CUSTOMERS could soon be returning to a popular hotel which closed its doors in October last year. The Goblin Ha’ had been owned by Dee Kerr and her partner Chris but they announced their intention to move on from the Gifford business last summer
WINDOW cleaners and taxi drivers face huge increases in the cost of operating licences under new fees proposed in East Lothian. A review of fees charged by East Lothian Council has recommended the cost of a window cleaners’ licence more than double
A FORMER Dunbar Grammar School pupil will return as its headteacher after the summer holidays. John Johnstone spent six years at the secondary school as a pupil and also a short placement when he was starting his teaching journey. Now, he will
I WENT for a wander on Sunday, along Musselburgh beach to the very edge of East Lothian. It was a rare moment of solitude for me, as the rest of the family were busy doing other things, so I had a couple of hours to myself. I was lucky: the
A landmark former church building in Musselburgh is up for sale at offers over £325,000. Latterly occupied by space technology company Astrosat when it was known as Copernicus Kirk, the church, at 200 High Street is being marketed by Graham & Sibbald
FOUR warnings have been issued after a road check was carried out on the A1. Roads police officers teamed up with enforcement officers from the DVSA (Driving and Vehicles Standards Agency) on Thursday. In total, 27 light goods vehicles and
THE quietness and tranquillity of the Lammermuir Hills have helped inspire a musician’s latest single. Cartesia, by JJ Wilson, was released in February and the instrumentalist revealed that the great outdoors had played a significant part in the
LAST month, we launched our East Lothian Courier Foodbank Appeal, and we’re asking our generous readers to dig deep and help out the county’s vital foodbanks and food initiatives in any way they can. Now, we’re taking a closer look at a few of
A LOTHIANS artist will head up an art initiative for unpaid carers in Musselburgh. Juliana Capes has been appointed by charity Art in Healthcare (AiH) to run its Caring Spaces project. A multi-disciplinary visual artist and filmmaker, in this
NEARLY 50 vehicles are signed up to take part in a popular classic car tour which returns to the county later this month. The North Berwick Rotary Classic Car Tour takes place on Sunday, April 28, leaving from North Berwick Tesco before winding
Members of Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council have expressed disappointment that a “magnificent specimen tree” next to Cockenzie & Port Seton Bowling Club is to be cut down. East Lothian Council began work to cut the tree down today after
PREPARATIONS are well under way for this year’s Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Gala, which starts next month. The Klones kick off the gala events at Cockenzie and Port Seton Royal British Legion on May 25. Tickets are £15, with the music
THREE East Lothian teams are in action over tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday). Dunbar United are looking for three points in the top flight of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) while Preston Athletic will look to spring a surprise
A DIAMOND couple are celebrating 60 years of married bliss. Jim and Nan Reilly were joined by family and friends in toasting their happy marriage at the Longniddry Inn last month. The couple, who live on Haddington’s Haldane Avenue, tied the
LIFEBOAT volunteers in North Berwick responded to 31 incidents during 2023. The charity, which this year celebrates its 200th year, relies on volunteers to run the lifesaving service in North Berwick. Last year, the volunteers spent 85 hours
AN ORMISTON man has again been banned from contacting his ex-partner after he admitted shouting and swearing at her and damaging the windscreen of a vehicle while she was driving. Lewis Whitson, 23, behaved aggressively towards the woman and made
