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Plans to restore peat bogs in Pentlands unveiled
After farmers came together to support the work, plans to restore nearly 1,000 hectares of peat land across four local authorities are set to get...
Makers of Mounjaro accused of having a ‘monopoly’ on the sector
The makers of Mounjaro have been accused of having a ‘monopoly’ on the sector following concern over the rising costs of prescription medication.
Councillor Connor McManus,...
Midlothian health chiefs vow to oppose move to critical care only
Health chiefs have vowed to fight any move to cut care packages to critical care only in Midlothian.
The county’s chief social worker has said...
Midlothian nursery praised by care inspectorate after unannounced visit
Following an unannounced visit by a care inspector, a Midlothian school nursery has been praised for its inspirational leadership and ‘culture of excellence’
Children attending Newtongrange...
Double yellow line claim dismissed by councillors
Councillors have dismissed claims by a homeowner that new double yellow lines would restrict their available parking after learning they already had at least one garage...
Midlothian councillors delay speed bumps in tiny community
Plans to introduce speed bumps in Newlandrig, near Vogrie Country Park have been put on hold until alternative measures have been given time to take effect.
Residents had demanded the traffic calming...
Midlothian farming family bid for new home to help parents
The next generation of an historic farm near Penicuik have launched a bid to secure its future by building their own home on the land.
Craig and Nicole...
Extension plans for Mauricewood Primary School
A ‘forgotten’ primary school is at the centre of new plans for an extension.
Mauricewood Primary School, in Penicuik, has more than 350 pupils on its...
Two tiny rural communities to get speed bumps
Midlothian council which has been dubbed the ‘speed bump capital of Scotland’ is set to introduce more of the traffic calming measures in two...
Council pledges to support rights of children from armed forces families
Midlothian Council has pledged to support the rights of children from armed forces families after hearing one councillor’s personal experience.
Councillor Pauline Winchester told colleagues...
School transport cuts save Midlothian Council £1m
A new report has revealed that cuts to home to school transport after a change in policy left hundreds of pupils no longer qualifying in...
Round of applause for Great British Sewing Bee finalist
Midlothian councillors gave a Great British Sewing Bee finalist a round of applause as they returned from their summer recess this week.
In the first full...
Fears eased over future of Midlothian Post Office
Fears for the future of a vital Midlothian Post Office were today eased as councillors were told ‘solid offers’ to take over the service...
Blot on landscape holiday lodges get green light
Councillors have welcomed plans for holiday lodges described as a ‘blot on the landscape’ on appeal.
The proposals for 15 holiday homes on the site...
Homeowner wins fight to build new front porch
A Midlothian homeowner has won his fight to build a new front porch despite planners claiming it was 30 centimetres too wide.
Alex Crawford, who...
Council workers could get extra powers to help tackle crime in Midlothian
Council workers could be issued with extra powers to help tackle crime in Midlothian by handing out fines and reporting offences for prosecution.
A call...
Porch plan refused due to it being 30cm too wide
Midlothian planners have refused a homeowner permission to build a porch – ruling it was 30 centimetres too wide.
Alex Crawford, who lives on Dundas...
Hunt launched for young stars of 2026
Midlothian Council has launched the hunt for young stars of 2026 to celebrate those giving back to their communities.
The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards recognises...
Workers urged to attend free jobs fair
Workers in Midlothian who want to earn better wages are being urged to attend a free jobs fair next week.
The one day event will offer people...
Home-based businesses now common place in Midlothian
Planners have revealed that hairdressers, beauty salons and dog groomers have become common home-based businesses in Midlothian’s residential areas.
A report into an application for a hair salon in...
Bid for dedicated Muslim cemetery launched
A bid to create a dedicated Muslim cemetery on land in Midlothian to give families the chance to be buried together for the next...
Hundreds of pupils miss out on free school transport
After Midlothian Council introduced a new application process, hundreds of school pupils who received free school transport have missed out this year
The council said it received 1,900...
Fury as council issues new transport plans over school holidays
Parents confronted education chiefs at a public meeting after their children were denied home to school transport during a review of the system in...
Stone lion that sits on top of a Midlothian war memorial is to be replaced.
After planners were told it posed a risk to visitors if it remained in a public park, a stone lion which sits on top of a Midlothian war...
New dog park in Midlothian given green light
The go-ahead has been given to a new dog park business on former Scottish Rural College land in Midlothian.
Gavin Mathison, who is based in Peebles,...
Former East Lothian police station to become rental homes
The former Dunbar police station is set to be turned into housing by a rental company who want to base their offices next to...
Dalkeith pilates studio refused planning permission
Following complaints by neighbours about noise from its classes, a pilates studio has been refused planning permission.
The studio on Dalkeith High Street applied for retrospective permission...
Youngsters given chance to learn skills in new woodland classroom
Young people have been given the chance to learn new skills by helping build a community woodland project is to create an outdoor classroom.
Three...
Chimney attached to Midlothian secondary school set to be removed
After it was described as a risk to construction workers, a chimney attached to a 90-year-old Midlothian secondary school at the centre of a £55.3million...
Chicken restaurant set to open branch Midlothian branch in former pub
Pepe’s Piri Piri, a national chicken restaurant chain, is to open its first Midlothian store in a former pub.
The restaurant and takeaway franchise has been...
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