The Below Information is Forwarded to You From Our Partner Organisation The Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN). 1/ HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland were carrying out an inspection on the policing response to hate crime which was paused earlier this year to refocus priorities to respond to the pandemic. Work has now restarted and…
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On World Mental Health Day 2020 (Saturday, 10 October) ScotRail is joining the Samaritans and encouraging people to look out for each other. Railway staff across Scotland are being encouraged to share their coping mechanisms and to strike up a conversation with people who they feel may be struggling. From taking a walk and chatting…
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Four businesses from across East Lothian have been awarded much-coveted stars in Great Taste 2020, the world’s most trusted food and drink awards. The four businesses, all extremely different, but each very much embodying quality artisan produce, are now able to display their stars on their product packaging. Well known Gifford business, Yester Farm Dairies…
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An online festival to mark the 275th anniversary of the battle of Prestonpans and 300th anniversary of the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie has been announced. The planned programme was originally to have taken place in East Lothian with events taking in Prestonpans. It has now been adjusted to take account of Coronavirus guidelines. Other…
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Police were called to the Bughtknowe area of Humbie, East Lothian, at 4.40pm yesterday afternoon in relation to a possible hare coursing incident. A concerned member of the public reported seeing two males within a field in the area with a 4 x 4 vehicle parked across the gate. On approaching the field, the males…
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Five rules for safer travel remain in force, including the wearing of face coverings at stations and on trains. Customers still urged to consider alternative travel options where possible, as physical distancing can’t be guaranteed ScotRail will increase the number of services it operates from Monday, 3 August, it was announced today (Wednesday, 29 July…
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Officers are looking to trace Graeme Smith, 49, from Edinburgh – missing from his home, has links to Leith, may have travelled to Dunbar. Described as 5ft 10in tall, stocky build, short black hair and facial stubble. May have access to tent and could be sleeping rough. Any info? Call 101 quoting incident number 3220…
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The Forth District Salmon Fishery Board would like to encourage everyone to remain vigilant when out next to rivers in East Lothian as bailiffs have recovered two illegal nets and a number of set lines in recent weeks. The nets are used to take large quantities of salmon and sea trout which can have a…
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Between 4pm on 06/06/20 and 11.30am on 07/06/20 a solar panel unit was stolen from Traprain Law, Haddington. The unit was connected to an electric fence to keep the grazing Exmoor ponies out of the summit pond to protect the sensitive archaeology. Anyone who may have information on the theft should contact 101 quoting incident…
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A message from Pauline Jaffray, Editor of East Lothian Life: Due to Coronavirus and the ill health of myself I am writing to let you know there will not be a summer issue of East Lothian Life. I am so sorry about this but am hoping, health permitting, I will be back on track for…
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