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Ross High School

Solution agreed to address RAAC issues in school dining hall roof

Colin Fisher, 41, was spotted driving along the town's High Street by police officers and pulled over in June last year. Image: Google Maps

Colin Fisher, 41, was spotted driving along the town's High Street by police officers and pulled over in June last year. Image: Google Maps

Another road ban for man after driving on High Street while disqualified

Members of the social and charity club reported the device as stolen to police in January, but it has yet to be found.

Members of the social and charity club reported the device as stolen to police in January, but it has yet to be found.

Group set to replace stolen defibrillator after appeal to have it returned

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Good causes delighted after receiving £42,000 of funding

The new Costcutter on Tranent High Street is due to open next week

The new Costcutter on Tranent High Street is due to open next week

New store set to open its doors on town's High Street

Tranent would be moved into a new Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent constituency under the proposals. Picture: Gordon Bell.

Tranent would be moved into a new Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent constituency under the proposals. Picture: Gordon Bell.

National government

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East Lothian name at risk at Holyrood as Tranent set for switch under new proposals

Concerns have been raised that a planned battery storage farm off Johnnie Cope's Road could cause a health and fire hazard for local residents

Concerns have been raised that a planned battery storage farm off Johnnie Cope's Road could cause a health and fire hazard for local residents

Planning and development

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Battery farm prompts local health and safety concerns

Police were on the scene at the junction of New Row and Elphinstone Road in Tranent on Sunday night. Image: Aaron Howard Robertson

Police were on the scene at the junction of New Row and Elphinstone Road in Tranent on Sunday night. Image: Aaron Howard Robertson

Police called to property over 'concern' for person

Plans for a beer garden outside a Tranent pub are being weighed up by East Lothian Council

Plans for a beer garden outside a Tranent pub are being weighed up by East Lothian Council

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Plans revealed for beer garden outside popular pub

Two Tranent residents had an experience to remember at a local shop

Two Tranent residents had an experience to remember at a local shop

Supermarket dash for free goods ‘was such a scream’

The incident took place in a layby on the A1

The incident took place in a layby on the A1

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Police assaulted by woman during incident at A1 layby

Edmond had brought a knife to Whispers in Tranent. Image: Google Maps

Edmond had brought a knife to Whispers in Tranent. Image: Google Maps

Man found to have brought knife with him to pub

The Easter Bunny stopped off at Tranent Day Care Centre

The Easter Bunny stopped off at Tranent Day Care Centre

PICTURES: Easter Bunny spreads joy on visits around East Lothian

Petrol was poured over furniture at a property in Tranent, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard

Petrol was poured over furniture at a property in Tranent, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard

Man poured petrol on furniture, lit cigarette, then told police he would start a fire

An artist's impression of what the Avant Homes Tranent development could look like

An artist's impression of what the Avant Homes Tranent development could look like

Planning and development

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Developer plans 92 homes as part of Tranent housing expansion

The event takes place at The Fraser Centre in Tranent

The event takes place at The Fraser Centre in Tranent

Evening of live music in Tranent this weekend

Tranent's public toilets are open once again after they were vandalised last month

Tranent's public toilets are open once again after they were vandalised last month

Toilets reopen more than a month after they were vandalised

A successful ladies’ day fundraiser was held in support of Tranent Gala.

A successful ladies’ day fundraiser was held in support of Tranent Gala.

Ladies' day fundraiser helps support town gala

Tranent have secured their first cup as a senior side after defeating East Kilbride in the Lowland League Cup final. Image: Alan Wilson

Tranent have secured their first cup as a senior side after defeating East Kilbride in the Lowland League Cup final. Image: Alan Wilson

Pictures: Tranent celebrate cup triumph over East Kilbride

Tranent and Preston Village (batting) has reiterated its stance against discrimination

Tranent and Preston Village (batting) has reiterated its stance against discrimination

Cricket club encourages others to join fight against racism

Tranent bounced back from deefeat to East Kilbride last weekend to lift the Lowland League Cup

Tranent bounced back from deefeat to East Kilbride last weekend to lift the Lowland League Cup

Tranent lift Lowland League Cup after penalty shootout drama

Tranent Medical Practice could lose 3,200 GP appointments per year due to the increase in charges, a GP at the practice has warned

Tranent Medical Practice could lose 3,200 GP appointments per year due to the increase in charges, a GP at the practice has warned

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Fears for GP practices’ future after huge hike in fees 'could see appointments lost'

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) has now closed. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) has now closed. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

Two county opticians now closed as patients asked to travel to Musselburgh

Margot Hunter, student nurse Liam Beveridge and animal care assistant Rachel Melrose at Dunedin Vets

Margot Hunter, student nurse Liam Beveridge and animal care assistant Rachel Melrose at Dunedin Vets

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Vet practice receives award for environmentally friendly initiatives

Tranent FC has apologised to opposition fans after supporter disruption at the club's South Challenge Cup tie against East Kilbride on Saturday.

Tranent FC has apologised to opposition fans after supporter disruption at the club's South Challenge Cup tie against East Kilbride on Saturday.

Football club issues apology after supporter disruption at cup tie

Loch Centre, Tranent. Inset: Julia Tayor, TASC head coach

Loch Centre, Tranent. Inset: Julia Tayor, TASC head coach

Planning and development

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Swimming club’s ‘relief’ at news pool will be repaired

Brothers Allan (left) and Chris Shaw (right) have made the decision to close Allan's Bakery on Tranent High Street

Brothers Allan (left) and Chris Shaw (right) have made the decision to close Allan's Bakery on Tranent High Street

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Popular town bakery to close its doors after less than a year

Elaine Morrison and East Lothian Foodbank are among those involved in the appeal

Elaine Morrison and East Lothian Foodbank are among those involved in the appeal

East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal profile: East Lothian Foodbank

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

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Man to wear electronic tag after being caught supplying cocaine

Concerns about 'off-road vehicles' near Pencaitland, Ormiston and Tranent have been highlighted by police. Main image: Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Concerns about 'off-road vehicles' near Pencaitland, Ormiston and Tranent have been highlighted by police. Main image: Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Concerns raised about illegal use of off-road motorbikes

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

Tranent's public toilets were vandalised earlier this month

Tranent's public toilets were vandalised earlier this month

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Suggestion of charging to use town's public toilets in bid to reduce vandalism

Pictured from left are Alan Weaver, David Cherrie, Ross Mcaulay, Alex Noon and Jeffrey Ferguson of AC’s Taxis & Minibuses

Pictured from left are Alan Weaver, David Cherrie, Ross Mcaulay, Alex Noon and Jeffrey Ferguson of AC’s Taxis & Minibuses

East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal sponsor profile: AC's Taxis, Minibuses & Coaches

Volunteers are being sought to help monitor speeding in county towns and villages

Volunteers are being sought to help monitor speeding in county towns and villages

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Police to train volunteers to monitor driver speeds across East Lothian

The building to the rear of Tranent High Street could become home to a mini golf course and other attractions. Image: Google Maps

The building to the rear of Tranent High Street could become home to a mini golf course and other attractions. Image: Google Maps

Planning and development

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Proposals lodged to turn empty building into mini golf course

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

County man threatened his own father, 82

The Easter bunny made a number of visits around East Lothian last year

The Easter bunny made a number of visits around East Lothian last year

Donations needed for the Easter Bunny's visits around East Lothian

The event takes place at The Fraser Centre in Tranent

The event takes place at The Fraser Centre in Tranent

Wee Green Festival coming to Tranent this weekend

Tranent Day Centre. Inset: Jim McGarvie of Radio Saltire

Tranent Day Centre. Inset: Jim McGarvie of Radio Saltire

Day centre residents benefit from trip down memory lane with radio requests

Pictured left to right: President of Musselburgh Inner Wheel Club Helen McMillan, Tranent Inner Wheel Club vice president Ros Stewart, District Two chairwoman Marjorie McGeary, President Helen Kirkpatrick, secretary Margaret Russell, speaker Philippa

Pictured left to right: President of Musselburgh Inner Wheel Club Helen McMillan, Tranent Inner Wheel Club vice president Ros Stewart, District Two chairwoman Marjorie McGeary, President Helen Kirkpatrick, secretary Margaret Russell, speaker Philippa

Clubs and societies

Inner Wheel Club celebrates 40 years at special dinner

Rachel Devlin and her dog Luna took home a top prize at Crufts this year alongside Grace Dall and her dog Bow

Rachel Devlin and her dog Luna took home a top prize at Crufts this year alongside Grace Dall and her dog Bow

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East Lothian girl, 9, retains first place title with dog Luna at Crufts 2024

The incident took place at the Powerleague complex in Portobello. Image: Google Maps

The incident took place at the Powerleague complex in Portobello. Image: Google Maps

Five-a-side football game ends with man appearing in court for assault

Police are trying to find Ben McDougall and Stuart Munro

Police are trying to find Ben McDougall and Stuart Munro

Search launched to find two missing teenagers

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) is to close. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

Montgomery Optometrists in Tranent (left) is to close. Image: Google Maps,. Right: The closed optometrists in Prestonpans

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Independent opticians to close second branch as another town loses its only opticians

Legendary bowler Willie Wood reveals Willie Wood Way named in his honour. Image: Gordon Bell

Legendary bowler Willie Wood reveals Willie Wood Way named in his honour. Image: Gordon Bell

Street is named after legendary Scottish sportsman

Plans are in place for a business association in Tranent. Inset: Dominic McNeill

Plans are in place for a business association in Tranent. Inset: Dominic McNeill

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Concerns town is being used as ‘a car park for Edinburgh’

Tranent's public toilets have again suffered vandalism today

Tranent's public toilets have again suffered vandalism today

Town is 'going to lose' its public toilets if vandalism continues

Ross High School is seeking donations of prom dresses and outfits.

Ross High School is seeking donations of prom dresses and outfits.

School seeking donations of prom dresses ahead of big day

Tranent's Loch Centre

Tranent's Loch Centre

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News of £5m investment in pool refurbishment a ‘huge relief’

Johnnie Cope's Road. Image: Google Maps

Johnnie Cope's Road. Image: Google Maps

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Controversial road between Prestonpans and Tranent to close for carriageway works

The event takes place at St Martin’s Hall in Tranent tomorrow. Image: Google Maps

The event takes place at St Martin’s Hall in Tranent tomorrow. Image: Google Maps

International Women's Day event for girls taking place tomorrow

Firefighters were on the scene at a fire outside The Tranent Villa on Church Street until about 7.20am

Firefighters were on the scene at a fire outside The Tranent Villa on Church Street until about 7.20am

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Dad says family 'could have been trapped' after fire at takeaway below home

A Paratrooper's Story by Matthew Innes (inset) is set to be published in March

A Paratrooper's Story by Matthew Innes (inset) is set to be published in March

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Ex-Paratrooper vows to tell the truth in new book

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who called 999 after 'testicle injury' then assaulted police officer

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