Restoration of Sgt Penn’s Memorial now Complete

Sgt Penn was a professional soldier who served with great distinction in the 19th century. He was a survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, and was at one…

The Role of the East Lothian Lieutenancy

The Lord Lieutenant is appointed by The Queen and acts as Her Majesty’s representative in East Lothian. In addition there are eight deputy lieutenants who live and work in your area. Deputy Lieutenants are there…

Adding “Missing” Names to the War Memorial

Research into people from Dunbar and Parish who sacrificed their lives in the two World Wars, but are not commemorated on the War Memorial, has resulted in the identification of 14 names, on which comments…

A New Seat for Parsons Pool

The Parsons Pool Playpark has had nowhere for parents to sit – until now. Thanks to Barry Craighead of Dunpender CC who built and installed the seat with funding from the Dunbar and East Linton…

Renovation of Sir Reginald Wingate’s Memorial

Sir Reginald Wingate was one of Dunbar’s most famous residents. His military career was legendary. He was at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, and succeeded Lord Kitchener as Sirdar (British Commander in Chief of…

Action Counters Terrorism Campaign

A UK wide campaign called Action Counters Terrorism has now launched encouraging members of the public to “Look Again” at suspicious activity and behaviour. Currently over a fifth of public reports to the anti terrorism…