http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/musselburgh/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:23:16 +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/musselburgh/ STAFF and children at a Musselburgh nursery have been given a glowing report by education experts following a joint inspection by HMIe and the Care Commission. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404667-nurserys-caring-staff-praised-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404667-nurserys-caring-staff-praised-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News TWO free battlefield tours have been organised to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh – with more activities promised if the walks prove popular. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404668-get-cleughup-on-battle-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404668-get-cleughup-on-battle-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A LORETTO RC Primary School pupil will go the extra mile – or 10 – this Sunday to raise funds for two charities close to her heart. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403784-brave-young-natalie-takes-it-all-in-her-stride/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403784-brave-young-natalie-takes-it-all-in-her-stride/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News The sudden death of dedicated Musselburgh Windsor Football Club stalwart Kenny Ritchie has left colleagues and friends devastated at the loss of “one of life’s really good guys”. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403533-tributes-paid-to-windsor-stalwart/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403533-tributes-paid-to-windsor-stalwart/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News ST NINIAN’S Junior Concert Party in Musselburgh has been one of the first projects to benefit from a new £500,000 small grants scheme that uses the proceeds of crime to support positive activities for Scotland’s young people. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403534-cash-from-crime-aids-kids-group/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403534-cash-from-crime-aids-kids-group/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News HONEST Lad William Fleming was quick to own up about his lack of riding experience when chosen for the prestigious role at this year's Musselburgh Festival. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403262-honest-lad-proved-as-good-as-his-title-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403262-honest-lad-proved-as-good-as-his-title-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News Fast-rising East Lothian band The Simple Touch are set to wow the audience at Musselburgh's Brunton Theatre next Saturday (August 14). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403263-simple-touch-set-to-rock-the-brunton-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403263-simple-touch-set-to-rock-the-brunton-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News THIS year's 'Musselburgh on the Fringes festival is proving the most popular yet. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403267-festival-goes-from-strength-to-strength/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403267-festival-goes-from-strength-to-strength/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A MUSSELBURGH nursery has "made satisfactory progress towards addressing the areas for improvement" after receiving a scathing report from a watchdog last year. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402989-report-upbeat-on-progress-at-butterflies-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402989-report-upbeat-on-progress-at-butterflies-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:25:00 +0100 News THE general manager of Musselburgh Racecourse has been appointed to the board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402990-bill-bags-top-job-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402990-bill-bags-top-job-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News Musselburgh Festival concludes this weekend, with always popular fancy dress parade through the town tonight (Friday). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402991-festival-reaches-climax-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402991-festival-reaches-climax-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News GOLFING tourists at Musselburgh's Old Course were treated to a surprise royal visit when Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip dropped by unexpectedly. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402739-look-who-just-dropped-by/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402739-look-who-just-dropped-by/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News POLICE are hunting an armed robber after he escaped with a four-figure sum from a Musselburgh butchers. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402740-armed-robber-strikes-at-butchers-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402740-armed-robber-strikes-at-butchers-/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News Musselburgh Roads Cycling Club is looking to make contact with past members as it gears up for its 75th anniversary next year. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402741-hit-the-road-for-clubs-75th-year/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402741-hit-the-road-for-clubs-75th-year/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News WHEN Musselburgh dog Samson refused to eat one day, his owner just put it down to a stomach bug. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402434-woofed-them-down-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402434-woofed-them-down-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News MUSSELBURGH Racecourse bosses are reeling following an arson attack on the course which caused £10,000 worth of damage. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402435-racecourse-boss-sickened-by-vandalism/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402435-racecourse-boss-sickened-by-vandalism/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News AMATEUR snappers are invited to enter a photography competition focusing on Musselburgh's Newhailes House and Estate, which gives visitors a chance to capture what they love most there for posterity. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402436-happy-snappers-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402436-happy-snappers-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:16:00 +0100 News A YOUNG Musselburgh student who scooped a top fashion design award last month is "over the moon" that one of her glamorous creations has been snapped up by a leading high street chain. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402193-jett-over-the-moon-at-fashion-graduate-honour/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402193-jett-over-the-moon-at-fashion-graduate-honour/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News MUSSELBURGH'S Pubwatch scheme was officially opened just last month - but has already served two-five year bans to local troublemakers. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402194-four-pub-pests-banned-under-new-scheme/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402194-four-pub-pests-banned-under-new-scheme/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News QUEEN Margaret University is holding a children's summer activity programme. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402195-qmu-helps-keep-kids-occupied-during-summer/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402195-qmu-helps-keep-kids-occupied-during-summer/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News MUSSELBURGH couple Alf and Betty Robinson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this week. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401968-golden-wedding-joy-for-devoted-alf-and-betty-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401968-golden-wedding-joy-for-devoted-alf-and-betty-/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News FRIENDS of tragic Honest Touns Association attendant Brian Lawrie are planning a special tribute in his honour to take place during next month's festival celebrations. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401969-tragic-brian-to-be-remembered-in-hta-tribute-ride-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401969-tragic-brian-to-be-remembered-in-hta-tribute-ride-/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News MUSSELBURGH community leaders are calling on owners Punch Taverns to find a buyer for the boarded-up Woodside Hotel - and not to sell it to housing developers. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401970-fears-for-future-of-woodside-hotel-eyesore/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401970-fears-for-future-of-woodside-hotel-eyesore/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News First Minister Alex Salmond opened Musselburgh Racecourse's brand new £2m stable yard complex before last Friday's sold-out Ladies' Day. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401753-first-minister-rides-in-to-praise-racecourse-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401753-first-minister-rides-in-to-praise-racecourse-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News MUSICIANS from Loretto shared the stage with music legend and Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney in his first Scottish concert in 20 years on Sunday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401754-band-enjoys-magic-moment-with-macca-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401754-band-enjoys-magic-moment-with-macca-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News