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Pupils star at movie premiere
Published: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Pupils from Dirleton Primary School arrived at Edinburgh’s famous Film House in limousines on Friday 18 May to attend the premiere of a movie they produced and paid for themselves.
New name and phone number for children's services
Published: Monday 21st May 2012
Children’s Wellbeing (formery Children's Services), which includes the duty social work team at the Council’s Randall House, now has a new telephone number - 01875 824309.
East Lothian will welcome the Olympic torch with a song
Published: Friday 18th May 2012
300 school pupils in 3 separate choirs will greet the Olympic torchbearers
Raising Skills, Rising Profits
Published: Thursday 17th May 2012
Local employers encouraged to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships opportunities
More Jobs and careers news.
Financial Harm seminar
Published: Thursday 17th May 2012
Lothian and Borders Police East and Midlothian Adult Protection Committee invite you to a seminar on Financial Harm
Campaigners from history come alive!
Published: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Families from all over East Lothian can enjoy an exciting weekend at our museums.
School wins royal recipe contest
Published: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Four pupils from Pencaitland Primary School went on a trip to Holyrood Palace after their class won a competition to cook a meal for the Queen.
VisitScotland EXPO 2012
Published: Friday 11th May 2012
The many attractions of East Lothian were showcased recently at the VisitScotland EXPO 2012 at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston.
Ali Sparkes wins childrens' author award
Published: Friday 11th May 2012
Children’s author Ali Sparkes has scooped the 2012 Lennox Author Award.
Olympic Games 2012 – Inspire a generation
Published: Friday 11th May 2012
The Olympic Torch Relay comes to East Lothian on Thursday 14 June.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Published: Thursday 10th May 2012
Notice of road closures and parking restrictions on Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May.
ELCPP Annual Forum
Published: Wednesday 9th May 2012
“Share and shape…” meeting key challenges for East Lothian, in Knox Academy, Haddington, Wednesday 13 June, 5.45-9pm.
New youth engagement officer
Published: Tuesday 8th May 2012
PC Dougie Smith has been appointed to the new role of Youth Engagement Officer in Musselburgh.
Musselburgh Racecourse Spring Fixtures
Published: Monday 7th May 2012
There is nothing better than when spring breaks and you can see an end to the dark dreary winter. And what better way to spend spring than outdoors, racing at Musselburgh Racecourse!
John Gray Centre attracts 30,000 visitors
Published: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
The John Gray Centre in Haddington has attracted 30,000 visitors in its first month.
Local celebrity to re-launch library DVD service
Published: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Still Game actor James Martin is to help re-launch East Lothian libraries' DVD rental service.
Brunton Theatre Fringe tickets on sale now
Published: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Brunton Theatre has put together an eclectic mix of music and children’s theatre for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and tickets are on sale now.
'Velkommen' to Danish visitors
Published: Thursday 26th April 2012
Study group from Randers municipality visit East Lothian
Active Arts launches new spring season
Published: Thursday 26th April 2012
Active Arts’ new spring season of arts events and activities for older people starts this week.
Young chef competes with the best
Published: Thursday 26th April 2012
A young chef from Preston Lodge High School reached the finals of a UK cooking competition.
Dunbar Library prepares for move
Published: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Dunbar Library closes its Castellau premises on Saturday 28 April and moves to the Bleachingfield Centre.
More Libraries news.
Flashing sign improves school safety
Published: Thursday 19th April 2012
Aberlady Primary School has welcomed the installation by the Council of a reactive speed sign on the busy A198 as a key part of the school’s travel plan to make the area safer for pupils and others.
More Road safety news.
Council response to EIS concerns
Published: Wednesday 18th April 2012
The Council has responded to criticism by a teachers' union of management restructuring in its secondary schools.
FREE home insulation for East Lothian households
Published: Tuesday 17th April 2012
East Lothian Council has secured Scottish Government funding for loft and cavity wall insulation.
North Berwick Library on the move
Published: Monday 16th April 2012
North Berwick Library is to have a temporary home for approximately 10 months.
Fund for best new consortium business ideas
Published: Monday 16th April 2012
Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is offering £30,000 worth of cash and support to develop new consortium co-operatives in Scotland.
Urban traffic control
Published: Friday 13th April 2012
An Urban traffic control (UTC) system will be installed in Musselburgh. This will co-ordinate the operation of all traffic signals in Musselburgh and give good progress for traffic.
Countryside Rangers and Volunteers Improve North Berwick Law Access Routes
Published: Thursday 5th April 2012
A conservation project at North Berwick Law to improve and conserve the access routes is drawing to a close.
Council considers future rural bus services
Published: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Council responds to First Bus service changes
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