Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton

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

Veteran Charlie Horne presented with certificate

Veteran Charlie Horne presented with certificate

Veteran's service recognised with award from Rotary Club

Extensive tyre marks were plain to see at the car park at Meadowmill following the late-night anti-social driving there

Extensive tyre marks were plain to see at the car park at Meadowmill following the late-night anti-social driving there

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Residents' anger over drivers' late-night 'donuts' in car park as police investigate

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Case deserted after it emerges Cockenzie man had passed away

Wallyford Primary School

Wallyford Primary School

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Man fined after behaving in aggressive manner at primary school

Officers were called out to Preston Avenue in Prestonpans. Main image: Google Maps

Officers were called out to Preston Avenue in Prestonpans. Main image: Google Maps

Arrest made after police called out to incident in town

Current members of Castlepark Bowling Club in Prestonpans

Current members of Castlepark Bowling Club in Prestonpans

Castlepark Bowling Club to celebrate its centenary this weekend

Prestonpans Community Council has objected in principal to the application

Prestonpans Community Council has objected in principal to the application

Local government

Church's plans for house on vacant land draw objection from community council

Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest)

Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest)

Driver, 80, fined and points placed on licence after crash in Haddington

The bunds have been a topic of great debate in community councils and in the community

The bunds have been a topic of great debate in community councils and in the community

Letter of the Week: Concerns about removing bunds have been 'disregarded'

Tim's Tales: Strange faery elf of the ’Pans

Prestonpans Community Council have objected in 'principal' to the application lodged

Prestonpans Community Council have objected in 'principal' to the application lodged

Local government

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County church's plans to build house objected to in 'principal'

Retiring from Preston Lodge are (top row, from left) Julia Robertson and Liz Nicoll, as well as (bottom row, from left) Sheena Munro, Mary Wilson and Wendy Waldie

Retiring from Preston Lodge are (top row, from left) Julia Robertson and Liz Nicoll, as well as (bottom row, from left) Sheena Munro, Mary Wilson and Wendy Waldie

Preston Lodge says farewell to five members of staff with 99 years' experience

Customers of Virgin Media's internet services in Prestonpans have left without access.

Customers of Virgin Media's internet services in Prestonpans have left without access.

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Virgin Media customers frustrated with internet outage

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

Stickers have also been attached to the bus stop on Preston Road, East Lothian.

Stickers have also been attached to the bus stop on Preston Road, East Lothian.

Volunteers give town's bus stop a floral makeover

Scottish Diaspora Tapestry on display

Scottish Diaspora Tapestry on display

Cultural attractions

Tapestry embarking on tour of home county to mark 10th anniversary

St Gabriel's Primary School in Prestonpans has been targeted by vandals

St Gabriel's Primary School in Prestonpans has been targeted by vandals

Vandals smash windows and start fire at school as holidays start

Footage of the 'T-Rex' bin lorry was taken on Nethershot Road, Prestonpans

Footage of the 'T-Rex' bin lorry was taken on Nethershot Road, Prestonpans

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VIDEO: 'T-Rex bin lorry' terrifies children with loud roaring noise

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

A picture of a previous Orange Order walk in Prestonpans

A picture of a previous Orange Order walk in Prestonpans

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Road closures as Orange Order processions to take place in Prestonpans

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Golf club preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary

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

The tower for the group has been launched

The tower for the group has been launched

Prestonpans tower group launched

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

First place went to Link, a dachshund, for the dog category

First place went to Link, a dachshund, for the dog category

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Prize winners celebrate after successful Prestonpans Gala

Tom Davidson during his playing days and (right) with wife Agnes at their golden wedding anniversary celebration earlier this year (daughter Louise is also pictured)

Tom Davidson during his playing days and (right) with wife Agnes at their golden wedding anniversary celebration earlier this year (daughter Louise is also pictured)

Obituary: Community stalwart and former footballer Tom Davidson

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

A whisky tasting will be held to raise money for the cause (David Cheskin/PA)

A whisky tasting will be held to raise money for the cause (David Cheskin/PA)

Whisky tasting to boost county waggonway

An exhibition celebrating historic county bus company Wiles Buses is on display at Longniddry Library

An exhibition celebrating historic county bus company Wiles Buses is on display at Longniddry Library

Library’s display of historic bus firm is just the ticket

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

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Police chase through Musselburgh and Prestonpans leads to road ban

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

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man banned from contact after 12 years of abusive behaviour

Harry McWhinnie won several medals at the games, including in the shot put

Harry McWhinnie won several medals at the games, including in the shot put

East Lothian youngster wins big medal haul at National Dwarf Games

Councillor Colin McGinn (left) and Mike Falconer have spoken about plans to change constituency boundaries in Tranent. Main image: Gordon Bell

Councillor Colin McGinn (left) and Mike Falconer have spoken about plans to change constituency boundaries in Tranent. Main image: Gordon Bell

National government

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Group’s electoral decision is ‘bordering on tribal’

Overcrowding this morning on a Prestonpans to Edinburgh ScotRail service

Overcrowding this morning on a Prestonpans to Edinburgh ScotRail service

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Rail commuters' anger at overcrowding despite extra ScotRail service

Gordon Moodie, from Cockenzie Primary School, won a national competition after his joke impressed judges

Gordon Moodie, from Cockenzie Primary School, won a national competition after his joke impressed judges

School pupil wins competition after making judges laugh

Dr Zain Kapasi at Prestonpans Group Practice

Dr Zain Kapasi at Prestonpans Group Practice

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GP issues stark warning over waiting times for patients

Prestonpans Railway Station. Image: Google Maps

Prestonpans Railway Station. Image: Google Maps

Banned driver caught behind the wheel at railway station

Prestonpans Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

Prestonpans Gala. Image: Gordon Bell

PICTURES: Prestonpans Gala 2024

Parking on pavements was discussed by Prestonpans Community Council

Parking on pavements was discussed by Prestonpans Community Council

Local government

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Potential exceptions to parking on pavements labelled ‘ludicrous’

Preston Avenue in Prestonpans

Preston Avenue in Prestonpans

Man burst into victim's home and attacked him with hammer

Preston Lodge RFC (captained by Jack Gordon) wins Sporting Champion of the Year, presented by Gregor Millar, of Clark Communications, a former Courier reporter, at East Lothian Community Champion Awards 2024. Image: Gordon Bell

Preston Lodge RFC (captained by Jack Gordon) wins Sporting Champion of the Year, presented by Gregor Millar, of Clark Communications, a former Courier reporter, at East Lothian Community Champion Awards 2024. Image: Gordon Bell

East Lothian Courier Community Awards celebrate rugby side's success

A mural dedicated to long-time member of the Harlawhill Day Care Centre in Prestonpans, Davie Kiman has been unveiled

A mural dedicated to long-time member of the Harlawhill Day Care Centre in Prestonpans, Davie Kiman has been unveiled

Beautiful mural helps keep memories of former day care visitor alive

Meadow McIntyre was announced as the 2024 Prestonpans Gala queen

Meadow McIntyre was announced as the 2024 Prestonpans Gala queen

Family pet show kicks off week of gala activities

A storage container, which stores equipment for Prestonpans Bloomers, suffered fire damage at Cuthill Park in Prestonpans last night

A storage container, which stores equipment for Prestonpans Bloomers, suffered fire damage at Cuthill Park in Prestonpans last night

'Give us a break' - Community group frustrated after fire damage to storage container

The former Cockenzie Power Station site is owned by East Lothian Council

The former Cockenzie Power Station site is owned by East Lothian Council

Planning and development

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Fire safety concerns raised at planned battery storage site

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