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On street parking charges and residents’ permit zones have been considered as part of a £45,000 policy ‘refresh’ in Midlothian.

The level of debt Scottish Borders Council has been forced to write-off this year is almost 250 per cent higher than that of the same period last year, it has emerged.

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

A ministerial visit to Heriot-Watt University has highlighted the importance of developing Scotland’s future planners, as the University creates new routes into town planning to help tackle skills shortages and build the workforce needed to shape the country’s communities and places.

Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher has thanked residents, emergency services and community groups for helping keep the city safe during a broadly peaceful Bonfire Night, despite isolated incidents of disorder.

This Saturday Scotland face the All Blacks in what will be their biggest game this season. The Scotland side, led by Sione Tuipulotu, will be looking to make history by ending a 33-match winless streak which has lasted 121 years against the All Blacks.

Resurfacing work is set to take place on Law Road in North Berwick from Monday, November 9, with the improvements expected to be completed by Friday, December 4, weather permitting.

Any proposal for the abolition of Scottish Borders Council must be supported by “compelling evidence”, elected members agreed this week.

Council Tax payers in the Scottish Borders could face a rise in their bills higher higher than the five per cent anticipated, it emerged at a meeting this week.

A £315k revamp of a bus waiting area at Borders General Hospital will prove just the ticket for passengers.

A Borders holiday park has made a “clean break” from its rivals after being named Scotland’s best in a new survey.

Plans for a new “peace and tranquillity” events venue at a farm steading in Melrose have been submitted to Scottish Borders Council.

Scottish firefighters received more than 1,100 emergency calls and attended more than 767 incidents during one of the busiest nights of the year for the service.

Midlothian Council is being urged to take a stand against what Midlothian Labour councillors call a 'funding scandal' at the heart of Scotland's free bus passes.

Around 300 families a year to benefit from full compensation rate for workers who have died from asbestos related diseases.

South Scotland Green MSP Laura Moodie has demanded answers over proposed data centres in the Scottish Borders after it emerged that the Scottish Government was warned months ago that hyperscale data centres could drive up household energy bills.

A record number of apprentices are being trained by the City of Edinburgh Council as it looks to strengthen its housing repairs service and improve the quality of homes across the capital.

Councillors will consider “alternative” ways to tackle fly tipping after it was revealed illegal dumping cost the council over £650,000 from private contractors in recent years.

The amount of cars on Edinburgh roads has dropped in recent years as plans to reduce car traffic continue to change how capital residents travel.

Councillors today united in a moment of silent reflection in tribute to a much-loved fellow elected member and “true friend of the Scottish Borders” following his sudden death late last month.

Thousands of records revealing the struggles faced by First World War veterans and their families in securing pensions have been made available online for the first time.

The future of one of the world’s oldest golf courses is at risk after investigators found its greens were being damaged by its own water system.

Edinburgh sporting centre Oriam is celebrating 10 years after welcoming more than one million visitors annually and becoming a major hub for elite athletes, community sport and national sporting organisations.

A stunning luxury Airbnb countryside retreat in a Scottish Borders village has received retrospective planning approval after the applicant made assurances that stag and hen parties were off the guest list.

Housing developers have been praised for the quality and design of their affordable homes.

Winchburgh Community Centre has officially transferred to the ownership of Linlithgow’s Low Port Centre .

Plans have been revealed to convert part of a Borders business centre deemed “no longer suited to modern commercial occupation” into an 17-home housing development.

Plans for the first Gaelic-medium primary school provision in the Scottish Borders have moved a step closer, with councillors backing a proposed Tweeddale class from 2027.

Scottish Borders Council is once again offering graduates living in the region the chance to become secondary school teachers.

Five main roads through West Lothian will see improvements in the next few months as part of a £250,000 safety programme tackling accident black spots.

A mum living just outside Edinburgh is sharing the story of losing her 10-year-old son to help other families facing bereavement this Christmas.

An experienced Scotland squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu, has been selected by Head Coach Gregor Townsend for this Saturday’s Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Around 200 people visited a community art exhibition in Dalkeith celebrating the creativity and achievements of local artists.

Bonnyrigg darts pro David Sharp heads to Leicester this week for the final two Players Championship events of his debut professional season.

A major exhibition bringing together 15 years of work by Aberdeen-based artist Ade Adesina will open on Saturday 7 November 2026.