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      <title>Path upgrade ready to serve Wallyford's growing community</title>
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      <description>A section of the long-established route connecting Wallyford and historic Fa’side Castle has been successfully upgraded to help serve the growing local community.</description>
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      <title>Public consultation launched on Local Biodiversity Action Plan</title>
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      <description>A public consultation was launched today (Monday, 1 September) seeking views on East Lothian’s new Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP).</description>
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      <title>Rescued mum warns county beachgoers of riptide dangers</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Eight beaches in East Lothian scoop environmental award</title>
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      <description>Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that eight of East Lothian’s beaches have been honoured with a prestigious Scotland’s Beach Award.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas trees spread cheer in communities</title>
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      <description>Christmas trees distributed throughout the county by East Lothian Council have spread some festive cheer to local communities.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Share your weather stories to help East Lothian respond to climate change</title>
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      <description>Online story map gathering details from across South East Scotland</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council actions to tackle nature emergency</title>
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      <description>East Lothian Councillors have heard about the actions being taken to protect and enhance biodiversity and restore natural habitats following the declaration of a Nature Emergency in the county last year.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New play area opens at Yellowcraig</title>
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      <description>New attraction opens in time for Easter holidays</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council declares Nature Emergency</title>
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      <description>Unanimously approved motion recognises that biodiversity is in decline and the impact that climate change is having on wildlife and nature</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Nature Networks expanding across East Lothian</title>
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      <description>A range of actions to boost biodiversity in public spaces</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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