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24 Jul 2026

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23 Jul 2026

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21 Jul 2026

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15 Jul 2026

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9 Jul 2026

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8 Jul 2026

Amazon and safety certification organisation UL have secured a court order preventing five e-bike and e-scooter companies from falsely claiming their products were UL-certified, marking another...

7 Jul 2026

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1 Jul 2026

The ACT has warned that rising employment costs are quietly killing off one of the industry's most important entry points,  that being the traditional Saturday job.

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ACT member Belhaven Bikes announces prize draw winner as part of 20-year anniversary

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

Belhaven Bikes has announced the winner of its 20th anniversary prize draw, celebrating two decades in business.

Belhaven Prize Draw
Belhaven Prize Draw

The £100 gift card and goodie bag went to Chris Lockett, a long-time customer who has known owner Colin Cairns Ford for over ten years.

Chris Lockett said: “I love this shop and I’m so lucky to have it round the corner from my house. I’ve known Colin for over ten years now. Best shop and mechanic in the county! Congratulations on your 20th birthday.”

Colin Cairns Ford thanked customers for their support, saying: “As well as taking part in the Prize Draw we also appreciated customers stopping by with kind words, little gifts and continuing the tradition of cheerful chat and banter.”

Belhaven Bikes, based at Rigg Service Station on Belhaven Road in Dunbar, has been a local hub since 2005, offering bikes, e-bikes, skateboards, scooters, and repairs, while supporting schools, charity cycles, and community events.

Mandy Cairns Ford, Partner at Belhaven Bikes, said the family-run shop is proud of its role in the community, emphasising personal service, sustainability, and local engagement.

Belhaven Bikes has also been recognised as a BikeBiz 100 winner and a finalist in the UK’s Best Small Shop competition, highlighting its long-standing contribution to cycling in East Lothian.

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