http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/tranent/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:59 +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/ PARENTS and residents in Elphinstone concerned over plans to reduce free home-to-school transport for secondary pupils are being urged to attend a public meeting hosted by Tranent community councillors later this month. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/397995-school-bus-saga-triggers-meeting/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/397995-school-bus-saga-triggers-meeting/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News A BLAZE at a first floor flat in Tranent in the early hours of Sunday morning caused "extensive damage" to the property - though the three occupants escaped unharmed. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/397996-trio-escape-intense-latenight-house-fire-unharmed/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/397996-trio-escape-intense-latenight-house-fire-unharmed/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News TRANENT firefighters have been assured that planning approval recently granted for a new community station at nearby Wallyford does not spell the end for the town's retained fire station. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/397751-town-firefighters-told-new-station-is-not-a-threat/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/397751-town-firefighters-told-new-station-is-not-a-threat/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:05 +0000 News WINDYGOUL Primary School pupils learned about the challenges facing olive growers and farmers in the Middle East when they welcomed a pair of Fairtrade promoters, including a visitor from Palestine, last week. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/397752-pupils-are-big-fans-of-fairtrade/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/04/397752-pupils-are-big-fans-of-fairtrade/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 News THE financial woes facing Tranent's gala committee show no sign of abating after its chairman announced that cost-cutting measures must take place at this year's celebrations - and warned 2010 could be the last year that residents can enjoy the family-friendly event. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397524-town-facing-nofrills-gala-warn-organisers/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397524-town-facing-nofrills-gala-warn-organisers/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News TRANENT residents are being urged to nominate local unsung heroes after community councillors announced plans to stage a second ceremony honouring the town's great achievers, and those who have made significant contributions to the community. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397525-nominations-are-open-for-second-citizens-of-merit-prizegiving/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/25/397525-nominations-are-open-for-second-citizens-of-merit-prizegiving/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News A TRANENT newsagents that has been run by the same family for more than 70 years has been sold to new owners. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397246-roberts-bid-farewell-to-family-business-of-more-than-70yrs/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397246-roberts-bid-farewell-to-family-business-of-more-than-70yrs/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:45:00 +0000 News A TRANENT nursery situated in a renovated Victorian house has gained top marks from education inspectors after they visited the centre in December. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397247-glowing-hmie-report-for-nursery-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397247-glowing-hmie-report-for-nursery-/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:40:00 +0000 News SANDERSON'S Wynd Primary School raised more than £500 for earthquake victims in Haiti by creating a huge map of the island made entirely from coins! http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397248-kids-map-out-donation/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/18/397248-kids-map-out-donation/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:35:00 +0000 News A TRANENT woman who defrauded the health service of nearly £2,000 pounds - enough to pay for 500 prescriptions - while working for NHS Lothian was sentenced to carry out 200 hours of community service at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last Friday. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396958-nhs-fraudsters-punished-by-court-/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396958-nhs-fraudsters-punished-by-court-/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0000 News A TRANENT dinner lady who has spent more than 30 years feeding local youngsters has hung up her apron for the last time. http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396959-dinner-lady-of-32-years-serves-last-meal/ http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396959-dinner-lady-of-32-years-serves-last-meal/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000 News 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