Modular construction specialist Connect Modular recently paid a visit to The Alex Linkston Skills Centre for Sustainable Living at West Lothian College.
To mark the completion of the state-of-the-art facility, schoolchildren from Walkerburn Primary School got the opportunity to test out the new track on their bikes.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
People power has forced planting on a Borders commercial forest to a grinding halt.
A new report published today shows HMRC has slashed the tax gap on illicit cigarettes and tobacco by more than half since 2005.
Uncertainty surrounds the future of a much-heralded extension to the Borders Railway after £10m in funding was placed on hold.
Supermarket giants Lidl have won an appeal over lighting their sign in a conservation area after it was revealed it overlooked a car par and pizza takeaway.
Dunbar is gearing up to tuck into a musical feast from 27-29 September at the Dunbar Music Festival.
Edinburgh’s bus trackers are finally showing live arrival times after a series of failures which put the multi-million project more than three years behind schedule.
Edinburgh Council has been accused of using “skewed” data to suggest more people support than oppose a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN).
This View has been written by Midlothian View reader Bill Kerr-Smith.
A dedicated online hub has been set up to share news, information and a space for conversation.
HMRC is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension.
Concern over the inclusion of part of a popular park in plans to redevelop a high school have been raised.
The annual Community Fun Day in Roslin Village went off without a hitch despite the weather.
Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a seamless learning pathway for employers and their workforce.
The Alpine Coaster opens to the public on Saturday 14 September.
The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2024 are now open for nominations in five categories.
The Edinburgh Boiler Company is primed for further growth.
New multi-million pound bike centre at a former textile mill in Innerleithen will go-ahead amid “suggestions” it might not.
Thousands of students across Scotland are primed to begin their new academic year at college or university
An overnight parking ban at East Lothian’s coastal car parks is set to be made permanent with a new curfew of 11pm introduced.
A response to a Holyrood consultation on the plan had been delayed after West Lothian Councillor Danny Logue expressed his fears about fire risks.
Europe’s leading wind energy developer has launched an appeal after a controversial wind farm bid was thrown out three times by Scottish Borders Council.
The ‘special economic zone’ along the Forth Estuary officially came into place earlier this summer.
A new wind farm bid near Tweeddale was placed on Scottish Borders Council’s planning agenda this week.
New wind farm bid near Tweeddale to be considered
Managing Director says findings echo trade body’s long-running campaign for a safer electrical sector and urges government to act.
Gathering was a chance for the community club to express a proper thank you to volunteers and supporters.
Unions have reiterated their opposition to random drink and drug testing on specific groups of council staff.
Scottish Borders Council has endorsed salary uplifts for its senior elected members amid a shake-up of its executive committee.
A row has erupted between Edinburgh councillors over a bid to sell-off the Lord Provost’s chain and cars.
Last week saw the launch of the Caledonian Credit Union within the region.
The “Experiences, Our Voices, Our Stories” project has been launched with support from Midlothian Sure Start and Scottish Government.
Following the success of the Tenant Hardship Fund Councillors in Edinburgh have this week marked plans to increase the maximum average payment to around £480.
Funding needed for pushing ahead with a vital Borders Rail extension appointment.
Taylor Swift’s three record-breaking Edinburgh shows cost taxpayers almost £40k after the council had to pay for extra toilets and security.
Cruden are building a mix of 75 flats, cottage flats, and houses in Gorebridge.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
An urgent motion will come before Scottish Borders Council this week calling on the Post Office to invest in counter services in rural communities.
West Lothian Council is set to meet Holyrood’s Housing Minister next month.
Councillors will this week be recommended to endorse three-year funding of £220,000.
A heritage watchdog has withdrawn its objection to a major wind farm earmarked for land south of Hawick.
Setting off fireworks will be illegal in four Edinburgh communities this Bonfire Night.
Councillors have voted to back the introduction of a transient visitor levy in the capital.
Police Scotland has launched public consultations to gather the views of the local community.
Sporting his classic blue jump-suit, Paul Foot manically made his way through the crowd.
The number of people who died from drugs related deaths in Midlothian last year was five times higher than the previous year.
A plan of “deliberate neglect” is being pursued at an historic Borders village building targeted by thieves, it has been claimed.
Armed with everything from fishing nets to rugby balls the team comes together to deliver a festival for 1,000.
NHS Borders has taken part in a drone experiment which is set to prove a real life-saver.
Nostalgia was in the room at the Pleasance Cabaret Bar with the iconic British sitcom actor.
A bid for a major battery energy storage scheme in Berwickshire has moved a step closer reality.
Scrapping cycle lane projects and low traffic neighbourhoods has topped the list of ways Edinburgh Council has been urged to cut back on costs.
Around two thirds of householders aged 65 and over were living mortgage-free.
Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop.
A report to be presented on Tuesday highlights the areas of overspend.
The quilt is about to start touring around venues throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Plans to build a housing estate in a popular woodland have been approved after councillors heard 1,300 people were on a waiting list for new homes.
Midlothian restaurants Itihaas and Radhuni conclude new sponsorship deals for local football clubs Bonnyrigg Rose and Penicuik Athletic.
The British Comedy Guide in association with Angel Comedy and The Museum of Comedy have announced the winners of The Comedian’s Choice Awards 2024.
The boss of Lothian Buses has backed confiscating youths’ bus passes if they are caught abusing drivers.
Midlothian View reporter Liam Eunson reviews Ali Woods at the Fringe.
Private hire drivers in Edinburgh have been left furious after being blocked from using bus lanes.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Mavisbank House is taking part in this year’s Doors Open Days.
A home owner told planners she could not put hedgehog holes in a new fence because her small dog could escape.
The troubled roll-out of Edinburgh’s new multi-million pound bus tracker system has been branded an “embarrassment” by councillors.
Work has begun to turn a dilapidated former village hall into a new home for a community brass band.
A five per cent tourist tax is set to be introduced in Edinburgh from 2026.
Edinburgh Council is to investigate the city’s ‘grey spaces’ and how they can be re-purposed for community growing projects.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko reviews Ukrainian Dream.
Midlothian View reporter Liam Eunson reviews ‘Brother Broke’ at The Fringe.
Midlothian View reporter Liam Eunson reviews afternoon comedy at The Fringe.
Midlothian View reporter Liam Eunson reviews Laughing Matters at the Fringe.
Midlothian View reporter Liam Eunson reviews the Fringe.
Pavement parkers have been caught out on average 15 times a day in Edinburgh since a council crackdown began.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko reviews The Phantom of the Opera.
Some Edinburgh bus lanes are set to be enforced 12 hours a day, seven days a week from early next year in a bid to make services faster and more reliable.
East Lothian saw the biggest fall in short term holiday lets registered in any UK area last year as the number of bed spaces fell by more than 1,000.
Property experts Sarah Baum and Michael Connolly have joined forces to launch Scotland’s first estate agency specialising in accessible homes.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko reviews Fringe show (Dis)honest.
Waste and cleansing staff were due to walk out for eight days starting on Wednesday.
A project aiming to provide Edinburgh bus users with real-time service updates has been hit with further delays.
East Lothian’s new MP says money collected from scrapping tax breaks for private schools must be passed to councils to boost public services.
Edinburgh Council has scrapped plans to spend £120,000 on a series of outdoor projections to celebrate the city’s 900th birthday.
They voted against banning dog walking in Edinburgh’s cemeteries despite emotional pleas from mourners.
Local people are invited to celebrate the restoration of the Hearse House and the launch of the Heritage Trail at a special event.
An investigation has been launched after historic panels marking the fight by miners to be allowed to worship in a local church were removed.
Edinburgh councillors will be asked to u-turn on a move to block vehicles from entering a busy city centre pedestrian area.
The state-of-the-art primary school has been handed over to Midlothian Council.
Easthouses Football Club have revealed their team strip for the new season.
From the first note to the final bow, it was clear: this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Midlothian’s chief social worker has called for a national review of services for children with suspected additional support.
Plans for a new Edinburgh BMX track are finally taking shape – 10 years after they were first mooted by the council.
After two weeks of planning and learning about event management young people from across Midlothian came together to host a Teddy Bears Picnic for local children and their families.
Midlothian resident celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and residents at Archview Lodge Care Home.
Exam results published today show that more Midlothian pupils were presented for SQA exams than ever before.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko reviews Fringe show Gatsby.
Midlothian's new MP Kirsty McNeill writes her first column for Midlothian View.
GMB, Unison and Unite members voted to take industrial action in 26 of Scotland's 32 councils.
The new Easthouses Primary School project in Midlothian is benefiting the local community before its doors are even open.
The popular attraction which has been closed for 18 months is set to take on a new life as ‘Gorgie Community Farm’
Police Scotland officers have also been attending and engaging with campers.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko reviews Síomha Hennessy’s one-woman cabaret comedy show.
Visitors to Midlothian are now finding it easier to discover more about the area thanks to a new leaflet produced by Midlothian Tourism Forum.
The number of people living alone in Scotland increased by more than 100,000 since 2011.
Midlothian resident, Christina Rennex, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday 21 July.
More than 885 solar panels have been installed on two Scottish Water sites in the Central Belt.
FLB Group will relocate its current manufacturing facility based in Dalkeith, Midlothian over the next twelve months.
Lovell Partnerships has donated its building expertise to support two charities that serve Midlothian communities while building 39 new homes for Melville Housing Association near Dalkeith.
The Energy Training Academy has launched the first phase of a Scotland-wide growth plan with expansion into Glasgow.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
If you fancy some music in your comedy this year don’t miss our pick of the best musical comedians and hilarious cabaret shows at the 2024 Edinburgh fringe.
Justice has been served at a Borders primary school after ‘Buddy Benches’ were installed.
Here are ten stand up shows coming to the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.
A red letter day awaits for Borderers as part of an ongoing £25m River Tweed revitalisation masterplan.
Completion of a major ‘once in a generation’ programme of restoration and repair at Rosslyn Castle.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Families on low incomes in Midlothian can now apply for free school meals and clothing grants.
Plans to demolish a scout hut next to a popular camp and build two houses have been withdrawn after attracting 65 objections.
Drive towards net zero with a bid to install ground mounted solar panels.
Children's rights become legally protected in Scotland as UNCRC Incorporation Act comes into force.
East Lothian Council has been accused of behaving like the ‘bin police’ after putting stickers on large family bins warning they will be taken away if misused.
The Ossian wind farm will have an array of up to 270 turbines.
The convenience store chain says the store is one of seven new branches
New comedians to see at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The family-run legal firm is recruiting.
Edinburgh Council has served a fast-growing coffee chain with an enforcement notice after work on its Princes Street store deviated from approved plans.
Libraries across the constituency are holding free events for children of all ages.
The new Bangour village will be the most “connected” community in West Lothian when it’s completed.
A pioneering Edinburgh brewery firm is set to move into Midlothian after outgrowing its current premises.
The City of Edinburgh Council has released the first Penalty Charge Notice figures.
Midlothian View reporter Lolita Bozhko spent the day volunteering at Bonnyrigg Community Club.
Following on from his book “East Lothian Folktales for Children,’ Tim hopes that his book will help improve children's emotional and physical wellbeing.
Newton Parish Church in Midlothian was visited by the body snatchers.
Edinburgh Council handed out just one fine for littering last year, it has emerged, sparking calls for the authority to step up efforts to tackle the problem.
A River Tweed Commission (RTC) boss has issued a plea to anglers not to kill the fish they catch.
The RAF is aiming to shoot down plans for a massive Berwickshire windfarm which would be the size of 100 football pitches.
After years of outcry, plans to develop Dalkeith’s town centre is still a far-fetched dream for both the Midlothian Council and the people of Dalkeith.
An event commemorating the Miners’ Strike of 1984 will take place on Saturday 20th July from 2pm.
Foysol Choudhury MSP spoke in the National Museum of Scotland at the African and Caribbean Heritage Public Engagement event.
The council has been warned about a failure to stop cars entering Calton Hill.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency has indicated a high bacterial result in the water at Portobello Beach.
Demolition of an historic cottage has been agreed despite concerns that the move could change the character of a Berwickshire village.
Two new funds have just been unveiled by the Scottish Borders Local Action Group.
“I am delighted to see promotions around this now launched and I hope it will see good uptake."
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
The clock is ticking on a public consultation launched over a proposal to hike taxi fares in the Borders by almost 15 per cent.
A construction business has been given the go ahead to move into a former church on the condition it keeps building materials indoors.
Will Muir wind farm proposal rejected again.
New Edinburgh South West MP Scott Arthur said he will step down as a councillor and the convener of the authority’s transport committee “after the summer time”.
The proposals would see a cafe area for families as well as a large soft play space.
Edinburgh’s returning officer has backed calls for a review of the UK’s postal voting system after delays in last week’s election.
An asphalt plant operating in a rural areas has been given the go ahead to install two ‘welfare cabins’ for its workers.
Nearly half of funds available for community causes went unclaimed last year with hundreds of thousands of pounds lying unspent.
The Scottish Open starts on Thursday at the Renaissance club in East Lothian with Rory McIlory defending his title.
Labour are celebrating big wins across Edinburgh after taking back three seats held by the SNP since 2015.
Thursday’s poll saw Nationalist majorities of 13,000 in Livingston and 11,000 in Bathgate and Linlithgow crumble.
A six foot fence stretching 31 metres along the boundary of a house in a conservation area was described as ‘harsh’ by planners.
Kirsty McNeill has been elected with a majority of over 8,000.
Midlothian-based electrical contractor rebrands as LIME and welcomes new joint managing director alongside a six-strong team of M&E professionals to launch mechanical division.
The Energy Training Academy is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership with the renewables giant.
Flora Kelsey said she had been denied what could be her last-ever opportunity to vote.
Schools in Western Isles, Midlothian, East Dunbartonshire and Dumfries and Galloway are winners.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Keith Cockburn, Conservative and Unionist Candidate for Midlothian in the General Election, has written this open letter to Midlothian voters.
This View has been written by Kirsty McNeill, the Scottish Labour and Co-operative General Election candidate.
Edinburgh bin collectors have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike this summer.
Operators of a waste recycling plant have insisted it is not near a school route.
Owen Thompson, SNP Candidate for Midlothian in the General Election has written this open letter to Midlothian voters.
Newcastleton has received a huge tourism and conservation boost.
A new political party launched in Edinburgh is urging voters to back ‘people not politicians’ ahead of the general election this week.
Act of Remembrance to commemorate the 454 men of The Royal Scots who were killed at Contalmaison on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 108 years ago today.
The number of people using an Edinburgh cycle path named the worst in the world has more than doubled.
Edinburgh-based legal firm Ralph Sayer has launched an expansion of its estate agency division.
This View has been written by Midlothian View reader Bill Kerr-Smith.
Looking for a unique experience local to your home? Why not explore the recently refurbished Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery?
A gypsy travellers camp which was closed in 2021 after extensive vandalism will need more than £220,000 to make it safe to live on, a report has revealed.
Scotland’s Census 2022 found that 19,990 people were trans or had a trans history.
Mobile network services are being upgraded in Penicuik which may interfere with TV.
The Royal Scots commemorate their fallen comrades from the Far-East Conflict.
Edinburgh residents are facing another £30 million in cuts as preparations for next year’s budget get underway.
School bosses have vowed to review evacuation procedures after pupils were left out on a playing field for up to two hours in baking heat earlier this week.
Visitor Survey results explore regional experiences.
NHS 24 is reminding the public to be prepared with their prescription medicines ahead of travelling this summer.
Courts can prevent killers from being executors of victims’ estates.
TheTubby Horse Company has created a sense of community through their regular live music performances.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The Lord Provost has officially opened this year’s incarnation of the Floral Clock.
Loanhead Gala Day saw the sun shine for the crowning of the 112th Loanhead School Queen.
Midlothian councillors have backed a call for schools to be banned from demanding children wear uniforms with school logos on them.
Trust was high on the agenda as Midlothian’s candidates to become the county’s next MP faced the public at a hustings in Dalkeith last night.
STEM Next is an essay competition that encourages entrants to discuss the future of the industries across energy, medicine and science.
A petition calling on East Lothian Council to return household bin collections to every two weeks was considered ‘too political.'
A planning bid has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council to enable the ongoing electrification of its rail network.
Hundreds of blue badges in Midlothian were registered with dead people costing the council an estimated £202,000 in lost revenue.
Candidates fighting to represent Midlothian at Westminster will face each other at a public hustings this week.
Parents of older children in East Lothian urged to ensure they know where they are, after concerns over anti-social behaviour.
Plans to build two new homes have been approved on appeal after developers revealed they would be planting nearly 2,000 new trees on the land.
Residents of Newtongrange’s Lothian Terrace marked 100 years since their homes were built with a good old-fashioned street party.
A new ‘school zone’ has launched at Dalry Primary School with a day of festivities to celebrate.
Families on low incomes in Midlothian are reminded they can apply for free school meals and clothing grants for the next school year 2024/25.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Liam Thomson wins 'Overall Apprentice of the Year' at the ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards.
The café has begun hosting live music events every Saturday night serving meals and drinks.
Two-thirds of people supported the plan a new report has revealed.
Two midlothian schools have entered the Keep Scotland Beautiful annual Pocket Garden Design Competition.
Bradan and Eilish completed their charity fundraiser in aid of their Auntie Tracy.
Midlothian Council held a public consultation regarding the proposed new development in Newtongrange.
Midlothian councillors are being asked to ban schools from demanding children wear uniforms with school logos on them.
Two people who suffered life changing injuries in crashes while not wearing a seatbelt have shared their harrowing ordeals as part of a national campaign to help save lives.
For the past ten years, I have been fighting to make Scotland a more free place to live in.
The county’s biggest town has seen a spate of youth-related problems from shoplifting and fire-raising.
A number of council homes in West Lothian could be sold after the council agreed changes to its buy back policy.
The number of homes broken into in East Lothian nearly doubled last year.
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Dozens of dead people were identified as still being on a council house waiting list with nearly 100 more holding blue badges during a fraud investigation.
A home owner has been warned to check for birds before replacing windows after planners spotted a nest on Google Maps during a check.
Newlands Tweeddale Trout Fishery near Gifford has enjoyed a really encouraging start since it re-opened in mid-May.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian Keith Cockburn says new statistics revealing the number of potholes reported in Midlothian Council are "shocking".
Council leaders from across south-east Scotland are growing increasingly frustrated at delays to the upgrade of Sheriffhall roundabout.
The Midlothian General Election Hustings are taking place next week.
Scottish Furniture Makers Association annual exhibition returns with exciting line-up.
Re-engage, attempts to combat loneliness within the elderly through call and tea party services.
Lidl have launched a fresh fight to light up the signs on a Midlothian store 15 years after they were first rejected.
Four and a half thousand dogs are to converge on the region this weekend.
Adverts for cars, cruise holidays and other “high carbon products” could continue to appear on bus shelters across Edinburgh until 2030 despite a ban by the council.
UK Parliamentary Election Midlothian County Parliamentary Constituency Thursday 4 July 2024 Notice of Poll – Part 1
Residents in Midlothian are being offered help ensuring they have the proper ID to vote in next month’s general election.
Scottish Borders Council will consider a vote of no confidence in its former leader when members meet next week.
People power has led to an energy company scaling back plans for a new wind farm in the Borders.
Edinburgh’s Liberal Democrats have been slammed for handing out “fake newspapers."
An Edinburgh councillor has launched a blistering attack on Historic Environment Scotland.
An Edinburgh community youth project set up to help disadvantaged kids being targeted by criminal gangs.
Borders Wind Farm Watch is a cross-community initiative which monitors wind farm development in the region.
Council was forced to write-off debts amounting to £657k.
Scotland Against Modern Slavery to help Scottish businesses tackle modern slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains.
Edinburgh Council is being urged to step in amid serious concerns over a dilapidated warehouse in Leith.
SNP candidate for Midlothian congratulates Midlothian Volunteers for successful Gala Days.
Local residents and the community council at Cockenzie have raised objections to the plans.
The National Mining Museum in Newtongrange played host to the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar yesterday.
A new community campus on the site of a former primary school will bring together community and school facilities.
Concern over sewage “overflows” during heavy rainfall is growing amid increasing discharges.
A local women’s aid charity has been given the go ahead to move into a former children's nursery despite objections from neighbours.
This View has been written by Kirsty McNeill, Scottish Labour & Co-operative Candidate in the Midlothian Constituency.
Plans to move a support centre for vulnerable women and children into the home of a former nursery have sparked objections from local residents.
The authority is seeking a contractor to organise “night-time outdoor public projection mappings.”
We asked the other parties for their reaction and they have all been quick to respond.
Mayfield is one of 30 towns that the Conservatives have said they will give the money to.
Plans for a new family park in the East Lothian countryside have been recommended for refusal by planners over concerns about road safety.
Residents are being urged to make sure they have arrangements in place to vote, as a ceremony to mark the dissolution of the UK Parliament was held on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile today.
HcL working in partnership with SEAG have arrived at the Khmelnytskyi City Children's Rehabilitation Centre.
The A702 at Damhead near Hillend is restricted to a single lane controlled by temporary traffic lights.
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Eight East Lothian beaches are to be recognised this year with a Scotland’s Beach Award.
Consultants to help decide the uncertain future of the charitable trust that operates leisure, sport and cultural services in the Borders.
School attendance rates in Midlothian are higher than the national average but remain lower than they were pre Covid, according to the latest figures published.
Yesterday councillors agree to declare a housing emergency in the Scottish Borders.
Midlothian headquartered Blackmoon Lighting Ltd has expanded its business with three new directors.
The scheme that restricts the most polluting vehicles entering the city centre of the Capital will be enforced from 1st June.
Dramatic images captured from the sky have given a snapshot of the scale of housing coming to East Lothian in the next couple of years.
Local MSP, Christine Grahame uses the recent flooding and high rainfall, to demonstrate the need for climate action.
A planning bid has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council to put a a solar panel array on its roof.
An attempt to get Edinburgh’s Lord Provost to take the train to Germany for a taxpayer-funded trip.
A new charge for collecting garden waste in East Lothian has seen more than 90 per cent of those who use the service for free sign up.
This year’s programme of spring cleaning at Rosslyn Chapel has included conservation maintenance to the most prominent memorial in the Chapel’s grounds.
Dougie Bell, managing director of The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour at the Energy Awards 2024.
A new plan to improve the lives of people who use sign language has been delayed by Edinburgh Council following criticism.
MSP Christine Grahame has written to Transport Scotland urging it to review contingency measures to deal with adverse weather on the A720.
Missed bin collections across Edinburgh have been blamed on a group of rogue refuse collectors taking industrial action.
A community stalwart who was behind a campaign for the restoration of the Borders Railway has died at the age of 95, her family has announced.
An inspirational nurse who has helped transform intensive nursing care at Borders General Hospital has been named the Royal College of Nursing Scotland’s Nurse of the Year.
Council Leader Cammy Day welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to pass the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday 28th May.
Borders’ bars can stay open after midnight during Euro 2024 – if Scotland reach the semi-final stage.
The world’s leading producer of tartan based in the Borders has announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint.
Midlothian's MP has welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of a General Election on July 4th.
Keith Cockburn says the General Election is a chance to beat the SNP and end their independence obsession for good.
Multi award-winning restaurant The Radhuni is sponsoring showcase concert.
Local campaigner Ross Laird has been selected as Parliamentary Candidate for Midlothian.
Drivers are being reminded to be alert for roe deer on the roads at this time of year.
Costs up £7m from the last estimate and significantly higher than it’s original £28m.
Relief for Midlothian residents who commute by car into Edinburgh.
This letter has been written by a Midlothian View reader.
The Scottish Government has unveiled new support for start-up firms in Scotland.
The proposals were revealed at a meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board this week.
The Scottish Government has today confirmed grant funding of £125,000 for the Midlothian Climate Action Hub in 2024-25.
More than 150 people living in villages surrounding a quarry have signed a petition to stop operators opening a new waste recycling facility in it.
The Scottish Government said it could ‘not afford’ to fund the development of a business case.
The local authority has received funding to provide an additional five pool cars for staff for the next year.
Council has no plans to introduce compulsory redundancies during the lifetime of the current administration.
Plans to block through traffic from key Edinburgh city centre routes have been hit with delays.
A list of the 11 most beautiful beaches has been shared by Time Out.
A Berwickshire castle is hosting a festival next month to mark the 60th birthday of an iconic American car.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Proposals come into ‘direct conflict’ with enforcement action being taken in relation to trees which were allegedly felled without permission
Planners refused permission for a flat owner to create a driveway in their garden after measuring the space.
The Scottish Government has announced that peak fares on Scotrail trains will be scrapped over the Summer.
Midlothian Council is inviting local people to come along for an informal chat and to give views on emerging proposals.
This View has been written by Dana Drzikova MSc, Certified Menopause Support Coach and Henpicked Workplace Trainer.
The eagerly awaited final section of Harelaw road connecting the A6106 Millerhill Road is now open.
The first national volunteer survey of litter found by Scottish rivers and waterways has revealed that plastic bottles were the most littered item.
A planning bid has been submitted to extend the lifespan of a “still commercially viable” windfarm.
An investigation has been launched after up to 12 trees were allegedly felled in Musselburgh to make way for a bin.
Now council chiefs are looking to “innovative financial models” and other new approaches in a bid to keep spades in the ground.
Pupils from schools across Midlothian and South East Scotland joined forces to showcase their innovation and learning.
New figures have revealed the extent of pressures on the city’s planning service.
There is a collective gap of up to £585 million between the money needed to deliver services and the money available.
Midlothian planners insisted the two-metre wide strip was part of the communal landscaping on the estate.
Edinburgh memorial to commemorate all those who lost their lives or experienced “loss and change” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The owner of a cottage in Easthouses has won the right to add dormer windows.
Bradan and Eilish from Bonnyrigg are raising money for the My Name’5 Doddle Foundation in honour of their Auntie Tracy.
Calls for an improved digitalised and enforceable equine ID system to ensure all horses are identifiable and traceable.
Landmark Trust to save one of the most important buildings at risk in Britain thanks to National Heritage Memorial Fund support.
Eleven hardy volunteers have donated 44 hours of their valuable time to a Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust.
Vicki Miller has been appointed as the national tourism organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.
72 new electric charging bays installed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Elected members were told the amount of glyphosate used by council workers rose by 50 per cent
Ambitious plans to turn Midlothian’s ski centre into a top visitors attraction have been dealt another blow as councillors agreed to go back to the drawing board over its design.
The final game of the 23/24 season for the Rose was played at New Dundas Park with a great crowd in attendance to watch their team stay in the league.
A company director has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos during the demolition of a hotel in Cornwall.
Villagers are now enjoying the ball game pétanque at a new court built by the council in North Middleton, near Gorebridge.
Forty per cent of private property sales in the Borders go to households not currently resident within the region, senior councillors will be informed next week.
A new Post Office ‘banking hub’ in Jedburgh is closer to reality after a planning bid was agreed by Scottish Borders Council.
Those starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications.
A doctor has told of her horror after discovering her neighbours had installed a CCTV camera outside her bathroom window.
Midlothian Council today (7 May 2024) agreed school session dates for the academic years 2025 / 2026 and 2026 / 2027.
Paul Lawrence has been recommended for appointment as the new Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council.
One Dalkeith is set to open their new hub on Saturday May 11th as part of their grand opening.
Scottish Government propose to replace the PVG membership fee waiver with a fee discount.
Community groups in Edinburgh can now apply to have a Firework Control Zone (FCZ) in their local area.
The 90's boy band, Take That, have hit the roads once again, performing to a sold out OVO Hydro in Glasgow, during their world tour.
BT Group has installed its first EV charge point powered from a street cabinet, marking the first phase of trials which could lead to the wider upgrade of cabinet units across the UK.
In an effort to reach net zero by 2030, the City of Edinburgh Council has successfully deployed five electric refuse collection vehicles.
Work is underway to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit in Bonnyrigg.
Children help Lord-Lieutenant in special tree planting ceremony to mark the Coronation.
Report into Community Learning and Development services in Midlothian highlights positive progress.
Around 730,000 tax credits claimants will start receiving their annual renewal notices from this week.
The Child Disability Payment helps families cover the extra costs of looking after a child or young person.
Edinburgh Christmas market and Hogmanay operators have been awarded a new contract to run the events for another three years.
Big-hearted Edinburgh cabbies have hit out at the council after being asked to stump up cash to have planters moved.
Councillors overwhelmingly refused Henderson Place LLP’s bid to abandon allocating 10 flats.
Napier University law graduate Megan Kane joins the firm on a two-year traineeship.
Councillor Simita Kumar was voted into the SNP group’s top job at a meeting last night.
Children at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are “happy and respectful” according to the national body for improving education in Scotland.
Plans to expand Straiton Retail Park onto land behind its Asda store have been put before councillors for the first time.
The health of the group of trees is being monitored by Midlothian Council officers.
New affordable flats in a Penicuik housing estate have been given the go ahead.
Edinburgh Bus Station’s owners have entered talks with the council over the future of the city centre transport hub.
A group of trees have been placed under an emergency protection order.
This View has been written by Christine Grahame MSP.
Two separate public consultations will inform and guide Midlothian Council’s development of a sustainable transport network
A three-month investigation by the Local Democracy Reporting Services has been digging into the details on some of the city’s 4,000 or so short term lets.
Electric vehicle chargers could be installed in lampposts across Edinburgh to serve residents without driveways.
This View has been written by Midlothian Reader Bill Kerr-Smith.
Edinburgh Science is bringing hands-on science to primary school pupils in Midlothian
A new nationwide initiative to better support young people and unlock genuine opportunity
A wind energy hub is proposed on land north-east of Peebles.
Boundaries Scotland revealed revised proposals to create an additional seat for future Scottish Parliament elections last week.
A consultation has opened seeking the views of Borderers on parking and parking enforcement.
Concern over the loss of arable farmland was one of the issues raised during public consultation.
Runners at this year’s Edinburgh Marathon will be able to celebrate crossing the finish line.
The annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and community spirit, is back for its fourth consecutive year.
The future of Edinburgh Bus Station is hanging in the balance as its owners could attempt to redevelop the city centre site.
Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Champion Councillor Pauline Winchester unveiled a plaque at Mauricewood Primary School.
Concern over the cost of bringing an East Lothian theatre back into use saw a call for community funded grants to be suspended.
Vulnerable and elderly residents in East Lothian will have to pay more for services including meals, community alarms and transport.
Maximum stay periods across all types of chargers will be extended after an annual review
The last remaining shop front improvement grants have been awarded by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
Easy-to-use touch screen offering local people up-to-date information and confidential advice at MAEDT.
40 people came along to a free family pickleball session during the Easter holidays at the Lasswade Centre.
Thousands of stray and homeless animals in Ukraine have been helped after an activist’s speech at a Scottish conference.
It comes after councillors backed a call to consider introducing restrictions on larger cars.
A review of East Lothian Council’s licence charges raises the cost of a three year licence for a short term let.
Councillors fear a demand for photo ID to vote could disenfranchise people.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has signed up to take part in a bungee jump off a Highland bridge.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
A new fund launched by Scottish Borders Council has opened for applications.
An Edinburgh tenant is to be evicted from her flat just as the Scottish Government’s ban is lifted.
The pantry was the grateful recipients of a donation of £1500 from food wholesaler, Fife Creamery Ltd.
Model Railway Exhibition returns to Edinburgh after many years.
Midlothian’s MP has hailed a men’s shed project for revolutionising community well-being.
A community gardening project has taken over a derelict council site behind shops to turn into a woodland garden.
Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund is part of the Community Led Local Development funding stream from the Scottish Government.
A company director has been jailed for eight months after failing to protect workers from exposure to asbestos.
Parks and roundabouts across Midlothian are awash with colour thanks to the council's Land and Countryside teams.
A new tool that allows anyone living with or beyond cancer to check their emotional wellbeing.
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce have confirmed two networking events this month.
Families could save up to £200 on yearly energy bills with some helpful hints on how to bring costs.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has called for the UK Parliament to be urgently recalled to ban arms sales to Israel.
Gensource, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, has embarked on an ambitious energy project on Edinburgh's historic Scott Monument.
National Records of Scotland report on the popular names with local authority breakdowns.
Lothian’s strong year was headlined by an increase of over 17% in its passenger numbers.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Plans to close two community hospitals and a care home to help plug a £10.8m funding gap in East Lothian.
Plans to relocate East Links Family Park from its current home outside Dunbar to East Fortune.
The owner of a holiday flat in a Midlothian village has won an appeal to keep operating.
The tourism organisation announced the closures of all such venues across the country.
A ban on pavement parking across Midlothian will come into force next week despite concerns.
Midlothian Council is looking for everyone’s views as it continues to develop its new Local Transport Strategy.
