http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/tranent/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:24:39 +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/ MANAGEMENT at Tranent Juniors have cried foul over a £2,500 annual fee imposed for the use of their council-owned home ground which, they claim, has led to the loss of top scorer Paul Harvey and the axing of their under-19 team. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404071-belters-cry-foul-over-pitch-rental-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404071-belters-cry-foul-over-pitch-rental-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News VANDALS have caused “extensive damage” to a widely used artificial sports pitch at Tranent’s Ross High School – which could cost thousands to repair. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404073-pitch-repairs-to-cost-thousands-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404073-pitch-repairs-to-cost-thousands-/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News A TRANENT teenager has raised £300 for a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young cancer sufferers after watching her boyfriend bravely battle the disease. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403530-boyfriends-cancer-battle-inspired-teen/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403530-boyfriends-cancer-battle-inspired-teen/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News A GROUP of Ross High School pupils recently returned from a life-changing three week journey to Kenya where they helped create a water supply for a drought-stricken community. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403531-teen-volunteers-return-from-kenya-mission/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403531-teen-volunteers-return-from-kenya-mission/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News Tranent’s premier pipers lent their musical tones to the Edinburgh leg of the Pipefest Global Challenge as part of a worldwide pipe band demonstration. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403532-town-band-joins-7000strong-pipefest-on-royal-mile/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/12/403532-town-band-joins-7000strong-pipefest-on-royal-mile/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News Jumping off a 165-foot bridge suspended over the sea is not for the faint-hearted but fearless Tranent Rotarian Richard Miller held his nerve to take a leap of faith for charity on Sunday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403256-rotarian-richard-high-as-a-kite-after-charity-abseil-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403256-rotarian-richard-high-as-a-kite-after-charity-abseil-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News A Tranent woman's campaign to end the savage treatment of bears around the world has been endorsed by a nearby garden centre, who have pledged their support to her work. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403260-animal-rights-activist-welcomes-community-backing-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403260-animal-rights-activist-welcomes-community-backing-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News A spate of vandalism in Tranent early on Tuesday morning saw four cars have their windows smashed in the town centre. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403261-cars-smashed-during-overnight-vandalism-spree-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403261-cars-smashed-during-overnight-vandalism-spree-/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News COUNTY poker ace Craig Fulton admits he was flushed in more ways than one as he battled to win his first major title. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402992-gamble-pays-off-for-poker-ace-craig-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402992-gamble-pays-off-for-poker-ace-craig-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News A daring Tranent Rotarian will step out over the abyss from a national landmark on Sunday to raise money for charity. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402993-no-bridge-too-far-for-daring-rotarian-richard-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402993-no-bridge-too-far-for-daring-rotarian-richard-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News TRANENT'S Loch Centre will be transformed into a fairytale castle in December, when panto season kicks off in the town. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402995-brand-new-panto/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402995-brand-new-panto/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News FOR most, travelling beyond planet Earth is something they can only imagine and dream of. But for one space-mad Belter, it became something of a reality... twice! http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402742-star-trek-to-usa-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402742-star-trek-to-usa-/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News A POPULAR Tranent youth centre was the venue for the launch of a new Scottish Government funding pot, created using £2.5 million recovered from a Russian money launderer. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402743-funding-pot-recharged-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402743-funding-pot-recharged-/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:00 +0100 News WITH the success of this year's Tranent gala celebrations still fresh in their memory, organisers have begun brainstorming with local groups and volunteers on ways to improve the annual festivities. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402744-gala-team-on-track-for-2011/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402744-gala-team-on-track-for-2011/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News AN ANIMAL rights campaigner from Tranent is being aided by her pet labrador - which she nurtured back to health after the pooch suffered years of abusive neglect - in her battle to stamp out worldwide cruelty to bears. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402437-lesleys-legacy-against-unbearable-cruelty-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402437-lesleys-legacy-against-unbearable-cruelty-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News TRANENT'S Recharge is running a series of low-cost summer outings in the coming weeks, thanks to thrifty youngsters saving their pennies at the youth facility in recent months. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402439-kids-can-recharge-their-batteries-with-cheap-summer-outings-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402439-kids-can-recharge-their-batteries-with-cheap-summer-outings-/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News RAF Corporal Melissa Charnock (pictured) will ditch her military uniform to dress up in 1940s chic over the next two months after winning a place in a glamorous charity calendar in aid of Help for Heroes (HFH). http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402440-raf-beauty-lands-a-slot-in-glam-charity-calendar/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/15/402440-raf-beauty-lands-a-slot-in-glam-charity-calendar/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0100 News AN EX-MARINE who escaped injury during his 10-year military career - despite serving in some of the world's most dangerous war zones - has launched a fundraising campaign to aid servicemen and women who have been less fortunate. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402196-exmarine-supports-injured-comrades/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402196-exmarine-supports-injured-comrades/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0100 News There are big shoes to fill at St Martin's RC Primary School after two nursery teachers retired last Thursday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402197-irreplaceable-school-duo-retire/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402197-irreplaceable-school-duo-retire/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News A Tranent couple whose baby was born nearly 11 weeks early are taking part in the Edinburgh Fun Run in July to raise money for a charity which provides support for premature and sick babies. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401971-tiny-tot-inspires-big-appeal/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401971-tiny-tot-inspires-big-appeal/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 News TRANENT residents are being urged to support a charity fund-raising night in aid of the Sick Kids' Friends Foundation. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401972-support-sick-kids/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/401972-support-sick-kids/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0100 News AS AN ex-miner who began working at the tender age of nine, Tranent pensioner George Davidson has always believed that "hard work doesn't kill you". And he should know. . . having celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401750-by-george-he-has-reached-100/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401750-by-george-he-has-reached-100/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:20:00 +0100 News Tranent Rotary Club has appointed its sole female member as the first Lady President in the group's 40-year history. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401751-tranent-rotarys-first-lady-president-appointed-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401751-tranent-rotarys-first-lady-president-appointed-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:19:00 +0100 News A TEAM of Ross High pupils is preparing to embark on a three-week mission to aid a drought-stricken community in Kenya. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401752-teens-return-mercy-mission-to-africa-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/401752-teens-return-mercy-mission-to-africa-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:18:00 +0100 News A MUCH-NEEDED extension to overburdened Tranent Medical Practice will not be erected until next year at the earliest, the Courier has learned. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401525-health-centre-extension-stalled/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401525-health-centre-extension-stalled/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News