Midlothian councillors questions tenants views on rent increase

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Asking council tenants for their views on a rent increase is like ‘asking a turkey about Christmas dinner’ it has been claimed. Midlothian councillors were...

Short term let owner appeals after council enforcement action

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A short term let operator says East Lothian Council could damage his reputation after issuing an enforcement notice on a property no longer in...

No firework control zones for West Lothian

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There will be no firework control zones implemented in West Lothian ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night.  After talks with the police and fire service, West Lothian Council concluded...

MOT roadshow for drivers over 60

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A roadshow at the Gyle Shopping Centre will help drivers check their fitness to drive. People over 60 will be invited to learn about...

December date for Whitburn and Blackburn ward by-election poll

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Voters will be asked to elect a new councillor in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward on December 11.  The poll follows the surprise resignation of  Labour councillor David Russell in September.  The by-election...

Parking charges branded ‘cash grab’ as council plans are delayed 

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Plans to roll out parking charges across town centres in East Lothian have been delayed after the council said it was taking ‘more time’...

Police Scotland launch national fish poaching campaign

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Police Scotland have launched Op Salmo, a Fish Poaching Campaign Op Salmo is a national campaign aimed at highlighting the issue of Poaching, its effects...

Five things you need to know today

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Edinburgh Diwali launches the winter festivals On 2 November 2025 the city will come alive with colour and music to celebrate the tenth Edinburgh Diwali...

Morningside Gallery wins international award

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An Edinburgh art gallery has won a prestigious prize for curation at an international art event in London. Morningside Gallery was announced as the winner...

Delay in delivering pain free restraints to prisoners

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Plans to introduce restraints in Scotland's prisons described as pain free have been derailed by the overcrowding crisis which is "paralysing" the service. The news...