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Singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has teamed up with Musselburgh Windsor

Singing star Callum gives his backing to football club

Mark Cox and Jane McCarry (Tam and Isa) from Still Game are heading to Haddington later this year

Mark Cox and Jane McCarry (Tam and Isa) from Still Game are heading to Haddington later this year

Still Game stars heading to East Lothian for special event

Fringe by the Sea review: Susie McCabe in North Berwick

Steve Clarke and John Carver were pictured at North Berwick Golf Club on Monday enjoying a round

Steve Clarke and John Carver were pictured at North Berwick Golf Club on Monday enjoying a round

Scotland football boss Steve Clarke seen playing golf at county course

The Stranglers played Fringe by the Sea as part of their 50th anniversary tour

The Stranglers played Fringe by the Sea as part of their 50th anniversary tour

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REVIEW: The Stranglers at Fringe by the Sea

Caitlin Moran on stage with Jennifer Crichton at Fringe By The Sea

Caitlin Moran on stage with Jennifer Crichton at Fringe By The Sea

REVIEW: Caitlin Moran at Fringe By The Sea

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards at Fringe by the Sea 2024

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards at Fringe by the Sea 2024

REVIEW: Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, Fringe by the Sea, Friday, August 2

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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Huw Edwards pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

Huw Edwards has been charged

Huw Edwards has been charged

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Richard E Grant and Edith Bowman

Richard E Grant and Edith Bowman

Richard E Grant appearing in conversation with Edith Bowman at Fringe by the Sea

Josh Taylor is from Prestonpans, East Lothian

Josh Taylor is from Prestonpans, East Lothian

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East Lothian boxer Josh Taylor's fortune increases by over 5000 per cent

Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas were spotted playing in North Berwick (Credit: North Berwick Golf Club)

Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas were spotted playing in North Berwick (Credit: North Berwick Golf Club)

Golf stars spotted playing on county course ahead of Scottish Open

A number of residents were surprised to see a Donald Trump mannequin in a shop window on Haddington High Street

A number of residents were surprised to see a Donald Trump mannequin in a shop window on Haddington High Street

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Charity apologises after Donald Trump mannequin appears in shop window

A local eBayer is looking to sell the coin for £250 in Tranent

A local eBayer is looking to sell the coin for £250 in Tranent

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East Lothian ebay user trying to sell King Charles 50p coin for £250

Eurovision host Rylan Clark will be spinning the decks in Musselburgh this summer (Ian West/PA)

Eurovision host Rylan Clark will be spinning the decks in Musselburgh this summer (Ian West/PA)

Eurovision host Rylan Clark to DJ at Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day

Members of Haddington and District Community Council have handed over an official portrait of King Charles III to Haddington Day Centre

Members of Haddington and District Community Council have handed over an official portrait of King Charles III to Haddington Day Centre

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King's portrait takes 'pride of place' at day centre

The cyclists enjoyed a break at the popular cafe in East Lothian (Credit: Neil McClure)

The cyclists enjoyed a break at the popular cafe in East Lothian (Credit: Neil McClure)

BBC's Glenn Campbell gets back on his bike and raises more money for charity

Taylor Swift performing at Murrayfield

Taylor Swift performing at Murrayfield

Taylor Swift lights up Murrayfield on Eras Tour

Left: Taylor Swift performing at Murrayfield (image: PA). Right: Some of her backing dancers on Arthur's Seat and (inset) an image they took while in North Berwick (images: Instagram @janravnik)

Left: Taylor Swift performing at Murrayfield (image: PA). Right: Some of her backing dancers on Arthur's Seat and (inset) an image they took while in North Berwick (images: Instagram @janravnik)

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Taylor Swift's backing dancers enjoy trip to North Berwick

Jenny Ryan on ITV's The Chase

Jenny Ryan on ITV's The Chase

The Chase star to visit East Lothian for special event

Dr Michael Mosley is known for his appearances on television programmes including This Morning and The One Show

Dr Michael Mosley is known for his appearances on television programmes including This Morning and The One Show

Dr Michael Mosley reported missing on Greek island of Symi

Edith Bowman (image: Ian West/PA Wire), Fred MacAulay and Pat Nevin will be heading to The Renaissance Club (image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

Edith Bowman (image: Ian West/PA Wire), Fred MacAulay and Pat Nevin will be heading to The Renaissance Club (image: Steve Welsh/PA Wire)

Entertainment confirmed for fan zone at Scottish Open

The new official portrait of King Charles III (Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2024/Cabinet Office/PA)

The new official portrait of King Charles III (Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2024/Cabinet Office/PA)

Portrait of King Charles III to find new home in day centre

Bryan Burnett. Photo: Jim Payne

Bryan Burnett. Photo: Jim Payne

Radio presenter delighted to host East Lothian Courier Community Champion Awards

Viktor Hovland (image: Gordon Bell) and Tommy Fleetwood (image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire). Bottom row: Ludvig Åberg (image: John Walton/PA Wire) and reigning champion Rory McIlroy (image: Gordon Bell) will be at the Genesis Scottish Open

Viktor Hovland (image: Gordon Bell) and Tommy Fleetwood (image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire). Bottom row: Ludvig Åberg (image: John Walton/PA Wire) and reigning champion Rory McIlroy (image: Gordon Bell) will be at the Genesis Scottish Open

European Ryder Cup stars confirmed for summer's Scottish Open

Callum Beattie, centre, views the interior of an ambulance with his manager Dave Rogers, right, and Bryan Finlay, community resilience team leader, left, during a visit to the Scottish Ambulance Service's East Ambulance Control Centre

Callum Beattie, centre, views the interior of an ambulance with his manager Dave Rogers, right, and Bryan Finlay, community resilience team leader, left, during a visit to the Scottish Ambulance Service's East Ambulance Control Centre

Musselburgh singer Callum Beattie learns CPR on visit to ambulance control centre

Katya Antonova (inset) is making Taylor Swift-themed cakes

Katya Antonova (inset) is making Taylor Swift-themed cakes

Baker creating Taylor Swift cakes ahead of The Eras Tour reaching Scotland

Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, is touring Scotland with the show. Image: BBC

Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, is touring Scotland with the show. Image: BBC

David Bowie show from Scot Squad star coming to town

Keith Waldron welcomed former Spain midfielder Juan Mata and his partner Evelina Kamph to Glenkinchie Distillery

Keith Waldron welcomed former Spain midfielder Juan Mata and his partner Evelina Kamph to Glenkinchie Distillery

World Cup winner enjoys tour of Glenkinchie Distillery

George Gilbey starred on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother.

George Gilbey starred on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother.

Man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video statement

Stephen Hendry (left) and John Higgins (right, image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) will face off, refereed by Dennis Taylor (inset, image: PA Wire)

Stephen Hendry (left) and John Higgins (right, image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) will face off, refereed by Dennis Taylor (inset, image: PA Wire)

Snooker greats to step up to the table for special event

Gilmerton House (top, image: East Lothian Council planning portal) and The Bus Stop (bottom, image: Scottish Land and Estates) feature in BBC's Scotland's Greatest Escapes, hosted by Grade (inset, image: BBC)

Gilmerton House (top, image: East Lothian Council planning portal) and The Bus Stop (bottom, image: Scottish Land and Estates) feature in BBC's Scotland's Greatest Escapes, hosted by Grade (inset, image: BBC)

Luxury venue and converted bus in running for BBC accolade

Cyrus Todiwala and Tony Singh are heading to East Lothian

Cyrus Todiwala and Tony Singh are heading to East Lothian

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Celebrity chefs The Incredible Spice Men coming to county restaurant

A new portrait of His Majesty The King could find a home in Dunbar Town House. Image: PA

A new portrait of His Majesty The King could find a home in Dunbar Town House. Image: PA

Portrait of King Charles III to find a home in town centre building

Ewen MacIntosh has passed away at the age of 50

Ewen MacIntosh has passed away at the age of 50

The Office star and comedian Ewen MacIntosh dies at the age of 50

BBC DJ Steve Wright had died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed.

BBC DJ Steve Wright had died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed.

Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69

The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced

The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced

King Charles III

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

What would happen if King Charles abdicated the throne?

What would happen if King Charles abdicated the throne?

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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?

Isla Kerr with dad Jamie and mum Kirsty. Right: Vanessa Feltz. Image: Ian West/PA Wire.

Isla Kerr with dad Jamie and mum Kirsty. Right: Vanessa Feltz. Image: Ian West/PA Wire.

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Mum invites celebrity to Xmas dinner after anger at coeliac comments on This Morning

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away aged 65

A Castle For Christmas

Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65

Queen Elizabeth II (Image: PA) offered words of encouragement to Willie Wood

Queen Elizabeth II (Image: PA) offered words of encouragement to Willie Wood

East Lothian Peeps Into the Past: 1998, 1973 and 1923

Sir Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, among countless other roles, has died aged 82

Sir Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, among countless other roles, has died aged 82

Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82, his family confirm

Strictly Come Dancing returned to television screens over the weekend and featured a familiar East Lothian landmark. Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

Strictly Come Dancing returned to television screens over the weekend and featured a familiar East Lothian landmark. Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

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East Lothian landmark featured in Strictly Come Dancing

Similarities revealed between football club badge and space company logo

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Mint reveals rarest coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II

Sean Batty supports Scotland Loves Local

Sean Batty supports Scotland Loves Local

Weatherman Sean Batty sees the winds of change on Scotland's high streets

Bardot walks up a path from the beach trailed by newspaper photographers

Bardot walks up a path from the beach trailed by newspaper photographers

Brigitte Bardot, a county beach ... and a basset hound named Beetroot

Legendary chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson, known as Parky, has died at the age of 88

Legendary chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson, known as Parky, has died at the age of 88

Legendary chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88

Shoppers at a Musselburgh store can take part in SPAR's Spinner Winner campaign in collaboration with YouTuber MrBeast and Feastables Chocolate Bars

Shoppers at a Musselburgh store can take part in SPAR's Spinner Winner campaign in collaboration with YouTuber MrBeast and Feastables Chocolate Bars

Fred Shawcross: Gives it to you Straight

County store collaborates with YouTube star MrBeast for special competition

Sinéad O'Connor passed away yesterday the age of 56

Sinéad O'Connor passed away yesterday the age of 56

Sinéad O'Connor found 'unresponsive' according to new Met Police statement

East Lothian community team members PC Robbie Stewart and PC Fiona Harrison at the Scottish Open

East Lothian community team members PC Robbie Stewart and PC Fiona Harrison at the Scottish Open

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Police column: Genesis Scottish Open was a great success

Ken Dodd and Gladys Chucklebutty (right) were making headlines in the East Lothian Courier 25 years ago. Image, left: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Ken Dodd and Gladys Chucklebutty (right) were making headlines in the East Lothian Courier 25 years ago. Image, left: Yui Mok/PA Wire

East Lothian Peeps Into the Past: 1998, 1973 and 1923

Adrian McDowell, from Musselburgh, chair of Cycling Without Age, Scotland, meets King Charles III during a visit to Kinneil House. Photo: Scott Louden

Adrian McDowell, from Musselburgh, chair of Cycling Without Age, Scotland, meets King Charles III during a visit to Kinneil House. Photo: Scott Louden

Charity chairman ‘honoured’ to meet King Charles III