Bravery award man jailed for death crash
A BRAVERY award-winner who could not remember the exact speed he was driving at when he caused the death of a motorcyclist has been jailed for 12 months.
View ArticleRoad-roller ride comes to a rocky end
THREE men who allegedly stole an eight-ton motorised steam roller from county roadworks on Sunday got more than they bargained for when one became trapped underneath the machinery. . . a mile away in...
View ArticleMerry Christmas to all our followers from everyone at East Lothian Courier
We hope you have a great time over the holiday season and we're looking forward to bringing you the latest local news throughout 2012.
View ArticleTeen thrown out of nightclub fractures stranger's skull
A PRESTONPANS teenager who had been thrown out of an Edinburgh nightclub punched a stranger with such force that his victim collapsed unconscious in a street, a court has heard.
View ArticleDrugs raids: 7 arrests
FOUR people have been arrested and charged after a police raid in Prestonpans uncovered cocaine with an estimated value of £34,000.
View ArticleTeenager's lucky escape as car is crushed by fallen tree
A TEENAGER narrowly escaped serious injury when an 80ft-tall tree crushed his car at a county golf club - seconds before he was about to enter the vehicle to move it out of harm's way.
View ArticleThe Running Man
Running four marathons in four days in 2010 was clearly not enough of a challenge for Jamie Bruce - as the fitness instructor plans to go for an incredible 10 in 10 days this year.
View ArticleGreen light for new town dental surgery
The green light has been given for the construction of a state-of-the-art dental facility and 24 affordable homes on the site of the old Fowler's Brewery HQ in Prestonpans.
View ArticleCockenzie House arts hub...or return of nursing home
A combination of art space, a small museum, health facilities, community allotments and a cafe could be the way forward for turning historic Cockenzie House into a community hub, a feasibility study...
View ArticleLabour Party opt for experienced duo
THE leader of East Lothian Council's Labour Group has accused the local authority's SNP-led administration of being "trapped in the headlights" as both he and his fellow Labour councillor for...
View ArticleUnder-age sale a 'genuine mistake'
NO ACTION will be taken against a Prestonpans shop which sold alcohol to an under-18 girl during a test purchase initiative covertly organised by police.
View ArticleBe brave and back battle visitor centre, council told
AN ARTIST'S impression of a revamped Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum has been unveiled - and East Lothian Council is being encouraged to back the plans.
View ArticleRetired 'Battle Bus' is targeted by vandals
THE brightly coloured 'Battle Bus' which has been a highly visible sight around Prestonpans and beyond in recent years was targeted by vandals just a week after its retirement.
View ArticleCommunity's field bid has no time to lose
The future of two highly prized fields east of Port Seton could be decided in the coming months.
View ArticleYoung Jack Jack is still a big draw
PRESTONPANS youngster Jack Henderson is in the running to add another prestigious award to his overflowing trophy cabinet.
View ArticleCharity appeal for sensory room
A CHARITY which offers vital support to adults with autism in East Lothian has launched a campaign to create a therapeutic 'sensory room' for a trio of its service users in Prestonpans.
View ArticleBid to buy field for community hots up
THE bid to buy a field east of Port Seton for community use is gathering pace.
View ArticleBoost for Seton Field purchase bid
A bid to buy a field between Port Seton and Longniddry for community use has been boosted after East Lothian Council agreed its support at its meeting on Tuesday.
View ArticleJailed for throwing dart at man's neck
Only "pure chance" prevented serious injury when an aggressive drunk threw a dart into a man's neck, a sheriff has stated.
View ArticleSuper gran defies medical science to stay with family
A PRESTONPANS grandmother has stunned her family and medical experts by coming back to life - 45 minutes after she was declared technically dead by doctors.
View ArticleCelebrating club's 100 years of history
This summer a county golf club celebrates a very special birthday - and in the meantime wants to be well equipped to mark it properly.
View Article'Fantastic achievement'
A first foray into major piping competitions last Friday proved a big success for Preston Lodge's new pipe band.
View ArticleCockenzie Power Station to close next year
ScottishPower has announced that Cockenzie Power Station will close on March 31 next year.
View ArticleVast majority in favour of Seton Field community purchase
THOUSANDS of residents have backed a bid for East Lothian's first 'community right to buy' of a field east of Port Seton.
View ArticleHistoric Hamilton House opens its doors
A rare opportunity to see inside a historic Prestonpans house is offered tomorrow (Saturday) as a project to take on the running of the property for the good of the community gathers pace.
View ArticleUncertainty reigns as power station's closure announced
SCOTTISHPOWER says it is awaiting the outcome of "important legislation" before evaluating options for the future of the Cockenzie Power Station site after announcing the coal plant will close in March...
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