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THREE keen rugby players are swapping tries and conversions for clocking up the miles in a gruelling charity challenge. Gus Hillhouse, 22, and Craig MacDonald and Scott Thomson, both 21, will set off tomorrow evening (Friday) with a view to running four miles every four hours for 48 hours. The trio will be taking on the challenge, created by former Navy Seal David Goggins, in aid of Harlawhill Day Care Centre. The day care centre, on Prestonpans’ East Loan, was opened to provide care for elderly clients in a warm and friendly environment and has proven a staple of the town. Gus sa...

TRIBUTES have been paid to the much-loved and well-known chair of Harlawhill Day Centre following her passing on Monday. Jean Thomson, 80, had been chair of the centre on Prestonpans’ East Loan for nearly 30 years, being on the steering group a year before its doors opened in 1992. Jean, who was born in Prestonpans but lived in Musselburgh, consistently and freely gave her time and effort to support Harlawhill. The mum-of-two, a trained speech therapist, contributed significantly to the development of the centre and helped “turn it into the wonderful place it is today”, said its...

THE power of love is radiating throughout East Lothian thanks to Prestonpans’ Harlawhill Day Centre, writes Caitlin Johnston. The centre has launched a campaign to combat loneliness by encouraging school children to create Valentine’s Day cards for their elderly members. The centre is closed to clients due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, but staff are in regular contact with their members. Fiona Mitchell, Harlawhill Day Centre manager, said that contact with local school children was a massive part of Harlawhill life before lockdown and this new project would strengthen its i...

I know others are lonely in lockdown, but I'd give anything for a minute to myself Lockdown can be a lonely time, but for those of us suddenly living in each other’s pockets, a bit of solitude is hard to find 5 February 2021 • 3:00pm ‘When you can get away from the noise and demands made upon you, it helps you regain a sense of who you are’ Credit: kupicoo/E+ As a home-working freelancer, I used to be alone for most of the week. My husband went to his office and our three adult offspring had all flown the nest. He now works from home and, at various points since Covid hit, our kids h...

The 45 year-old was detained by serious crime detectives on Wednesday on suspicion of murder. Last night, the PSNI said it had been granted an additional 36 hours to question the suspect. Lawlor (35) was shot outside a house in Etna Drive at around 11.50 am on April 4. The suspect has been arrested by detectives from the Serious Crime Major Investigation team and is being questioned at Musgrave Police station. Lawlor was one of Ireland's most notorious gangland criminals. He is believed to have been in the Ardoyne area to collect a debt when he was killed. Lawlor was one of the chief suspect...