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Residents of Midlothian village oppose plans to open a café
Residents of a tiny village say more than half of households are opposed to plans to open a café in their quiet community.
The proposals for...
New bid to build holiday accommodation on farmland outside Penicuik
A new bid to build holiday accommodation on farmland outside Penicuik has been launched a year after councillors rejecting proposals for ‘shepherd hut’ style...
Community divided over plans to convert farm workshop to cafe
Controversial plans to convert a 200-year-old farm workshop into a countryside cafe are set to be approved despite splitting the local community.
The proposals for the...
Bonnyrigg Rose caretaker’s flat to be turned into dog parlour
A former caretaker’s flat in a community football club’s building is to be turned into a dog parlour.
The Tartan Pooch Parlour has been given...
Private hospital given green light to build new eight-bed ward
A private hospital has been given the go ahead to build a new eight-bed ward on its west wing to support inpatient demand.
The Spire...
Planners reject bid to build new homes in Penicuik
A fresh bid to build new homes next to a former mill lade on a slope in Penicuik has been rejected by planners.
Craig Meikle...
Nine new CCTV cameras installed at remote park and ride
A remote park and ride used by NHS workers after parking relaxations at Edinburgh hospitals were withdrawn has had nine new CCTV cameras installed...
Anger over lack of investment in Midlothian school
Concern about the safety of children at a local school which includes military families has been raised by parents who claim it has been...
Midlothian Council leader to challenge veteran MSP at Holyrood election
Midlothian MSP Colin Beattie faces a fight to stand at the next Holyrood election after one of his own local council leaders confirmed she...
Midlothian schools no longer allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils
Schools in Midlothian will no longer be allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils under new directions to be introduced from August this year.
Midlothian...
Midlothian Council’s upgraded CCTV coverage captured attempted murder
Hammer-wielding youths, an attempted murder, attacks on police and tracking the movements of a serious crime gang have all been captured on CCTV in...
Proposal for new bridge network in Midlothian
Midlothian councillors are calling for an investigation into the possibility of a new bridge or bridge network to create access for everyone across the...
Midlothian parents told to stop texting their children during class time
Parents are being told to stop texting or calling their children during class time at schools across Midlothian.
Secondary schools across the county have introduced...
Parents win backing to upgrade playground
Parents at a primary school with no fixed play equipment in its playground have won the backing of councillors in their bid for an...
Midlothian council’s leader urges UK chancellor to scrap NI contributions increase
Midlothian council’s leader has urged the UK chancellor to scrap the increase to National Insurance contributions as soon as financially possible amid claims it...
Calls for Midlothian Council to upgrade playground with no play equipment
Parents at a Midlothian primary school are calling on the council to upgrade its playground which they say is the only one in the...
Families of ASN children moving to Midlothian for more garden space claim
The high number of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) in Midlothian schools has been partly put down to a desire from families to...
Driveway plans rejected over loss of green space
A bid to create a new driveway in the front garden of a mid-terrace house has been rejected over plans to access it across...
Councillors approve new high school at Easter Bush
Councillors in Midlothian have unanimously approved plans for a new £120 million secondary school despite concerns about a road running through the site and...
Hundreds sign petition against A7 cycle path
Hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing proposals for a cycle path on a busy main route within hours of it going online.
The...
Pathhead Farm steading plans rejected over floor size
A bid to turn a farm steading into housing has been rejected over plans to more than double its floor size.
Midlothian planning officers refused...
Concern over plans to build new school across a busy road
Concern over plans to build a new £120 million Midlothian high school with a main road running through the site have been raised by...
Nail bars, escape rooms and boot camps face licensing changes
Nail bars, escape rooms and boot camps could be added to the list of premises needing a licence to operate in Midlothian in the...
Midlothian Council leader given increased security over the weekend
It is understood Midlothian Council leader Kelly Parry was given increased security over the weekend, with fellow councillors also adding extra safety measures following...
Autowash firm’s car port blocked views of railway bridge
A vehicle valet firm has lost its bid for planning permission for a car port after planners ruled it blocked views of a listed...
Lidl launches new fight over Penicuik signs
Supermarket giants Lidl have appealed to Scottish Ministers after Midlothian planners refused to let them put up a flagpole in the latest battle over...
Fresh bid for housing on former scout camp site
A fresh bid to demolish a former scout hut and replace it with two new family homes has been lodged with Midlothian Council.
The proposals...
Free exercise sessions scrapped for hundreds of users
Hundreds of vulnerable Midlothian residents will have to pay for access to sports centres after the council scrapped free sessions.
Carers have reacted with anger...
Weedkiller use a ‘necessary evil’
Councillors who led the fight to ban the use of a toxic weedkiller in Midlothian have now backed plans for it to be used...
Midlothian councillors agree 56% pay rise in under a minute
Midlothian councillors yesterday agreed a 56% pay increase for senior colleagues in just 45 seconds – moments before confirming council tax rises for residents.
A...
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