1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (482+ words) Leicestershire’s Ellie Moore was bursting with pride after topping the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Moore, 14, who lives in Hinckley, featured at the School Games National Finals and took…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (422+ words) A RUGBY player has brushed off injury to reach the finish line in a gruelling 50k challenge. Charlie McLean successfully tackled the long-distance event at the Hills & Horizon event in Selkirk in aid of Haddington RFC. Later this year, the Neilson…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (424+ words) “SEVERAL” millions of pounds will be needed to provide a long-term solution to a sinkhole-hit street. A section of Dunbar’s Lamer Street, which runs alongside the town’s East Beach, has been closed to vehicles since the beginning of the year....

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (391+ words) Alistair was presented with the honour in Brora by the Lord Lieutenant of Sutherland, Patrick Marriott. (Image: Gordon Symon) A WELL-KNOWN former hotel manager has been awarded an MBE for his long-standing service to charity and the community. Alistair Risk,…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (757+ words) THE Loch Centre was transformed into a “florists and chocolate shop all rolled into one” when customers learned that well-known receptionist Janette Henderson was to retire after 40 years. Janette started working at the venue in March 1986 and has “absolutely loved…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (181+ words) WHEELIE impressive displays have caught the eye of judges, who described the creativity as “off the scale”. The event, which this year had the theme of communication, attracted more than 25 entries stretching across the town. A spokesperson for Blooming Haddington…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (130+ words) AN AUTUMN afternoon tea can be enjoyed at Musselburgh Congregational Church later this month. The event, which will raise funds for ongoing building work at the church, will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2.30-4pm. The Rev Edmonde Openshaw, church minister, said:…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) A POTENTIALLY life-saving device has been installed at a village’s railway station. Steps have been taken for the defibrillator to be put in place at the station in Drem. Alasdair Muir, who represents the village on Gullane Area Community Council,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (402+ words) A plan to “breathe new life” into a long-closed former hospital site in Musselburgh has taken a step forward. Pre-planning application consultation is being carried out with the public, with sessions on September 10 and October 8. The company said in a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (424+ words) SIGNS advertising a variety of businesses could soon be appearing on roundabouts throughout East Lothian. Applications for 23 roundabouts stretching from Musselburgh to beyond Dunbar were put forward in July. Now, East Lothian Council has given the go-ahead at the vast…...