Haddington

Haddington Corn Exchange

County noticeboard given fresh new look

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Haddington man threatened to set fire to home of his own mother

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Meryl Williams (left) and Beth Catchpole are among those hoping to win Young Scot Awards

Youth mentor and television star up for awards

A variety of fun activities are available across the county this weekend. Central image: Gordon Bell

Five things to do in East Lothian today from galas to the races

Events taking place in Haddington to raise money for Christian Aid

The open day takes place at the tennis courts at Neilson Park

Haddington Tennis Club holding open day this weekend

Shops and housing could be created at the junction of Haddington's Market Street and Brown Street

Bid for flats and shops at town centre car park site

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Haddington Festival got under way with its traditional parade of organisations through the town

PICTURES: Unsung Haddington heroes honoured as Haddington Festival 2023 starts

Author Bridget Campbell has donated 50 copies of her book to East Lothian's schools after visiting Letham Mains Primary School

Kind author gifts 50 books to county schools

Alan Hamilton on his walk in aid of Lewy Body Society

Kind friend and volunteer walks more than 100 miles and raises £3,000

Haddington Athletic's under-17s are celebrating doing the treble, including lifting the Michael Moran Cup

Haddington Athletic youngsters toast treble with cup triumph

Scottish Government handout photo file photo dated 11/07/20 of Mental Health Minister Kevin Stewart. Scots are being urged to look out for vulnerable people after referrals for support increased in the past six months. Issue date: Sunday February 20,

Meeting to discuss proposals for new train station shelved

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Willie French (left) is stepping down as headteacher of Haddington Primary School

Primary school seeks new headteacher following retirement

The Nungate Gala returns later this year

Appeal launched to try to form Royal Court for Nungate Gala

Grant Forrest on the first tee at The Renaissance Club

Grant Forrest looking forward to home crowd boost at Scottish Open

Goatfest, which took place in Haddington's Neilson Park, was a sellout on Saturday

Pictures: Goatfest music and beer festival proves a great success

Housing is planned at the former Herdmanflat Hospital site

Plea for more information on Herdmanflat housing plans

Haldane Avenue, Haddington. Image: Google Maps

Drivers warned by police about speeding in county town

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Colin Cunningham is doing his bit for charity on his 1968 BSA B44 Victor Special motorbike

County man Colin’s two-wheel challenge to fight prostate cancer

Steeler are among the bands performing at Goatfest this summer in Haddington

Goatfest brings together live music and beer for special event

Roadworks are set to get under way on the A1 next week. Main image: Google Maps

Roadworks forces section of A1 to shut for six nights

Tours of St Martin's Cemetery in Haddington are planned. Image: Google Maps

Remarkable stories of men and women to be told on cemetery tour

This hedge, at the centre of a row between neighbours, has been ordered to be cut by 30 centimetres in height

Twenty-year hedge dispute: owner must trim height by one foot

An incident took place on Haddington's Market Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. Image: Google Maps

Arrests made in connection with town centre disturbance

An investigation has been launched following an assault on Haddington's Market Street. Image: Google Maps

Two men taken to hospital after early morning assault

Delicious Indian food will be served at the event

Indian cuisine at heart of fundraising event

The future of the former Herdmanflat Hospital could be decided later this year

Letter of the week: Take climate emergency seriously

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Briony Clare Fender has launched a new range of mental health products

Haddington businesswoman's motivational messages with her coffee cups

Archie Hamilton, pictured with his family, has been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with a type of bone cancer. From left: sister Murin, mum Lyn, sister Nancy, Archie and dad Robin

Special auction held to help Haddington teenager with bone cancer

Confusion over HMRC penalty given to anaerobic digester company

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Danish Council members at East Lothian Community Hospital

Danish delegates enjoy visit to Haddington’s hospital

Councillor Colin McGinn has highlighted the challenges facing East Lothian Council as Haddington Town House edges closer to opening to the local authority

Haddington Town House to open to council but not public

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Mick Thorburn, Peter Dargo, Pat Glynn, Jimmy Little and Colin Dickson were back at Millfield on Saturday - 50 years after helping Haddington Athletic to the East of Scotland Junior Cup

Haddington Athletic legends return, 50 years after famous cup win

Television presenter and journalist Gavin Esler was the speaker at the John P Mackintosh Memorial Lecture held in St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington. Images: Sally Anderson

Journalist Gavin Esler gives John P Mackintosh Memorial Lecture

Zak Millar was presented with an award by his local Scout group

Brave youngster receives award for bravery and perseverance

Members of the East of Scotland Junior Cup winning squad of 1973 will be at Haddington's game a Millfield tomorrow

Haddington Athletic: Cup-winning footballers to toast 50 years since victory

Haddington Farmers' Market

Farmers' market makes return to Haddington

Plans for a new car wash business on the outskirts of Haddington were turned down. Main image: Google Maps

Appeal launched after car wash plans on outskirts of Haddington are refused

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

County man has sentence deferred after skipping social work report for birthday party

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The Haddington Festival takes place annually. Image: Colin Wright

Volunteers sought to ensure success for Haddington Festival

Screens will be put in place at St Mary's Parish Church so people can watch the coronation of King Charles III (inset: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Screens in place to help people watch King's Coronation

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Those behind Beachy Beads were celebrating success in Edinburgh. Isla Farquhar, Libby Merritt, Iona Whellans, Sophie Thomson and Lucy Ingle. Missing from the picture are Isla Kilkenny and Estelle West

Haddington: Practical pupils at Knox Academy sustain success

St Mary’s Parish Church

Haddington: Art exhibition marks church anniversary year

Robin Brill, Izzy Flower and Calum Mason are hoping to raise £20,000 to go towards their new album

Band offer chance to go go-karting with them in bid to raise £20,000 for new album

Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP (fourth left) was joined by Councillor Andy Forrest (second left) as he visited the site of new council housing in Haddington

New Housing Minister visits East Lothian’s latest council homes

Youngsters at Letham Mains Primary School have designed posters warning people of the dangers at construction sites. Image: Chris Watt Photography

School pupils praised for posters warning of building site dangers

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Holy Trinity Church in Haddington. Copyright Anne Burgess and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Prize-winning pianist to play in Haddington church

Meryl Williams (left) was visited by the team from LIFE/EDIT

Team offer 'life-changing' alterations to television star's home

M&Co will close its doors in Haddington for the last time later this week

Date confirmed for closure of popular M&Co store

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A refurbishment at Paterson Court in Haddington has been revealed

£400,000 makeover of accommodation for older people in Haddington unveiled

Berwick Bank will be situated off the East Lothian coast

Plans for UK's largest offshore windfarm off East Lothian coast outlined to group

Plans for a new car wash business on the outskirts of Haddington have been turned down. Main image: Google Maps

Planned car wash at 'important gateway' turned down

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George Henderson, director of Henderson Grass Machinery, wishes Malcolm Quinn well in his retirement

Staff member retires after amazing 50 years with the same company

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Bangley Quarry Biogas Ltd is facing an unpaid tax bill

Bangley Quarry Biogas Ltd named on list of deliberate tax defaulters

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