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Floral planters in Musselburgh are given a lick of paint by the Summer Crew

Kind-hearted teenagers spruce up 'tired' areas of Musselburgh during summer break

Mason faced his second major brain surgery last month

Mason faced his second major brain surgery last month

Nine-year-old Mason recovers from second major brain surgery after cancer relapse

John McNally meets Queen Camilla

John McNally meets Queen Camilla

East Lothian community stalwart honoured as local hero at Scottish Parliament opening

Linda Cessford, who has been a stalwart at Loretto School for 20 years

Linda Cessford, who has been a stalwart at Loretto School for 20 years

‘Bittersweet’ farewell as Loretto school leader retires after 20 years

Alan Findlay, founder of Pentland Podiatry in Penicuik, who graduated from QMU with a Master of Podiatry with distinction

Alan Findlay, founder of Pentland Podiatry in Penicuik, who graduated from QMU with a Master of Podiatry with distinction

Queen Margaret University

QMU graduate launches his own podiatry practice just weeks after earning degree

Trudy and Julian King are looking forward to visiting places in Britain in their campervan after retiring from teaching in Dunbar

Trudy and Julian King are looking forward to visiting places in Britain in their campervan after retiring from teaching in Dunbar

Couple retire together after nearly 60 years of teaching between them

Charlie McLean is swapping rugby boots for running shoes and an ultramarathon

Charlie McLean is swapping rugby boots for running shoes and an ultramarathon

Rugby player tackles 50k ultramarathon to raise funds for team's long trip to Orkney

Rugby club 'shocked and deeply saddened' after death of club stalwart

The ribbon cutting was carried out by Willie Innes' daughter Gillian McEwan

The ribbon cutting was carried out by Willie Innes' daughter Gillian McEwan

Local government

New road named after former East Lothian Council leader officially opens

Annual fly-in pays tribute to Pauline Jaffray

Carol Skye has been presented with the award.

Carol Skye has been presented with the award.

Carol named centre's Volunteer of the Year

Chloe with her rescue dog Minnie, a Maltese Shih Tzu, who is just over a year old

Chloe with her rescue dog Minnie, a Maltese Shih Tzu, who is just over a year old

Musselburgh teenager set for bungee jump challenge to help animals in need

Evelyn Wallace, right, and Michelle Brown outside the Fisherrow Centre where the group will meet

Evelyn Wallace, right, and Michelle Brown outside the Fisherrow Centre where the group will meet

Support group formed for parents and carers of children with ASN

An emotional Chris Lockett reached the finish of the TransAlba race in South Queensferry after riding 1,000 miles around Scotland in just under five days

An emotional Chris Lockett reached the finish of the TransAlba race in South Queensferry after riding 1,000 miles around Scotland in just under five days

Wine shop owner pedals 1,000 miles to top-10 finish in brutal TransAlba race

From left: Patrick Grant (Chancellor, QMU), Fatou Baldeh MBE (Honorary Graduate) and Sir Paul Grice (Principal and Vice-Chancellor, QMU)

From left: Patrick Grant (Chancellor, QMU), Fatou Baldeh MBE (Honorary Graduate) and Sir Paul Grice (Principal and Vice-Chancellor, QMU)

Female Genital Mutilation

Anti‑female genital mutilation campaigner awarded honorary degree from QMU

Lorna (left) and Vicky are getting ready to celebrate their milestone birthdays in style.

Lorna (left) and Vicky are getting ready to celebrate their milestone birthdays in style.

My fear of heights means I can't even go up a ladder - here's why I'm doing a skydive

Author's 'incredible' few years capped by release of acclaimed second novel

James is at his happiest when he is running.

James is at his happiest when he is running.

Meet the East Lothian boy who's just set a British record at the age of six

Aisling Thomas at her graduation in Usher Hall

Aisling Thomas at her graduation in Usher Hall

Prestonpans mum-of-five earns Master of Nursing and triple award at QMU

Ella celebrates her 101st birthday with niece and nephew, Maureen and Sandy

Ella celebrates her 101st birthday with niece and nephew, Maureen and Sandy

Hearts fan Ella celebrates 101st birthday

Mason and Carly had the trip of a lifetime to New York

Mason and Carly had the trip of a lifetime to New York

'We have faced the impossible before' - Mason, nine, fights brain cancer again

Jakub Juzikowski was reported missing by police over the weekend

Jakub Juzikowski was reported missing by police over the weekend

Police no longer treating 22-year-old man as missing

Dunbar's lifeboat court were central to the fundraising event on Saturday

Dunbar's lifeboat court were central to the fundraising event on Saturday

Thousands flock to seaside town to enjoy annual lifeboat fair

Magnus decided to climb 12 Munros, in honour of the 12 years Dougal was alive

Magnus decided to climb 12 Munros, in honour of the 12 years Dougal was alive

Boy, 11, climbs 12 Munros in memory of ‘furry best friend’

Jakub Juzikowski has been reported missing

Jakub Juzikowski has been reported missing

Police launch appeal for help finding man missing for more than a week

Colin has a stack of the books at home

Colin has a stack of the books at home

Wildlife expert pens fourth children’s tale to inspire love of nature

John Donovan is East Lothian's newest Deputy Lieutenant

John Donovan is East Lothian's newest Deputy Lieutenant

Former Dunbar Grammar School pupil appointed to prestigious county role

Joe Cairney celebrates completing his challenge after almost 72 hours climbing

Joe Cairney celebrates completing his challenge after almost 72 hours climbing

Hardy fundraiser climbs North Berwick Law 63 times to equal height of Mount Everest

Tranent dog groomer shortlisted for prestigious industry awards

Fiona Crudgington after her cycle from Ukraine to Scotland

Fiona Crudgington after her cycle from Ukraine to Scotland

How helping war-hit Ukrainian children have some fun inspired my cycle across Europe

The winning flag design, created by Zuzanna, aged nine, has been produced into a flag that now proudly flies at the entrance to the development

The winning flag design, created by Zuzanna, aged nine, has been produced into a flag that now proudly flies at the entrance to the development

Pupil’s winning flag design flies high at Wallyford housing development

Ruby are crowned European champions

Ruby are crowned European champions

Musselburgh cheerleaders crowned European champions in Portugal

Martin's favourite photo of his family, who are raising money for one last holiday get-away

Martin's favourite photo of his family, who are raising money for one last holiday get-away

North Berwick baker’s appeal for ‘final family holiday’ with her terminally ill dad

From left: Aaron McGurk, Stuart Dallas and Colin Watson, who is shortlisted for site manager of the year

From left: Aaron McGurk, Stuart Dallas and Colin Watson, who is shortlisted for site manager of the year

Tranent site manager in running for national construction award

Shirley and Petrina Phillips who sparked the plan to bring Shirley's ashes home to Scotland

Shirley and Petrina Phillips who sparked the plan to bring Shirley's ashes home to Scotland

Australian nurses vow to bring woman's ashes home to East Lothian after life abroad

Ballerina to train full time at prestigious dance school after successful audition

Katie Archibald is taking on an incredible challenge across the Atlantic Ocean

Katie Archibald is taking on an incredible challenge across the Atlantic Ocean

I only took up sailing last year - now I'm sailing across the Atlantic

Peter Kerr with his memoir, published early last year.

Peter Kerr with his memoir, published early last year.

Author who produced massive global hit and played alongside The Beatles dies, aged 85

Port Seton Beach

Port Seton Beach

Tim's Tales - How sitting on a stone reminded me why we must reject script of hatred

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident between Haddington and Morham

David McManus spent more than a week in hospital following the incident between Haddington and Morham

Dad left in 'horrendous pain' after hit-and-run calls on driver to hand themselves in

Budding author Martha MacKenzie is celebrating the publication of her debut book Warrior

Budding author Martha MacKenzie is celebrating the publication of her debut book Warrior

East Lothian schoolgirl becomes bestselling author after publishing book aged just 11

Volunteers with the Dunbar RNLI were recognised at Hopetoun House. From left: Denholm Horsburgh with partner Nicola Allen, Cath Mackay with husband Gordon, Laura Kirkham with husband Gordon, Emma Fairbairn with husband Gary.

Volunteers with the Dunbar RNLI were recognised at Hopetoun House. From left: Denholm Horsburgh with partner Nicola Allen, Cath Mackay with husband Gordon, Laura Kirkham with husband Gordon, Emma Fairbairn with husband Gary.

Lifeboat volunteers recognised for incredible 200 years of service at ceremony

A man has died following a crash on the A198 this morning (Friday)

A man has died following a crash on the A198 this morning (Friday)

Man, 80, dies following crash on East Lothian's coast road this morning

Jaxson Shaw and Mia Diggory have been traced

Jaxson Shaw and Mia Diggory have been traced

Police confirm that missing 14-year-olds have been 'traced'

James Bertram is getting ready for a poignant cycle challenge for charity

James Bertram is getting ready for a poignant cycle challenge for charity

First World War

Former army officer rides 445km in memory of thousands of Scottish Somme soldiers

Dan Clarke and son Matthew are getting ready to take on a cycling charity challenge

Dan Clarke and son Matthew are getting ready to take on a cycling charity challenge

Dad and son form pedal power charity team for friend with cancer

Seven-year-old Isla Kerr ran the junior marathon with a smile on her face

Seven-year-old Isla Kerr ran the junior marathon with a smile on her face

Coeliac disease

Musselburgh girl with coeliac disease smashes junior marathon run to fight condition

Aiden Hoenigmann

Aiden Hoenigmann

Family raises funds to save others after death of beloved son aged 27

Fraser Short, restaurant and bar manager at The Leddie in Aberlady

Fraser Short, restaurant and bar manager at The Leddie in Aberlady

East Lothian hotel restaurant manager crowned one of the nation's best young talents

Calum's donut apron was a gift from pupils when he retired from Preston Lodge, a nod to his plans to open a donut van

Calum's donut apron was a gift from pupils when he retired from Preston Lodge, a nod to his plans to open a donut van

Retired depute headteacher now serving pancakes and paninis from snack van

Testing food supplies has been vital work for the Saltire Tides crew

Testing food supplies has been vital work for the Saltire Tides crew

Six-month countdown begins for team preparing to row across the Atlantic

The Law Primary School pupils said they had an

The Law Primary School pupils said they had an

School class conquer Mount Everest on the Law for teacher with terminal cancer

East Lothian woman to abseil from Forth Bridge after dad's heart attack

The sun setting behind the Maiden Stone on Traprain Law during the summer solstice

The sun setting behind the Maiden Stone on Traprain Law during the summer solstice

Tim's Tales - A summer solstice fertility ritual on Traprain Law