http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/dunbar/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:22:58 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 20 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/lc_logo_500x75.png http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/dunbar/ A DUNBAR museum dedicated to the life and work of conservation pioneer John Muir, who was born and raised in the town, has been awarded a maximum five stars by tourism body VisitScotland. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404661-birthplace-is-fivestar-attraction/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404661-birthplace-is-fivestar-attraction/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News DUNBAR Grammar School has been recognised for good practice in religious observance with the presentation of the Church of Scotland’s Stevenson Prize. The school received the accolade after S1 pupils examined the effect of 1998’s Hurricane Mitch on Honduras. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404662-school-picks-up-prestigious-prize-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404662-school-picks-up-prestigious-prize-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News THE Scottish Government has confirmed details of the public inquiry into Viridor’s bid for an energy-from-waste incinerator near Dunbar. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404666-green-light-for-inquiry-into-incinerator-proposal-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404666-green-light-for-inquiry-into-incinerator-proposal-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News MORE than 100 years of a proud Haddington institution comes to a colourful end next Sunday (September 5) as Knox Academy’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) leads a farewell parade and church service in the town. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404067-knox-ccfs-final-farewell-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404067-knox-ccfs-final-farewell-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:25:00 +0100 News HE’LL be tackling climbs of more than 8,000ft during a staggering 1,200 miles on the saddle – so it’s no wonder Duncan McIntyre is slightly nervous about his latest charity challenge. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404070-time-to-rome-duncan-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404070-time-to-rome-duncan-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News NOT many people can list “appearing on television” as a hobby, and just one moment in the spotlight is – for most – no more than a dream. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403792-dummy-question-costs-stuart-pound30k/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403792-dummy-question-costs-stuart-pound30k/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson MSP received a warm welcome from Dunbar environmentalists when he visited the town last Thursday (August 12). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403795-minister-gets-ecowelcome/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403795-minister-gets-ecowelcome/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News TWENTY three-year-old Graeme Hill has been described as a ‘poser’ by his mum and taunted by friends for the length of time he takes to style his hair. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403794-at-least-hell-save-on-shampoo/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403794-at-least-hell-save-on-shampoo/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News AN AMENDED outline planning application to create a golf academy, training facilities and accommodation at Dunbar Golf Club has been submitted to East Lothian Council. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403527-drive-for-golf-vision/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403527-drive-for-golf-vision/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News POPULAR Scots musician Davy Henderson and his latest band top the bill at next month’s Strawberry Fields event in Dunbar – alongside up-and-coming local rockers and event organisers The Stagger Rats http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403528-strawberry-fields-forever/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403528-strawberry-fields-forever/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News A PROJECT to build a skiff boat in Dunbar is "progressing well" - as volunteers seek to complete the project, similar to initiatives already launched in Cockenzie and Port Seton, and North Berwick. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403529-rowing-fans-prepare-to-float-their-boat/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403529-rowing-fans-prepare-to-float-their-boat/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News THE lives of the earls of Dunbar in the 12th and 13th centuries are detailed in a new book by a former teacher of history and politics. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403357-elsas-history-tackles-a-mighty-subject-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403357-elsas-history-tackles-a-mighty-subject-/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:15:00 +0100 News A BID to open a community bakery on Dunbar's High Street is finally coming together after an architect was appointed to help get the project off the ground. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403252-architect-appointed-to-community-bakery-bid-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403252-architect-appointed-to-community-bakery-bid-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News DUNBAR Community First Responders (DCFR) will be better equipped to deal with emergencies after receiving £5,020 in Lottery funding. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403253-lottery-boost-is-a-real-lifesaver-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403253-lottery-boost-is-a-real-lifesaver-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News RNLI lifeboat volunteers returned from a rescue with just an hour to spare before being presented with bravery awards last Friday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403254-mad-dash-for-lifeboat-crew-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403254-mad-dash-for-lifeboat-crew-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News CELEBRATED Dunbar designer Jacqui Burke has been given the backing of East Lothian Council leader Paul McLennan to go ahead with a project to reopen Winterfield Park pavilion as a fashion school. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402984-vacant-pavilion-is-set-for-a-fashionable-future-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402984-vacant-pavilion-is-set-for-a-fashionable-future-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News The chairman of Dunbar Community Council (DCC) says he objects to the group trying to "influence" the outcome of a public inquiry into a bid to build a waste incinerator near the town. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402985-incinerator-protesters-pound500-funding-bid-rejected-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402985-incinerator-protesters-pound500-funding-bid-rejected-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News A DUNBAR man who was left disabled after being seriously injured in a car accident as a child has been awarded a PhD - after completing a thesis on the experiences of people with disabilities. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402736-disabled-colin-defies-doctor-to-achieve-phd/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402736-disabled-colin-defies-doctor-to-achieve-phd/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News ORGANISERS of tomorrow's (Saturday's) RNLI Lifeboat Fete Day are praying for sunny weather as they aim to build on the success of last year's record-breaking day. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402737-rnli-fete-organisers-hoping-to-sail-past-record-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402737-rnli-fete-organisers-hoping-to-sail-past-record-/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News A FINAL recommendation from East Lothian Council planning officers on controversial plans for a garden centre on the outskirts of Dunbar is expected in September or October. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402738-leafing-through-garden-centre-plans-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402738-leafing-through-garden-centre-plans-/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News Dunbar doctors have become the first GPs in Scotland to launch a new innovative patient messaging service. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402428-gps-pioneer-text-service/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402428-gps-pioneer-text-service/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News SCOTTISH Water has vowed to fix a leaking water pipe on Dunbar's Summerfield Road "as soon as possible" after residents complained it had been leaking water onto the street for two weeks. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402429-water-company-apologises-for-dunbar-pipe-leak-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402429-water-company-apologises-for-dunbar-pipe-leak-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News A POPULAR Dunbar business owner has been awarded the presidency of the town's Rotary club. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402431-new-dunbar-rotary-chief-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402431-new-dunbar-rotary-chief-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:17:00 +0100 News DUNBAR brewer Belhaven achieved record operating profits and sales during the year 2009/10, owner Greene King has announced. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402198-brewery-has-scot-the-lot/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402198-brewery-has-scot-the-lot/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News HE IS used to tackling flames in the east of the county - but a part-time fireman will take on one of his toughest challenges yet when he races 26 miles around the Big Apple. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402199-burning-desire-to-see-new-york/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402199-burning-desire-to-see-new-york/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News