in Prestonpans

Dunbar Sea Cadets visited the veterans breakfast club. Front row, left to right: Commanding Petty Officer Colin Docherty; Provost John McMillan; chairman Tom Logan; committee member and organiser Mary Goodall; a petty officer volunteer

Dunbar Sea Cadets visited the veterans breakfast club. Front row, left to right: Commanding Petty Officer Colin Docherty; Provost John McMillan; chairman Tom Logan; committee member and organiser Mary Goodall; a petty officer volunteer

Veterans and cadets meet up for special event to bring generations together

Andrew popped the question to Kim while in the Prestonpans Lidl

Andrew popped the question to Kim while in the Prestonpans Lidl

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County man proposes to 'love of his life' in local Lidl store

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Teenage driver found to be 11 times over the drug-driving limit

Three weekends of engineering works will see the East Coast Main Line closed with buses replacing trains. Engineering (Jane Barlow/PA)

Three weekends of engineering works will see the East Coast Main Line closed with buses replacing trains. Engineering (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Buses to replace trains during three weekends of engineering works

Police are investigating break-ins at Tranent's Lawson Way and Prestonpans Appin Drive

Police are investigating break-ins at Tranent's Lawson Way and Prestonpans Appin Drive

Police link stolen Mercedes to nearby housebreaking