Garden nursery solar panel plan for energy independence
Private Midlothian hospital gets go ahead for new eight bed ward 
A private hospital has been given the go ahead to build a new eight-bed ward.
New farmers market to launch at The Steading Rosewell 
Farmers Market launches this spring and local producers are invited to take part.
Edinburgh-based brewery is moving to Midlothian 
Brewery offers dream job as ‘Sourmellier’ to taste-test all sour beers.
Melville starts 30th anniversary year begins with a bang 
Recording its best satisfaction levels for almost a decade.
Lunch to celebrate 125th anniversary of SELECT 
Civic leader congratulates campaigning electrotechnical body for training the workforce of the future at event held at Bush Estate.
Why more women are choosing laser hair removal 
Unwanted hair isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it’s something that affects confidence, mental well-being, and daily life.
Beer garden gets approval after 29 years 
A village pub has been given formal approval of its beer garden nearly 30 years after it opened.
Nail bars, escape rooms and boot camps face licensing changes 
Councillors are being asked to give the go ahead for a consultation on plans.
End of the line for valet’s car port 
A vehicle valet firm has lost its bid for planning permission for a car port.
Down’s Syndrome Scotland teenagers give RHS Chelsea a ‘big hug’ 
Teenagers from Down’s Syndrome Scotland charity attend skilled-based workshop at ‘Old School Fabrications’ artisan design studio
Midlothian Dj gets number 1 wedding award 
Dalkeith based Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco was recognised as one of the UK's top wedding professionals.
Another busy year for the Midlothian Tourism Forum 
Midlothian Tourism Forum members shared a wide range of tourism developments in the area at their AGM this week at Arniston House.
Housing minister marks completion of affordable homes in Midlothian 
Lovell Partnerships has officially completed all affordable housing at its Oakwood Edge development in Mayfield, near Dalkeith.
ETA launch landmark course to help plug skills gap 
ETA are working in conjunction with accreditation body the National Open College Network.
Center Parcs hold planning events in the Borders 
A milestone has been reached over plans for a £40m Borders holiday park after the first of four public consultation events.
Scottish heat pump rollout falling behind 
The Plumbing and Heating Federation has raised concerns over the slow pace.
Center Parcs easily passes first Borders planning hurdle 
A proposed £400m Borders holiday park has passed its first planning hurdle with flying colours.
Perfect Clean going green with electric fleet investment 
The Loanhead-based firm has a made a significant six-figure outlay.
EICA and Lost Shore bus plea 
Improvements to the bus services running out to two major international sporting facilities are to be investigated.
Arms manufacturers in schools row 
Concern from parents, pupils and teaching union the EIS, over the presence of ‘arms manufacturers’ firms.
Minimal progress on reducing car use says the Auditor General for Scotland 
A lack of leadership has meant the Scottish Government has made minimal progress towards its challenging climate change goal of reducing car use.
Edinburgh Council ‘aided and abetted’ unlicensed HMOs 
An investigation into the decision to continue using unlicensed Homes of Multiple Occupancy is set to be launched,
Edinburgh City Council ‘lost control’ of Hogmanay 
Calls for a report into the impact of the cancellation to look at the ‘domino effect.’
Ralph Sayer promotes Robyn Donaldson to partner 
Edinburgh-based solicitor and estate agent Ralph Sayer has promoted Robyn Donaldson to partner in the firm.