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Self storage company has its eyes on Straiton
Edinburgh Self Storage is bidding to put 272 separate containers on a piece of land behind a motor home site at Straiton.
The company which...
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...
Plans for shops in Midlothian housing estate rejected
Plans for two shops in a new housing estate have been rejected as ‘overdevelopment’ because they included flats upstairs with no gardens.
Midlothian planners refused...
Dalkeith home nearly destroyed after fire during lightning storm
The roof of a house in Dalkeith has been completely destroyed after a fire during a massive thunderstorm, which affected the entire country.
Images from the scene show...
Young people in Midlothian urged to sign up for Tour de France employability scheme
YOUNG people in Midlothian are being urged to sign up for an employability programme linked to the Tour de France, which will pass through the county when...
Edinburgh Indian community “living in fear” after spate of burglaries
Indian families in Edinburgh are "living in fear" after the community was hit with a series of "targeted" burglaries this June.
Burglars are reported to...
Skipper McCabe hails squad after Spring success
Scotland's men's fly fishing team convincingly won the Spring International against England, Wales and Ireland to continue a recent run of successes.
The team hooked...
Midlothian curry houses named among 100 best Asian restaurants
Two of Midlothian family-run curry restaurants have been named among the UK's top 100 Asian restaurants at a ceremony in the House of Commons.
Itihaasin...
Apprentice Pillar named Rosslyn Chapel’s most popular feature
The highly decorated Apprentice Pillar has been named the favourite feature of Rosslyn Chapel in a survey of visitors.
Research was carried out for Rosslyn...
Boats available for April heat of top fly fishing event
The Fastmail Pairs, one of Britain’s biggest fly fishing competitions, has big prizes and Glencorse near Penicuik hosts two heats, one in April and...
Scots stunning success in fly fishing international
Captain Kevin McCabe predicted that the star-studded Scotland team would claim gold in the Autumn Fly Fishing International, and his men delivered in style.
The...
Pavement parking ban to be enforced in Midlothian
A ban on pavement parking across Midlothian will come into force next week despite concerns it will be unenforceable during evenings.
Midlothian councillors approved the...
MP calls on UK Government to support research into ‘magic mushrooms’ treatment
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has urged the UK Government to back research into the benefits of ‘magic mushrooms’ in tackling a “national crisis” caused...
New Midlothian low carbon heating network almost ready
A £20 million project to provide low carbon alternatives to heat houses at the new Shawfair town will be ready to provide energy in...
Penicuik Community First Responders Mark 18 Years of Lifesaving Service
Lifesaving volunteers from Penicuik Community First Responders recently celebrated the group’s 18th anniversary.
Penicuik Community First Responders (CFRs) are a group of volunteers trained by...
Midlothian: council tax freeze put forward as £5m budget gap tackled
Councillors set to agree council tax freeze and cutbacks proposed to the spend on the school estate
Midlothian councillors will be asked to approve a...
Public consultation on new Midlothian high school finally launched
Plans to relocate a community high school in Penicuik to new £120million facilities have been put out for public consultation - nearly two years...
Local artist to create Covid memorial benches in Midlothian
Mayfield's Yvonne Weighand Lyle will work with community groups to design and create commemorative Covid benches across Midlothian, as part of the "Remembering Together"...
Bat survey reprieve for Midlothian wedding venue
A wedding venue has been given to the end of the year to carry out a survey of resident bats, after getting the green...
Quality food in riverside location at the Paper Mill
The Paper Mill is ideally situated in the valley of the River Esk just outside Edinburgh. It actually overlooks the river in the conservation...
Crystal FM radio wins another award
Crystal FM radio, now in its 11th year, has won another award. The Penicuik-based station is the Best Community Radio Broadcaster for the second year...
Undemocratic decision over Auchendinny path
Council officers were accused of riding a ‘horse and cart’ through the democratic process in a furious row over a decision to resurface a...
MIDLOTHIAN: Details of busy road closure revealed
Old Craighall Road set for 12 week closure as new housing development progresses
Alternative routes for buses and motorists during the closure of a busy...
Temporary classroom for packed Midlothian primary school
An influx of new residents in the Rosewell area has left its primary school bursting at the seams and needing a temporary classroom to...
Midlothian MP criticises Sunak over inflation
Owen Thompson MP said today Rishi Sunak is ‘utterly failing’ to bring down inflation as it remains at a sky-high level.
The latest ONS figures...
Newtongrange Airbnb owner loses appeal amid concern over ‘rowdy’ guests
A Midlothian Airbnb owner has lost her appeal to keep operating on a residential street after councillors raised concerns about the potential for ‘rowdy’...
Health chiefs could withdraw support for new extra care housing in Midlothian
A row over funding could see health bosses withdraw from plans to provide services for new additional support housing at the old Dalkeith High...
Dalkeith: ‘Neon pink’ signs ‘more distracting’ than solar panels
A homeowner refused permission for solar panels near Dalkeith Country Park entrance claims ‘neon pink’ park advertising board and church signs are more of...
Depute provost steps down to take on health role
Midlothian’s Depute Provost Connor McManus has resigned from the post to take on a role as health spokesperson.
Cllr Connor McManus was appointed as deputy...
Wester Hailes library selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project
Wester Hailes Library in Edinburgh, along with Gorebridge Library in Midlothian, will be amongst the first in Scotland to create a ‘Lend and Mend...
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