http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/tranent/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:44 +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/tranent/ A LEADING Tranent community councillor has warned that steps must be taken to ensure a new development of 53 affordable properties at West Windygoul does not become a crime hotspot. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396700-crime-concern-over-new-development/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396700-crime-concern-over-new-development/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News FOOD lovers in Tranent are being encouraged to donate their favourite recipes to a new cookbook http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396701-multicultural-cookbook-will-tantalise-tranent-tastebuds/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396701-multicultural-cookbook-will-tantalise-tranent-tastebuds/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A KIND-HEARTED Tranent woman is to be given a prestigious award after making her 100th donation of blood. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396460-lifesaver-prudences-amazing-100-donations/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396460-lifesaver-prudences-amazing-100-donations/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News A TRANENT primary has become the first East Lothian school to be named a 'breastfeeding friendly centre' by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396461-tranent-primary-school-named-breastfeeding-friendly-centre/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/28/396461-tranent-primary-school-named-breastfeeding-friendly-centre/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A TRANENT ex-fighter who has transformed a derelict church into a boxing club hopes his new venture will pack a powerful punch - by promoting fitness and training future East Lothian champions. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396212-new-gym-to-hook-kids-on-boxing/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396212-new-gym-to-hook-kids-on-boxing/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News COUNCILLORS have given the thumbs-up to a housing development of 100 properties in Tranent's Muirpark area. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396213-green-light-for-100-homes/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396213-green-light-for-100-homes/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A SOLDIER from Tranent - and his son's tough teddy - will feature on a Channel Five news programme as he undertakes a tour of duty in Afghanistan. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395961-soldiers-afghan-experience-set-for-channel-5/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395961-soldiers-afghan-experience-set-for-channel-5/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:10 +0000 News PLANNING officers advised councillors to approve plans for 100 new homes in Tranent's Muirpark area at a meeting yesterday (Thursday) - despite an objection from the local health centre that the development would add further pressure to the practice's already strained medical services. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395962-health-centres-concerns-over-new-homes-bid/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/14/395962-health-centres-concerns-over-new-homes-bid/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A COUNTY charity is to launch a new online radio show to support people living with chronic pain after winning a £10,000 grant. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/07/395735-pound10k-boost-to-launch-charity-radio-show/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/07/395735-pound10k-boost-to-launch-charity-radio-show/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:05:00 +0000 News A TRANENT primary school has received an early Christmas present after education inspectors recognised a number of positive features within the school. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395401-superb-marks-for-st-martins-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395401-superb-marks-for-st-martins-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0000 News THE makers of classic cartoons Wallace and Gromit may soon face stiff competition after pupils at Windygoul Primary School launched themselves as stop-motion animators. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395402-stopmotion-magic-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395402-stopmotion-magic-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:25:00 +0000 News TWO deserving organisations accepted generous donations from the Tranent Belters this month. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395403-christmas-cheques-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/24/395403-christmas-cheques-/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:20:00 +0000 News A TRANENT councillor has claimed that a funding pot of more than £30,000 should be exclusively earmarked for sports improvements in the town - rather than be made available to the wider community. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394973-cash-should-go-to-rugby-club/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394973-cash-should-go-to-rugby-club/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News YOUNG engineers at Sanderson's Wynd Primary School showed off their eco-friendly festive spirit. . . by using cycle power to light the star on their Christmas tree. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394974-bikepowered-xmas-lights/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394974-bikepowered-xmas-lights/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000 News ENTRIES are now being accepted to a Festive Quiz Night for member and guests at Polson Park's pavilion on Sunday December 27. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/395002-polson-parks-festive-quiz-night/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/395002-polson-parks-festive-quiz-night/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:00:05 +0000 News ESSENTIAL refurbishments to East Lothian Council's Tranent area office are set to get underway after a year-long delay. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394756-longawaited-area-office-revamp-boost/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394756-longawaited-area-office-revamp-boost/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A TRANENT-based charity concerned with children's safety has been awarded an East Lothian Council grant to provide home advice packs to county families. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394757-cash-injection-for-carefree-kids-home-safety-efforts/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/03/394757-cash-injection-for-carefree-kids-home-safety-efforts/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News PLAN are underway to establish a new 'community kitty' of more than £30,000 to benefit groups and projects in Tranent, East Lothian Council has confirmed. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394502-groups-set-to-cash-in-on-pound30k-community-kitty/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394502-groups-set-to-cash-in-on-pound30k-community-kitty/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News THE annual Christmas Wonderland hosted by Tranent Children's Gala Day committee offers festive fun for all ages next Saturday (December 5). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394504-jolly-father-christmas-set-to-entertain-kids-at-festive-gala-fundraiser/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394504-jolly-father-christmas-set-to-entertain-kids-at-festive-gala-fundraiser/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News THE SCOTTISH Government has awarded nearly £300,000 for improvements to Tranent town centre - though community leaders say the substantial sum is not enough to secure the town's "longterm future". http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394287-award-of-pound300k-to-boost-town-centre/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394287-award-of-pound300k-to-boost-town-centre/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News A CONTRACT worth more than £1.1 million has been awarded for the construction of 14 new council homes in Tranent. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394288-goahead-given-for-14-new-council-homes/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/19/394288-goahead-given-for-14-new-council-homes/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News STARS from Hibs and Hearts Football Clubs were on hand to help open Ross High School's first dedicated football pitch last Friday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/394001-stars-pitch-in-to-help-nurture-talent/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/394001-stars-pitch-in-to-help-nurture-talent/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News TRANENT school kids have transformed a garden courtyard into their very own outdoor eco-classroom. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/394002-wardens-and-kids-join-forces/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/12/394002-wardens-and-kids-join-forces/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News TRANENT'S annual gala has suffered a triple blow with the departure from the committee of a key member, plus two financial headaches. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393732-double-financial-blow-for-towns-gala-group/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393732-double-financial-blow-for-towns-gala-group/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:05 +0000 News TRANENT residents were evacuated from their homes for nearly two hours late on Saturday night after fireraisers torched a sofa and wheelie bins outside a block of flats in Meetinghouse Drive. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393737-homes-evacuated-after-fireraisers-latenight-strike/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/05/393737-homes-evacuated-after-fireraisers-latenight-strike/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News