East Lothian Courier

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Vandals strike at new rope fence put up to keep people safe

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Only a matter of weeks ago, East Lothian Countryside Rangers said that temporary poles and a rope fence had been set up on a popular footpath west of Prestonpans. The rangers said that, due to safety concerns, they were hoping to "guide people away from the edge" at Morrison's Haven as the path was "monitored by staff".
Scottish Opera bringing iconic performances to Musselburgh this week

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Claire Lindsay

The company will perform Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas A Little Bit of The Gondoliers and A Little Bit of The Pirates of Penzance, as well as the children's opera Puffy MacPuffer and the Crabbit Canals, at Northesk Parish Church on Thursday at 7pm. Jane Davidson, Scottish Opera's director of outreach and education, said: "This year we are once again delighted to bring our miniature musical tales to locations across the country.
Thousands expected to enjoy Picnic in the Park this weekend

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

The event, which was first held last year, is put together by North Berwick Community Council and supported by numerous community groups. About 2,000 people are anticipated in the Lodge Grounds on Sunday, between 1pm and 5pm, and all are encouraged to take along their own picnic, tables and chairs.
PICTURES: Parade for county flute band's 100th birthday was 'emotional'

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Star of the East Flute Band formed in 1925 and, on Saturday, hundreds of people lined the streets to celebrate the milestone anniversary. The feeder parade got under way at 2pm on Kirk Street, going along High Street and ending near Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, where it joined the main parade.
Town's bloomers in need of volunteers for summer ahead

4 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

Prestonpans Bloomers is seeking volunteers to help out for several hours a week with planting, watering, weeding and looking after the town’s plants. Currently, the group is responsible for the upkeep of flowers at the war memorial on High Street at Civic Square, with the square picking up a number of awards in the last year.
Britain's Got Talent final heartbreak for East Lothian singer

4 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

Vinnie McKee reached the final of Britain's Got Talent (Image: PA) AN ENTERTAINMENT manager at an East Lothian leisure park has missed out on the chance to perform for the Royal Family after losing out in the final of Britain’s Got Talent. Singer Vinnie McKee had wowed the judges to reach the final of the popular ITV programme, which came to a finale on Saturday evening.
Owners of long-closed former hotel and pub 'finalising' bringing in new operator

4 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

The County Hotel on High Street has lain empty since September 2018, but in the last few months there have been substantial developments with its potential re-opening. Heineken UK previously confirmed that it was looking to invest money in a number of pubs up and down the country; two years ago, plans were drawn up for a refurbishment of the property.
Coastguard teams help person to safety at harbour in early-morning incident

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

Coastguard teams were called out to an early-morning incident at North Berwick Harbour (Image: Copyright Richard Sutcliffe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.) A MEMBER of the public was helped to safety at North Berwick Harbour in the early hours of yesterday morning. Coastguard teams from Dunbar and North Berwick were joined by officers from Police Scotland.
Concern about rubbish left behind on streets after Edinburgh Marathon

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Steven Brown

On May 25, thousands of runners endured wind, rain and hailstones as they pounded the streets of the Capital and East Lothian. East Lothian Council has stated that it deployed teams to carry out "further litter picks" the following morning, including along coastal roads while cleaning verges and emptying bins after the marathon's conclusion.
PICTURES: Penalty shootout defeat for Tranent in Scottish Junior Cup

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Cameron Ritchie

33 1/1 HUNDREDS of Tranent fans who made the journey to Cumbernauld were left heartbroken after seeing their side miss out on the Scottish Junior Cup on penalties. The Belters had taken the lead against Johnstone Burgh through Harry Girdwood’s goal just before half-time. However, former Stranraer and Edinburgh City striker Ciaran Diver levelled things up with about quarter of an hour to go.