Cockenzie pupils ask 'pertinent questions' at Holyrood visit
20 February 2024 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
Pupils from Cockenzie Primary School were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Digital bonfire of Whatsapp messages regrettable
10 February 2024 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST week, Nicola Sturgeon appeared in front of the UK Covid Inquiry to defend her Government’s handling of the pandemic.
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Craig Hoy backs Carfrae Farm Shop at Countryside Alliance Awards
1 February 2024 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A SHOP which opened less than two years ago has received the backing of an MSP in its bid to lift a ‘Rural Oscar’.
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South Scotland MSP's foodbank collection a huge success
16 January 2024 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A COLLECTION for East Lothian Foodbank in Haddington’s Tesco store has been hailed a success.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Scottish Government's 'divisive policies' continuing
13 January 2024 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
AS WE ENTER 2024, it is deeply disappointing to see that Humza Yousaf is continuing to commit his Government to divisive policies which are clearly against the best interests of the people of East Lothian.
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County politicians' concern for residents after Stewart Milne collapse
11 January 2024 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
THE demise of housebuilder Stewart Milne Group is “very concerning”, according to a county-based MSP.
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School pupil's design was chosen for Craig Hoy MSP's Christmas card
5 January 2024 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A CREATIVE youngster’s design was chosen as the Christmas card for an MSP.
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Energise Galashiels Trust mentioned in parliamentary motion
23 December 2023 - John Hislop - Border Telegraph
MSP from South Scotland Craig Hoy has presented a parliamentary motion congratulating Energise Galashiels Trust for winning the Creative Community Award at the Scotland Loves Local Awards.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Positive stories to reflect on
16 December 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and I hope it will be an enjoyable and peaceful time for many residents.
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Scottish Parliament raises a glass to Belhaven Brewery’s success
15 November 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
POLITICIANS have raised a glass to Belhaven Brewery on its double award success.
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Longniddry: Volunteers team up to keep beach clean
25 October 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
NEARLY 1,000 items have been cleared from a 100m stretch of Longniddry Bents.
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Macmillan Cancer Support: Coffee mornings a great boost for charity
24 October 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
TWO coffee mornings have raised nearly £1,500 for a charity supporting people affected by cancer.
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Musselburgh: Charity expresses 'delighted' with MSP's visit
24 October 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A CHARITY’S work in providing education, housing and employment support to young people across East Lothian has been praised by a visiting MSP.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Activists ignoring real priorities
22 October 2023 - Craig Hoy - East Lothian Courier
VISITORS to Haddington Farmers’ Market will be surprised to see a number of flag-waving splinter groups supporting the Scottish independence movement.
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South Scotland MSP raises 'significant concern' about delayed discharge in Borders
10 October 2023 - ITV News
A South Scotland MSP has raised "significant concern" about the impact of delayed discharge of patients from hospital in the Borders.
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Melrose Abbey facing complex challenges
26 September 2023 - John Hislop - Border Telegraph
COUNCILLOR for Melrose & Leaderdale Jenny Linehan joined MSP for South Scotland Craig Hoy at Melrose Abbey recently as Historic Environment Scotland prepare for a first phase of conservation work.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Support the Lammermuir Festival
24 September 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
I WAS saddened to learn about Creative Scotland’s decision to stop funding the Lammermuir Festival after 14 highly successful years.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Lessons to be learned from fire
11 September 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
Last month, a fire at the landfill site outside Dunbar caused serious concern in the local community.
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MSP welcomes new extra care apartments in the Scottish Borders
7 September 2023 - Morag Kuc - Southern Reporter
Craig Hoy, Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has welcomed new extra care apartments in the Scottish Borders following a recent visit to Poynder Apartments in Kelso.
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MSP Craig Hoy visits award winning Dawyck Botanic Garden
4 September 2023 - John Hislop - Border Telegraph
A NEW panoramic viewing deck for visitors at Dawyck Botanic Garden in the Scottish Borders is due to be opened in late September.
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MSP congratulates Glentress staff, contestants and volunteers
20 August 2023 - John Hislop - Border Telegraph
MSP Craig Hoy has submitted a parliamentary motion which has been brought forward to Members of the Scottish Parliament to thank the staff, contestants and volunteers who helped to deliver the UCI Cycling World Championships at Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders.
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Call for defibrillators to be installed on Borders Railway
17 August 2023 - Roger Smith - Railway Adventures
A member of the Scottish Parliament has called for defibrillators to be installed at three railway stations on the Borders Railway to Tweedbank.
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Call for defibrillators at Borders railway stations
16 August 2023 - Kevin Janiak - The Southern Reporter
A call for defibrillators to be installed at Borders railway stations has been made by Craig Hoy MSP.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Scotrail meeting tracks problems
13 August 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
WE are more than halfway through the Scottish Parliament summer recess, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to update you on what I have been doing while Parliament is not sitting.
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East Lothian rail passengers getting 'unacceptable level of service'
11 August 2023 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
Rail passengers are getting “less for more” after a 4.8 per cent increase in rail fares last month, says South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy.
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MSP urges Borderers to back defibrillator campaign
11 August 2023 - John Hislop - Peeblesshire News
MSP for South Scotland Craig Hoy, is calling for defibrillators to be installed at Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow railway stations as soon as possible.
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Borderers urged to donate unused food to community larder
6 August 2023 - John Hislop - Borders Telegraph
BORDERS MP John Lamont, and South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy have praised the team at Earlston Community Larder after meeting with volunteers from the service at Earlston Parish Church Hall.
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East Lothian community heroes honoured at Scottish Parliament
4 August 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A CHARITY providing support to seriously ill children, a leading person in mental health walks, and a key figure in a town’s football club have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
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Craig Hoy MSP steps up to boost Cancer Research UK funds
23 July 2023 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
MSP for South Scotland Craig Hoy has raised £3,287.50 as part of a Cancer Research UK Race for Life event at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Anti-social behaviour concern
18 July 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
WITH the summer here, now is a perfect time to get out and enjoy our wonderful villages, towns and coastal areas across East Lothian.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Farmers in need of more support
1 July 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
I RECENTLY joined my colleagues Douglas Ross and Rachael Hamilton at the Royal Highland Show, where we launched the five key priorities of the Scottish Conservatives for rural Scotland.
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Peebles volunteer Anne Snoddy named 'Community Champion'
20 June 2023 - Mark Davey - Peebleshire News
A VOLUNTEER who has unstintingly served Peebles in a variety of roles for more than 20 years has been hailed as a Community Champion.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Nicola Sturgeon should be suspended
17 June 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST weekend, I called on the First Minister to suspend Nicola Sturgeon after she was arrested by police as part of the ongoing SNP fraud investigation.
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Progress on reopening Dirleton and Tantallon castles praised
9 June 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
PROGRESS towards the reopening of Dirleton Castle has been welcomed by a county-based MSP.
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Tranent: Bank vows to ensure 'no one is left behind' after closure
6 June 2023 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
A representative for NatWest has claimed the banking group is taking seriously its responsibility to support people who face challenges moving to online banking.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Haddstock Festival proves a hit
3 June 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
I WAS delighted to attend Haddstock Festival on Saturday and to see East Lothian’s summer events season getting into full swing.
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Meeting to discuss proposals for train station in Haddington shelved
29 May 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A MEETING between campaigners calling for a new railway station in Haddington and Scotland’s transport minister has been shelved.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Community Ownership Fund proves union’s benefits
23 May 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
The UK Government is opening applications for the third round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund, which will enable groups looking to save pubs, historic buildings, music venues and sport facilities at risk of being lost to apply for up to £1 million funding.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Stand against parking charges
7 May 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
EAST Lothian is lucky to have a number of successful high streets and independent county-based businesses.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: We 'deserve better' than SNP
22 April 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
IN OCTOBER last year, East Lothian SNP MSP Paul McLennan described Scotland as being “shackled” to an “outdated, corrupt Westminster system” in his regular Courier column.
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Jacobite combatant’s descendant visits Battle of Prestonpans museum
11 April 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
A SOUTH Scotland MSP has visited the site of the Battle of Prestonpans and its associated museum to learn about its future and plans for growth.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Urgent talks over bank closure
22 April 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
I AM VERY concerned about the proposed closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Tranent branch and have written to bank bosses requesting an urgent meeting to discuss this matter.
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Conservatives put forward motion to scrap Johnnie Cope's Road closure
20 April 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
THE Conservative Group at East Lothian Council has put forward a motion to see the proposed closure of Johnnie Cope’s Road scrapped.
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Prestonpans: Politicians praise tower restoration project progress
29 March 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
The progress being made on Preston Tower’s redevelopment has been praised by local politicians.
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Craig Hoy MSP looking for nominations for local community heroes
27 March 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
NOMINATIONS for a celebration of community champions in health, well-being and sport throughout the south of Scotland are being invited.
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MSP hears of plans to develop visitor experience at Glentress
27 March 2023 - John Hislop - Border Telegraph
CONSERVATIVE MSP for South Scotland Craig Hoy recently visited Glentress Forest near Innerleithen ahead of this year's UCI Cycling World Championships.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: SNP now in complete turmoil
25 March 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
IN THE last two weeks, the SNP’s party leadership contest has descended into complete turmoil.
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Petition launched to save 'crucial' early learning centres in Midlothian
15 March 2023 - The Newsroom - Edinburgh Evening News
The threatened closure of up to three “life-saving” early learning centres will leave young children and families in Midlothian feeling abandoned, according to the award-winning organisation.
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Dunbar: MSP praises harbour volunteers
13 March 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
HARD-WORKING volunteers at an historic harbour have been praised for their efforts.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Councils need fair funding
11 March 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST week, council tax in East Lothian was increased by seven per cent. This is higher than my party supported and is in no small part because of underfunding from the Scottish Government.
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MSP's concern over "huge drop" in special constable numbers
2 March 2023 - Kevin Janiak - The Southern Reporter
An MSP has voiced “deep alarm” at a “huge drop” in the number of special constables within the Lothians and Scottish Borders policing division.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Very little has been delivered
25 February 2023 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
NICOLA Sturgeon is certainly a big figure in Scottish politics. But we must ask ourselves: What has her Government actually delivered for East Lothian? The answer: very little.
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MSP Craig Hoy hears about the important role apprentices are playing in Early Years education
23 February 2023 - Borders College - feNews
South of Scotland MSP Craig Hoy recently visited Kingsmeadows Nursery in Peebles to talk with staff, including Modern Apprentices studying at @BordersCollege, about Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Politicians urge people with epilepsy to fill in national survey
19 February 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
MORE than 1,000 people with epilepsy in East Lothian have been encouraged to make their voices heard.
Craig Hoy MSP column: Legislation is 'deeply flawed'
11 February 2023 - Craig Hoy - East Lothian Courier
IN RECENT weeks we have seen the gloss seriously come off the SNP – and the First Minister.
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MSP speaks out against Midlothian Sure Start cuts
9 February 2023 - Phil Bowen - Midlothian View
Conservative MSP for South Scotland, Craig Hoy, has supported a petition launched by concerned parents from Midlothian to prevent the possible closure of up to three early learning centres in the county.
Number of delayed rail services criticised by Craig Hoy MSP
31 January 2023 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
ONE in three trains travelling on the North Berwick to Edinburgh service ran late last year.
MSP accuses Health Secretary of 'turning his back' on the Edington
23 January 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
AN MSP has claimed that Health Secretary Humza Yousaf MSP is “turning his back” on North Berwick’s Edington Cottage Hospital.
Craig Hoy MSP column: Pushing for castles to reopen
14 January 2023 - Craig Hoy - East Lothian Courier
WHILE 2022 was a difficult year for many people, I hope you and your loved ones had a merry Christmas and happy Hogmanay.
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North Berwick: Strong opposition to planned parking charges
9 January 2023 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
THE results of a survey conducted by a local MSP to gauge the popularity of proposed new parking restrictions in North Berwick has revealed strong opposition to the planned scheme.
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MSP delighted with pupils’ cards
27 December 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
TWO Haddington pupils have defeated hundreds of schoolchildren from across the south of Scotland to win prizes in a Christmas card competition.
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Lessons learned' after A1 closures and diversions through rural roads
15 December 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian
LESSONS “have been learned” after closures to the A! through East Lothian led to congestion on rural roads.
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Haddington: Meeting over plans to bring train station back to town
8 December 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
CAMPAIGNERS will meet with Scotland’s transport minister in a bid for a railway station to return to Haddington.
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Craig Hoy MSP: SNP ministers must focus on the 'real-life issues'
3 December 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST week, Nicola Sturgeon got dangerously close to crossing the line between divisive language and dangerous language.
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Concerns that roadworks could prevent emergency vehicle access
23 November 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
CONCERNS have been raised that emergency vehicles could struggle to reach villages in the Lammermuir Hills when the A1 is closed.
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Musselburgh: South Scotland MSP criticises boundary change plans
21 November 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy has bemoaned proposed new boundary changes that would see the majority of Musselburgh moved out of the East Lothian constituency for General Elections.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Have your say on parking charge proposals
19 November 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
EAST Lothian Council has approved holding consultations on the introduction of parking charges.
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Craig Hoy MSP opens his constituency office in Haddington
9 November 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
AN MSP elected last year has opened his constituency office in Haddington.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Border checks would be chaos
5 November 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
EAST Lothian Council has approved holding consultations on the introduction of parking charges.
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Keep the Heid Mental Health Cafe praised in Scottish Parliament
5 November 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A CAFE tackling suicide, social isolation and loneliness issues has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
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Belhaven Brewery’s success toasted at Holyrood
5 October 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
THE success of Scotland’s oldest working brewery at an international awards ceremony has been toasted in the Scottish Parliament.
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Aberlady Bay sewage discharges are ‘concerning’
27 September 2022 - Craig Bathgate - East Lothian Courier
CONCERNS that sewage is being discharged into Aberlady Bay, causing pollution, have been raised at a meeting.
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‘Constructive’ talks held over X5 bus service
25 September 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
TALKS between a county-based MSP and executives at Lothian Buses have been described as “positive and constructive”.
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South Scotland List MSP pays tribute to the Queen
12 September 2022 - Kevin Quinn - Edinburgh Evening News
Scottish Conservatives South Scotland List MSP Craig Hoy has paid tribute to the Queen following her passing last week.
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Council worker pay offer 'should have come sooner'
5 September 2022 - Dan Barker & Peter A Walker - Insider
Opposition parties have said the end to the looming threat of council worker strikes would see Scots breathe a sigh of relief but that a deal should have been reached sooner.
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Haddington residents believe more needs done to reduce speeding, survey suggests
3 September 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A SURVEY has found that residents believe more needs to be done to reduce speeding amid an increase in traffic in Haddington.
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Craig Hoy MSP Column: Concerns over X5 Bus Service
29 August 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST week, ScotRail announced a temporary timetable due to industrial action by Network Rail members of the RMT union.
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Rise in unplanned pharmacy closures in Midlothian “very dangerous” says MSP
15 August 2022 - Luke Jackson - Midlothian View
Craig Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has raised concerns about the number of unscheduled and avoidable pharmacy closures that are routinely happening in Midlothian.
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Local heroes enjoy Holyrood trip to celebrate community efforts
8 August 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
Local heroes who kept beaches clean, set up a community library and served hot meals have been hailed in the Scottish Parliament.
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Gill's work is noted in Parliament
8 August 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
THE retirement of a key figure from a group providing access to training and support for people in and around Dunbar has been marked in the Scottish Parliament.
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MSP welcomes cost-of-living support for thousands of Midlothian residents
29 July 2022 - Kevin Quinn - Edinburgh Evening News
Craig Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has strongly welcomed the cost-of-living support payments being delivered by the UK Government.
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Craig Hoy MSP: Not the time for a referendum
2 July 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
ON TUESDAY, I sat in the Scottish Parliament’s Debating Chamber as Nicola Sturgeon laid out her plans to press ahead with another divisive referendum on Scottish independence.
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Health Minister's letter on the future of the Edington Hospital Labelled 'Shocking'
30 June 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
A LETTER from Health Secretary Humza Yousaf MSP on the future of North Berwick’s Edington Cottage Hospital has been condemned as “shocking”, amid claims that residents are being “ignored”.
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Falklands veteran from North Berwick shares his views
29 June 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
AN MSP has visited a county veteran of the Falklands War to mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict.
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Local MSP champions role of Belhaven brewery in the community
21 June 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
SCOTLAND’S oldest working brewery has been given the thumbs up by an MSP who leads a national committee celebrating the industry.
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MSP urges groups to apply for new funding
15 June 2022 - Luke Jackson - Midlothian View
Craig Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has urged local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Get our trains back on track
5 June 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
SCOTRAIL has introduced a temporary timetable, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of rail services throughout the country.
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Midlothian trains cancelled
26 May 2022 - Julie Currie - Edinburgh Evening News
Scotrail has indefinitely cancelled 30 of its rail services from Edinburgh to Newtongrange and Gorebridge.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Queen has my sincere thanks
23 May 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
Her Majesty the Queen was in outstanding form on Sunday at the Royal Windsor Horse Show – which marked the start of her platinum jubilee celebrations.
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Cuts to Scotrail services hit East Lothian rail users hard
23 May 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
COUNTY rail users face problems getting to and from Edinburgh from today after Scotrail cut almost 700 services nationwide due to a shortage of drivers.
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Craig Hoy becomes chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party
20 May 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
Craig Hoy, south Scotland MSP, has been announced as the new chairman of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
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Local MSP appointed Scottish Conservative Party Chairman
18 May 2022 - Luke Jackson - Midlothian View
THE Scottish Government needs to take urgent action to improve its record-keeping and fix “significant and systemic” problems impeding the public’s right to information.
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Getting to Know You - Craig Hoy
9 May 2022 - Margaret Taylor - Holyrood Magazine
The Conservative MSP for South Scotland speaks to Margaret Taylor about political awakenings, his former jet-set lifestyle and why his career as a smoker was short-lived...
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Conservatives launch their manifesto for East Lothian Council election
2 May 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
THE East Lothian Conservative and Unionist party has launched its manifesto for the upcoming East Lothian Council elections on Thursday.
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Levelling-up boost for Gorebridge Hall
20 April 2022 - Kevin Quinn - Edinburgh Evening News
Lothian List MSP for South Scotland, Craig Hoy, has congratulated St David’s Brass Band for securing a £127,251 award to help renovate Vogrie Hall in Gorebridge.
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Bins to be placed on walking route to help reduce littering
20 April 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
EXTRA bins could be placed on a popular walking route near Haddington Retail Park.
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Nicola Sturgeon thinks she can walk on water but Scots are sick of the SNP's 'holier than thou' finger pointing
19 April 2022 - Craig Hoy - Scottish Daily Express
The First Minister's hypocrisy has been exposed by her Covid mask rule breach as voters tire of the SNP's record of failure in government , says Tory MSP Craig Hoy.
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PICTURES: Thousands of new trees planted at Butterdean
10 April 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
Volunteers have planted 6,000 trees at Butterdean Wood as part of the Woodland Trust Scotland’s Big Climate Fightback.
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Views sought on Deposit Return Scheme
8 April 2022 - Scottish Licensed Trade News
THE views of Scottish pub and bar operators are being sought as a cross-party group of MSPs launches an inquiry into the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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Claims of 'staffing crisis' at East Lothian Community Hospital
7 April 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
EAST Lothian’s largest hospital is facing a “staffing crisis”, according to the chairman of a group calling for the reopening of another health facility.
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Taxi for Nicola Sturgeon! SNP leader could be sent packing over ferry fiasco
5 April 2022 - Craig Hoy - Scottish Daily Express
The First Minister needs to come up with answers over the shipbuilding fiasco after throwing former transport minister Derek Mackay over-board, says Tory MSP Craig Hoy
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Politicians praise Dunbar dancers for raising £40,000
29 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
DANCERS who have raised £40,000 for charity over 20 years have been praised.
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Three more candidates announced for East Lothian Council election
25 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
ANOTHER three candidates have been confirmed as standing in the East Lothian Council elections in May, taking the total number of candidates confirmed so far to 37.
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Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross hits campaign trail in Musselburgh
24 March 2022 - Gregor Millar - East Lothian Courier
DOUGLAS Ross was on the campaign trail in East Lothian yesterday (Wednesday) in preparation for the upcoming East Lothian Council elections in May.
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Public urged to have their say about flytipping
19 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to have their say on an attempt to crack down on flytipping.
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Changes to housing plans at Letham Mains approved, despite concerns about 'cramming in' homes
17 March 2022 - Marie Sharp - East Lothian Courier
DEVELOPERS have been accused of "cramming in" houses at the expense of the environment after applying to change the layout of part of a new housing estate.
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Midlothian residents encouraged to share their views on fly-tipping
14 March 2022 - Kevin Quinn - Edinburgh Evening News
South Scotland List MSP Craig Hoy has encouraged local people to respond to a proposed bill to crackdown on the scourge of fly-tipping.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: War in Ukraine is 'horrifying'
12 March 2022 - Craig Hoy - East Lothian Courier
LIKE many, I thought the days of invasion by dictatorships on European soil were the stuff of history books rather than news bulletins.
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Dunbar apprentices receive visit from Douglas Ross
12 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A GROUP of young apprentices visited by the leader of the Scottish Conservatives have been put forward for a national award.
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The war in Ukraine has sounded alarm bells
Tuesday March 8 2022 - Craig Hoy - Midlothian View
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
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Torness Power Station closure 'playing politics with people's livelihoods'
8 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
THE Scottish Government has been accused of “playing games with people’s livelihoods” ahead of the closure of Torness Power Station.
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North Berwick Charity shop 'crucial to saving lives' says MSP
2 March 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
AN MSP has championed the important role of charity shops in the community on a visit to a North Berwick store.
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Veterans charities to receive more than £2m
1 March 2022 - Neil Pooran - The Independent
Veterans minister Keith Brown announced the funding during a debate at the Scottish Parliament.
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Lothian Buses' X5 service could 'soon' return to East Lothian
28 February 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
AN EXPRESS bus service connecting East Lothian’s coastal villages with Edinburgh could “soon” be back on the road.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Concerned over castle closures
27 February 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
AFTER the storms, I hope that with spring soon with us, we will be able to get outdoors to explore everything East Lothian has to offer.
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'No sense to the Scottish people!' Sturgeon blasted for endless quest for independence
20 February 2022 - Kyle Farrell - Express
SCOTTISH Conservative MSP Craig Hoy discussed the comments of BBC journalist Sarah Smith who spoke out regarding her online abuse with the Tory believing the "drumbeat" of Scottish independence only fueled more "bitterness" in Scotland during a passionate monologue.
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East Linton Railway Station work to take place through night
19 February - Cameron Ross Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
NIGHTTIME work will take place at the new East Linton Railway Station each weekend until the end of March.
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MSP slams soaring NHS discharge delays
8 February 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
DELAYED hospital discharge figures throughout the Lothians have soared by 80 per cent in 12 months.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Fund Scotland's councils fairly
3 February 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
THE financial crisis facing Scottish local authorities is stark: and it is one entirely of this SNP Government’s making.
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MSP hands over petition to Lothian Buses calling on return of axed service
2 February 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A PETITION calling on the return of a bus connecting several communities in East Lothian with Edinburgh has been handed over to Lothian Buses.
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Confirmation of 'firm intention' for school exams this year
2 February 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
IT REMAINS the Scottish Government’s “firm intention” to hold exams – despite concerns from a local MSP that schoolchildren and parents were continuing “to be left in the dark”.
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Scotland's mental health crisis is national DISGRACE - and one of the SNP’s making
25 January 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - Scottish Daily Express
Ministers must get a grip before a whole generation of young people are failed and more lives needlessly lost
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'Nobody is laughing' Sturgeon savaged for IndyRef2 plans - 'like Groundhog day'
25 January 2022 - Millie Cooke - Express
NICOLA STURGEON has been savaged for her plans for a second independence referendum, with a former Labour MP hitting out at the First Minister for what he called "groundhog day" in Scotland.
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‘People dying needlessly’ due to SNP mishandling of Scottish NHS slams Tory MSP
23 January 2022 - Tom Hussey - Express
A SCOTTISH Conservative has accused the SNP of mishandling the NHS so poorly that people are "dying needlessly".
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Bid to change road layout at Haddington housing development
22 January 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
LETTERS have been delivered to homes in a new housing estate ahead of potential changes to the development.
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Campaign for path between Gullane and Drem boosted
21 January 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A MAJOR step forward in a near two-decade campaign for the creation of a path linking two villages has been welcomed.
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Sturgeon's independence bid blown open with energy deal to power Scotland back into EU
20 January 2022 - Antony Ashkenaz - Express
THE SCOTTISH National Party (SNP) appears to be ready to use its renewable energy portfolio to try and power itself to independence and leverage its way into the EU.
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Health Secretary Humza Yousaf meets with Edington Hospital campaigners over reopening facility
20 January 2022 - Cameron Ross Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for the reopening of the Edington Cottage Hospital have had a meeting with Scotland’s Health Secretary.
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MSPs set-up cross-party beer and pubs group
18 January 2022 - Scottish Licensed Trade News
New group to provide ‘forum for hospitality organisations’
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MSPs form Cross-Party Group on Beer and Pubs
17 January 2022 - Luke Jackson - Midlothian View
A Cross-Party Group on beer and pubs has been established by Members of the Scottish Parliament.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: I'm eager to hear your concerns
15 January 2022 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
THE past two years have undoubtedly been difficult for many people. I hope 2022 brings a fresh start for those who need it and that it is a happy and healthy time for you and your loved ones.
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'On Nicola Sturgeon's watch!' SNP accused of 'wall of silence' in solving Scots NHS crisis
15 January 2022 - Tom Hussey - Express
SCOTLAND'S NHS crisis has exploded on Nicola Sturgeon's watch but has been met by nothing but a "wall of silence", according to a Scottish MSP.
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Conservatives announce candidate for Haddington and Lammermuir ward at East Lothian Council election
6 January 2022 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A FIFTH candidate has emerged in the Haddington and Lammermuir ward for May’s East Lothian Council election.
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Representing Border 21.12.21
4 January 2022 - ITV Border
On tonight's programme we have the details of Nicola Sturgeon's statement and Peter MacMahon gets reaction from the Scottish Conservative health spokesperson, the South of Scotland MSP Craig Hoy.
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Community council chairperson chosen as Tory candidate
29 December 2021 - Caitlin Johnston - East Lothian Courier
THE chairperson of North Berwick Community Council has been chosen by the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party to stand in next year’s East Lothian Council election for North Berwick Coastal ward.
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Accident and emergency waiting times 'completely unacceptable'
28 December 2021 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
ACCIDENT and emergency waiting times across the Lothians are “completely unacceptable”, according to an MSP.
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Two Midlothian pupils win local MSPs Christmas card competitions
24 December 2021 - Kevin Quinn - Edinburgh Evening News
Two Midlothian primary school pupils recently had their designs chosen for two local MSPs’ Christmas cards for this year’s festive period.
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North Berwick residents "left in the dark" over Edington Cottage Hospital closure says MSP Craig Hoy
20 December 2021 - Rhoda Morrison - Edinburgh Evening News
MSP Craig Hoy has accused Scotland’s health secretary of “leaving communities in the dark” over the future of Edington Cottage Hospital.
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Craig Hoy MSP urges people to shop local
20 December 2021 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A CAMPAIGN designed to encourage customers to shop local and support small businesses has received the backing of a local MSP.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Decision not to reopen Edington Hospital disappointing
20 December 2021 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
LAST week came the incredibly disappointing news that North Berwick’s Edington Cottage Hospital will remain closed for at least another 45 days. This decision was reached by health chiefs before the official date of the review on the hospital’s future with no consultation of local residents.
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Linton Hotel owner 'blown away' by double success at Food Awards Scotland
19 December 2021 - Isla Aitken - East Lothian Courier
A HOTEL owner was “totally blown away” when his business scooped two awards at this year’s Food Awards Scotland.
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Kate Forbes is a real-life Ebenezeer Scrooge and her Budget is a blatant cash grab
14 December 2021 - Craig Hoy MSP - Scottish Daily Express
It didn’t take long for the wheels to fly-off of the SNP’s Budget.
While Finance Minister Kate Forbes hailed her blueprint as good news for ordinary Scots, the real extent of the damage it will cause was barely disguised in the detail.
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Hospital campaigners' dismay at 'diabolical' response from health secretary
9 December 2021 - Isla Aitken - East Lothian Courier
The Scottish health secretary’s delayed response to requests for a meeting on the future of North Berwick’s Edington Hospital has been described by a campaigner as “diabolical”.
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Hospital service at heart of East Lothian community expected to remain closed following review
8 December 2021 - Marie Sharp - Edinburgh Live
A community hospital which saw its only ward close after staff were temporarily moved out is not expected to reopen this year as NHS Lothian continues to struggle with recruitment issues.
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MSP: Edington Hospital expected to stay closed for now
8 December 2021 - Marie Sharp - East Lothian Courier
A community hospital which saw its only ward close after staff were temporarily moved out is not expected to reopen this year as NHS Lothian continues to struggle with recruitment issues.
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MSP accuses bus bosses of having 'heads in the sand' over suspended X5 service
2 December 2021 - Isla Aitken - East Lothian Courier
A SOUTH Scotland MSP has accused Lothian Buses bosses of having their “heads in the sand” over the suspended X5 bus service.
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900 sign petition to bring back bus service after suspension adds an hour to commute
29 November 2021 - Ian Swanson - Edinburgh Evening News
More than 900 people have backed a petition calling for the reinstatement of a bus service whose suspension has added up to an hour to the commute from East Lothian to the Capital.
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Surge of Covid-19 positive cases force East Lothian Hospital to close wards
24 November 2021 - Shona Elliott - Edinburgh Evening News
East Lothian Community Hospital has been forced to close two wards due to a significant number of Covid-19 positive cases at the Haddington centre.
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Covid Scotland: Only half of schools have any Covid cases, as Nicola Sturgeon confirms ban on live audiences at school Christmas concerts
23 November 2021 - Jane Bradley - The Scotsman
Only half of Scottish schools have any active Covid cases, while “very few” have enough to be classified as an outbreak, MSPs have been told.
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UK Government helps young people back to work in Midlothian
22 November 2021 - Kevin Quinn - Midlothian Advertiser
Two Scottish Conservative local List MSPs have praised the UK Government for helping young people back into work.
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Fury as Scots care home residents injected with salt water instead of Covid vaccine
22 November 2021 - John Ferguson - Daily Record
Residents at Millbrae Care Home in Coatbridge were wrongly vaccinated and the health board have apologised.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Covid booster jags rollout has been shambolic
20 November 2021 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
IT'S been a busy few weeks. I was proud and honoured to lay a wreath at the war memorial in Haddington.
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MSP's praise for 'amazing' work of East Lothian Foodbank
19 November 2021 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
A TRANENT charity has been described as an “outstanding community service” for supporting those at risk of going hungry.
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John Swinney apologises for booster vaccine rollout issues in East Lothian after issue is raised at Holyrood
18 November 2021 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
CONCERNS surrounding “a number of issues” with the booster vaccine appointments system in East Lothian have been heard in the Scottish Parliament.
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Deputy First Minister admits “number of issues” with booster appointments in Midlothian
11 November 2021 - Luke Jackson - Midlothian View
Questioned by South of Scotland MSP Craig Hoy, the Deputy First Minister of Scotland has admitted that there are “a number of issues” with the booster vaccine appointments system in Midlothian.
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FMQs: NHS Lothian Covid booster booking system facing ‘challenges’
11 November 2021 - Jane Bradley - The Scotsman
There are some “challenges within the appointment system” to book Covid booster vaccinations in the Lothians, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has admitted.
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Residents urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening due to 'immense pressure' on service
11 November 2021 - Cameron Ritchie - East Lothian Courier
EAST Lothian residents are being urged to attend accident and emergency (A&E) only if their condition is life-threatening because hospitals across the Lothians are under “immense pressure".
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Craig Hoy's thoughts on COP26 and what we need to do next
9 November 2021 - Craig Hoy - Midlothian View
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
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Midlothian’s NHS is "toiling" under the SNP according to Conservative MSP
8 November 2021 - Kevin Quinn - Midlothian Advertiser
Craig Hoy, a Conservative List MSP for South Scotland, has said that the NHS in Midlothian’s is “toiling” under the SNP Health Secretary’s watch as Lothian recorded its worst A&E waiting times on record.
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East Lothian MSPs join in protest after shock closure of community hospital
8 November 2021 - Shona Elliott - Edinburgh Evening News
Local MSPs from different political parties have joined with North Berwick’s local community to help reinstate Edington Hospital Service following its sudden closure in September.
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97 per cent of respondents to MSP's Edington Hospital survey oppose closure of its services
7 November 2021 - Isla Aitken - East Lothian Courier
A COMMUNITY survey organised by South Scotland MSP Craig Hoy has found that 97 per cent of respondents oppose the closure of inpatient services at North Berwick's Edington Hospital.
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Craig Hoy MSP column: Our renewables opportunities
6 November 2021 - Craig Hoy MSP - East Lothian Courier
IT IS FANTASTIC that Scotland is hosting COP26.
The road to this summit has not been easy but I hope it will be a historic success.
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Tory MSP demands action to combat SNP drug death chaos that has ‘destroyed peoples lives’
6 November 2021 - Tom Hussey - The Express
A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has demanded an end to the tragic record number of drug deaths in Scotland during the SNP's reign of power.
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