East of england articles
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The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce holds annual food tasting event, ‘Feast in the East’
As part of Small Business Week, the town of Hampden celebrated local businesses with a food tasting event, sampling products made by our regions very own!
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East Lothian crime: Man, 37, remanded in custody after alleged thefts at takeaways and shops in East Lothian
Police have arrested a man in connection with a number of housebreakings and thefts in East Lothian. According to officers, the 37-year-old was charged after the incidents which took place at the Jade Garden and Preston Bay Takeaway in Prestonpans and the Day Today convenience store on North High Street in Musselburgh. After appearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday (April 25), the man was remanded in custody. Police Scotland said in a statement: “The housebreakings took place at the Jade...
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East Lothian's 'smallest' gala hit by booze ban after council knocks back East Linton Gala's request
East Lothian’s ‘smallest’ village gala has been barred from selling alcohol at the event despite people being able to buy booze from the local shop and drink it there on the day. East Linton Gala had hoped to have a drinks tent at this summer’s gathering, which it said helped raise funds for the community. However, a meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board yesterday refused to grant them a licence after ruling the gala was a ‘predominantly children’s event’ and it would be against policy. The...