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  • 2 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

    One westbound (northbound) lane of the A1 between Tranent and Wallyford was closed following the incident at 7am today. A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that they were called out. It is understood that the incident involved one vehicle and there were no serious injuries. Traffic Scotland took to social media urging people to take care on the approach before confirming that the lane was reopened at about 8.10am.

  • 2 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

    The “unsightly” building in Dirleton would be torn down and the site ownership transferred to Dirleton Community Association. Plans lodged with East Lothian Council suggest that the building, near the village’s bowling club, has lain unused for 35 years and could cost about £65,000 to demolish. According to a document included with the application, the building is not economic to repair and has “many structural faults”.

  • 2 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

    The incident took place on Fishers Road in Port Seton (Image: Google Maps) EMERGENCY services have been called out following a three-vehicle crash in Port Seton. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called out at about 9.50am this morning to Fishers Road. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said that emergency services were on the scene and it is understood that the incident involved two cars and an HGV.

  • 2 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

    The Lammermuir Larder has created a community shop, which it launched on Monday. It hopes that the new shop, at the Larder's premises on 9 Church Street, will help people in Haddington and the surrounding area. The project, which was piloted earlier this year, aims to “further empower our community”. A spokesperson for the group, which is based on the town’s Church Street, said: “In the first quarter of 2025, we successfully piloted a community shop to further empower our community.

  • 2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Cameron Ritchie

    Power has been generated at the site, about five miles to the south-east of the town, since 1988, with hundreds of people employed there. About 90% of the staff who work at the power station live within 40 miles of the site. Hotels, pubs, restaurants and more all benefit from the massive employer. Philip Mellor has been at the helm of the Dunbar’s Dunmuir Hotel for more than a decade. He said: “Obviously, you have got the local population who work at Torness.

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Cameron Ritchie
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18 Jan 22

Absolutely stunned by this news. Shaun was always a friendly and welcoming face at Stair Park. My thoughts to all his friends and family.

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Stranraer Football Club is shocked and saddened by the death of its much-loved chairman, Shaun Niven. Shaun was a devoted football man and a great friend to all at Stair Park. Our thoughts are with Shaun’s family and friends at this awful time. Robert H Rice Vice Chairman https://t.co/WxtjabkUnI