An engineering company has submitted a retrospective planning bid to Scottish Borders Council for a log processing facility built without prior approval in Selkirk.

Councillors will next week vote on whether to push for an extension to the eviction of over 200 local art studios.

This week's top 10 news stories from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh.

The conversion of a former Christian religious retreat has been approved after planners deemed it would have “positive impacts” on a Scottish Borders village.

Efforts to promote the Gaelic language across the Scottish Borders continue to be pursued, councillors will learn next week.

Mavisbank House’s future has taken a major step forward after Scottish Ministers approved a compulsory purchase order, paving the way for the historic Midlothian landmark to be restored.

Midlothian Library Service has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its work supporting communities.

Councillors will vote this week to allow businesses to stay open later than normal during a two-week period this festive season.

Councillors have rejected claims a new house would be ‘crammed’ into the garden of an existing home after visiting the site in person.

Hopes for a new Haddington railway station have suffered a setback after Transport Scotland branded the case for reopening the line “weak” and questioned whether it would offer value for money.

The 2027 Tour de France route has been revealed, with the opening stage starting in Edinburgh and passing through Midlothian on its way to Carlisle. Thousands of spectators are expected to line the route as Scotland prepares to host the historic Grand Départ.

Analysis of Hibs' performance last weekend.

A new community group aiming to protect Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens and give residents a say in its future held its first public meeting at the City Chambers on Tuesday, attracting support from local residents, councillors and council officers.

Borders MP John Lamont is urging government support for abattoirs amid challenges facing the industry which have led to many closing.

Pupils and staff at Wester Hailes High School have returned from half term to a new Passivhaus-standard building, featuring modern learning spaces and facilities designed to serve the wider community.

Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Asiatic lion cubs, the first to be born at the zoo in seven years.

Almost nine out of ten visitors who took part in a public consultation on plans to tax tourists in East Lothian disagreed with the proposals.

A string of short-term let applications were thrown out by Edinburgh councillors against the recommendation of officers amid concerns of reaching a holiday let “tipping point”.

Edinburgh councillors have rejected plans to expand an Abbeyhill HMO from 17 to 23 bedrooms, overruling planning officers after dozens of objections from locals concerned about antisocial behaviour.

Villagers in the Scottish Borders can get geared up for a pump track revamp after funding was secured.

This personal view has been written by Midlothian Council Leader Kelly Parry.

Bonnyrigg writer Kari Hall has been nominated for Best New Play at the 2027 Scottish Theatre Awards for Hame. Teeth. CLUB, a dark comedy exploring sexual assault and community life in Midlothian.

Scottish Green MSP Laura Moodie has backed a new community campaign against plans for a massive data centre near Leitholm, following a meeting with local residents.

Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn will deliver the match ball at Scotland’s clash with Australia at Murrayfield, raising awareness and funds for brain cancer research following his own diagnosis in 2024.

A Roman gold coin, Eduardo Paolozzi prints and a 1950s doll’s pram feature in a free new exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh showcasing historic objects recently added to the city’s collection.

A councillor has issued a plea that “mindless idiots” behind hoax bomb threats to schools should not be allowed to disrupt education in the Borders.

A brass band who saved a village hall from ruin is now offering its community the chance to have free music lessons in it with its first Pitch Up and Play event.

Two historic Griffin sculptures that once guarded the entrance to Muirhouse Mansion in Granton Waterfront have been conserved and restored after spending more than 50 years in storage.

Sam Fender will bring his 2027 stadium tour to Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield on July 8, with tickets going on general sale on October 30.

West Lothian has maintained its robust stance against an outright ban on mobile phones in schools.

The number of people who smoke in the Scottish Borders has almost halved in the last decade, according to new figures.

Police Scotland is deploying specially trained officers across the country for Halloween and Bonfire Night as part of Operation Moonbeam, targeting fireworks-related violence and disorder.

East Lothian Council is set to consider the next steps for a proposed visitor levy, following a public consultation that received 530 responses.

Edinburgh rugby coach Freddie Main has published his first children’s book, Finn Faces His Fear, to help youngsters build confidence, with 25% of profits going to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

John Muir Country Park has celebrated its 50th anniversary with five trees planted near Dunbar, as a free exhibition at John Muir’s Birthplace museum looks back on the park’s history and wildlife.

New plans for a £115million secondary school in Midlothian are set to be lodged after a redesign saw parts of the project dropped.