http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:48 +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/roundup/ A BUSINESSMAN has put up a cash reward for the return of his stolen laptop - because all his prized family photographs are stored on it. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395387-reward-for-return-of-laptop-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395387-reward-for-return-of-laptop-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:35:00 +0000 News THE relatives of a recently deceased pensioner have spoken of their anger at being forced to have her cremated after a blunder ruined her wish to be buried with her parents. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390883-grave-concerns-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390883-grave-concerns-/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0000 News AN 83-year-old Gullane man has died after being involved in a car crash last Tuesday in which he suffered a serious neck injury. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390884-man-83-dies-after-car-crash/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390884-man-83-dies-after-car-crash/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:25:00 +0000 News AN ELDERLY monk of the Sancta Maria Abbey at Nunraw, near Garvald, has been charged with the alleged indecent assault of two women, the Courier can confirm. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390885-monk-charged-with-indecent-assault/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390885-monk-charged-with-indecent-assault/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:20:00 +0000 News SHe has barely finished unpacking, but the new minister of Athelstaneford, linked with Whitekirk and Tyninghame, has already started planning for next year! http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390886-athelstaneford-welcomes-minister-from-rotterdam/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390886-athelstaneford-welcomes-minister-from-rotterdam/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:15:00 +0000 News SIX county heroes were honoured this week for the bravery and quick thinking they showed in extraordinary circumstances. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390887-county-heroes-are-honoured/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390887-county-heroes-are-honoured/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:10:00 +0000 News East Lothian Yacht Club has been awarded just over £7,000 by Viridor Credits Scotland to modernise vital safety equipment. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390888-viridor-funds-boost-yacht-club-safety-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390888-viridor-funds-boost-yacht-club-safety-/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:05:00 +0000 News A NEW community noticeboard is to be erected in Dunbar's town centre after community councillors agreed this week to provide the funds for the project. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390889-town-to-get-new-noticeboard-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390889-town-to-get-new-noticeboard-/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News FITNESS enthusiasts can look forward to reaping the benefits of a £150,000 transformation of the three Bodyworks Gym facilities in East Lothian. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390890-more-modern-and-trim-look-for-gyms-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/20/390890-more-modern-and-trim-look-for-gyms-/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:55:00 +0000 News A POSSIBLE crisis facing the coalition administration running East Lothian Council has been averted, despite former Lib-Dem councillors Ruth and Stuart Currie joining the SNP last weekend. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390638-saved-from-collapse-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390638-saved-from-collapse-/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News A SCOTLAND Office minister has given her backing to Torness nuclear power station - where plant bosses and staff hope a new power plant can be built to replace the existing facility, which is due to be decommissioned in about 15 years' time. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390639-backing-for-new-torness/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390639-backing-for-new-torness/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:55:00 +0000 News FOR Dave Blackhall, there could only be one means of transport for his final journey - tractor. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390640-daves-dying-wish-respected-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390640-daves-dying-wish-respected-/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:50:00 +0000 News EAST Lothian Council has promised to review the higher entry fee charged at Dunbar Leisure Pool for adults living outside the county. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390641-tourists-charged-more-to-use-pool/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390641-tourists-charged-more-to-use-pool/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:45:00 +0000 News Much 'oohing and aahing' could be heard in North Berwick's Victoria Road as a huge articulated lorry from Belgium rolled into town this week. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390642-see-fringe-by-the-sea-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390642-see-fringe-by-the-sea-/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:40:00 +0000 News A GROUP of youngsters from the North Berwick area has just returned from a "life-changing" trip to Rwanda where they built a school playground. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390643-teens-build-african-school-playground-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390643-teens-build-african-school-playground-/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:35:00 +0000 News MORE than 400 county residents were caught without a TV licence in the first half of this year, according to new figures. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390644-hundreds-caught-with-no-tv-licence/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390644-hundreds-caught-with-no-tv-licence/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:30:00 +0000 News Talks, tours, demonstrations and a knight in chain mail are just some of the attractions arranged for East Lothian Archaeology Week 2009. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390646-medieval-knight-leads-guided-tour/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390646-medieval-knight-leads-guided-tour/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:25:00 +0000 News PRIVATE landlords are being told they must inform East Lothian Council when evicting tenants - as the number of homeless people in the county increases. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390645-landlord-urged-to-inform-council-of-evicted-tenants-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/13/390645-landlord-urged-to-inform-council-of-evicted-tenants-/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:25:00 +0000 News TWO North Berwick men – Graham Donaldson and Tom Nelson – have been recognised with awards in the 2009 Queen"s Birthday Honours List. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388650-were-honoured-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388650-were-honoured-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0000 News HER Majesty the Queen"s visit to the Scottish Seabird Centre next month will be 'one for the history books', the tourist attraction"s top boss has declared. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388651-her-majestys-quick-return-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388651-her-majestys-quick-return-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:25:00 +0000 News A COUNTY farm has been dealt a 'devastating blow' after a single lightning strike wiped out 16 valuable cows, worth more than £15,000, on Sunday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388653-lightning-strike-kills-16-cows-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388653-lightning-strike-kills-16-cows-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:20:00 +0000 News POLICE have appealed for witnesses after an alleged serious assault at East Linton"s gala celebrations on Saturday left one man with a broken jaw and a broken finger. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388652-alleged-serious-assault-at-gala-day-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388652-alleged-serious-assault-at-gala-day-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:20:00 +0000 News THE body of a man was found on the beach at John Muir Park, Dunbar at about 2.20pm on Tuesday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388654-body-is-found-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388654-body-is-found-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:10:00 +0000 News A "PRACTICALLY perfect" guest was welcomed to a grand garden party at an Athelstaneford children"s nursery. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388660-all-hail-mary-poppins/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388660-all-hail-mary-poppins/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News RESIDENTS have the opportunity to quiz the developers involved in Haddington"s "store wars" at a public meeting on Monday at Haddington Town House (7.30pm). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388658-store-wars-contenders-speak-out-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/06/18/388658-store-wars-contenders-speak-out-/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News