http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/prestonpans/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:19:02 +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/prestonpans/ A PORT SETON couple have celebrated a very special wedding anniversary after being married for an amazing 70 years. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396696-couple-celebrates-platinum-wedding/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396696-couple-celebrates-platinum-wedding/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News A DELEGATION from China visited Prestonpans on Tuesday (See picture) to learn first hand about the arts and social enterprise activities happening in the town. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396697-chinese-visit-to-goth/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396697-chinese-visit-to-goth/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News POLICE are hunting a group of teenage vandals after they attacked the police station in Prestonpans. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396452-outrageous-attack-on-police-station-by-youths/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396452-outrageous-attack-on-police-station-by-youths/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News AN 18th century Highland warrior is to visit 32 county schools in the coming months as part of a programme organised by the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396454-highland-warriors-to-teach-kids-about-the-jacobites/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396454-highland-warriors-to-teach-kids-about-the-jacobites/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News PUBLIC exhibitions examining the future of Cockenzie Power Station will be held next week, now that ScottishPower has lodged its planning application to the Scottish Government for a gas-fired power plant at the site. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396209-public-exhibitions-in-wake-of-gas-plant-bid/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396209-public-exhibitions-in-wake-of-gas-plant-bid/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust is seeking a new iconic image of Bonnie Prince Charlie. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396210-worldfamous-bonnie-prince-charlie-image-could-be-his-brother/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396210-worldfamous-bonnie-prince-charlie-image-could-be-his-brother/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A PORT Seton fisherman snagged an unusual catch last week after he dragged aboard a 'torpedo'. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395957-fisherman-nets-torpedo/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395957-fisherman-nets-torpedo/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News A POPULAR Port Seton minister has announced he is to retire later this year. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395959-rev-bob-announces-his-retiral/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395959-rev-bob-announces-his-retiral/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A PRESTONPANS couple celebrated an amazing wedding anniversary on Tuesday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/31/395544-bond-strong-like-wallace-monument/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/31/395544-bond-strong-like-wallace-monument/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News A WAR veteran has been awarded cash from the Big Lottery Fund to attend a memorial service to fallen comrades in Jersey. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395404-veteran-to-remember-the-fallen/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395404-veteran-to-remember-the-fallen/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0000 News A Christmas fayre has raised nearly £1,000 for the Christian organisation Mission International. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395405-christmas-fun-to-improve-impoverished-state-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395405-christmas-fun-to-improve-impoverished-state-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:25:00 +0000 News PRESTONPANS Infant School teacher Irene Stewart retired this week after 25 years at the school. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395406-fond-farewell-to-irene-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395406-fond-farewell-to-irene-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:20:00 +0000 News RESIDENTS in Cockenzie and Port Seton have voted overwhelmingly to oppose ScottishPower's plans for a gas-fired power station. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394969-gas-plant-no-from-residents/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394969-gas-plant-no-from-residents/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:10:00 +0000 News PRESTONPANS singer/songwriter Alex Hodgson is celebrating after performing his own composition, Inveresk, at the Scottish Parliame http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394970-school-technician-performs-song-at-parliament/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394970-school-technician-performs-song-at-parliament/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:05 +0000 News A WOMAN who is battling cancer has raised an incredible £1,500 as a thank-you to the charity that gave her vital support and kindness. . . by dressing up as a clown. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394753-cancer-sufferer-clowns-around/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394753-cancer-sufferer-clowns-around/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A TALENTED Port Seton artist is holding a month-long art exhibition in aid of a local autistic society. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394754-gallery-owners-cracker-of-a-christmas-exhibition/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394754-gallery-owners-cracker-of-a-christmas-exhibition/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News A PRESTONPANS artist has been chosen to produce an art exhibition to promote the town in the 21st century. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394499-artist-chosen-to-promote-prestonpans-in-21st-century/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394499-artist-chosen-to-promote-prestonpans-in-21st-century/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News TWO singers are celebrating after they competed in the final of a major talent show, Edinburgh's Got Talent. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394282-singers-kelly-and-jackie-are-capital-attractions/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394282-singers-kelly-and-jackie-are-capital-attractions/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A TALENTED Prestonpans singer/songwriter is to perform in front of the First Minister - after reaching the final of the prestigious Burnsong competition. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394283-alex-is-on-song/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394283-alex-is-on-song/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News A PRESTONPANS pensioner has launched a one-man campaign to stop ScottishPower building a gas-fired power plant to replace Cockenzie Power Station when it closes in 2015. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/393996-our-kids-health-is-only-worth-a-therm-to-them/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/393996-our-kids-health-is-only-worth-a-therm-to-them/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A CAMPAIGN to save Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala Day has been declared a success. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/393998-underthreat-gala-declared-safe/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/393998-underthreat-gala-declared-safe/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News THE ladies of Cockenzie and Port Seton In Bloom group were desperate to raise money to replace their ageing lorry - but there was only so far they were prepared to go to do it! http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393729-calendar-girls-keep-clothes-on/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393729-calendar-girls-keep-clothes-on/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A COCKENZIE sheltered housing association celebrated success at a local and national level this year. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393730-fantastic-year-for-hardworking-tenants-group/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393730-fantastic-year-for-hardworking-tenants-group/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News A NEW gallery workshop will officially launch in Prestonpans this week with the hope of becoming the gateway for arts in the county. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/10/29/393445-gateway-for-county-arts/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/10/29/393445-gateway-for-county-arts/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News AN APPEAL has been launched to urge parents in Cockenzie & Port Seton to sign up to the town's gala committee in a bid to ensure a 2010 festival goes ahead. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/10/29/393446-gala-committee-urgently-seeks-new-members/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/10/29/393446-gala-committee-urgently-seeks-new-members/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News