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The proposals are for the Category B listed building at Carrington Mains Farm near Gorebridge.

Proposals have been submitted for the plant at Quarry Soutra Mains Farm at Blackshiels in Oxton.

East Linton Gala was refused permission to serve alcohol in a tent last summer

Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.

Police cameras will be focusing on identifying speeding motorists on a Borders road hotspot.

Police officers could enter luxury log cabins on a Peebles holiday park.

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development.

To recognise military children and their families the flag is proudly flying at three locations.

Scottish Water to hold drop-in update on plans for Gladhouse reservoir.

A fresh bid to build new homes next to a former mill lade on a slope in Penicuik has been rejected by planners.

Reduce its dependence on the National Grid by up to 60%

Plans to spend visitor levy income on advertising Edinburgh to tourists have drawn criticism.

A private hospital has been given the go ahead to build a new eight-bed ward.

Farmers Market launches this spring and local producers are invited to take part.

Changes in NHS staff parking permits has forced staff to use the park and ride.

Brewery offers dream job as ‘Sourmellier’ to taste-test all sour beers.

Concern about the safety of children at a local school which includes military families.

Concerns have been raised about projects designed to improve walking and cycling routes across Edinburgh.

Kelly Parry has put herself forward as a potential candidate next year.

A report will be presented for Cabinet approval.

SelectaDNA tagging spray is being used by officers in the Hawick area.

Edinburgh Council will explore getting Scottish Government support to expand free bus travel to carers.

A 50 mph speed limit pilot scheme is to be introduced across four roads in the South of Scotland from next week.

A multi-million-pound regeneration project to breathe new life into Penicuik.