http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/northberwick/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:23:46 +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/northberwick/ FOUR adventure-seekers from North Berwick will tomorrow (Saturday) push their bodies to the limit in a bid to raise funds for medical research. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404654-adventurers-long-day-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404654-adventurers-long-day-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News A SERIES of environmental films are to be screened at the Scottish Seabird Centre and the Hope Rooms as part of the inaugural North Berwick Film Festival. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404655-ecoprogramme-for-town-film-festival-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404655-ecoprogramme-for-town-film-festival-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News CRAZY costumes, sinkings and general tomfoolery were again in abundance at North Berwick Raft Race on Saturday, with the Millennium Puffins escaping the madness to claim victory. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404658-packed-to-the-rafters-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404658-packed-to-the-rafters-/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News CAMPAIGNERS fighting to halt the planned closure of MS respite centre Leuchie House later this year are preparing to table a motion of ‘no confidence’ in the board of trustees at the MS Society’s annual general meeting next month. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404065-save-leuchie-campaign-sees-surge-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404065-save-leuchie-campaign-sees-surge-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:26:00 +0100 News A TRIO of swimmers became the first in nearly 50 years to complete a daunting swim from Bass Rock to North Berwick – despite fog clouding their way. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404068-bass-rock-swimmers-go-to-great-lengths-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404068-bass-rock-swimmers-go-to-great-lengths-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News AN ACE fighter pilot who gave his life for his country in the Battle of Britain was to be honoured by his local North Berwick air cadet squadron on Wednesday to mark 70 years since his death in combat. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403788-commemorating-a-forgotten-hero/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403788-commemorating-a-forgotten-hero/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News Playing to Prince Charles with the Red Arrows flying overhead will be something musicians around the country will dream about. But one North Berwick youngster has achieved this. . . at the tender age of 15. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403791-smart-alec-wows-the-prince-of-wales/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403791-smart-alec-wows-the-prince-of-wales/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News CROWDS flocked to this year’s North Berwick and District Horticultural Society summer flower show at the Hope Rooms on Saturday, with all manner of flower, fruit and vegetable delights on display. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403789-heaven-scent/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403789-heaven-scent/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News Last month, the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust just couldn’t help making a song and dance about the unveiling of its 338ft-long Jacobite tapestry – thought to be the longest ever created. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403790-how-we-stitched-together-a-cd/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403790-how-we-stitched-together-a-cd/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A SEWAGE pipe running through North Berwick’s picturesque West Bay will destroy the “most photographed bit of East Lothian” if action is not taken, community leaders have claimed. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403524-heart-and-soul-of-town-under-threat/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403524-heart-and-soul-of-town-under-threat/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News CROWDS flocked to North Berwick’s 15th annual Highland Games on Saturday and enjoyed a great day of traditional Scottish entertainment. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403526-crowds-enjoy-a-fling-at-games/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403526-crowds-enjoy-a-fling-at-games/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News HELL-RAISERS beware: North Berwick’s pubs could be about to hit you with a hefty ban from the town’s licensed establishments if a proposed Pubwatch scheme goes through in the town this month. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403525-police-hopeful-after-pitching-pubwatch-to-town-licensees/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403525-police-hopeful-after-pitching-pubwatch-to-town-licensees/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A DISABLED North Berwick teenager has received a huge boost to the quality of his life with the installation of a special computer which he can control using his eyes. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403249-trust-fund-comes-through-for-fraser-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403249-trust-fund-comes-through-for-fraser-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News Pipe bands from across the globe, eye-popping feats of strength and dancing displays are just some of the delights on offer at the 15th annual North Berwick International Highland Games, tomorrow (Saturday). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403250-thousands-to-flock-to-towns-15th-highland-games-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403250-thousands-to-flock-to-towns-15th-highland-games-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News North Berwick's Christmas lights will be funded by a charity golf day after health and safety legislation prevented residents erecting the festive display themselves. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403251-groups-swing-into-action-to-support-xmas-lights-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403251-groups-swing-into-action-to-support-xmas-lights-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News Aerial acrobatics, a parade and a crowning ceremony will be some of the fun on offer to all the family at this year's North Berwick RNLI Lifeboat Fete, taking place tomorrow (Saturday). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402981-splash-out-on-fun-at-towns-lifeboat-fete-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402981-splash-out-on-fun-at-towns-lifeboat-fete-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News THE organisers of the annual North Berwick putting competitions for the Crawford and Calder Cups are to review their scheduling after an "extremely disappointing" response from the public. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402983-golfers-put-a-hole-lot-of-effort-into-community-council-cups-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402983-golfers-put-a-hole-lot-of-effort-into-community-council-cups-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News THE North Berwick inshore lifeboat was called out last Friday to rescue a group of local teenagers stranded on rocks in West Bay. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402982-lilo-teensdramatic-rescue-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402982-lilo-teensdramatic-rescue-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News CAMPAIGNERS hoping to rescue multiple sclerosis respite facility Leuchie House from closure have been forced to strip all 'Save Leuchie' literature from the premises. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402733-society-censors-leuchie-house-protest/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402733-society-censors-leuchie-house-protest/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News EIGHT North Berwick youngsters will explore East Lothian's twin county of Spree-Neisse in Germany when they travel to the district at the end of this month. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402734-generous-public-boosts-teens-twinning-trip/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402734-generous-public-boosts-teens-twinning-trip/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News WITH less than three weeks to go before North Berwick's Fringe by the Sea festival kicks off, the only problem on the horizon seems to be making decisions on what gigs and performances to go to! http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402735-fringe-festival-on-the-horizon/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402735-fringe-festival-on-the-horizon/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A LACK of funds remains the biggest hurdle facing the long-running campaign to revive North Berwick Museum - despite East Lothian Council's financial commitment to the project. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402425-air-of-optimism-in-the-air-as-museum-group-pursues-upgrade-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402425-air-of-optimism-in-the-air-as-museum-group-pursues-upgrade-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News CROWDS gathered at West Beach last Wednesday to witness the christening of a community-owned rowingboat - named after a saint who lived on nearby Bass Rock. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402426-vessel-named-after-st-baldred-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402426-vessel-named-after-st-baldred-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News A NORTH Berwick couple who talked international superstar Cher into investing £500,000 to help them build a school for impoverished African children have launched an appeal to buy the school a much-needed bus. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402427-a-cher-way-to-success-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402427-a-cher-way-to-success-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0100 News Hundreds of delegates from across the globe were wowed by four North Berwick High School pupils last week - as the students performed Robert Burns songs at an Edinburgh summit to discuss saving the world's forests. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402201-pupils-perform-at-international-eco-summit/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402201-pupils-perform-at-international-eco-summit/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News