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Latest news

Temporary road closures over two weekend nights around Cockenzie site

10 Jan 2025
East Lothian publishes Justice Social Work Annual Report 2023-2024

14 Jan 2025
Road closures set for A198 south of Meadowmill Roundabout for two nights

13 Jan 2025

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