http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:02:50 +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/ EAST Lothian Council leader David Berry has agreed to take an early morning cycle between Ormiston and Tranent to prove to parents that the road is safe for their children. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397222-berry-rises-to-bike-challenge-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397222-berry-rises-to-bike-challenge-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:50:00 +0000 News THE SCOTTISH Education Secretary has given his initial backing to East Lothian Council's controversial plans to introduce the country's first trust schools system. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397224-minister-backs-school-trusts-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397224-minister-backs-school-trusts-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:48:00 +0000 News UPMARKET Musselburgh restaurant The Glasshouse at Eskmills has suddenly closed its doors leaving behind debts close to £150,000. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397223-future-of-top-eaterie-shattered-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397223-future-of-top-eaterie-shattered-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:47:00 +0000 News CATRIONA Matthew, North Berwick's first lady of the fairways, was gifted the key to East Lothian at a glitzy ceremonial dinner celebrating a year of sport in the county. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397226-countys-catriona-just-keeps-on-winning-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397226-countys-catriona-just-keeps-on-winning-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:46:00 +0000 News DUNBAR United FC have been penalised for refusing to play a league fixture the day after their star striker's funeral. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397225-utd-fined-for-no-show-day-after-star-strikers-funeral/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397225-utd-fined-for-no-show-day-after-star-strikers-funeral/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:46:00 +0000 News 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