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.
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for a total of seven years.
Recording its best satisfaction levels for almost a decade.
Schools in Midlothian will no longer be allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils.
Tucked away in one of Edinburgh’s suburbs is a time capsule transforming you back in time.
The King has appointed Mrs Sarah Barron DL to succeed Lieutenant Colonel Richard Callander who has retired.
The programme of improvements to the county’s CCTV network has been underway since late 2023.
Midlothian councillors are calling for an investigation into the possibility of a new bridge or bridge network.
Launches of historic garden competition to celebrate 150 years of horticultural heritage in the village
BEAR Scotland has donated £750 to Play Therapy Base.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Almost 30 local children's nursery places and 15 jobs could be lost.
This column has been written by Midlothian MP, Kirsty McNeill.
Parents are being told to stop texting or calling their children during class time at schools across Midlothian.
To support the initiative the Scottish Government has awarded the council a £20 million grant.
The park has been formally opposed by a Scottish Borders Council planning committee.
Parents at a primary school with no fixed play equipment in its playground have won the backing of councillors.
A new online exhibition has been launched featuring forty historic photographs of the Midlothian village of Roslin.
Application for erection of a temporary lattice anemometry mast up to 90 metres high on land south of Deanburnhaugh in Hawick.
Community groups in Edinburgh are being invited to apply for funding from a £50,000 pilot scheme.
Edinburgh councillors are set to consider backing a study which could make building new zebra crossings in the city cheaper and easier.
More parking charges across the Borders is one of the options to be considered as part of a new review.
Civic leader congratulates campaigning electrotechnical body for training the workforce of the future at event held at Bush Estate.
Newtongrange Primary School marks its 100th anniversary this year and parents say its outdoor areas remains locked in the past.
Scottish housebuilder has made a £2,000 Donation to Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust
A Scottish Government agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments.
Borderers are urged to find out more about plans for new renewable energy park.
People who want to learn or improve traditional skills will be able to apply for funding.
Northbound traffic will return to North Bridge from Friday 28th March at 10am.
The new service will be trialled for six months.
Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video started today.
Planning is being sought for the re-use and retrofit of the original B-listed 1930s building.
Lorna Slater, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A bid to create a new driveway in the front garden of a mid-terrace house has been rejected.
Councillors in Midlothian have unanimously approved the plans.
Drop in to Dalkeith Library on Tuesday 1 April between 4pm and 7pm to give your views on the proposals.
Project to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and connecting with public transport for local journeys along the A7.
It will be safety first for a motorcyclists group next month.
A bid to turn a farm steading into housing has been rejected.
Operators recorded an operating loss of £131,000.
Anger is growing in Eyemouth over the lack of in-person access to banking services locally.
Edinburgh Council has been accused of “raiding the pockets of residents.”
Financial literacy is on the curriculum for secondary pupils across the Borders this month.
Unwanted hair isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it’s something that affects confidence, mental well-being, and daily life.
The former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie will face no action in the Police investigation into SNP finances.
Detailed plans for the new Beeslack High School at Easter Bush are due to go before councillors on Monday.
Plans for a hovercraft service running between Fife and Edinburgh are being explored.
Plans have been revealed to expand the public electric vehicle charging network across the Borders.
An Edinburgh councillor has made a call for reforms to community councils.
SNP MSP for Midlothian North & Musselburgh has issued a statement about the Holyrood election next year.
A shake-up in the regularity and length of committees is being considered.
Councillor delighted Lothian Buses has paid heed to his calls to improve evening buses serving Rosewell.
Holyrood has yet to contribute despite a plea two years ago for £15m financial help.
An appeal for foster carers to take in child asylum seekers and teenagers has been made.
A Penicuik social enterprise is steering a course for a more sustainable future.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Motion for Edinburgh to ‘benefit from increased UK defence spending’.
Midlothian MP writes her latest column for Midlothian View
An Edinburgh councillor is calling for a ban on arms companies testing products in the capital.
West Lothian has seen a surge in applications for council homes because Edinburgh and Glasgow are “full up”.
A village pub has been given formal approval of its beer garden nearly 30 years after it opened.
He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today after previously being found guilty of various offences.
Edinburgh Council’s leader and other councillors are set to get a pay increase as a result of new Scottish Government policy.
Edinburgh councillors have approved a new lease agreement with the owners of the city’s bus station.
The local authority is paying 97 per cent of its invoices submitted within 30 days.
Councillors are being asked to give the go ahead for a consultation on plans.
The Brunton and Haddstock partnership brings a series of exciting concerts to East Lothian.
A vehicle valet firm has lost its bid for planning permission for a car port.
An office building near the centre of East Lothian’s biggest town could be turned into student accommodation under new plans.
The council recently received an electricity bill for one million kilowatts of electricity.
The amazing winners of the 2025 annual Pocket Garden Design Competition have been unveiled by Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Teenagers from Down’s Syndrome Scotland charity attend skilled-based workshop at ‘Old School Fabrications’ artisan design studio
The figure was released as the council engineers unveiled a £6m capital investment plan for the county’s roads.
In total £1.79 million in debt was written off by the council in 2023/24.
Death threats have been made to a number of female council leaders across Scotland.
Important information from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service:.
The stone of Remembrance was damaged in an arson attack in November 2022.
Midlothian Council is inviting valued carers to help celebrate Kinship Care Week next week.
The council has been carrying out extensive repairs to the roof of its Haddington headquarters.
The former Royal Bank of Scotland branch is on the town’s Westgate.
Subsidies to Lothian Buses to continue running two “vital” services across the south of the city.
Midlothian Council is the third local authority in Scotland to sign the Buy Social Pledge.
Council strikes gold for its work supporting armed forces employees and communities.
Edinburgh-based Helen Gillanders was at the helm of Dunbar Primary School for 15 years.
Supermarket giants Lidl have appealed to Scottish Ministers.
This View has been written by Midlothian East Councillor Peter Smaill.
Midlothian MP, Kirsty McNeill, writes her regular column for Midlothian View.
Dalkeith based Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco was recognised as one of the UK's top wedding professionals.
A fresh bid to demolish a former scout hut and replace it with two new family homes has been lodged.
Hundreds of vulnerable Midlothian residents will have to pay for access to sports centres.
Parents should be encouraged to photograph badly parked contracted taxis drivers outside schools.
Edinburgh councillors have moved forward with plans to run a new series of events at the Ross Bandstand.
Councillors who led the fight to ban glyphosate Midlothian have now backed plans.
NHS Borders has donated a selection of surplus medical equipment to Pickups for Peace.
A bid for the Borders largest single wind farm is to go to a public local inquiry after councillors today refused to support it.
Bonnyrigg Rose fell to a 3-1 defeat at Ainslie Park on Saturday afternoon.
Peebles Common Good Fund is currently forecast to be overspent by around £200k .
Midlothian Tourism Forum members shared a wide range of tourism developments in the area at their AGM this week at Arniston House.
Lovell Partnerships has officially completed all affordable housing at its Oakwood Edge development in Mayfield, near Dalkeith.
ETA are working in conjunction with accreditation body the National Open College Network.
The authority plan to move school bank accounts from the Bank of Scotland to the Royal Bank of Scotland
Senior councillors in East Lothian will receive a pay rise of over 40% this year after a review of national salaries for elected members.
Councillors on the West Lothian Education Executive are set to discuss proposals to close nine nurseries in August.
East Lothian council leader Norman Hampshire has been accused of ‘shenanigans’ after halting two energy debates.
A milestone has been reached over plans for a £40m Borders holiday park after the first of four public consultation events.
The building on the site of the former Newbattle High School can accommodate 459 pupils.
Questions have been raised over whether West Lothian Council should continue to use the social media site X.
The rise follows a review of councillor payments which was carried out nationally by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee.
Investment of £5m has finally been released to support a proposed extension of the Borders Railway to Carlisle.
Kelly Parry has accused the body which investigates elected members of having a ‘weak record.’
Midlothian became the latest Scottish local authority to introduce a 10% council tax rise.
Tim Purves, CEO and Chairman of William Purves explains what funeral regulation means for Midlothian families.
A new Accounts Commission report says Fife Council’s performance in delivering services is mixed.
Scottish Borders councillors are being advised not to oppose the wind farm go-ahead.
The Plumbing and Heating Federation has raised concerns over the slow pace.
Local businesses and residents have shared their frustration with funding for new public toilets in Portobello
Concerns over East Lothian Council’s role as a landowner of a site earmarked for a controversial BESS.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A bus service described by families as a ‘lifeline’ after their children were suddenly moved out of their school is to be axed this summer.
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Nine homes in Edinburgh have started to benefit from major energy upgrades.
All but one elected member in the council chamber supported the increase.
A Hawick councillor has told fellow members he did so with some reluctance.
A proposed £400m Borders holiday park has passed its first planning hurdle with flying colours.
Kirsty McNeill, Midlothian's MP, writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The council looks to bridge a £10m funding gap in its budget.
The proposed increase is in budget papers already supported by its cross party business transformation steering group.
The Loanhead-based firm has a made a significant six-figure outlay.
Edinburgh Libraries have launched a new recycling programme aimed at promoting sustainability and digital reuse.
It is National Adult Support and Protection Day on Thursday 20th February.
Edinburgh councillors have voted to make a controversial low traffic area in a city neighbourhood permanent.
An investigation has been launched after concerns were raised at how a ‘cashless society’ was impacting on older folk in Eyemouth.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
East Lothian Council has become the first Scottish local authority to approve a 10% council tax rise.
Before the pandemic the bus company would disburse excess profits to its shareholders in most years.
The local authority is proposing to take over control of its traffic lights and charge each time they have to switch them off.
Councillors met behind closed doors to agree work on the offices on Buccleuch Street in November last year.
Council officers say the move will save them nearly £18,000.
The six-week closure is to undertake resurfacing.
Fees for services from cremations to car parking across Edinburgh are set to go up substantially.
Putting the cost of leaving a car in some city centre streets at £9 an hour.
Scotland also has the highest number of public charging devices per head of population of any UK nation.
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised the funding for Mayfield under a UK-wide Long Term Town Planning initiative.
Leadburn junction is to be resurfaced and upgraded to improve safety.
The Scottish Greens have recently secured money for the expansion of free school meals.
Programme of work to renovate the busy car park at a popular city beach spot is being considered by the council.
Plans have seen cross party agreement ahead of next week’s full council meeting.
Midlothian MP, Kirsty McNeill, writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
24 of the 32 Scottish Councils provided figures for this research.
Three Leith councillors have asked a committee to make a controversial LTN permanent.
Edinburgh councillors have voted to try and claw back millions of pounds per year set to be taken by the Treasury.
Midlothian Council has launched a parking survey.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with mandatory biosecurity measures is now in place in Scotland and England.
Scottish architecture and design studio appointed for refurbishment of Fringe Central.
Concerns over an ‘unusual’ green pergola installed on the driveway of a house in a conservation area dismissed.
Edinburgh Council could be advised to quit the social media site X after councillors voted to explore options.
A bid to create a glamping retreat for horse lovers on a hillside in Midlothian has been rejected by planners.
The action is needed a Knoll Hospital premises in Duns due to the presence of RAAC.
Go ahead given to new housing at a former petrol station at Hillend.
A director has been appointed to carry out an independent review of the allegations.
Proposals to create new student flats on a scrapyard in Leith featured in Trainspotting 2 have been refused over concerns over flooding.
Plans to charge health care workers an annual fee for a parking permit in North Berwick have been condemned.
SBC has had to consider a number of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) planning bids over recent months.
Concerns over plans the BESS saw calls for the council to object to it.
Edinburgh’s council tax could rise by 8% as officials warned budget pressures were straining the city’s finances.
Opposition is growing to plans for giant pylons across the Borders into England.
The cost of bulky rubbish uplifts in West Lothian is set to rise to £50.
The Rose entertained Clyde FC at NDP and came out on top with a well deserved 2-1 victory.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
The public will be able to comment on the legal orders as part of a consultation.
Research by YouGov has revealed the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men had an overall impact of almost £2.5million.
Future mass transit plans for Edinburgh should follow successful bus-based projects in cities such as Belfast.
The benefits of the pavement parking ban have been praised by Guide Dogs Scotland and Living Streets Edinburgh.
A Grass Management Pilot Scheme launched by Scottish Borders Council last year was a departure from the ‘one size fits all’ approach.
A football banning order was issued to a 46-year-old man at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Improvements to the bus services running out to two major international sporting facilities are to be investigated.
Concern from parents, pupils and teaching union the EIS, over the presence of ‘arms manufacturers’ firms.
A lack of leadership has meant the Scottish Government has made minimal progress towards its challenging climate change goal of reducing car use.
Police Scotland carried out more breath tests and more roadside drug tests than previous years.
Kirsty McNeill MP commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day.
Lorna Slater, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Scotland’s population is projected to grow to 5.8 million people by the middle of 2047.
Scotland’s councils continue to face severe financial pressures says the Accounts Commission.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The transport convenor is calling on officers to hold talks with the Balerno community to ensure it is not left struggling in the future.
Visitors will be unable to access the monument from today.
Concern over the impact of Storm Eowyn saw the owner of woodland lose his bid to put a 6ft fence between it and a main road.
Edinburgh’s tourist trade has been given an extra six months to prepare for the introduction of a tourist tax.
The full programme for the 2025 Edinburgh Science Festival will be announced on 18th February.
An investigation into the decision to continue using unlicensed Homes of Multiple Occupancy is set to be launched,
Calls for a report into the impact of the cancellation to look at the ‘domino effect.’
Voice of Carers Across Lothian has launched a new energy support service for unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian
Edinburgh-based solicitor and estate agent Ralph Sayer has promoted Robyn Donaldson to partner in the firm.
Schools and nurseries across Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh will be closed tomorrow after a red weather warning was issued.
Council has been holding talks with a local employer in a bid to keep them in the county.
Developers have been accused of ‘littering’ Midlothian with signs left on lampposts.
Hundreds of empty home owners in East Lothian will lose large discounts and have to pay double council tax,
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The temporary building support was installed in January 2023 at Midlothian House.
Edinburgh city council has added 40 new properties to its social housing list after buying more homes from the MoD.
Owner has been told its success has made it ‘unlawful’ after losing an appeal to keep operating.
Scottish Borders Council planning officers rejected the application for the windows installed at eight flats in North Street in Duns.
Following the results of a ballot count the Tweed Valley Business Improvement District has been approved again.
Kate Campbell wants to know who made the decision to cancel the event given the “relatively calm” weather on the night.
Calls for an Edinburgh tourist tax to be raised to up to 8% to tackle the city’s housing crisis have been rejected.
A future for Gorgie City Farm has been secured with the agreement of a 25 year lease by the city council.
A full environmental assessment will be needed before plans for a £350m holiday park near Hawick can move forward.
Scottish Ministers have backed plans to build an extra 150 homes on land earmarked for a public park.
The Planning and Environmental Appeals Decision this week granted permission for the Wull Muir development near Heriot.
A senior councillor accused of making an ‘inappropriate’ comment to a young council worker has been cleared of breaching any standards.
A Bathgate community group has rejected plans which would have seen it paying £90,000 a year.
Scottish Borders Council planning officers rejected the application for the windows installed at eight flats in Duns.
St Columba’s Hospice Care set to receive a donation of up to £162K from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Objectors say guests would be put at risk by 100mph flying golf balls
Four overnight road closures of the A702 are planned.
A series of in person engagement events has been announced as part of the consultation on proposed changes to speed limits in Scotland.
All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses says the Accounts Commission.
A wizard-themed holiday let above the café where JK Rowling famously wrote Harry Potter has been rejected.
Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy.
One of Melville Housing Association’s longest serving staff members retires.
The council’s revenues team is holding drop-in sessions throughout January to help people who may be eligible help.
Thousands of taxpayers have already done so by completing their tax returns before the fizz was barely flat on New Year’s Day.
Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The plan to develop low carbon energy projects valued at £145 million includes a new flagship energy centre.
Councillors have approved a new strategy to enable more people to walk, wheel and cycle.
Newtongrange train station has undergone a transformation this year.
The new store will be the family-run retailer’s 57th store in the UK and its first ever in Scotland.
Morrisons Daily has signed a 15-year lease with Midlothian Council.
A hundred years after forming, Borthwick & District Pipe Band played in Gorebridge to celebrate the switch on of the Christmas lights.
The call comes on the back of growing violence on city buses which saw £1,700 worth of damage.
Mainstream classes at Mayfield Primary School are to relocate to Easthouses Primary School after a spate of vandalism.
Labour’s minority administration has clung on to power after a two hour debate in the city Chambers.
Leah Baillie has been honoured as JudoScotland’s Young Technical Official of the Year.
First images of how a controversial new ‘village’ for older residents in East Lothian will look have been unveiled.
Green MSP has called for a car-free Holyrood alongside improvements.
Since November 2022 the fund has awarded more than half a million pounds to 52 local groups and projects.
Providing opportunities for children and young people in Dalkeith to learn, grow and discover.
Cash-strapped council is to introduce it as part of a pilot project
Plans for 11 luxury holiday golf lodges get the go ahead despite failing to secure support from the course next door.
This comes just weeks after plans for a £22m development on neighbouring land was rejected.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A family-run coffee shop in Melrose has been granted the go-ahead to add some “sophistication” to the town’s night life.
A cycle-friendly Innerleithen brewery’s hopes of tapping into longer opening hours have been dashed.
Rosewell Primary School has become the first school in Midlothian to become a Scottish Book Trust Gold Accredited Reading School.
Midlothian Council’s library service has today unveiled its latest initiative to help combat loneliness and isolation.
NHS 24 has issued advice about how to cope with norovirus.
Nine deserving charities are celebrating this Christmas thanks to a series of festive donations by Melville Housing Association.
A bid for two ‘coffee stops’ on the border between Scotland and England has fallen flat with planners.
Some of the Bonnyrigg Rose under 10s and 12s girls have banded together to complete a very ambitious running challenge in December.
Members of an East Lothian golf club are being given the chance to run it themselves.
Plans to introduce parking charges in an East Lothian seaside town have been approved.
Unauthorised traveller camps have caused around £80,000 in damage to University of Edinburgh sites in Midlothian.
Concerns have been raised over plans to build a large battery storage site on a 12 hectare field less than 100 metres from a school campus.
David Reilly, has been honoured as JudoScotland’s Pathway Coach of The Year.
A hunt for new communities to twin with Midlothian towns is set to be launched in a bid to boost trade and tourism.
Councillors are being asked to approve additional conditions for owners applying for a licence to run boarding facilities.
Children’s Commissioner and football campaigners launch competition law complaints against SFA and SPFL.
A huge hike in taxi fares in the Borders of almost 27 per cent was agreed this week.
Councillor Parry was speaking as the Scottish Government lifted the council tax freeze.
upils at Gorebridge Primary School climbed aboard Midlothian Council’s new gritter this week to help launch a competition.
The company behind plans for a £22.4million housing project near Straiton have said they are ‘disappointed’
Members of North Berwick Golf Club have appealed to East Lothian Council to make them exempt from parking charges.
The Scottish Government needs a delivery plan that clearly explains to the public how it will reform the NHS.
Residents in an East Lothian street have lost their fight to keep their bin sheds after building them on shrubbery beds.
The Dalkeith business landed the prestigious national honour after impressing the judges with its growth over the past year.
The proposals are set to have a first look from Midlothian councillors at a meeting of their planning committee next week.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian Council wants to hear views on plans to close Lasswade High School Childcare Service.
Amazing young people in Midlothian have been recognised at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.
This View has been written by Midlothian MP, Kirsty McNeill
Hundreds of youngsters helped decorate their village tree as snow fell.
An appeal to Scottish Ministers for the applicant claim Councillor Hampshire’s position was flawed.
As Midlothian View reaches the end of its first decade we reflect on what a journey it has been.
Digital Learning Stations will be installed in each library, equipped with tablets, notebooks, or laptops pre-loaded with interactive tutorials.
Jedburgh residents can cash in with the opening of a new banking hub in the town.
Homeowner is calling for an independent regulator to be introduced to hold house builders to account.
Customers urged to be cautious of refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer.
Residents in a small East Lothian village are having to put up with tankers pumping raw sewage after nearly 100 houses were built with no mains link.
Galashiels traders have voted in favour of more investment in the town.
West Lothian Council has said it cannot afford to replace any of its existing vehicle fleet with electric vehicles over the next five years.
Scottish Borders Council has joined forces with a technology partner to support small businesses join the AI revolution.
Plans to convert an ex-serviceman’s cottage into a new sustainable home have been backed on appeal.
West Lothian Council has backed calls to demand a clampdown on fireworks and tighter controls on their sale.
More than 1250 attacks were recorded in Midlothian schools during 190 school days over 2023.
Dalkeith High pupils work with Scotland's top mural artist to produce artwork for the site of the former school
Plans for a new solar farm in East Berwickshire have moved a step closer to reality.
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Councillors criticise both the council and developers for not considering underground communal bins.
Representatives of the project received the Conservation and Heritage Award as well as the Building of the Year Award.
For years Midlothian residents have wanted something to be done on the A702 near Hillend.
A Berwickshire councillor is campaigning against the “industrialisation” of his community.
A pensioner who faced having to tear down her fence has won the right to keep it on appeal.
Outdated rules over tinted windows on taxi cabs have been relaxed.
Midlothian’s most successful restaurant is celebrating after retaining its coveted AA Rosette.
The Mobile Library will be available to residents every Monday and Thursday.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
A hotel operator who was ordered to remove a temporary marquee which has stood for ten years has won his fight to keep it for a little longer.
MSPs joined staff from Historic Environment Scotland at a parliamentary reception last week to learn more about the issue.
Midlothian Council has been awarded three Active Travel Infrastructure Fund awards by the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government is encouraging areas throughout the region to make applications to be a Business Improvement District.
Recent announcements from the UK Budget have raised extreme concern over the impact on charities and community groups across Midlothian.
Bonnyrigg Rose has issued a statement today in response to SPRL disciplinary hearing.
Bonnyrigg Rose FC has today received a six-point deduction following an SPFL Disciplinary Tribunal.
Edinburgh faces an £18m bill to pay for a hike in employer national insurance contributions.
Taxi fares in Edinburgh are set to be hiked by 9.5 per cent from next month.
More than 800 sixth year students from across West Lothian took part in the the WestDrive scheme.
Midlothian councillors were told today that services in the county are already overspent by £5.2million this year.
Midlothian councillors are being asked to back plans to look at bringing ‘modular homes’ onto the site.
The move will boost the pensions of 952 former mineworkers in Midlothian.
This November is Men’s Mental Health awareness month focusing attention on the rise of male suicide and mental health issues across the country.
The very well attended ceremony followed the Remembrance Sunday Parade.
A Peebles-based company that supports Scottish Borders Council with its winter gritting and snow clearance programme was saved from closure today.
Midlothian Council leader Kelly Parry has written to Fiona Hyslop MSP expressing her frustration at the lack of action.
A celebration event in Penicuik Town Hall on Saturday 14th December
East Lothian Council is set to become the latest local authority to declare a housing emergency.
The 2024 Top 100 Women in Tourism represent women working across nearly every area of the sector.
Plans for a major refurbishment of a Midlothian secondary school have been lodged giving a first look at the proposed makeover.
The leader of Edinburgh Council has asked for court cases involving people who were arrested for causing disorder on Bonfire Night to be fast-tracked.
Tributes to Midlothian’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday.
A youth football club based in Rosewell has invested in vital equipment with donation from Melville Housing Association.
Hundreds of homeless people in Edinburgh are set to be moved out of ‘unlawful’ temporary accommodation.
An East Lothian councillor has claimed trucks full of sewage are being emptied into a village’s main drains system.
Fears are growing that Berwickshire could be transformed into a ‘concrete jungle’ within 25 years due to the proliferation of battery storage planning bids.
Scotland’s leisure and tourism industry is making waves as the Lost Shore Surf Resort, the nation’s first inland surf destination, officially opens its doors next week.
This View has been written by Kirsty McNeill, MP for Midlothian.
The announcement was made today at a gathering of community leaders and business and political representatives at Hawick Rugby Club.
Pension sats people were leaving dog poo in ‘double figures’ on the land before she took action.
A Midlothian councillor is facing a second hearing over allegations of inappropriate comments in 18 months.
With a fantastic package of support available in Midlothian there’s no better time to consider a rewarding career working with children.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has earned 'Gold Standard' accreditation under the 4 Day Week Campaign's scheme that officially recognises permanent four-day week employers in the UK.
The club are devastated to announce the passing of Chairman Charlie Kirkwood late last night.
Pupils and staff at Woodburn Primary School are now enjoying their new state-of-the-art educational facilities.
Edinburgh Diwali has been organising Edinburgh’s primary public Diwali celebration since 2015.
New data highlights public desire for practical action.
They face having their funding cut with just 90 days notice.
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the plastic bag charge in Scotland’s stores.
A rural village designed by one of Scotland’s greatest Victorian architects is to welcome its first new home in 140 years.
Visitors to East Lothian may have to pay a tourist tax in the future after councillors gave the go ahead.
Edinburgh Council bosses have raised concerns some staff could be driving under the influence while on duty.
Health chiefs have been accused of taking all the benefits from local services and leaving a council to foot the bill.
Plans for a substation at the centre of a £1.6 billion project are set to get the go ahead next week.
The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh is to be formally mothballed more than a year after its doors were closed
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Over 700 people have so far signed a petition to save a town’s much-loved theatre within 24 hours of it being launched.
A village on the outskirts of Edinburgh is to get a new direct bus service to the city centre to serve its growing population.
Edinburgh’s Christmas will spread further festive cheer this year by offering more tickets than ever before to local community groups and charities.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A traffic restriction which tickets over 100 drivers a week is to be removed from an Edinburgh suburb.
Porty Community Energy will be able to sell electricity generated from the systems at a price that is below that of energy bought from the other energy suppliers.
The proposals cover the largest part of the site including the former Bangour hospital buildings which are to be converted into homes.
The heating and renewables specialist has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious H&V News Awards 2024.
It comes as the council seeks to implement recommendations from the Jo Cox Civility Commission.
Macmerry Recycling Centre has been mothballed since October last year in a cost-cutting measure by cash-strapped East Lothian Council.
A tourist tax could be introduced in East Lothian after early results of a new survey revealed two thirds of visitors were happy to pay.
Because of the scale of the wind farm the final decision on approval lies with the Scottish Government’s Energy Consent Unit
Access to Wikipedia could be blocked in Edinburgh’s libraries after it emerged children were able to view inappropriate content.
Midlothian’s Provost Debbi McCall has said she is ‘absolutely chuffed’ after she was shortlisted.
The MARC Building in Woodburn has been formally renamed Woodburn Community Hub in a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
"This is fundamentally wrong. We have invested millions in the castle, we have increased employment and it is an important listed building."
A major expansion of a booming caravan park on a Berwickshire country estate has been rubber-stamped.
Locals have banded together to fight against a neighbouring quarry’s plan to nearly double in size.
Nearly 500 objections to a £54million flood protection scheme have been lodged with East Lothian Council.
Plan to demolish East Lothian’s main theatre venue will be put to councillors next week.
A new chapter in access to health information will be launched at a Borders library this week.
Suzy Douglas, SBC’s director of finance, warns that the authority faces a £50 million funding gap over the next ten years, according to the latest forecasts.
The bleak BBC Nuclear drama Threads marks it’s 40th anniversary.
The City of Edinburgh Council is asking tenants to give their feedback on how it invests in Council homes, neighbourhoods, and services.
MSP Craig Hoy has called on the Scottish Government to put people first instead of those in the ‘Holyrood bubble.'
An Edinburgh resident’s plan to increase the size of his garden by buying a strip of public land has been foiled by the council.
A historic castle has been refused permission to carry on using its marquee ten years after it was first put up.
Lovell recently welcomed school children from Lawfield Primary School to Oakwood Edge in Mayfield.
Gary Maclean is encouraging amateur chefs across Scotland to take part in the Mary’s Meals Deals Challenge.
An Edinburgh community’s five-year plea for the council to fix a landslip has been answered.
A shop in Midlothian has been caught selling counterfeit vodka containing industrial alcohol.
East Lothian distillery wants to introduce a wide range of events as it aims to diversify.
NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service are streamlining how patients receive mental health support.
Residents in an East Lothian village staged a protest at a gate they claim is being locked regularly.
A waste amnesty has been launched for residents in Midlothian who want to get rid of household items which could be used to start fires in the run up to Bonfire Night this year.
Serious issues with the construction of hundreds of council homes in Edinburgh were known about “somewhere up the tree,” an MSP has said.
Flags flew at half mast over the weekend as council leaders in Midlothian and East Lothian paid tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond.
'This incredible charismatic leader took Scotland within an inch of Independence and the tragedy is he has not lived to see it.'
Savings proposals to bridge a budget gap of £9.41 million in 2025/26 rising to £20.64 million by 2028/29.
Buildings sold by Edinburgh Council for £1 could be turned into student flats under new plans.
Debt levels for people who needed help from East Lothian’s Citizen’s Advice staff rose by nearly 50 per cent last year.
Edinburgh residents who fear the arrival of bin hubs outside their homes could turn their neighbourhood into a “vermin-infested litter dump” successfully halted the project.
An award-winning architects firm has slammed planners for refusing an extension.
Edinburgh residents living in “potential death trap” council homes riddled with mould are demanding answers.
The official presentation of Lothians Speak Their Name Quilt, a poignant tribute to those lost to suicide
This View has been written by Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland.
Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency, has raised concerns about the rapidly growing population of Midlothian in Parliament.
Boadicea is awarded a Great Taste 1-star in world’s most coveted food and drink awards.
Development named David Smith House in honour of the former provost and councillor who died in 2020.
New car club scheme for local people in a joint initiative with Enterprise Car Club.
People are being invited to provide feedback on updated proposals to promote safe active travel in Musselburgh.
A 200-year-old farm workshop could become a haven for cyclists if it gets the go ahead to be converted into a countryside cafe.
A Scottish Borders councillor has thrown her hat into the ring to be selected as the SNP’s candidate at the next Holyrood election.
Edinburgh North and Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert, has today called for the GB Energy Satellite Site due to be located in Edinburgh to be based in Leith.
The pilot scheme that scrapped ScotRail peak-time rail fares ended in September.
Bereaved parents and families across Scotland remember together all those lives lost too soon.
The council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
Challenge Poverty Week runs from 7th to 11th October.
Twenty years of service to social housing in Midlothian.
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council was given £150k to develop a plan for the farm’s future.
Challenge Poverty Week runs from 7 to 11 October.
Approved despite claims the town’s most famous son would be left ‘birling in his grave’ by the plans.
The local authority failed to pay a debt left by the previous tenant.
Residents of a new housing estate have been left with a ‘path to nowhere’ after Tesco refused to allow it to be extended to their neighbouring store.
A Borders community is to share in £3.6m of funding designed to plug a digital divide experienced by rural communities.
West Lothian’s leader has backed COSLA’s rejection of the controversial National Care Service plans.
Residents in an East Lothian village have reacted with anger over plans to replace a traditional cottage with a large house which will block their views of historic hills.
The next stage of Scottish Borders Council’s controversial headstone safety checks are to be launched at Peebles Cemetery next week.
Edinburgh Council will look to bill Oasis for all costs it incurs from the band’s hotly anticipated return.
People growing impatient over an upgrade promised six years ago, a councillor has said.
Highly acclaimed Scottish theatre trust calls for public support to help keep ‘the show on the road’ amidst challenging financial landscape.
Encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October.
The owner says changes to tax laws will wipe out its profits from next year.
This View has been written by William Purves Funeral Directors who are supporters of Midlothian View.
Commuters in the Scottish Borders have environmentally-friendly tickets to ride courtesy of 15 new solar-powered bus stops.
The booming wind farm industry in the Scottish Borders is set to require many more workers.
The Borders Innovation Park faces a significant delay after civil servants demanded a revised business cases
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A 19th century village church could be turned into a family retreat and conference centre.
Villagers in Berwickshire have expressed their growing frustration at the rapid ‘industrialisation’ of their communities.
Edinburgh’s struggling health and social care service is set to get its third boss in less than two years.
Due to popular demand a ‘Scam Van’ will be back out on tour in the Borders next week.
The £361.8m cost to Scottish Borders Council of building three new schools represents ‘pretty good value for money’, a senior councillor believes.
Colin Beattie MSP delivered a speech in the Scotland Stands with Ukraine debate.
The firm which operated for three years without planning permission next to a residential street has won its appeal to carry on.
The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day is set to take place for the third year in succession on Saturday 28 September.
Plans for a skate park, pump track and basketball court next to a community sports pitch in Dunbar.
An Edinburgh museum is facing months of closure as the city’s cash-strapped council looks to take “urgent action” to cut costs.
Work to restore the iconic timber groynes on Portobello beach has been completed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
A new service providing foldaway bikes to rent for local people and commuters has been launched at Sheriffhall.
A restaurant bid to build a customer car park on open land across the road has been approved.
Bid to put solar panels on its roof is set to be rejected over concerns about their impact on the listed building.
Action Scottish Borders Council is taking to protect the public purse from fraud and error.
Capital residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the final plans to raise over £100 million.
Former Scotland rugby international Alasdair Dickinson has won his fight to live on farm land in Midlothian.
For quite a while Midlothian View has displayed a mix of local and national adverts but that has changed.
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on the places it intends to use for polling stations in future elections.
Online story map gathering details from across South East Scotland.
Midlothian Third Sector Interface have announced funding for community groups and voluntary organisations in Midlothian.
Nearly a dozen local residents attended the meeting of Midlothian Council’s Local Review Body.
Used up to the 1980s, the cheap, bubbly material has a lifespan of around 30 years and is now liable to suddenly collapsing.
Edinburgh Council is facing “serious questions” after it emerged it is breaking the law “on an industrial scale.”
Parents have warned something “catastrophic” could happen after plans to replace their dilapidated primary school building.
A bid by grandparents to rent their listed flat two months a year to holiday guests in an East Lothian village has been rejected by councillors.
The future use of electric scooters will have to be addressed as part of wider changes to the way people travel in the future, one of West Lothian’s new Labour MPs has said.
Action is needed to maintain a Kelso woodland which has been labelled an “albatross around our neck” by a town councillor.
The tragic deaths of three children during a mass stabbing over the summer highlighted the need for additional security at an East Lothian primary school councillors were told this week.
Council inspectors have been accused of ‘wading through women’s used sanitary products’ to see if families in East Lothian qualify for a bigger waste bin.
A green-fingered tenant from Woodburn, near Dalkeith in Midlothian, has been rewarded for her fantastic garden.
West Lothian’s high streets continue to be “go-to” destinations for local people.
A request to recognise a Borders operatic society stalwart with a plaque in her honour has been politely rejected – over fears it could create an unwanted precedent.
The Expo is one of the biggest business showcase and networking events in the region.
Double yellow lines next to a health centre have been given the go ahead after concerns were raised about ambulances getting to it.
Colin Beattie MSP has welcomed the news that a new application for a pharmacy in Rosewell has been submitted.
George Street’s pedestrianisation plan could see the removal of trees and car chargers, with cheaper materials used for resurfacing, amid rising costs.
A local artist from Midlothian, Yvonne Weighand Lyle, has worked with over 100 local people over the past year to co-design a new set of sculptural benches for the county.
More than six hundred people had a splashing time last weekend as all of the swimming pools in the Borders opened free of charge.
A low traffic neighbourhood project which has left an Edinburgh community divided should be made permanent, council officials have concluded.
The Brunton Theatre Trust has warned it is months away from running out of funds after its council grant was cut by £200,000 a year.
A former Edinburgh councillor looking to make a comeback is facing calls to hand back a £16,000 ‘golden goodbye’ she received.
Calls for a recycling centre to reopen in East Lothian amid claims fly-tipping has increased since it shut its doors.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has revealed his delight after a youth project was awarded £300,000 Levelling Up cash.
From Monday 1 April tenants of Melville Housing Association will have a new maintenance service.
Midlothian Council is to enforce a ban on parking on pavements and dropped kerbs and double parking.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Members of Scottish Borders Council planning committee have agreed not to object to a new BESS.
A Greens councillor questioned whether they were better for the environment.
A public inquiry has been triggered today after councillors lodged a formal objection to a proposed Borders windfarm.
A bid to stop housing being built on a popular woodland has been rejected by East Lothian councillors.
Members of Scottish Borders Council will next week be asked to agree to help its sports, leisure and culture trust.
Sustainable energy services company won the ‘New Business of the Year’ Award at Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
A “decaying” Art Deco cinema is to be examined by Edinburgh Council officers amid fears it could be “demolished by default”.
Edinburgh Council's Culture and Communities Convener, Val Walker gives her reaction.
Trade body says the Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers.
Battery Energy Storage Systems have been in the news this week so we thought we would take a look at what they are.
Owen Thompson has urged the UK Government to back research into the benefits of ‘magic mushrooms.’
Inception Art Show has announced the dates for its return to Dalkeith Palace.
A national insurance association has advised that work would not be covered by standard home insurance.
The accolade is seen as marking a significant milestone in its history.
The ribbon was cut on the City Centre to West East Link.
Councillors will be recommended not to object to a proposed windfarm despite concerns from villagers.
A descendant of Henry Dundas says his row with the council has “descended into farce” after a new one was installed.
An application is under consideration for the construction of a BESS on land west of the Eccles Substation in Mid-Berwickshire.
Rosslyn Chapel is one of Scotland’s iconic attractions and a hugely important driver of tourism in Midlothian.
The replacement features the same wording as the original plaque which was stolen in September 2023.
This View has been written by Midlothian View Reader Celia Hobbs.
During a national County Lines intensification week Police Scotland took action to protect vulnerable people.
The annual fair serves as a vital platform for organisations to come together
Scots are at risk of not having their affairs in order when they die.
The waste facility which has been operating for over three years in the centre of Loanhead.
Owen Thompson MP has joined forces with Midlothian Council's transport chief Cllr Colin Cassidy.
Nominations for deserving households can be submitted until the end of March.
A bid to build nearly 80 new homes on derelict land once used as a caravan sales site has been rejected.
Councillors in West Lothian have agreed an increase to their annual pay awards for the year.
Work to replace a level crossing described as one of Scotland’s most dangerous will begin in East Lothian next week.
The cost of “lifeline” Edinburgh Council gardening services used by the elderly and people with disabilities is set to be hiked by 70%.
HM Revenue and Customs is reminding working families to save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holidays.
A permanent roof is now visible over the Great Hall of Rosslyn Castle for the first time since 1650.
A citywide crackdown on blue badge fraud has seen several stolen and misused badges seized.
The Gold and Gray Soccer Academy was established in 2016.
Midlothian Dial-A-Bus service proving a “lifeline” to local people.
A waste facility in a Midlothian town could have ‘disastrous consequences” for the health of local residents it has been claimed.
Loanhead Gala Committee intend to arrange 3 Community Litter Picks this year.
The Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Awards took place night.
A major Edinburgh planning application determined on the toss of a coin is to go before councillors again.
Edinburgh residents, visitors, and industry have backed plans for a visitor levy in their thousands.
Edinburgh’s councillors have voted to remove a ‘low traffic neighbourhood’ scheme in Morningside.
MSPs to raise urgent concerns about Edinburgh Council’s decision to stop childcare funding for families living outwith the city.
Police Scotland will be promoting fraud awareness to commuters across the country next week.
Plans to reduce the speed limit on the former A1 in East Lothian to allow a new cycle path to be built.
Edinburgh’s new bus tracker screens are not expected to provide real-time service information until summer.
Plans to build up to 150 homes on land earmarked for a public park were described as ‘too much icing on a cake.’
A local authority has increased the cost of operating a zoo by nearly 1000% despite not having any in its communities.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Two new types of parking permit are set to be introduced for carers in Edinburgh.
Plans to spend £500,000 on a ‘party’ for the Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary have been branded ‘shameful.’
SELECT urges others to follow in its footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero.
Embracing Innovation and Excitement in the Heart of the Community
The £20 million project is to provide low carbon alternatives to heat houses at the new Shawfair town.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Anas Sarwar came to find out how community facilities are faring during the cost of living crisis.
Labour councillors have condemned Midlothian Council’s SNP administration for trying to abandon plans to build a new High School in Gorebridge.
Midlothian Council yesterday agreed to a 5.5% increase in foster carers fees.
Woodburn Primary is first school in Midlothian to sustain its Gold Rights Respecting School Award
Council tax bills in Midlothian will be frozen for the coming year as rent for local authority tenants rises by just under five per cent.
The Mercat Grill in East Lothian has its first charity doggy event for 2024 happening on Saturday 2nd March.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Drivers using satellite navigation and users of Google Maps have recently seen Midlothian covered in what appears to be a blanket of snow.
Plan to get Edinburgh council tenants to secretly record their noisy neighbours shelved.
New secondary school for Gorebridge removed from capital plan.
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Edinburgh-based legal firm Watermans is to represent former Clackmannanshire sub-postmaster Rab Thomson.
The housebuilder has announced a sponsorship deal with Bonnyrigg Rose Football Club.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has been campaigning for the students to come to Scotland.
The Auditor General for Scotland has published his report today on Scotland's NHS.
Councillors have been warned as they prepare to set the authority’s budget.
This View has been written by Brett Ferguson, a Chartered Surveyor in the Perth office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors.
Claire Miller has been presented with a British Empire Medal.
Plans to introduce parking charges in the first of East Lothian’s six towns are being sent back to the drawing board.
Residents in East Lothian will face a 10 per cent rise in council tax next year.
Council tenants in East Lothian will see rent go up by seven per cent this year.
ELCAP have shared the results for this year’s Care Inspectorate findings.
Greens in Edinburgh have proposed ending free meals for councillors, continuing free tram travel for youngsters and boosting funding for projects aimed at addressing climate change impacts.
A free online event for parents and carers will explain apprenticeship options for their young person and how to find local opportunities.
A proposed £50 charge for West Lothian residents to have garden waste collected may not last for long.
Plans to relocated a community high school to new £120 million facilities have been put out for public consultation
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Edinburgh is set for a 20 per cent rise in city centre parking charges and a freeze on council tax if budget plans are passed next week.
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce have revealed the shortlisted finalists for the Business Awards 2024.
This time last year, the site of the former Top Club in Newtongrange was a derelict wasteland, overgrown and gathering litter.
Dalkeith Country Park has announced its new charity partnership with My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Bonnyrigg Rose performed admirably at Pittodrie as the Scottish Cup run came to an end.
Midlothian MP has called for more social housing as he visited a new multi-million pound community development.
Council tenants Evelyn and Gordon Smart have given Midlothian Council “ten out of ten” for improving their cottage.
It follows a special meeting of council leaders yesterday.
Traffic Scotland’s Control Room Operators often witness drivers on CCTV ignoring the Red ‘X’ signal.
Vaccine ‘fatigue’ in the wake of the covid pandemic.
Barclays Bank has announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire, Tesco Bank, the retail banking business of Tesco.
Local Artist Yvonne Weighand Lyle from Mayfield has been selected as Lead Artist to design commemorative Covid benches for Midlothian.
Work is part of a wider plan to introduce an active travel freeway from Dunbar to Edinburgh.
This View has been written by Audit Scotland.
The findings are a result of Freedom of Information requests submitted to all UK councils.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, LNER is keen to hear from customers who were struck with cupid’s arrow on the train.
The Council Tax freeze for next year will mean a further £1.4million of budget cuts for West Lothian.
This View has been written by Volunteer Midlothian.
A wedding venue has been given to the end of the year to carry out a survey of resident bats.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
The YMCA and RUTS’ recently opened Penicuik Youth Hub received a visit from the Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhan Brown.
A couple who work away from home have won their fight to let their house as a short term holiday property when they are not there.
Children in schools in Malawi are to benefit from 122 projectors donated by Midlothian Council.
Planners refused to grant permission for a new chemist sign in a village after describing it as ‘unappealing’.
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Livingston shopping centre has pushed troublemakers to get on the bus.
Flat owners have hit back after planners refused to let them rent it out as a holiday home.
A wedding venue has been ordered to carry out a survey of resident bats before being allowed to play music outdoors.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland set to install a new vehicle restraint system.
A joint initiative has been launched in Midlothian to help young people avoid homelessness.
The Society of Editors has vowed to call out fake newspapers and “name and shame” parties and candidates.
Parked police cars could be used to tackle anti-social behaviour it has been suggested.
A Midlothian library is giving local residents the chance to work on their sewing skills after opening its own Lend and Mend Hub.
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on a proposal to have the same start and finish times across all six secondary schools.
A record-breaking 11.5 million taxpayers submitted their Self Assessment tax returns this year.
Midlothian Councillors have approved the asset transfer of the Poltonhall Sport Complex to Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club.
A fully functioning one-bedroom bungalow the unique property is housed within the training centre in Dalkeith.
Edinburgh has become the first Scottish local authority to enforce against parking on pavements.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A public consultation has been launched as part of a bid to make all buildings across the Borders more energy efficient.
Second home owners in the Borders with the “broadest shoulders” are to fund the Council Tax bonus.
A public consultation will inform the Strategic Business Case for a tram route from Granton to the BioQuarter and beyond.
Prospective students will be able to find out about the various courses they can apply for.
Leading trade body SELECT is urging Scotland’s private landlords to ensure their electrical installations are compliant.
Have you heard the story of the Dalkeith man who helped shape WWII?
The landmark church in Newtongrange village has won its fight to install solar panels to help with energy costs.
A landlady ordered to rip out 16 UPVC windows installed in a listed building faces court action despite sympathy from councillors.
More drivers are being caught drink or drug driving on Scotland’s roads.
The scheme which has seen costs soar in the last 10 years has been given the go ahead to move to the next stage.
Arrangements for the Midlothian Climate Action Hub have been put in place to ensure that it was operational from the very start of 2024.
The Dalkeith bespoke cabinetmakers have announced their expansion and the opening of several key positions within the team.
A candle wax shop owner who defied planners to install a sign branded ‘unworthy’ of its conservation surrounding has been given two weeks to take it down.
Bonnyrigg Rose defeated unbeaten Falkirk to reach the Scottish Cup fifth round.
The cost of making Edinburgh schools which were built using dangerous crumbling concrete safe has been estimated at up to £50m.
A seventies bungalow that leaks energy ‘like a sieve’ is to be demolished and replaced.
A landmark village church built to support a growing mining community over 80 years ago is fighting to have solar panels installed on its roof.
Flowcopter lands funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop greener, greater drones to rival helicopters.
Demand for single bedroom properties in East Lothian is outstripping supply.
Local volunteers in Cousland have planted more than 300 hedge saplings and 400 bulbs in the village park.
LNER is to launch a new Simpler Fares pilot scheme for selected journeys along the East Coast route.
A Dalkeith candle wax shop owner is facing possible court action and a £50,000 fine.
Plans to slash more than £8m of funding for Edinburgh’s schools have been described as “absolutely devastating.”
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian’s MP has called for more scrutiny of the construction industry.
This View has been written by Craig Biddick, Head Teacher, Penicuik High School.
Midlothian Council is on track to permanently repair 5,000 potholes in a year with its new JCB Pothole Pro machine, more than double the target.
Edinburgh Council has spent nearly £400k of taxpayers’ cash defending unlawful short-term let policies after losing two court cases in less than a year.
Nine roads have been chosen to take part in the trial by the University of the West of England.
A home owner has been given the go ahead to install UPVC windows despite living in a conservation area.
The chief executive of Edinburgh City Council has announced he will step back from his role later this year.
A strictly confidential private loan agreement has been struck to return a chair used by Mary Queen of Scots to her homeland.
Cash-strapped councils could face huge bills as they pick up the pieces after Scottish house builder Stewart Milne called in the administrators this week.
Nearly £150,000 in funding for local causes remains unclaimed with just two months of the year left in East Lothian.
It comes as the local authority sets out how it plans to cut meat and dairy consumption in schools and council buildings.
The Penicuik-based station is the Best Community Radio Broadcaster for the second year running.
The purpose of the Housing Allocations Policy is to let available vacant properties to those in greatest assessed need
Enforcement against parking on pavements, parking at dropped kerbs and double parking will begin in Edinburgh on Monday, 29 January.
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This article gas been written by Karen Ritchie CEO of the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce.
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Melville Golf Centre has become the first in Scotland to install a new state-of-the-art camera system that can take your golf swing to the next level.
Dana Drzikova is really keen to understand your thoughts and experiences around perimenopause and the menopause.
HMRC has been filming with Santa to encourage customers to tick their tax return off their to do list
Government Chief Science Adviser unveils the scientific secret behind Santa’s miraculous Christmas Eve delivery run.
The practice recently held an exhibition and celebration to mark the occasion, displaying a selection of their extensive portfolio.
Residents in an East Lothian village face a ‘dry’ Christmas after its only shop lost its licence to sell alcohol.
The Energy Training Academy has completed the delivery of its first flagship Solar PV and Battery training course.
TV star has teamed up with international school meals charity to encourage families to bring hope to hungry children over the festive season.
Scottish Borders Council’s sporting, leisure and cultural services provider has a new man at the top.
COSLA Leaders described the draft Budget as leaving councils at real and significant financial risk for the coming year.
Adventure Cyclist Markus Stitz rides to Germany from Scotland via Route YC on the Yorkshire Coast
See when your bin is being collected over the Festive period.
Attainment levels for most school year groups across Midlothian are increasing compared with last year.
Owen Thompson has written a personal letter to police, ambulance, fire service and military personnel
Council officers were accused of riding a ‘horse and cart’ through the democratic process .
Owners of empty town centre buildings in Midlothian will have rate relief cut in a bid to persuade them to find tenants.
Concern about rapidly rising private rental costs in the county which has a council house waiting list of more than 5,000 applicants.
A summit on fireworks between the Council, partner agencies, community representatives, local MPs, MSPs and councillors took place yesterday.
COSLA Vice President Councillor Steven Heddle today sent a strong warning to the Scottish Government that any Council Tax Freeze must be fully funded.
A petition calling on East Lothian Council to ‘pause and review’ a multimillion pound flood scheme will now be considered by East Lothian Council.
As we approach the end of 2023, James Morris, a Dalkeith resident and managing director of William Purves Funeral Directors reflects on this time of year.
The Scottish Beacon news website is the first collaborative journalism outlet of its kind in the UK.
A replacement plaque explaining Henry Dundas’ ‘instrumental’ role in delaying abolition of the slave trade is to be installed on Edinburgh’s Melville Monument.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has made donations to charities that help struggling households.
New laws introduced this week making pavement parking illegal in Scotland.
A judge ruled this month that the council’s planning guidance for owners of Airbnb-style holiday lets was unlawful.
A critically endangered moss has been restored thanks to a collaboration between NatureScot and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
As the festive season approaches NHS 24 is urging the people of Scotland to be prepared.
ELCAP are an East and Midlothian Charity supporting individuals with learning, physical and mental health disabilities.
Responses to an online survey will inform next steps for a potential Workplace Parking Levy in Edinburgh.
The Auditor General for Scotland has published a s22 report on the challenges facing the Scottish Prison Service.
A pair of homeowners have won their fight to build an extension in their back garden.
A dad’s bid to build a home for his son, who lost his leg in a road accident as a teenager, has been rejected by planners.
The action by HM Revenue and Customs officers took place over the last four weeks with 24 hot food takeaways and restaurants targeted.
Councillors passed a motion calling on officials to explore adopting a policy allowing fruit and vegetables to be grown in public spaces.
Urgent action needed on medication processes at Hawick-based housing support service.
Church representatives on East Lothian Council’s education committee could be stripped of their voting rights.
Plans to build 21-metre high buildings to handle offshore energy in rural East Lothian have been approved.
East Linton railway station is expected to open on 13th December.
Work on a new £4.8 million social housing development has started in Midlothian.
Melville Housing Association’s two dedicated Welfare Benefits Advisers have helped tenants claim benefits.
A decision to not have an emergency council debate shows “astonishing complacency,” a councillor has said.
Bonnyrigg Rose suffered a defeat at Stenhousemuir in a game that saw two red cards.
The winners have been announced for the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.
The comments came as COSLA launched their Budget Lobbying campaign for the coming year.
The Capital is celebrating the start of December with the ongoing success of Edinburgh’s Christmas.
A crackdown on short-term lets from Edinburgh Council has been ruled unlawful for a second time.
Nine in ten people in Scotland believe that litter is an issue across the country, an opinion that has continually grown for the past three years.
Chief Executive urges greater collaboration in future planning and targets.
Plans for a new secondary school within the new Shawfair community in Midlothian have been put in doubt.
Haddington to host public discussion with Ministers.
Midlothian Council’s cabinet this week heard the county was experiencing similar problems to Fife .
A £13m public inquiry to establish why costs and timescales associated with the scheme spiralled out of control released its findings after a nine-year wait in September
The Midlothian MP has spoken out on the need for support for veterans of the armed forces.
Official road signs are being installed on the boundary of Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), with six months until enforcement begins.
The owners of land where two healthy trees were chopped down could face criminal action.
Councillors on the scrutiny committee quizzed him on what the justification was for the sizeable payout.
Kelly Parry said the difference on roads was noticeable when driving from the county into the city’s boundary.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View
Have you ever noticed how people are either half full or half empty?
A new film from Bikepacking Scotland encourages people to change the ways they travel.
Changes to non-domestic rates exemptions were passed by councillors this week in a move which could bring in over £13 million.
The Council has been working closely with key stakeholders to secure a future for cultural cinema in the Capital.
A city councillor says he feels “embarrassed” when walking down the historic street.
A nail salon boss who repainted her pink shop front grey after planners objected has lost her fight to save her ‘expensive’ red, white and blue sign above the door.
Edinburgh Council is to spend £55 million replacing over 1,000 vehicles to ensure its fleet is compliant with the city’s new Low Emission Zone.
A tourist tax could cost Midlothian Council more to operate than it will bring in each year.
A new care facility for elderly Midlothian residents has been turned into social housing after health bosses withdrew support in a row over funding.
The Presbytery of Lothian and Borders has decided to close the church of St Nicholas Buccleuch within the next two to three years.
Nearly three quarters (73%) of the Scottish population wrongly believe that strokes don't happen to young adults.
Midlothian council leader Kelly Parry is to write to Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove to express her ‘disappointment.’
Lawfield Primary School is the first primary in Midlothian to win the national sportscotland Gold School Sports Award since Covid.
An Edinburgh library is to remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Scottish Borders Council is to share in a near-£23m ‘Levelling Up’ cash bonanza.
Councillor Peter Smaill told the meeting that while he was happy to take part in the minute’s silence he could not support the motion.
Staff members from the Community Access Team and people using their services have plenty to smile about.
Midlothian urged to get winter ready after chilling -10C lows.
As a young child in Slovakia she and her sister watched their mum suffer terrible perimenopausal symptoms.
Solicitors warn that all dog owners should be more aware of their legal responsibilities for their pets.
Edinburgh Council set to award environmentally friendly heat network contract for Granton Waterfront regeneration.
The owner of three flats used as holiday lets in a single property has lost two out of three appeals.
Plans to cut an Edinburgh bus route would be “detrimental” to locals who rely on public transport to get around, a councillor has said.
Reform of the public sector is needed to deal with longer-term financial pressures.
Edinburgh’s fireworks night of violence has been linked to individuals in East Lothian as part of a police investigation.
The scheme could see dog owners having to register their canines with the Edinburgh Council.
Local MSP Christine Grahame has marked 15 years of making crime pay in Midlothian.
Almost 100,000 people have paid £121 million using the HM Revenue and Customs app since April 2023
Review of the South East of Scotland Scouts and Girl Guides show at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh
A councillor has accused the chair of a planning appeal committee of showing an ‘apparent disregard for democratic process.’
Councillors have given the go ahead to a new house being built on a field used as an outdoor riding school.
Edinburgh Council has been urged to come clean over issues with its long-awaited multi-million pound bus tracker system.
The Bright Green Business Environmental Placement Programme 2023 awards took place last week.
Midlothian Council are pressing ahead with their most ambitious energy-efficient housing development.
Remembrance services were held across Midlothian yesterday. "Lest we forget."
Meanwhile Midlothian Council officers are currently evaluating a commissioned report on pavement parking across Midlothian.
An application for grant funding for a staffed Climate Action Hub in the county has been successful.
It is the work experience season for S4 pupils in Midlothian.
A short-term let ‘control area’ introduced in Edinburgh is “unfair” and “at odds” with Scottish Government legislation, a court has heard.
A new automated barrier system designed to allow traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge more quickly is now in place.
Burnbrae Primary School in Bonnyrigg has been selected as runner up for the Cycling Scotland Bikeability School of the Year award.
Norman Hampshire described Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a council tax freeze as ‘extremely disappointing’ in a letter to him.
The officer who set it up left the organisation and then staff without the relevant “experience or training” were put in charge.
Graeme Porter has been appointed as operations manager to lead the new arm of the business.
Two successful fireworks displays happened in Midlothian over the weekend.
A housing developer who replaced the doors of a Gothic church hall as part of a conversion has been ordered to bring the originals back.
Couples who are married or in a civil partnership are being urged by HMRC to see if they can their finances by up to £252 a year.
Police Scotland has faced unprecedented levels of violence while protecting communities from Bonfire Night disorder.
Dozens of eyesore phone boxes are to be removed from Edinburgh’s streets over the next six months.
Councillors in Edinburgh have voted against reversing an education cut which trade unions fear will lead to the loss of “vital” staff who work to boost pupil attendance.
Scottish football joins Scottish Rugby in backing Police Scotland’s That Guy sexual crime prevention campaign.
The Royal Scots Museum is bringing a free interactive exhibition to Dalkeith Palace.
Midlothian’s MP has demanded the Prime Minister rethink his backing of the war in Gaza.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Communities in the South of Scotland are to boosted by almost £900m over the next 35 years.
The Lord Provost gave a short statement on events in the Middle East and led a one minute's silence for all victims.
Many objectors were furious believing the estate was going to be given a ‘local centre’ but instead is getting a care home.
Midlothian Council had been preparing to ask the Crown Prosecution Service to get involved after the hoarding was considered an ‘unacceptable’ risk to motorists.
Esk Valley Dog Training is holding a free seminar at One Dalkeith on 9th November.
The move is seen as a way that visitors to the town can help enhance community facilities
Construction began in July 2022 and the resort is set to open to the public in September 2024.
HMRC is urging individuals in Scotland to take advantage of the savings scheme this World Savings Day.
A ground-breaking social health project which provides adults in Midlothian with access to a wide range of services under one roof has been credited with saving lives.
Families across Midlothian will be able to download literacy support software to their own devices for free.
A proposal by SNP councillors in Edinburgh to de-fund city leisure centres until they raised the wages has been knocked back
Dynamic Property Services is based in Loanhead and was set up five years’ ago by Ross Barr.
BEAR Scotland is reminding motorists to plan ahead for overnight carriageway closures on the M90 on the nights of Tuesday 31st October and Wednesday 1st November.
People power in Peebles and a campaign by the town’s retail association has won the day after parking charges’ proposals bit the dust.
Andrea made space at her home to offer Post Office services to her Midlothian village where she has have lived for 48 years.
The descendant of Henry Dundas behind the removal of a plaque linking him to slavery has said he will not return it to the council after being threatened with legal action.
News that Scottish Borders Council has been ranked the second highest local authority in Scotland in terms of household recycling rates has been greeted with a degree of public scepticism.
Edinburgh Council is set to bring the axe down on an “invaluable” service which helps to get some of the city’s most vulnerable children back into school.
Police Scotland will be deploying Public Order officers in support of community policing teams throughout the Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night period.
West Lothian Council’s Labour Leader has rounded on a local MSP who backed the First Minister’s pledge to freeze Council Tax.
East Lothian Council has insisted the £16.7 million protection scheme in the Angus town did not ‘fail’ when Storm Babet hit.
Midlothian Council were also praised for their investment in one to one devices.
Parking will be banned on a residential street which has been described as a ‘key route’ for buses.
The owner of a seafood takeaway with an international following want to open it all year round.
West Lothian is bucking the trend in the face of harsh economic conditions with lower levels of unemployment.
West Lothian Council will develop almost 300 more electric charging points within the next three years.
Bonnyrigg Rose were back in the win column on Saturday afternoon.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has urged local people to give their views to a UK parliamentary inquiry into the horror in Israel and Gaza.
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Students from Newbattle Community High School have taken part in Work Experience this week.
A widowed mum says she has been living with sewage coming into her bath for two years.
Ambitious plans to build council housing using ‘green’ Passivhaus standards have been ‘paused’ after it was revealed they are costing up to £150,000 more than standard homes.
This View has been written by Garry Clark of the Federation of Small Businesses.
Thousands of Midlothian homes and businesses can upgrade to new network.
Melville Housing Association celebrated Scottish Housing Day by rewarding a tenant for her tireless work creating a stunning garden
The five award categories reflect the various positive contributions of young people to Midlothian.
Tributes have been paid to a leading community campaigner who has died suddenly at the age of 70.
Midlothian councillors today called on officers to draw up a new set of rules for house builders.
Midlothian population growth needs urgent action say Councillors.
Peter Vardy Group has entered a strategic partnership with AffinityEV a provider of tailored software solutions for electric vehicles.
As today is World Mental Health Day here are 21 tips to help from local coach Kate Flory.
Loanhead’s multi-award winning, amateur photographer, Joe Gilhooley, LRPS is giving an illustrated talk on Monday 16th October
Labour councillors are calling for a temporary road closure to be overturned.
Secondary pupils could have to live more than three miles from school to qualify for free transport, under new proposals from Midlothian council.
This article has been written by Gregor Currie, Funeral Director, William Purves, Penicuik.
People in Edinburgh are “divided” over plans to reduce the speed limit to 20mph on more streets across the city.
LS Productions which was founded by Marie Owen from her home in Midlothian was last week named in the top 10 fastest growing companies.
Midlothian's MP is calling for an end to the two child benefits cap as recent figures reveal nearly 4,600 children in the county are living in poverty.
Owners of short term holiday lets have blamed Edinburgh ‘party flats’ for a change in rules which saw them ordered to stop operating.
Edinburgh may be an ancient City, but it has always been at the forefront of innovation.
With the steel framework just about completed the new Easthouses Primary is on schedule to be open by August 2024.
Bonnyrigg Post Office opened yesterday at its new permanent location at Premier Store in Bonnyrigg.
Edinburgh’s councillors have voted to push for powers to move ‘nuisance’ buskers along.
One of the world’s oldest youth organisation turned Edinburgh Castle blue to mark their 140th anniversary.
A nail salon boss who repainted her shop front after planners objected to its pink colour is now pleading to keep its expensive sign.
The Scottish Government has offered to meet West Lothian Council for talks on the future of bus services.
Penicuik Arts Centre is hosting storytelling club nights celebrating ‘Oor Toon’ for all members of the community.
This week is Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2023 and all women and girls are encouraged to get involved in local events.
Two hydrogen hubs earmarked for the south of Scotland could move a step closer reality following a workshop next week.
An 18 metre tunnel to allow chickens to cross a rural road has been given the go ahead.
Edinburgh Council has set out how it plans to take action against short-term let hosts.
Local residents in some areas of Midlothian will be able to book a free collection.
Midlothian Council has relaunched four warm and well hubs across the county to provide support with the cost-of-living crisis.
This View has been written by Ross Laird, Convener of Midlothian, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats.
A union representative welcomed the decision as “right for moral and practical reasons.”
The surging number of homeless people has pushed the council to an overspend of £3.5 million.
Children across Edinburgh are missing school because families can’t afford to pay for uniforms.
Edinburgh Council and emergency services step up preparations ahead of November 5th.
McGills announced on Tuesday night that they will end all Eastern Scottish services in the county by December.
Green city councillors said the authority should “lead by example.”
Midlothian View spoke to coach Kate Flory.
A senior Labour councillor has called on the Scottish Government to reinstate emergency funding for bus services in the county.
The pilot, which will last for at least six months, will provide financial relief to people commuting.
West Lothian Council is to ask Holyrood for the £53m it has spent tackling RAAC problems in its schools and community centres.
Visitors are being asked to avoid taking part in water sports on the loch at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Collaboration with renowned filmmaker showcases the emerging space economy.
Real life animal heroes will be attending a two-day international conference in Midlothian.
Housing Minister leads visit to mark boost to region’s supply.
Planners said the new houses planned for a former fly-tipping site in Midlothian were too ‘suburban’ for the countryside
A homeowner has won his fight to put a driveway in his front garden despite it being ruled ‘too short.’
Planners calls for the rear windows of two new homes to be clad in slate to blend in have been dismissed.
The Energy Training Academy has secured £300,000 investment from the Catalyst Fund.
Bonnyrigg Rose were unlucky to lose out on the day as Stenhousemuir came out with all 3 points in a tightly-contested affair.
Midlothian MP and energy firm boss hit out at the PM's announcement last week.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
A homeowner has hit out after he was refused permission to turn his front garden into a driveway.
Edinburgh council was warned about a safety issue around crumbling concrete in city schools six years ago
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View
A housebuilder ordered to change materials used on windows facing into an open field is appealing.
Customers at an East Lothian pub have been accused of singing ‘vile’ sectarian songs.
A former fire station now used as a booming Borders football club’s headquarters is to be reignited as a £400k community hub.
An Edinburgh businessman is behind plans for the city’s first Muslim school.
Residents in East Lothian are being warned to be on the alert for cold callers promising to improve their household heating.
Representatives of Penicuik Athletic Youth Football Club were presented with two parliamentary motions in Holyrood last week by their MSP Christine Grahame.
A council social work chief has revealed nearly half of its residential places for children are being taken up by young unaccompanied asylum seekers.
Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds with an unclaimed Child Trust Fund worth an average of £2,000.
It was meant to be a “swift and thorough” investigation – but for nine years people were left waiting for answers.
Four people have died from drugs overdoses in a single month in Midlothian in a devastating blow to social care teams.
A former Edinburgh council leader has commented on the findings of a nine-year inquiry into what went wrong.
Midlothian council is set to grass over landscaped beds installed after weeds ran out of control on the site.
Since 2007 West Lothian Community Development Trust has been supporting communities in the county with money raised from wind farms.
Edinburgh’s flagship Granton Gasholder restoration is at ‘high risk’ of overspending due to a lack of budget oversight.
The Edinburgh Tram Inquiry has laid most of the blame for the botched infrastructure project at the door of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Ministers.
An 89th minute penalty from Kieran Shanks resigned Rose to defeat.
We take a look back at Edinburgh’s most controversial and costly construction projects
Two of the stars of hit BBC One show, The Travelling Auctioneers – Christina Trevanion and JJ Chalmers – are visiting Restoration Yard.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian has been revealed as a heritage tree hotspot after experts recorded 500 ancient, veteran and notable oaks over the last year.
The Energy Training Academy has announced that it has started work on the first net zero home of its kind in Scotland.
More than 300,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales to get insulation installed.
West Lothian has been listed among the top ten Scottish council areas with the best roads.
Edinburgh Council has been criticised over a taxpayer-funded ‘hot fork buffet’ set to be provided for a networking event.
A community gardens project which introduces school children in Midlothian to nature has received a prestigious award.
Edinburgh’s transport chief attempt to put the breaks on plans to introduce the charges in the city has been outvoted.
An overnight parking ban at a popular coastal car park is to be extended half a mile inland.
Ambitious plans to roll out a network of West Lothian Council owned EV charging points.
This is the largest population ever recorded by Scotland’s Census and is part of the first set of statistics from last year’s census.
Officers in Midlothian have seized a significant quantity of controlled drugs following an intelligence-led operation.
Midlothian councillors have called for a tougher approach to new developments.
A six-month trial that will introduce cheaper and simpler fares on ScotRail services will get underway from Monday 2nd October.
A bid for a domestic windfarm in Hawick has been withdrawn after the Ministry of Defence raised concerns.
A bid to build three ‘modern’ homes on a former colliery site has been given the go ahead.
Peebles Parking Group was established to carry out an extensive review of parking charges.
NHS 24 is championing the health and well-being of students beginning their college and university journeys in Scotland.
The design of three proposed houses on an eyesore site on the edge of Eskbank has split community leaders concerned over its ‘industrial’ style.
An award-winning brewery is set to tap into expansion in Galashiels and create six new jobs.
A Berwickshire-founded broadband provider has issued a final call for charitable and community projects across the Scottish Borders to apply to its new £50,000 fund.
A credit union based in West Lothian will soon be offering vital services in the Scottish Borders.
The use of the common weed killer has been a contentious subject for over 4 years at Midlothian Council.
Pro-active action by officers saw millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs recovered between April and June 2023.
Transport chiefs in Edinburgh are mulling over a new ‘hybrid’ option for the city’s next tram line.
A school dining hall has been closed less than a week after it was confirmed RAAC had been used to build it.
A ban on the use of a controversial weedkiller in Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces is set to be introduced next year.
Disused coal mines are being brought back into use as a low carbon alternative to heating thousands of homes.
A bid to turn a former caravan sales site into housing would lead to an unacceptable loss of trees and go against council policy.
Council officers are calling for the owner of a house described as ‘humongous’ to face prosecution.
The number of visits to libraries in Midlothian has risen by over two-thirds in the last year.
Football fans across Midlothian have been “vilified” by planned new guidelines for supporters' buses on matchdays, according to Owen Thompson MP.
Midlothian under 18 bowling team travelled through to Ayr on Sunday to the greens at the national bowling centre at Northfield.
Edinburgh City Council has called on the Scottish Government to stump up cash needed to fix crumbling school roofs.
Housing developers in East Lothian could be charged thousands of pounds extra by the council to provide bins for each new home.
More than 2,000 support staff in colleges across Scotland are to strike on September 7 in a dispute over pay, terms, and conditions.
The cost of living crisis has seen some school pupils in Midlothian take on ‘almost full-time’ jobs.
Customers have been left short-changed by the closure of nearly half of the free cash machines across Midlothian, according to it's MP Owen Thompson.
A second high school in East Lothian has been confirmed as being partially built using unstable concrete at the centre of a UK Government crisis.
He has promised his local authority will declare a nature emergency within weeks after his initial bid was blocked by opposition councillors.
A campaigner who spent 18 years fighting for a new home after hers was condemned for a crumbling concrete roof has warned that the problem extends far wider.
This View has been written by Nick Garland a subject matter expert on Asbestos.
Last week Midlothian Council presented a report to councillors on RAAC in Midlothian schools.
The South of Scotland’s aim of becoming one of the leading cycling destinations in the world is on track and on schedule.
Four staff members are gearing up to take on a variety of tough challenges for St Joseph’s, a Rosewell-based charity for adults with learning disabilities.
East Lothian’s only Green councillor helped block an urgent motion calling on the council to declare a nature emergency.
Councillor Cammy Day said the council remains “absolutely committed” to introducing regulations for Airbnb-style accommodation on October 1st.
Midlothian Council’s £37m Destination Hillend project is facing delays after the discovery of additional water pipes under the land.
A temporary bus service for residents affected by the decision to close a busy road for 12 weeks will start operating on Monday.
The drive to net-zero emissions may be the trump card for Winchburgh Developments to secure a new railway station from the growing town.
Tribute has been paid to a former Scottish Borders Council officer who helped bring the Tour of Britain to the region for the first time.
A coalition representing councils, campaigners and the Scottish Government has met to discuss progress with the £10m feasibility study to extend the iconic rail route.
East and Midlothian Charit said a fond farewell and a warm welcome to not one, but five board members.
Welfare funds set up to help people through the cost of living crisis by Scottish Government are running out of money, councils have warned.
HMRC is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today.
Measures to tackle homelessness including no longer using bed and breakfasts as temporary accommodation has seen figures drop.
Opportunity to explore incorporating a wider refurbishment of the building into Dalkeith town centre regeneration plans.
East Lothian councillors today gave the green light to emergency measures to plug a £14.5m budget gap.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
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The Scotland and Motherwell defender is asking people to raise funds for international school feeding charity Mary’s Meals.
Spiralling costs have seen the budget for building the new Peebles High School rise.
A Midlothian councillor has been cleared of an allegation he made a ‘disrespectful’ comment.
Council to cut opening hours at recycling centre and making residents book their visits in advance.
East Lothian Council has ordered protesters to remove ribbons on trees in Musselburgh.
Bonnyrigg Post Office will be re-opening the branch as a permanent service on Thursday 28th September 2023.
The council and Scottish Government have been met with a huge backlash from the industry in response to the crack down.
The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project has awarded a £450,000 grant to assist with the repair and restoration.
Community sergeants at meetings in Whitburn and Linlithgow were this week grilled about the lack of detail about police activity.
The sponsorship is announced as Dalkeith Rugby Football Club celebrates their 125th Anniversary.
A village-based Borders company has received recognition for helping “put the planet first”.
The Energy Training Academy CIC has agreed a deal with St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies.
A new dedicated facility in Gorebridge Library opens which allows free access to equipment to repair, reuse, and upcycle everyday items.
The Edinburgh council-owned energy company hasn’t been used for anything since the idea was conceived nearly a decade ago.
Online sex offences and sextortion cases have risen across Midlothian despite police campaigns to increase public awareness of the dangers.
An energy company set up by Edinburgh Council still has “no clear role” more than seven years after it was started.
Parents have until 31 August to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training.
A group of Corstorphine residents opposed to the area’s low traffic neighbourhood have called for all measures to be removed.
Tributes have been paid to a Midlothian shopkeeper who died at his store last week.
A police crackdown on speeding drivers saw the number of people injured on the roads in Midlothian fall by more than 30 per cent.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Edinburgh Council has unveiled plans to transform its headquarters into a more “modern” workplace in a bid to get staff back into the office.
Applications are now being taken for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge.
This View has been written by Garry Clark, Development Manager – East of Scotland, Federation of Small Businesses.
Communities are being invited to have their say in the coming weeks on plans for a major 80-turbine Borders windfarm.
Repairs and upgrades required at Castlegreen and North Merchiston care homes.
A luxury spa resort was ordered to stop selling alcohol after it was discovered it had been operating for a month without a licence.
One Dalkeith will be participating in this year's Midlothian Doors Open Day on the 9th of September.
Edinburgh Council will seek to improve buses serving the rural west of the city by early next year.
A report to the council’s Corporate Policy and Resources Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel (PDSP) branded council tax as “regressive”.
Praise has been heaped on communities who turned on the style during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
Firefighters across Scotland have seen the number of emergency call outs to false alarms fall.
The Secret Garden Distillery has introduced its fourth release from 2023 to celebrate the spirit of summer.
Discover buildings and spaces not normally open to the public as Midlothian once again takes part in Scotland’s annual Doors Open Days.
A bid to replace traditional windows overlooking a historic harbour with UPVC has been rejected
Housing Minister Paul McLennan tells guests at launch of second Green Home Festival in Edinburgh.
A reduced speed limit of 50mph will be in force on the Queensferry Crossing.
An energy giant has applied for planning permission to put nearly 1,300 solar panels on the roof of a Midlothian supermarket.
Plan to regenerate the Bathgate Burn have been renamed after a successful bid for lottery funding.
A seafood takeaway with an international following is applying for permission to keep operating at its harbour location.
A ‘milestone’ will be reached next month over the creation of £14m Dutch-inspired 60-bed care village at Tweedbank.
Business brains are being invited to shape the future of a major new industrial and housing development site
Major safety improvements to one of Edinburgh’s most dangerous junctions will not begin until 2028.
his View has been written by Ross Laird, the Convener of Midlothian, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats.
St Davids Brass Band has bought the dilapidated hall in Gorebridge.
Public safety fears sparked by a decision to reduce the number of fire engines in Edinburgh fitted with turntable ladders.
Appeal to people interested in fostering to get involved and help other young people achieve their dreams
Edinburgh councillors have raised concerns over the spread of “wild conspiracy theories” about 20-minute neighbourhoods.
The spirit of childhood was alive and thriving as Play Midlothian held Playday 2023 at One Dalkeith.
Church and community groups urged to attend Green Home Festival and discover how former religious buildings can be transformed for energy-efficient housing.
The first phase of a programme of improvements to Rosslyn Chapel’s lighting is underway.
The decision to expand its portfolio with MG dealerships comes as a part of Peter Vardy's strategic vision.
This article has been written by Midlothian East Councillor, Peter Smaill.
Scottish Borders councillors will soon be taking part in Community Conversations 2023, building on the success of last year.
A decision on proposed expansion at an electricity sub-station in Mid-Berwickshire has been put on hold amid fears over the loss of prime agricultural land.
The council had previously planned to start the resurfacing work in early July but stopped due to an outcry by users of the path
Overall there were a higher number of SQA entries and awards in 2023 than last year.
The Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline, staffed by more than 30 expert careers advisors, opens today for four days to help pupils, parents and carers.
The company taught students the fundamentals of software programming.
This article has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Crunch talks to save the Edinburgh Filmhouse have stalled after its new owners sought assurances.
Portobello, Leith and Tollcross are just a few of several ‘town centres’ tipped to get attractions.
Today marks the official start of the 76th Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Rules which would have made it more difficult for entire homes to be used as holiday lets have now been scrapped.
East Lothian Council is spending over £320,000 refurbishing its headquarters ahead of changes it says will save up to £850,000 a year.
The rate of homelessness in Edinburgh has risen by almost a third in a year.
Community groups and individuals are encouraged to provide feedback into potential new walking and cycling routes across the Scottish Borders.
Twenty independent local and hyperlocal news publications serving urban and rural communities across Scotland have joined forces.
Leading political commentator, author and broadcaster, Steve Richards is back in Edinburgh this August.
Concerns have been raised over staff at Edinburgh council-owned leisure centres being made to “bear the brunt” of financial pressures.
13 park tennis courts across four of Edinburgh’s parks will reopen this summer after state-of-the-art renovations worth £190,000.
A restaurant owner has been told he will not have to rebuild a disused chimney stack on top of his Category B listed building.
The organisers of this year’s Green Home Festival are urging homeowners and the construction industry to “be brave” and embrace innovations.
Plans to close a busy road next to the Edinburgh bypass for three months have sparked anger among local residents.
East Lothian Council has launched a new grant scheme which will support local groups and organisations.
Potential changes to the council tax system that could see those in the highest value properties asked to pay more.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Conservation projects that aim to put Scotland’s land, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery are being invited to apply.
Temporary toilets have been set up following a plea to curb the number of people defecating and urinating in public.
Edinburgh Council has been told to apologise to a vulnerable resident repeatedly threatened with legal action.
We tried out one of Midlothian's premier activities to see what it was like.
Keep Scotland Beautiful announces 2023 award-winning parks and open green spaces.
A retired home owner ordered to tear down a 6ft fence by planners said he is delighted.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A new dedicated environmental crime team will be cracking down on flytipping, dog fouling, littering and other offences.
Developers have applied to replace traditional windows in a conservation area.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Overnight works to refresh road markings on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass are set to begin on Monday 7th August.
Train performance worsened for both passenger and freight services.
The annual Midlothian Summer Reading Challenge has begun.
NFU Scotland has officially welcomed John Davidson as its new Chief Executive.
Residents of an Edinburgh retirement home have told of how negotiating treacherous steps has left them injured.
The last year has seen more than 1,100 deliberate blazes started in the county.
Homeowner refused permission to move his garden fence to enclose all of his side garden.
Bid to move a vehicle entrance to his land away from a village road has been blocked
Funding to help families has been cut by nearly two-thirds in East Lothian by the Scottish Government this year.
As the holiday season is underway the best places to holiday in the UK for EV drivers have been revealed.
Elaine is kicking off the Debutots’ summer of fun with outdoor classes suitable for children aged from 6 months to 7 years old.
A bid to build houses on a former fly-tipping site have been rejected by Midlothian planners.
There has been a noticeable increase in litter on the A1 trunk road between the English border and Edinburgh
Developers building a new housing estate in an East Lothian village will towards school accommodation.
This month Borders Buses will be increasing the number of journeys they operate on routes through Midlothian.
Paul McLennan MSP Minister for Housing visited Midlothian this week.
Eagle-eyed Midlothian councillors met a very unusual staff member at a recent fact-finding trip to a factory on the west coast.
A college which created Scotland’s first solar meadow is to add a new solar array onto its roof.
A review of speed limits and work to create safer routes to schools across West Lothian will not happen for at least another year due to a lack of funding.
This article has been written by Graeme Whitlie, Funeral Director, William Purves, Dalkeith.
A landower who inherited a field with a run down caravan on it has applied for permission to repalace it with a holiday chalet.
Ten of the most exciting weird and wonderful comedy shows coming to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
King Charles III was presented with the Honours of Scotland during a national service of thanksgiving.
Tom Arthur, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth visited Midlothian today.
Plans to turn a derelict site at the gateway to Dalkeith into a row of upmarket town houses have been lodged with Midlothian planners.
Here are ten up and coming stand up comedians that we have been given the tip-off are set to get crowds laughing this summer.
Robertson Homes, has completed the acquisition of the former Rosslynlee Hospital site in Roslin.
A local artist has been commissioned by St Giles’ Cathedral to create its 2023 Christmas card.
A retired couple who replaced a 20ft high hedge at the side of their home with a 6ft fence are fighting to keep it.
Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest Floral Clock.
A decision by Scottish Borders Council to cease the use of cheques “seriously limits” the needs of care home residents, a councillor warns.
They are reaching out to gardeners across Midlothian to take extra care and think twice about using poisons.
School transport in the Borders has picked up speed after the implementation of a series of improvements.
Midlothian View Reporter, Sofia Villegas, takes an in-depth look at a Military pension issue that goes back to 1975.
Temporary road closures will be in place next week across Edinburgh’s city centre.
Transformed Granton walking and cycling path named after British explorer William Speirs Bruce.
The decision was unanimously agreed at the club's AGM this week.
Today marks one month until the biggest Alcohol Duty reforms in 140 years come into effect.
Lasswade High School is setting up a taskforce of pupils and staff to cut energy use.
Lasswade Athletic Club's athlete Sarah Tait has taken a day off from her gruelling training schedule to graduate.
The contractor building Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus project in Bonnyrigg has donated to Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club.
Questions were asked about the rising costs of the Beeslack replacement school at a meeting of Midlothian Council.
Edinburgh Airport’s charged Pickup & Dropoff zone will reopen to passengers following a £1.6 million project to transform the facility.
Midlothian councillors are calling for new Scottish Parliament constituencies to be renamed amid claims they will confuse residents.
Masonry from a primary school building which is due to be replaced fell onto the playground.
People with Tax credits have a month to renew their claim or risk having their payments stopped.
Council officers launched a review of how it administers 46 trust funds after repeated criticism from Audit Scotland.
Midlothian Council is expecting a tax rebate of nearly £7 million after successful claims against HMRC which go back as far as the 1980s.
World Bicycle Relief is calling on audacious Scots to donate their time at the Cycling World Championships.
NHS 24 is launching its latest health campaign which aims to promote essential health advice to the public during the hotter months.
Growing demand has seen the Midlothian-based high-end renovation specialist add to its senior management team with two key hires.
A warm and sunny day brought thousands of people into the centre of Loanhead on Saturday to witness the crowning of Loanhead's 111th School Queen.
The children at St Andrew’s Primary School in Gorebridge have been awarded a Certificate of Recognition in the eighth annual Pocket Garden Design Competition
Ian's Wee Cafe will have a grand opening of its warm and welcoming establishment in the heart of Bilston on Saturday.
A bid has been lodged to extend the lifespan of a pionnering Borders wind farm.
Calls have been made for community policing to be stepped-up at an Edinburgh primary school.
The Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Association have announced the passing of their Honorary President.
Passenger numbers have doubled on Edinburgh’s trams since the long-awaited extension through Leith opened
Calls have been made for a national fund to be set up to help local councils tacking vital but expensive repairs as a result crumbling concrete.
A vision of a cruise terminal at the site of a former East Lothian power station looks dead in the water.
Electric scooters have become as much of a menace to pedestrians as off-road bikes, West Lothian councillors claimed today.
This article has been written by Joe Cobb, Head of Wills, Trusts, Tax & Succession Planning at JMW Solicitors.
The future is in safe hands as Scottish print industry apprentices are honoured with Apprentice of the Year Awards
People across Lothian place their trust in the NHS at all stages of their lives.
West Lothian will see three swimming pools close their doors for good at the end of August.
A motion is to go before Scottish Border Council next week calling on the Bank of Scotland to reconsider its decision to axe four branches.
A minister has cried foul to a bid for a law change which would penalise dog owners who allow their pooches to poop on sports fields.
A homeowners driveway is being investigated by council officials for being too short.
A decision to refuse plans to turn a house into flats over the size of garden has been overturned.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A bid to create a food takeaway in a shipping container in a Midlothian park has been rejected.
Midlothian’s loss is the Scottish Borders gain as approval was rubber-stamped today for the relocation of a successful timber business.
Young people from the length and breadth of Scotland travelled to the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative National Event.
Midlothian's oldest local festival and one of Scotland's largest traditional children's gala days takes place in Loanhead this Saturday.
The number of people fined for not wearing seatbelts went up by a staggering 525 per cent in Midlothian.
Ideal Heating expands UK training footprint with investment in new Scottish training facility.
Police used a Taser on a man who threatened them with an aggressive dog during a house raid in Midlothian.
This highly sought-after award is part of the Accreditation Scheme in Scotland which is administered by Museums Galleries Scotland.
The first pipes to supply the brand new Shawfair Town in Midlothian with low-carbon heating have been installed, with construction on the site now well-underway.
A final operational plan for Edinburgh’s George Street and First New Town (GNT) project was approved by Transport and Environment Committee today.
Where can you find connections between Mary Queen of Scots, Bonny Prince Charlie and castrated male sopranos?
Claims one in three Scots now live alone are being used to support an appeal against the refusal.
National volunteering and social change charity Volunteering Matter has received funding from the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing fund
A performing arts school in the heart of the capital is geared up to welcome budding young performers to its summer programmes.
Midlothian’s former mining communities need targeted investment to overcome Margaret Thatcher’s legacy, according to a new report.
The introduction of the eRCVs to their fleet is the first major step to decarbonising the Council’s approximately 200 trucks.
A food takeaway owner who was named a Local Hero by business leaders was refused permission to open his first snack van.
Pupils from Beeslack and Penicuik High Schools have been given an opportunity to experience some hands on training repairing and restoring stone boundary walls.
More than a year after the Scottish Government introduced new laws requiring all houses to have interlinked fire alarms installed.
The booming nail bar business in West Lothian may soon be licensed to tackle concerns over safety standards and modern slavery.
Auditors have told East Lothian Council to expect a bigger bill this year after they ruled several of its internal controls were unreliable.
A dispute over ‘doctored’ photographs will be on the agenda next week when a Midlothian timber yard’s bid to relocate is decided.
West Lothian Council is to push for a change in planning laws to demand more bungalows be built.
East Lothian Council paid out less than £100 in compensation for pothole damage last year, despite receiving more than 40 claims from drivers.
Two Midlothian women have just completed 13 half marathons in 13 days to raise money for a Midlothian children's charity.
Rogue traders could restrict access to the already limited times the public will be able to get into West Lothian’s recycling centres.
A furniture school is giving graduates the chance to rent work benches in two new workshops.
A new battery storage plant in Berwickshire will contribute to the drive towards net zero emissions.
A 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at St Kentigern’s Academy in the Blackburn area has been named.
Trustees of a charity set up to help the poor have been warned they are at risk of failing to meet their responsibilities.
Eight young Penicuik footballers set about cleaning a stone erected in memory of a local mining disaster.
Entries open for Melville’s 2023 Great gardens contest.
Bighearted Midlothian pupils have urged their MP “listen to us, we have great ideas.”
An interim Edinburgh Council boss is to leave his job less than a month after he started.
The work of mental health teams in Midlothian has been hailed as ‘inspirational’ by a local councillor.
Edinburgh City Council’s licensing scheme for short-term lets has been ripped up by a judge.
The X62 operates to and from Galashiels to Edinburgh, via Innerleithen, Peebles and Penicuik.
New increased fees for charging electric cars in East Lothian will make it more expensive than buying petrol.
An Edinburgh councillor was ‘shouted and pointed at’ by a coach driver after he pulled them up for parking.
Edinburgh’s long-awaited tram line through Leith is here at last but already attention is turning to the next extension.
Rosewell Development Trust have announced that they have been awarded the Volunteer Friendly Award by Volunteer Scotland.
Developers of an award-winning housing estate have been ordered to work with neighbouring residents.
Plans to keep elements of the controversial West Lothian Spaces for People programme welcomed by councillors.
The creation of a £1.3bn connected and sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront reaches next phase.
New start businesses are helping boost the West Lothian jobs market and keep unemployment below 3%.
A scheme which helps people in Edinburgh with complex mental health needs into work is set to be shut down.
Keep Scotland Beautiful celebrate milestone by expanding range of Climate Emergency Training.
Overnight lane closures will be in place on the A68 near to Salters Road Junction until Wednesday 28 June.
The leader of Edinburgh Council has called on the Scottish Government to “let us decide” what the proceeds of a tourist tax should be spent on.
The purpose of Hometown Hub is to provide a great place for people to work that is close to home.
Less than 20 per cent of short-term lets in Edinburgh have sought planning consent six months on from the introduction of new rules.
A police call centre handling reported incidents dialled in on the 101 non-emergency telephone number is ‘failing the public.’
Scottish Borders does not have the infrastructure in place to cope with the influx of tourists.
A public inquiry is to be held into plans to force land owners into selling part of their sites to the operators of offshore wind farm in East Lothian.
Midlothian Council has today unveiled the winner of a competition to name its new 13 tonne permanent pothole repair machine.
The City of Edinburgh Council is searching for apprentices and experienced tradespeople as part of a recruitment drive.
This View has been written by Midlothian resident Bill Kerr-Smith
The Edinburgh Boiler Company is encouraging people to transition more quickly into renewables.
An attempt to remove an interim Edinburgh Council boss from their role after just two weeks over a “completely indefensible” salary has failed.
A leading UK early years provider has acquired two family-owned nurseries in Midlothian
Edinburgh is counting down to the introduction of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which will restrict the most polluting vehicles.
Reheatable meals have been delivered to low income households as part of a joint initiative between Midlothian Council and the British Red Cross.
Five councils in Scotland have already called on the Scottish government to implement a ban.
Nearly half of primary pupils quizzed by education inspectors said lessons were not hard enough at a struggling Midlothian school.
The Secret Garden Distillery is nearing completion of its plans to achieve Carbon Zero status by 2026.
Educators need to win the ‘hearts and minds’ of young people to bring them back into classrooms, a councillor has said.
MSP has called on the Scottish Government to pass on the 75% business rates relief to hospitality and retail businesses in Midlothian.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
The City of Edinburgh Council is searching for apprentices and experienced tradespeople as part of a recruitment drive.
Police Scotland is rolling out an award-winning scheme aimed at ensuring officers are better equipped to find children and young people.
This View has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Tinnitus UK is calling for gardeners to protect their ears.
Readers can help to feed hungry children around the world by giving their time to the school feeding charity Mary’s Meals.
A review of the council’s alcohol and drug policy was carried out following recommendations arising from an independent inquiry.
One of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings will be partially demolished to undergo a major renovation after sitting empty for three years.
Planners said the property on Springfield Gardens had been operating as a holiday home for seven years with no complaints.
A music festival which generated complaints about noise, drug use and foul language has been given the green light to go ahead this summer.
Work is underway on a new access road, car park and landscaping as part of Midlothian Council’s ambitious Destination Hillend project.
A planned Parliamentary boundary change would damage the historic and geographical links between the Scottish Borders and Midlothian, says councillor.
A decision to reject plans for a body piercing studio off Bonnyrigg High Street because it shared a vennel with neighbours has been overturned on appeal.
Claims a high hedge was blocking light from a garden have been dismissed on appeal.
65% of pet owners in Scotland would be willing to pay for a dog licence if reintroduced by the government.
The scope of a consultation on the future of four Edinburgh care homes could be reduced to “when and how” to close them.
A campaign has been launched warning drivers to look out for deer along Scotland’s trunk road network.
The new primary, on the site of the old Newbattle High School, will be able to accommodate 459 children.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has teamed up with primary school pupils and a local development trust to celebrate the coronation.
View written by Ross Laird, Convener of Midlothian, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats.
Parking wardens in East Lothian have issued 14 fines to people who parked overnight in its beach car parks.
A luxury furniture firm’s bid to expand its Midlothian industrial estate site has been rejected by planners.
Appeals successful against fines handed to drivers for parking in Edinburgh council-owned electric car charging bays.
Last year’s race was cut short after a vehicle was found blocking the road at Westruther.
The council staff were acting on a tip off that a shop in Newtongrange was selling vapes to school children.
A campaign to stop the proposed closure of a Livingston theatre complex has been backed by the local group of SNP councillors.
Edinburgh tour guides will see increased council charges to take groups into graveyards after an effort to bring in donations failed to raise enough cash.
The Scottish Government has backed plans to tarmac over 61 acres of farmland for industrial use in West Lothian.
Midlothian View food columnist, Angela Muir, reviews Bonnyrigg's new Indian takeway.
This View has been written by Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Kelly Parry SNP.
HMRC is reminding employed workers they can claim a refund on work-related expenses directly through GOV.UK.
SNP veterans spokesman speaks out after report reveals misogyny complaints in the armed forces.
North Berwick Community Council has launched two petitions against East Lothian Council’s parking management plan.
A decision to reject plans for a body piercing studio off Bonnyrigg High Street because it shared a vennel with neighbours has been described as ‘unreasonable’ by the applicant.
The inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships are coming to Scotland in August.
Plans to demolish three schools and create a new community campus in Mayfield have been welcomed by local councillors.
Visitors to an upwardly mobile Borders town will be spending more than a penny if a bid to convert a former public convenience into a tourism base gets the green light.
Edinburgh is to play host to the start of a celebrity supercar rally next month, despite concerns over disruption on the roads and large crowds becoming ‘over excited’.
Local dance school celebrates remarkable success with first and second place wins at national competition.
West Lothian Councillors have praised the speed of the work to remove roadside trees suffering from Ash dieback.
Hundreds of young dancers were left devastated after the first of their summer shows were cancelled with just 14 hours notice.
For a relatively small community Loanhead has a long history of producing talented footballers
A naked bike ride event is set to return to Edinburgh this summer after the council gave the go-ahead.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The Loanhead Heritage Trail was officially launched at Loanhead Library yesterday.
Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan tells how his Midlothian View article got him on the radio.
Edinburgh Council has defended its new rules for short-term lets, telling a court they “meet the test of lawfulness”.
A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothian’s most historic sites has reached a milestone.
At the heart of what was once the biggest corn exchange in Scotland, lies one of the smallest, yet most surprising museums in the country: Dalkeith Museum.
A new path round the edge of Easthouses Park includes freshly-stencilled start and finish lines to encourage children.
Four short-term let landlords have launched a court battle with Edinburgh City Council in bid to change new rules.
Scottish Transport Minister officially launches the UK’s first autonomous bus service.
An influx of new residents in a Midlothian village has left its primary school bursting at the seams.
Pensioners with incomes of less than £200 per week to apply for Pension Credit before May 19th or risk losing out.
Ukrainian refugees on board a cruise ship in Edinburgh will be moved into new accommodation by July.
A bid to overturn a council decision to reject a £22.4million housing plan in Midlothian has been put on hold.
Councillors approved an emergency motion asking for an urgent meeting with Lothian Buses
A court battle over new rules for short-term lets in Edinburgh is set to get underway.
Staff and Board members were extremely saddened to hear of the death of its first ever share-holding member
More than £32,000 in unpaid school meal fees have been written off by councillors in Midlothian.
Councillors have backed plans to introduce 20mph speed limits across nine out of ten streets currently under a 30mph restriction.
A trio convicted of snatching corpses from a Midlothian graveyard are among the thousands of prisoners whose records can now be searched.
The owners of an old farmworkers cottage who were refused permission to extend it have appealed after claiming the building is ‘no longer fit for purpose’.
Plans for the new 54-bed home have been lodged with Midlothian Council.
Local author Gavin de Bier has released the keenly anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed first novel, Bobbing Heads.
The new bikepacking event will provide a 55 mile self-supported cycle in Perthshire and Angus.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the election of 1,227 Councillors across Scotland.
More than nine out of ten Midlothian streets which currently have 30mph speed limits would be reduced to 20mph.
A trial to crack down on drivers parking in bus lanes will see parking attendants riding Lothian Buses services to target city hotspots.
Continuing our series of feature interviews with people in Midlothian reporter Katie Gregory met with Midlothian councillor Derek Milligan.
Allowing raw sewage to be pumped into Edinburgh’s waterways has been compared to ‘re-legalising gardyloo.’
Scottish Ministers have been urged by Edinburgh’s councillors to step up efforts to devolve tourism tax powers.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Letter to the Editor from parents of children at the Vogrie Outdoor Early Learning Centre.
Labour will remain in control of Edinburgh City Council following a failed bid by opposition councillors to oust them from power.
An athletics club has been allowed to keep a temporary training centre despite complaints about the colour of its exterior.
Councillor's concern they would become part of a theme park proposed for the land.
A push for more power over vital decision that affect local towns and villages to be handed over to community councils.
Letter to editor from Emmerdale’s Mark Charnock.
Police received almost 500 calls about off road motorcycles in West Lothian in just nine months.
Councillor warned colleagues after a home-owner objected to a shed being built next to their house.
Up to 21,000 adults living in Midlothian cannot afford to turn on the heat in their homes.
A Scotland-wide proposal to reduce thousands of speed limits from 30mph to 20mph has been branded a ‘political trade-off’ to maintain Holyrood coalition.
People across Midlothian are being asked to step up as part of a month-long celebration of walking.
Road Policing Officers are appealing for information following a two car crash on the A68.
This View has been written by Kelly Parry, Midlothian Council Leader
Scotland’s digital health care provider NHS 24 is celebrating a new milestone since its launch of the health app NHS 24 Online.
NHS 24 is asking the public to be mindful of openning times of healthcare services in May due to bank holidays.
An Orange Lodge has been barred from serving alcohol at fundraising events.
Use of a toxic weed killer which threatens bee colonies and has been linked with cases of cancer has hit a six-year high in Edinburgh.
An East Lothian golf club has been given the go ahead to serve up early morning drinks to members and guests before they head out onto the course.
West Lothian’s five recycling centres will move to reduced hours with a booking system for customers from September.
Midlothian Council and MP have expressed their concern over the long-term impacts of Brexit and Conservative economics on food shortages
It happened around 6pm on Tuesday, 25 April, 2023 near the River Esk, opposite the Old Mill House.
A beach snack van has introduced edible ice-cream tubs to help reduce rubbish and save the planet.
A consultation on making Edinburgh’s Spaces for People measures permanent will have to be restarted due to “errors” by the council.
Councillors have delayed a decision on suspending grants from a £7 million community fund amid concern over the impact on local groups.
The City of Edinburgh Council has secured the site for accessible affordable housing in the South of the city.
MP for Midlothian attended a cross-party event hosted by SNP MP Drew Hendry.
Church-goers and carers will be able to park for free under a new town centre charging system approved for popular tourist destination North Berwick.
For period between Monday 17th and Sunday 23rd April 2023.
Once people receive their annual renewal pack they will have until 31 July 2023 to check the information is correct
Orocco building for future with recruitment of Brand Manager Aaron Bolton.
The crematorium run by the City of Edinburgh Council was inspected by the Scottish Government.
Councillors voted by a narrow majority today to withdraw its opposition to a Borders wind farm.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
New book: From Tummy Mummy right through foster care and into the transition of adoption and permanency.
This article has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Edinburgh councillors have voted against “watering down” STL guidance.
A plan to move bus stops away from Edinburgh’s most dangerous junctions has been branded as “worrying.”
Midlothian View food columnist, Angela Muir reviews a definite contender for the best Sunday roast in Edinburgh.
Plans to build a house on a farm steading in West Lothian have been backed by councillors despite concerns over a lack of public transport.
Anger over a decision to close the last bank in an East Lothian town has sparked calls for the local authority to step in.
Free travel for young people on Edinburgh’s trams could be continued despite the council scrapping funding for the scheme.
Local Community Officers teamed up with staff from Lothian Transport to carry out patrols due to ongoing antisocial behaviour on and towards Lothian Buses.
Grant applications to a £7 million fund set up to benefit people in East Lothian’s largest town are set to be suspended.
Edinburgh council projects aimed at transforming streets across the capital to make walking and cycling easier.
Aerial images of a 19th century cottage which has been surrounded by new housing in a Midlothian village have helped convince councillors to allow a new extension.
For period between Monday 10th and Sunday 16th April 2023.
Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North & Musselburgh and SNP party treasurer has just been arrested.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Councillors raised concerns about the potential for ‘rowdy’ guests.
A major consultation to help shape the way people move around, to and from Edinburgh is underway.
Councillors have overturned a decision to refuse permission for solar panels on the roof of a house next to an historic church.
A new campus is being developed which will replace Mayfield and St Luke’s primary schools.
Midlothian Council has now started work on the next Local Development Plan.
The adventure park in the middle of a Midlothian country estate has been given the go ahead to expand.
Concert to be held in the Scottish Mining Museum at Newtongrange on Friday 12th May at 7.30pm.
Interested in what’s happening in Woodburn and central Dalkeith?
Recruitment paused for a new extra care housing development due to open in Dalkeith.
The IJB is often referred to in Midlothian View articles but the name is not particularly catchy or obvious as to what it is or does.
The Borders business park was expected to create 380 well-paid jobs.
East Lothian Council is to spend money on a new masterplan for the former Cockenzie Power Station
An inquiry hearing objections against the planned Sheriffhall flyover concluded in February.
A housing developer accused of making a ‘speculative’ bid to build on land set aside for employment use.
The council appealed for members of the public to put out their bins properly.
An Airbnb in a Midlothian housing estate should be used for family lets only say protesters.
Dalkeith resident was refused planning permission to put solar panels on his home
IJB could withdraw from plans to provide services for new additional support housing.
A leading heritage society has urged Scottish Borders Council to think twice before flattening an historic 19th century country house.
A major report into avian flu in wild birds in Scotland published by NatureScot.
New research that explores the role that migrant workers play within the agricultural sector has been published.
The company's donation made it possible for the local community to organise an Easter Egg Hunt & Outdoor Crafts event.
A UK-wide of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April.
For period between Monday 3rd and Sunday 9th April 2023.
The Secret Garden Distillery have announced the reopening of our Distillery Gardens and Gin Tours to the public.
A former councillor has been jailed for trying to steal more than £430,000 through the Government's scheme.
The council is building six new flats in a courtyard behind Buccleuch Street in Dalkeith.
A five-week programme of overnight maintenance on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is scheduled to begin on Monday 17 April 2023.
This article has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Reporter Donald Turvill was invited to see the progress that’s been made
A new looping trail for bikers and skaters is fast becoming a focal point for local people
A children’s home has been criticised for having an “unhomely” atmosphere after an inspection.
Innovative companies will be able to trial new health products in clinical settings across the country.
Talking bins have become a target for vandals in West Lothian.
It will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland this summer for the first time in 18 years.
The Society of Editors has called for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich.
The 111 service, which is delivered by NHS 24, expects to manage around 39,000 calls over the 4-day weekend.
Old eyesore payphones have been removed from Edinburgh city centre following calls for action.
A trial community contact project is running in Gorgie Dalry to make it easier for local people to reach council services and support.
Kerbside parking spaces across Edinburgh could be transformed into mini-parks with benches and planters.
Officers from the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit and partner agencies have searched the premises this morning.
Edinburgh’s North Bridge will soon reopen to two-way traffic after the completion of essential work.
More than 4,000 fines have been handed to drivers in Edinburgh who have exceeded the maximum stay in electric vehicle charging bays.
For period between Monday 27th March and Sunday 2nd April 2023.
Livingston shopping centres shoppers and staff will be affected by the cuts in bus services.
This article has been written by Graeme Whitlie, Funeral Director, William Purves, Dalkeith.
Home owners who failed to pay fines for breaching planning rules could face court.
Stewart Milne Homes supports Danderhall’s next generation of budding gardeners
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Greens co-leader writes an extra column for Midlothian View about the new First Minister.
Charges for school meals, allotments, planning applications and hiring sports facilities in Edinburgh are all set to rise.
A collection of trees placed under a temporary protection order were described as ‘rather scruffy’ by a local councillor.
After a gap of 4 years due to Covid the Lasswade Sports Personality of the Year awards were back with a bang last night.
Noah has knocked Jack off the top of the baby name chart according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
The winners were announced last night at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
Rosslyn Chapel is set to appear in a forthcoming episode of BBC Scotland’s series, ‘Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers.’
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Plans to build 395 new houses on the edge of a Midlothian village have been improved.
Local people can enjoy watching wildlife thrive in a new pond beside the Dalkeith to Penicuik cycle path at Rosewell.
There is a shortage of adult volunteers at the 7 local Scout Groups which is stopping 254 young people on the Scouts waiting list from getting a place.
Residents in care homes for older adults started receiving their spring booster on Monday.
The election of Humza Yousaf as the new SNP leader was today welcomed by the group’s East Lothian and Midlothian politicians.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Health board members in East Lothian have rejected a reduced council funding offer.
NHS 24 have launched their annual spring health campaign ‘Healthy Know How.’
The report highlights key failings exposed throughout the Committee’s scrutiny of the Auditor General for Scotland’s Report New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides.
This View has been written by VisitScotland Regional Director Neil Christison.
East Lothian’s main theatre venue has been closed after safety concerns were raised over its roof.
A new cycling business is gearing up to open by the end of this week.
Midlothian’s depute provost has resigned from his post to take a role as health spokesperson within the SNP administration.
Parking fines in Midlothian will go up to £100 from April.
A Midlothian scaffolding firm has announced the launch of a new division, expanding the services it offers and paving the way for continued growth.
Midlothian Council has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers to help secure a future for Mavisbank House.
Protesters gathered outside Midlothian Council headquarters today amid claims cuts to services for some of the most vulnerable could cost lives.
This View has been written by Foysol Choudhury Labour MSP for the Lothian Region.
This means the authority now only has the capacity to build 2,400 council-owned social rent homes in the next decade.
A controversial parking ban at a popular reservoir during the summer season will be brought back for a second year from next month.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
On Tuesday the full council meeting is set to agree the new fees and charges which will be applicable from April of this Year.
An emergency fund to help local galas pay for this year’s events is set to be launched as Midlothian Council looks to increase licence costs by up to 100 per cent.
In a watershed moment for the industry, forty-five independent titles including Midlothian View have signed up to the Google News Showcase.
Midlothian electronics firm Findlay Irvine donated £5,000 to the project.
Inception returns this May to Dalkeith Palace showcasing a curated collection of inspiring artists.
Health chiefs were today asked to reject a funding offer from Midlothian Council.
Work is underway to build 20 new Midlothian Council homes in Bonnyrigg as part of the most ambitious Passivhaus programme in Scotland.
Midlothian Craft Brewery announces over £300,000 investment in new solar energy and carbon capture initiative.
An Edinburgh Wetherspoon’s bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.
A bid to turn a four bedroom house into two flats should have been approved because a third of Scots now live alone, it has been claimed.
Councillors in West Lothian have called for bicycle bells to become mandatory in the Highway Code.
Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault at the back of a miners club in Dalkeith.
A crackdown on ‘dangerous and indiscriminate’ drivers will see parking fines in East Lothian rise to £100 from next month.
This View has been written by Foysol Choudhury Labour MSP for Lothian Region.
Plans to add an additional 17 bedrooms for patients at the private hospital have been given the go ahead by Midlothian planners.
Written by Ross Laird, Convener of Midlothian, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats
Delays to the roll-out of new on-street bus tracker screens in Edinburgh have cost the council more than £1.5 million.
Councillors were forced to beat a hasty retreat from a planning application site after being confronted by a local resident over objections to the development.
Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners were dismayed yesterday to see council workers ripping out a plant bed that they have been maintaining.
Melville Housing Association is to invest over the next 12 months beginning in April this year.
Two more warm and well hubs are being opened in Midlothian to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Free bus passes for teenagers are fuelling anti-social behaviour in shopping centres such as Livingston, local councillors claimed this week.
Nominations close at midnight Friday 10th March for the Midlothian Volunteer Awards 2023.
The owners of a dilapidated house on the main street of a conservation village have been praised for not ‘razing it to the ground’.
The Karen Henderson Legacy Fund have announced that their main fundraising activity this year will be The Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 17th September.
Plans also include changes to current tariffs and enforcement.
A workplace parking levy could raise over £100 million for Edinburgh’s public transport system over 10 years, estimates have revealed.
This View has been written by the Midlothian Federation of Community Councils, the umbrella group for the 15 Community Councils in Midlothian.
A sprawling new housing estate with 1000 homes has been approved despite concerns it will merge three separate communities into one giant ‘suburbia.’
This View has been written by Councillor Pauline Winchester, Midlothian West.
Volunteer Midlothian held a recruitment fair in Dalkeith to attract locals to investigate volunteering opportunities with 25 different organisations.
One Dalkeith are to the relaunch of community activities at The Hub with the One Dalkeith Supper Club.
In the second of a series of feature interviews with people in Midlothian reporter Sofia Villegas met with Midlothian photographer Stephen Ball.
Police Scotland’s roll-out of Naloxone to operational officers in The Lothians and Scottish Borders is nearing completion.
A landlady has been ordered to rip out 16 UPVC windows installed in a listed building after they were ruled to have harmed its “architectural and historic interest.”
A new recycling centre is to open in Midlothian despite 200 representations from residents.
Plans have been approved to remove a slavery information plaque under Edinburgh’s Melville Monument.
The Harris family celebrate 50 years of ownership of The Original Rosslyn Inn in Roslin later this month.
New data has revealed that overall compliance with Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) emissions standards has increased by more than 60% over the last six years.
Council tax in East Lothian will go up after councillors backed a Labour administration budget plan to help plug an £18.9 million budget gap.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
VOCAL has achieved the Investing in Volunteers Award in recognition of the charity’s ongoing commitment to volunteering.
The adventure park in the middle of Dalkeith Country Park is set to expand with plans lodged to make it even bigger.
The Dalkeith Guerrilla Gardeners commissioned a sculptural piece to mark the community dedicated work of Guerrilla friend Gordon McGhee.
St Mary’s RC Primary School in Bonnyrigg finally enjoyed its official opening and Mass almost three years after it first threw open its doors.
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on plans for the new Easthouses Primary school and its catchment area.
This View has been written by Kelly Parry, The Leader of Midlothian Council.
This article has been written by Midlothian Dog Trainer Nick McMechan.
Midlothian’s share of the Scottish Welfare Fund has received a boost with news that Midlothian Council is to top it up by £100,000.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
In the first of a series of feature interviews with prominent people in Midlothian reporter Katie Gregory met with the Provost.
Council tax in East Lothian is set to go up by seven per cent from April.
A total of 17 projects in Midlothian are set to benefit from more than £2 million in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
A minute’s silence was held in memory of former Midlothian councillor and campaigner for miners rights.
Council rent in Midlothian will increase by 4.8 per cent from next month.
Senior pupils warned councillors cutting their education budgets would be ‘catastrophic’ to future generations.
Council tax will rise by five per cent in Midlothian in the year ahead as a last minute agreement among councillors saw plans to cut council jobs put on hold.
This View has been written by Marek Soltysiak, White Eagle Repair.
Parking fines are set to increase to £100 in Edinburgh in a bid to minimise cuts to the city’s roads budget.
The owners of a house which backs onto a graveyard have been given the go ahead to extend.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Pupils at a Midlothian secondary school have warned councillors cutting teaching jobs would have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on future generations of students.
Kelly Parry has paid tribute to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as her ‘inspiration’ and ‘mentor’.
This View has been written by Councillor Peter Smaill.
Councillors were forced to axe plans to run a glamping site and offer luxury hospitality as part of a new ski centre project.
This View has been written by Midlothian Voluntary Action.
A farmer has won the right to keep a motocross track on his land after planners missed the deadline to demand its removal by five days.
A Loanhead all-trades contractor is having a double celebration, receiving both the top accolade at the Scottish Home Improvement Awards and with the opening of a new shop.
There were angry exchanges during First Minister Questions today as Anas Sarwar asked Nicola Sturgeon about council budget cuts across Scotland.
Conservative MSP for South Scotland, Craig Hoy, has supported a petition launched by concerned parents from Midlothian.
This View has been written by Midlothian Federation of Community Councils, the umbrella group for the 15 Community Councils in Midlothian.
A police operation which saw officers spray smart water on off road bikers behaving badly led to a 64 per cent drop in complaints.
A bid to turn a disused workshop into a high street body piercing studio has been thrown out.
Parents have reacted with anger after a breakfast and after school club run by ‘the Y’ announced it would have to close due a lack of funding.
Owen Thompson MP believes online safety remains a real issue and parents need to be at the forefront of safety.
Edinburgh Pure Gyms have been ordered to get their cleaners first aid trained.
The latest cost estimate took the total to almost £86m.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Veterans has found that 76.4% of veterans and personnel would rate their experience claiming compensation for illness or injury caused by service as poor or very poor.
Concern over the continued rise of sextortion cases in Midlothian has led police to change their top priority.
The number of Midlothian drivers caught not wearing seatbelts increased by nearly 500% over the last three months of last year.
Taxi fares in Edinburgh will increase by up to 20 per cent to keep up with inflation and the rising cost of running a vehicle.
Dalkeith, Midlothian South and Midlothian East Crime Beat report for period between Monday 30th January and Sunday 5th February 2023.
This Sunday the award-winning Mercat Grill in Whitecraig will be showing the Super Bowl to local fans.
Adoption UK says the current NHS crisis could lead to even longer delays for hundreds of families awaiting an FASD diagnosis across the UK.
This View has been written by Kelly Parry, The Leader of Midlothian Council.
The next Midlothian Tourism Forum networking and business meet up for tourism and hospitality businesses takes place in Roslin on Wednesday 22nd February.
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.
Cash-strapped Midlothian Council which has proposed cutting teacher numbers to balance the books backed a £31 million ski centre upgrade behind closed doors.
Edinburgh College set to open its doors to prospective students during February Open Days
The landowner was given 28 days notice to clear the land to avoid costs which has now lapsed.
Catholic church leaders have raised concerns over plans to close a second Roman Catholic primary school in Midlothian in a year as part of budget cuts.
Midlothian provost Debbi McCall made a plea for calm in council chambers this week after revealing council staff had been subjected to “shockingly rude” comments.
Craig Hoy, Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has raised concerns about train delays between Edinburgh and Midlothian.
After over 50 years of dedicated service to the community the Trustees have been forced to conclude that they are no longer able to continue to operate from their Queensway centre.
Volunteer Midlothian is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Thursday 9th February from 10.30 -16.30 in St John’s and Kings Park Church in Dalkeith
A multi-million pound upgrade for Hillend ski slope should be shelved in the current financial crisis, Midlothian councillors were told this week.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Protestors gathered outside Midlothian Council’s headquarters this morning as communities pleaded not to lose crucial funding which supports the most vulnerable residents.
Dalkeith, Midlothian South and Midlothian East Crime Beat report for period between Monday 23rd and Sunday 29th January 2023.
Plans for a major electricity storage compound in mid-Berwickshire are set to receive the blessing of a planning committee.
This View has been written Theo Barnes, a brewer at Midlothian's Otherworld Brewery in Hardengreen.
All Community Councils have signed a letter sent to elected representatives, of both Midlothian Council, Scottish Government and the Government of the United Kingdom
Broad support for the cross-party Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report on the sustainability of local news.
Holocaust Memorial Day falls on 27th January every year the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
A Super Bowl party which will be held into the early hours of the morning has been given the go ahead.
Concern over emergency access to homes on a private street saw plans for more housing on the road thrown out.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
There are just under 3.4 million Self Assessment customers who are still to file their tax return.
Midlothian Council has published a detailed list of savings proposals it is considering.
A key-cutting shop has been given permission to remain permanently in its pod outside a major supermarket.
Midlothian Council has published savings proposals to be considered by councillors at a special meeting of the full Council.
An Edinburgh councillor has called for clarity from council bosses over claims that Portobello will be ‘underwater in the next 50 years’.
Edinburgh Council has urged people to stop moving traffic cones into potholes.
A call has been made for lifeguards to be brought in to protect visitors to Scotland’s ‘busiest’ coastline.
Scottish Water is set to install its second water bottle refill station in an East Lothian.
Local groups and communities are urged to come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January.
A move by the Scottish Government to take charge of school placing requests has been rejected by councillors from all political parties in West Lothian.
A senior East Lothian councillor has questioned whether the membership of Cosla is ‘value for money.’
One of Scotland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in West Lothian.
The Edinburgh Boiler Company is set to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division of the business.
An Edinburgh woman has lost a battle with the council to keep new windows she had fitted in an effort to drive down energy bills.
A listed building at the centre of a row over plastic window frames will be visited as part of an appeal to Scottish Ministers.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The Community Development Trust One Dalkeith is making good progress on the various phases of work on its Eskdaill Court building in Dalkeith.
A homeowner faces having to remove replacement windows in his cottage in a conservation village.
A spate of wilful fire raising is causing real concern within the Mayfield community.
The charity operates free community-based clubs across Great Britain that welcome older people who like to make friends and connections.
Councillors have called for more power to bring land set aside for jobs onto the market amid claims developers are targeting the sites for ‘windfall’ housing.
On average, 96 people lose their lives due to a water-related fatality each year in Scotland.
David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair opens membership and reveals new details about club facilities.
A private hospital which has been operating for more than a decade has scaled back plans for an extension.
Police Officers are appealing for information following a road crashing involving a female and a car in Dalkeith.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
View written by East Lothian's Andrew Morrison, founder of AM Bid, Co-Creator of Ultimate Tender Coach and APMP Global Thought Leader of the Year (2022).
Police Scotland has a new tool at its disposal to assist in investigating bike thefts.
Scotland’s first community-based energy education centre has appointed training experts Ian and Carolynn Edgeworth.
The owners of a quarry which is being used for landfill set to consult the local community
Plans to turn an office block next door to a local church into a hotel have been lodged with Midlothian Council.
The green light has been given for 15 solar panels on the roof of a Victorian villa in a Berwickshire town despite concerns it could create an unwanted precedent.
Eskmills Venue opened its doors to welcome some of its community’s elderly and most isolated citizens.
Planned strike action will affect Midlothian schools on Tuesday 10 January and Wednesday 11 January 2023.
Letter written by John Watson, Associate Director Scotland, The Stroke Association.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has made festive donations totalling £4,500.
Work is due to begin in January 2023 on a new junction, access road, car park and landscaping.
Small communities could become the first to introduce 20mph speed limits in Midlothian.
Midlothian View food columnist, Angela Muir, shares some great Sunday Roast venues in Midlothian.
Moorfoot Primary School in North Middleton has been rated as ‘good’ for the quality of its learning, teaching and assessment.
Midlothian MSP Colin Beattie has stepped in to support a landlady ordered to rip out new UPVC windows by the local authority.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has become the first registered social landlord in Scotland to announce plans to adopt a 4-day working week
There are now more ‘drug drivers’ than ‘drink drivers’ in the Scottish Borders it has been revealed.
East Lothian council is being warned it could be putting ‘excessive barriers’ in front of homeowners who want to save energy.
Millions of pounds spent flying illegal immigrants to Rwanda could instead be used to support public services across Scotland, Midlothian’s council leader has said.
Boyack hopes her planned Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill proposal will introduce a duty for public bodies to promote these principles.
A village gala day will be given £10,000 towards celebrating its 100th anniversary.
As temperatures in Scotland head in a downward trajectory, Water Safety Scotland is issuing a warning about the dangers that frozen-over water bodies present.
Make the most of the great outdoors by going to the Midlothian Council get ready for winter cycling and walking drop-in.
Concern over a ‘pause’ on funding for mental health services has been raised after a health boss said people are becoming iller for longer.
The slip road exiting the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Lasswade Junction will be closed on five consecutive nights beginning on Monday 12 December.
Colin Beattie has encouraged people to donate long-life food items at their local Tesco stores to help support the Trussell Trust and FareShare.
The sixteen ‘deteriorating’ wooden frame windows were replaced with uPVC to protect her tenants’ ‘health’
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A telecoms company was fined by Edinburgh Council 176 times last year after it repeatedly failed to follow the correct roadworks procedures.
A ‘repositioning’ of through the night care provided by Scottish Borders Council will net a saving of almost £500k.
A home-owner has been told his new garden fence has won a reprieve after re-painting it green
Dalkeith Country Park’s dazzling Spectacle of Light has officially opened.
Edinburgh’s ‘Airbnb crackdown’ is set to get even tougher thanks to planned new policies.
The Scottish Government has been warned that local services could grind to a halt without more help.
Free hot drinks and soup will be available at two Midlothian libraries from today
Health charities and NHS clinicians have united in a call for the Scottish Government to reverse a cut to the funding of a vital stroke treatment.
New Edinburgh Council public transport action plan sets out options for a line from Granton to Royal Infirmary.
Edinburgh motorists have been warned of major changes to the city’s parking rules .
New offer to make climate-friendly energy improvements simpler.
Nearly 2,000 homes in Edinburgh are sitting empty amid growing demand for housing in the city.
A plan for more than 11,000 new affordable homes to be constructed across Edinburgh in just five years has been labelled a “pipe dream.”
Owen Thompson MP helped launch an inquiry into Levelling Up the former coalfields by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coalfield Communities.
The motocross community has come out in support of an East Lothian farmer ordered to remove a racetrack from his land.
Midlothian Council is the first housing organisation in Scotland to sign up as a partner agency with the charity, Veterans Housing Scotland.
Scottish Ministers are being asked to overturn a decision to reject a £22.4 million plan to build a care home and affordable housing on ‘disused’ land.
An Artist in Residence appointed by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project has been working with local community groups to produce artworks.
A council care home which has been inspected six times in the last two years failed to improve its grades on its latest visit.
AM Bid, Scotland’s leading bid and tender specialist, has reported a record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row.
The release of the 1921 census provides a glimpse into the home and working lives of Scotland’s people 100 years ago.
Claims that plans to build 37,000 new homes in Edinburgh over the next decade are unrealistic have been played-down.
The volunteer gardening group created a memorial statue to honour child miners in its community.
Edinburgh’s 20-Minute Neighbourhoods strategy is progressing a programme of engagement across local town centres.
Two projects based in Edinburgh and East Lothian will benefit.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
This View has been written by Mike Collier Managing Director of Plus Homecare Ltd.
Depute provost raises White Ribbon flag at launch of international campaign against gender-based violence.
Colin Beattie MSP has given his reaction to the supreme court ruling yesterday.
Work begins on the new David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair ahead of summer 2023 launch.
Police in East Lothian are investigating a report of a fraud in the Haddington area.
The number of new houses built in Midlothian in a single year passed the 800 mark for the first time last year.
Hundreds of Midlothian pupils benefit from inspirational workshops led by The Benedetti Foundation
Midlothian councillors today agreed to take direct action against the owner of the land.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month.
This View has been written by Ross Laird, local coordinator for the Scottish Lib Dems in Midlothian.
Donna Bogdanovic has been appointed as the new Chair of Melville Housing Association.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson is urging households with traditional prepayment meters to redeem home energy vouchers immediately.
Midlothian View food columnist, Angela Muir, visits the Secret Garden.
A family faces having to tear down a summerhouse created in their garden after councillors agreed that it ‘did not respect’ the surrounding housing development.
It has been revealed that the move will lead to a new school catchment area being proposed for the school.
Provost Debbi McCall was honoured to join local Paralympian Scott Quin.
Approximately 10,000 people fleeing war in Ukraine have been safely received through Edinburgh’s Welcome Hub.
The Energy Training Academy adds to board with Alan Earsman as finance director.
This View has been written by Kelly Drummond, Labour Councillor for Midlothian South.
Fiona Robertson, Executive Director, Children, Young People & Partnerships at Midlothian Council has written to parents of all school pupils.
Private nurseries and child minders in Midlothian will be given an increase in the hourly rate paid for council places.
A five-year plan for the future of Midlothian has been stalled for a second time.
Professor Emeritus and Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University Sir Geoff Palmer has been presented with the prestigious Edinburgh Award 2022.
This View has been written by Midlothian resident Bill Kerr-Smith.
Patients from East Lothian are being assessed by their own local team of health experts when they arrive at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Promise-funded initiatives are being celebrated this Adoption Week Scotland.
The Midlothian SNP Council Group are demanding that the Chancellor urgently rethinks and rejects a return to "damaging Tory austerity."
Owen Thompson MP joined Help for Heroes in Parliament on their 15th anniversary to discuss their work.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
25-year-old man has been arrested after buildings across a Midlothian town were tagged with spray paint.
Midlothian will fall silent this week as local communities observe 2-minute silences for Remembrance.
Nearly half of the homes where fire broke out in the last three months in Midlothian did not have working smoke alarms.
Tougher restrictions on the sale of fireworks should be “fast-tracked” following violent scenes across Scotland around Bonfire Night.
Excited youngsters who turned up for a ‘games night’ at a Borders village hall were shocked.
A senior Edinburgh councillor has been called ‘arrogant and undemocratic’.
Residents of Edinburgh’s conservation areas are to be asked their views on how the council can cut planning red tape.
Morrisons plan to convert 1,164 locations into Morrisons Daily stores but have made the decision to close 132 McColl’s stores.
Last weekend Midlothian Community Action Team were deployed to target off-road bike related antisocial behaviour and criminality within Midlothian.
Dalkeith, Midlothian South and Midlothian East Crime Beat report for period between Monday 24th and Sunday 30th October 2022.
View written by Dianne Alexander, Midlothian Council Cabinet Member for Community Facilities, Climate Change and the Environment, Councillor (SNP) Bonnyrigg
Edinburgh’s police chief has defended “heavy handed” arrests of protesters during the Queen’s funeral.
View from Councillor David Virgo on behalf of the Conservative Group at Midlothian Council.
A public consultation is under way on speed limits in Midlothian.
The Midlothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) plans and directs health and social care services for the people of Midlothian.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian View food columnist, Angela Muir, checks out the best places in the county for Afternoon Tea.
The Karen Henderson Legacy Fund has raised £50,000 to support The Make 2nds Count Charity.
Edinburgh pupils have been blocked from accessing YouTube in school after some were caught viewing ‘concerning material’ on their devices.
Midlothian’s deputy provost Connor McManus has been named this year’s Young Councillor of the Year.
Evening candlelit visits, seasonal storytelling and festive music are all on offer this Christmas at Rosslyn Chapel.
Two-thirds of Midlothian residents are cutting back on essential groceries while one in four worry about needing to use food banks, local MP Owen Thompson has said.
A householder is appealing to Scottish Ministers to step in after Midlothian Council refused planning permission.
Midlothian's GJE Joinery has won the award for Best Extension/conversion Company in Scotland from Scottish Home Improvement Awards 2022.
Concern over a lack of school places has delayed a decision over a new housing estate.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 3rd and Sunday 9th October 2022.
New signs are now up at Shawfair to welcome visitors and put one of Scotland’s new towns on the map.
A cost of living taskforce set up to deal with a winter crisis may have to continue longer term.
The multi-million pound deal between Edinburgh Council and an events firm collapsed following “differences of opinion” about what could realistically be delivered.
The operator of a builders yard which employs up to 17 people has lost his appeal against an order forcing him to shut it down.
Midlothian restaurants celebrating success at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Food & Drinks awards 2022.
A ground-breaking education centre aiming to disrupt the energy sector in Scotland has strengthened its senior management team.
Midlothian Council has appointed a Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead on the development of STEM.
The toilets at Vogrie Country Park will be upgraded and a study commissioned on improving the paths and grounds to guide longer term investment.
The move comes in the wake of new Scottish Government legislation that requires local authorities to regulate short-term lets by introducing a licensing scheme.
Police Scotland has released its Q1 Management of Information data for April to June 2022.
Legislation making it a criminal offence for anyone to supply fireworks or other pyrotechnic articles to a child or person under 18 comes into effect on 10th October.
Do you know any young role models aged between 8-26 years? If you do, then why not nominate them for a Midlothian Young People Award (MYPA)?
The head of Midlothian Council has described the current cost of living crisis as the biggest challenge she has ever experienced in public service.
Owen Thompson MP and Christine Grahame MSP are inviting people from across Midlothian to come along to an afternoon of free advice and support to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
Impressions of the Professor Emeritus and Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University’s hands have been cast in clay ready to be carved into stone.
Councillor calls for the city to prepare for them to be regulated.
Work to help people heat their homes may need to be replaced by ways to help them keep their homes.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 26th September and Sunday 2nd October 2022.
Councillors have today agreed to give pupils and school staff an extra day’s holiday in the October break.
Council tenants in Midlothian will be asked their views on a rent increase of up to 6% next year.
A community council which managed to regenerate itself with new members when just emerging from lockdown has found itself in the same position two years later.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Scottish sporting bodies and prominent sports figures join NSPCC in calling on parents to play their part in keeping children safe in sport.
Councillors who were “kept in the dark” during the collapse of a £5.5m contract handed to an events firm to run Edinburgh’s Christmas Market.
There is still time to nominate amazing young people for Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2022.
The Registrar General for Scotland confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen’s death was registered in Aberdeenshire on 16th September 2022.
Councillors are being asked to approve an extra school holiday on Monday 24th October 2022.
Access to free meals and free laundry services are being proposed by a cost of living task force set up to support Midlothian residents.
Midlothian councillors will hold their first public in person meeting in more than two years next week.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 12th September and Sunday 25th September 2022.
Council supports Challenge Poverty Week with events to support those struggling with the cost of living.
Midlothian Council and the Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian have launched their annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards.
This View has been written by Ellen Scott, Midlothian South Councillor and Cabinet member with responsibility for education, children and young people.
Bonnyrigg-based construction company has been appointed as the main contractor for the work at Rosslyn Castle
A ‘redundant’ multi-storey car park and the store at Edinburgh’s Ocean Terminal will be demolished as part of a major redevelopment of the Leith shopping centre.
Edinburgh is set to join over 2,000 cities across the globe in celebrating World Car Free Day.
Four out of ten patients visiting their GP are there because of mental health issues.
Libraries and leisure centres across Midlothian will be provided with antidote kits to deal with heroin overdoses as a drugs project expands.
Midlothian Energy Limited has embarked on their long-term business plan to invest £100m in low-carbon energy projects over the next five years.
A Twitter account run by Edinburgh City Council which serves as a vital resource for picking up residents’ questions and complaints has been suspended.
The launch of a ‘Hospitals at Home’ service for older people in the Scottish Borders could move a step closer to reality this week.
Edinburgh Council says it cannot currently afford to put sanitary bins in men’s toilets across its premises.
The owner of a cottage in a conservation village has lost her appeal to keep new windows which open the ‘wrong way.’
Owners of a community-backed clinic which faced closure after they were ordered to remove security shutters have won their appeal to keep them in place.
Five overnight carriageway closures from Thursday 6 October 2022.
After five years as Chair of the Board of Melville Housing Association, Caron Quinn has stepped down.
The funding is part of an £80 million Local Authority COVID Economic Recovery Fund distributed to councils across Scotland.
School pupils in East Lothian are set to be given an extended October break to make up for missing out on an extra Bank Holiday marking the Queen’s funeral.
Midlothian homegrown children’s mental health charity providing child-centred support for children aged 3-14 years experiencing emotional distress.
A new £517,000 ring-fenced emergency fund to support struggling businesses in the Scottish Borders has been endorsed today.
The Queen’s cortege is due to leave Balmoral today and arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at 4pm.
Local ceremony on Sunday 11th September at 2pm outside the Corn Exchange in Dalkeith.
Books of condolence will be opened at Rosslyn Chapel and Crichton Collegiate Church in Midlothian as the country pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
The site of a former library and leisure centre is set to be turned into flats under plans lodged by Midlothian Council with its planners.
A bid to build 308 houses on prime agricultural land on the edge of a Midlothian town has been rejected by Scottish Ministers after the plan was described as an “undesirable incursion” on the landscape.
This View has been written by Connor McManus, Deputy Provost Midlothian Council, Councillor for Penicuik (SNP).
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 29th August and Sunday 4th September 2022.
A homeowner’s bid to replace his front windows have been rejected – despite being allowed to replace the rear windows seven years ago.
Midlothian Tourism Forum is calling on all local businesses and organisations which work in tourism, hospitality and retail to get involved in its work this autumn and winter.
A £33 million funding gap for a planned new road to relieve congestion on the A701 in Midlothian may have to be met by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
New waste bins around West Lothian are talking up a future where they say ”thank you” every time they are used.
Parking charges are set to come into effect on dozens of streets across Edinburgh later this year.
Owen Thompson MP has urged support for the UK's independent breweries as the cost-of-living crisis threatens to bring widespread closures in the pub and brewery sectors.
Spaces for People scheme has been extended for a further 18 months as Edinburgh Council moves a step closer to making measures permanent.
A police chief has presented a report revealing a significant decrease in road casualties in the Scottish Borders.
Hundreds of residents of Dalkeith have been taking part in a consultation on the future of the town’s centre.
Friends of Fountain Green were delighted to hear the news that the Memorial Park in Loanhead had again received the Green Flag Award status for 2022.
Nestled at the foot of the Pentland Hills at the Midlothian Innovation Centre, awaits a very Spanish surprise.
Newly released national statistics show that 93.4% of young adults in Midlothian were in work, education or training.
Edinburgh Boiler Company's growth continues with appointment of first Operations Director
Plans for a new secondary school to be built at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian are set to be submitted within the next two months.
An apology will be issued to all who suffered as a result of Edinburgh’s role in the slave trade by the council
The Snowdrop Candle Company has been selected as one of the nation’s 100 most inspiring small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign.
Police officers have suggested that community councils could help stop speeders in their towns and villagers by acting as a “high visibility” deterrent to fast drivers.
Plans to build a care home and affordable housing alongside a children’s nursery and vets on ‘disused’ land has been thrown out by Midlothian councillors.
Taxi fares increases of up to 20% have been approved by Midlothian councillors.
Fuel poverty could lead to an increase in fires in homes as “risky behaviour” increases, fire chiefs have warned.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 22nd and Sunday 28th August 2022.
This View has been written by Kelly Parry, Midlothian Council Leader and Councillor (SNP) for Midlothian West.
Feuding families whose ‘M.O.’ involved setting vehicles alight have been blamed for a rise in arson attacks in Midlothian.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A proposed new National Care Service has been described as “centralisation gone mad” by East Lothian’s council leader.
View written by David Virgo, Leader of the Conservative Group on Midlothian Council, Councillor for Bonnyrigg and Lasswade.
A historic building grant has been approved for the restoration of 2-4 West Street in Penicuik as part of the town’s Heritage Regeneration Project.
Calls for East Lothian Council to have a “seat at the table” of it’s employees’ pension fund have been narrowly rejected.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson called for parliament to be immediately recalled and emergency measures brought in.
Penicuik Athletic Football Club have a new kit sponsorship agreement with AF Noble & Son.
Council workers who suffer a miscarriage will be offered two weeks paid leave after Midlothian councillors doubled the initial number of days off proposed.
Officers from the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit (SIMLU) have today searched the premises of suspected illegal money lenders in Gorebridge, Midlothian
East Lothian council leader faced a backlash after telling new female councillors their questions about what more could be done to help families in poverty were “stupid”.
The Dalkeith/Jarnac Twinning Group travelled to Jarnac in early July to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the twinning charter between Dalkeith and Jarnac.
New research published today shows that only 1% of those surveyed in the region were able to identify ALL four of most widely reported symptoms.
Midlothian Council has agreed to support the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration, a UK-wide initiative aimed at encouraging responsible tax practice.
‘Heat banks’ could be set-up in Edinburgh’s libraries, community centres and gyms this winter to offer residents struggling to pay energy bills a place to keep warm.
Midlothian Council has agreed a target of 20 wheelchair accessible homes to be built in the county annually.
Council planning measures to address budget gap.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 15th and Sunday 21st August 2022.
Midlothian councillors are being asked to lead the way in the fight against tax dodgers.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian Council’s first new build homes heated by Air Source Heat Pumps will soon be welcoming their first tenants.
Electrifying plans which would lead to a greener future for part of the rail network in the Borders have been disclosed.
The Forth Road Bridge is to open its doors to the public on Saturday 24 September as part of Doors Open Day.
Council workers who are undergoing IVF treatment will be given paid leave to deal with the “physical and emotional effects."
First XL orbital rocket launch moves closer as Skyrora successfully completes second stage static fire engine test.
Bus passengers in the Borders are on the road to a ten per cent hike in fares before the end of this month.
During Scotland's ScamWatch Fortnight Midlothian MP Owen Thompson urges residents to be on their guard against scams, especially as the cost of living soars.
NHS Lothian have provided a comment following the Midlothian View article yesterday about a rise in unplanned pharmacy closures in Midlothian.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 8th and Sunday 14th August 2022.
A ‘Heat and Eat Fund’ of £279,000 to help families not eligible for Scottish Welfare supports was among the first measures approved by Midlothian Council’s new Cost of Living Taskforce.
In the first of a series of Midlothian View articles Angela Muir writes about breakfast spots in Midlothian.
Two Scots heating firms have joined forces to launch the country’s first community-focused energy training academy.
Craig Hoy has raised concerns about the number of unscheduled and avoidable pharmacy closures that are routinely happening in Midlothian.
View from Councillor David Virgo on behalf of the Conservative Group at Midlothian Council.
Midlothian Voluntary Action are holding a ‘Meet your Midlothian Councillor’ event for third sector organisations.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson condemns inaction of the Rosewell team over the signing of convicted domestic abuser Paul Tansey.
A statue remembering the children and their enslaved parents forced to work in some of the worst mines in Scotland has been unveiled.
People seeking to take the next step in their education journey are encouraged to attend Edinburgh College’s course clearing event being held at its Granton Campus this Friday.
Midlothian exam results today show a positive return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 1st and Sunday 7th August 2022.
Applicant claimed building a house in the style of a barn would link it to the history of the land.
Play Midlothian welcomed over 150 children and families to "Come and enjoy play!" on the national day for play.
Community trust wants to turn a tanning salon into a tearoom to bring more people into Bonnyrigg town centre.
The popular French game of Pétanque is coming to Newtongrange.
Dozens of homeowners could be entitled to a cash windfall of thousands of pounds.
The operator of a builders yard has appealed to Scottish Ministers to stop the Midlothian Council shutting it down.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 25th and Sunday 31st July 2022.
Hundreds of homeowners in an East Lothian town have had their council tax band changed.
Whitehill Welfare football club have signed a convicted domestic abuser.
Midlothian has recorded its highest number of drug deaths in 11 years.
A bid to remove a disused chimney stack from a town centre building has been rejected by planners.
Project to bring offshore energy into the UK network has been hit with a delay after plans had to be withdrawn.
Midlothian Council will share initial ideas and draft proposals for the Dalkeith town centre regeneration for comment on August 25th.
Improvements are being made to 600 metres of footway
A bid to turn a shop storeroom into two flats in Dalkeith High Street was rejected.
Waste workers in Midlothian are set to strike as councils across Scotland face industrial action in the coming weeks.
The Dalkeith Festival has been the only annual family fun event in the Town's diary since 1962.
The guerilla gardeners group has been nominated for this year’s Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign.
Keep Scotland Beautiful celebrates sustainable and well managed parks across Scotland.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 18th and Sunday 24th July 2022.
A Midlothian-based family-run timber specialist is aiming to relocate to the Borders, it has emerged.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Sarah Boyack, Labour MSP for the Lothian Region, writes her column for Midlothian View.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Work to mitigate ice accretion to start soon.
If you live in Midlothian you can help shape policing in your community by taking part in this survey.
Dalkeith in Midlothian has been twinned with the town of Jarnac in Charente, France since 1960.
Planners refused to give the green light to two holiday lodges at a Penicuik farm because they faced the wrong way.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 11th and Sunday 17th July 2022.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A Midlothian stables is building holiday log cabins so people can stay when they bring their horses for training.
Written by Ross Laird, local coordinator for the Scottish Lib Dems in Midlothian.
A new Sainsbury’s store on the outskirts of Bonnyrigg would give thousands of residents the chance to shop locally, says developer.
Councillors accused senior officers of bringing in a “cartel” to build a new £22 million primary school.
Shawfair security firm has issued a renewed warning to schoolchildren in Midlothian about the dangers of illegally entering building sites.
Midlothian Council has announced plans to build a replacement for Beeslack Community High School within the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.
Poverty and trauma are the two biggest challenges facing disadvantaged young people today according to the latest annual report by Scottish Sports Futures.
An annual plan has been published, setting out the outcomes local services are expected to deliver for local people in Midlothian.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for period between Monday 20th and Sunday 26th June 2022.
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council and Poltonhall and Hopefield Community Council are to formally merge.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A bid to build new houses on a housing estate’s ‘green lung’ has been thrown out.
A couple ordered to demolish a garage and sunroom they built four years ago for just £3,000 have lost their appeal against the council enforcement action.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Proposals for an independent Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute have been welcomed by the Scottish Government.
Owen Thompson MP leads debate calling for an inquiry into miners strike and calls for Midlothian recollections.
Children across the county have even more reason to visit King’s Park in Dalkeith thanks to a new 5 metre high space net in the play area.
Police appeal for information following serious road crash on Haddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian.
After one year absence, the Midlothian & East Lothian Food & Drink Awards are back this year and calling for entries from businesses across the region.
Charity Garvald Edinburgh celebrated a major refurbishment of its facilities in the Gorgie area
Letter from the Chair of One Dalkeith, Douglas Strachan.
Midlothian landlord Melville Housing Association donate to younger team.
Midlothian councillors overturned a decision by planners to refuse permission for the house in a modern Penicuik estate to have new uPVC windows.
Owen Thompson MP has this week presented three new Private Members Bills in parliament
The acceptability of introducing parking charges in East Lothian town centres is set to be tested under plans to launch a summer-long consultation.
Forth Ports is set to be asked if it wants to join forces with East Lothian Council to build a cruise terminal at the former Cockenzie Power Station site.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for period between Monday 13th and Sunday 19th June 2022.
Claims a roof extension would upset the ‘symmetry’ of surrounding houses were dismissed by councillors.
A small church, which opened its doors in a former warehouse in a residential Midlothian estate, faces closure after it was refused permission to operate.
A garden treehouse in a conservation area has been saved from demolition.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Overnight works to renew the road surface on the westbound carriageway of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Sheriffhall roundabout.
Road policing officers have launched a safety campaign aimed at promoting and encouraging safe motorcycling on popular routes used by bikers.
Carers are being forced to give up their cars and walk to the homes of patients because of the high cost of fuel.
MSPs from across the chamber have jointly written to South of Scotland Enterprise to ask it to support bids for both the Borders & Midlothian and Galloway.
People power has seen Aldi given the go ahead for a new store at Straiton despite objections from competitors.
Former Edinburgh department store Jenners is set to reopen as a luxury hotel featuring a rooftop bar
Plans for a new Costa Coffee drive-thru as part of new business park near Sheriffhall Roundabout have been approved.
Craig Hoy has urged local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund.
New figures released by the Scottish Government show that 92.93% of school leavers in Midlothian went on to a positive destination.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for period between Monday 6th and Sunday 12th June 2022
Local MSP Colin Beattie has welcomed the publication of the first in a series of documents from the Scottish Government.
West Lothian Council handed out more than £1m to help families kit their children out with clothes for school this year.
The owner of a cottage in a conservation village was refused planning permission for new windows because they did not open the “traditional” way.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for the period between Monday 30th May and Sunday 5th June 2022.
The SNP group has formed an administration to lead Midlothian Council.
A programme of commemorative tree planting has been completed in Roslin Glen.
Fire chiefs are considering creating a joint station with other emergency services to replace Dalkeith Fire Station.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Growing concerns about young people falling victim to sextortion crime has been raised by parents with police.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for the period between Monday 23rd and Sunday 29th May 2022.
The announcement that one of the world’s biggest cycling events is on route to the Borders has been hailed as “momentous”.
Curbs on the most polluting vehicles driving into Edinburgh city centre will be officially introduced from tomorrow.
Police chiefs in Midlothian are bracing themselves for an increase in house-breaking and thefts as the cost of living crisis hits home.
One in 20 false call outs attended by firefighters in Midlothian over the last year were sparked by safety tests carried out by firms.
New measures aim to help cut waste and preserve precious resources.
Almost 9 out of 10 Melville customers are happy with how a leading provider of housing in Midlothian.
Labour have taken control of Edinburgh council and will lead the city as a minority administration for the next five years.
Councillors in Midlothian will continue to meet virtually until the summer break after calling the cost of setting up hybrid meetings ‘prohibitive’.
Bonnyrigg’s newly promoted football club has been promised support from Midlothian Council.
Edinburgh College is opening its doors and showcasing its facilities during two open days later this month.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his View of Boris Johnson.
This week marks Scotland’s first ever Bus Week, running until Sunday 29th May 2022.
Midlothian Council’s leadership has an all female cast in what was described as a “rare situation” following an SNP victory at the polls.
SNP Councillor Debbi McCall has been elected unanimously as the new Midlothian Council Provost and SNP Councillor Kelly Parry as Council Leader.
Midlothian Crime Beat report for the period between Monday 16th and Sunday 22nd May 2022.
A consultation on school uniform has been launched to help shape new national guidance.
Scouts is so popular that the massive waiting list and lack of new adult volunteer leaders mean that in a post-pandemic future fewer young people are to get out and try new things.
Local Conservative MSP for South Scotland, Craig Hoy, has been appointed as the Scottish Conservative Party’s new Chairman.
Rosslyn Chapel will be celebrating its famous ‘Green Men’ carvings with a special day of activities on Saturday 28 May.
The capital’s SNP and Green councillors have begun formal negotiations as they look to enter a minority administration.
One of the first jobs for Midlothian’s new councillors will be to decide whether to scrap remote meetings.
Midlothian trampolinist and friends spring into action to support more families impacted by Huntington’s disease
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A drive has been launched by Scottish Borders Council to gauge the appetite among the public and business community for more electric vehicle charging points across the region.
Midlothian Crime Beat for period between Monday 9th and Sunday 15th May 2022.
A bid to shut down a waste recycling firm after it breached planning rules has been dealt a blow after part of the site was allowed to remain open following an appeal.
A ban on using animal waste at an energy plant is unjustified because there is no evidence it will create an odour, it has being claimed.
Midlothian radio station celebrates 15 years of success by launching new FM frequency
Top Scottish curry restaurant The Radhuni has renewed its sponsorship of Midlothian’s oldest and largest local festival in the town.
The Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Association have announced that their group of Councillors have elected David Virgo as their leader.
A garage lock-up at the back of a house in Penicuik is to be turned into a beauty salon.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A small care home has been ordered to redecorate or find new premises after inspectors raised concerns over ‘tired decor’ and design.
A couple who wanted to put a boundary fence around their garden were told they could not because it gave pedestrians a safe place to escape vehicles on the road.
A new administration is to lead Scottish Borders Council forward after a coalition was formed in the wake of last week’s local elections.
The launch of a survey into parking in West Lothian has shown just how strong feelings on the subject are.
Edinburgh’s Labour group is awaiting a decision from party chiefs on whether to form another council coalition with the SNP.
The political future of Scottish Borders Council hangs in the balance as talks are launched this week in a bid to form a new administration.
A nursing home which closed after care chiefs suspended its licence following a shocking inspection report is to be turned into housing.
People who live and work in Midlothian are being asked to help set out a new vision for Dalkeith town centre.
Midlothian SNP have agreed the positions of Group Leader and Deputy.
The SNP are set to take control of Midlothian Council after returning as the biggest party in the elections.
The local council elections take place tomorrow, Thursday 5th May.
Bus services in Berwickshire were revolutionised this week with the launch of a new rural service.
A mum of two from Dalkeith who is facing the onset of Huntington’s disease is speaking out to build greater understanding about the incurable and devastating condition.
Fears that Ukrainian families who have fled to East Lothian could end up on the council’s homeless list have been raised by officials.
Councillors in Midlothian gave more than £500,000 to community projects after being allocated personal funds during the pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested a deal with the Greens could be the way forward in Edinburgh if the SNP are returned as the largest party.
Edinburgh residents who drive into Midlothian should be charged in ‘retaliation’ for any congestion charge introduce by the city’s council, candidates for the local elections have been told.
Last night the Midlothian East candidates took part in a hustings organised by the Eskbank & Newbattle Community Council and Midlothian View.
Sharing a border with neighbouring East Lothian, Midlothian East has a large rural population and concerns about new housing developments in the countryside are never far from people’s minds.
A water-logged football pitch and mystery surrounding the location of a new secondary school have dominated the news in this ward over the last year.
Water-based deaths increased in 2021 from previous year, reports Water Incident Database.
View written by Bill Kerr-Smith, the Green Party candidate in the Midlothian East Ward.
New study from leading safety charity RoSPA finds e-scooters five times safer than bicycles.
There are seven candidates from five parties standing in the Dalkeith Ward.
There are four candidates competing for the three Bonnyrigg seats on the council.
The candidates for the local elections on Thursday 5th May.
Midlothian Green Party View on the Edinburgh SNP proposal for a congestion charge on commuters from outside Edinburgh.
Midlothian Conservatives Party View on the Edinburgh SNP proposal for a congestion charge on commuters from outside Edinburgh
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon and SNP National Campaign Director Councillor Kelly Parry have launched the party’s national manifesto ahead of the local government elections on May 5th.
The SNP in Edinburgh say they intend to charge Midlothian residents who travel to Edinburgh across the Edinburgh Council boundary.
Letter to the Editor from Midlothian View reader Celia Hobbs.
Two motorcyclists have died this month and five seriously injured in collisions over the Easter weekend.
It’s a legal responsibility and householders are responsible for making sure they respond.
Midlothian South candidate Daniel Fraser is championing home schooling.
After the success of Inception in autumn 2021, the team at Dalkeith Country Park are bringing the art show back to Dalkeith Palace in May.
A couple are being threatened with a £50,000 fine if they do not demolish a garage and sunroom they built four years ago.
A Midlothian electrician has become a star of the small screen after being filmed installing a free alarm system for a vulnerable local resident
Hundreds of elderly patients in Edinburgh are being made to wait more than six months for dementia diagnoses.
An enormous wildflower meadow is being created on the border of Midlothian and East Lothian, between Pathhead and Pencaitland.
Community groups have been given more than £1.5 million in funding from East Lothian Council in recognition of the contribution they make to the county.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A new solar farm which will help a research firm reduce its carbon emissions has been given the go ahead by Midlothian planners.
Letter to the Editor from Midlothian View reader Dave Soulsby.
The decision to refuse permission for a new pharmacy to open despite hour-long queues at existing branches shows the system has “gone wrong”, a GP has said.
Here are the Conservative and Unionist candidates for the Scottish local elections which take place on 5th May.
Reaction to the council's decision to severely restrict parking options for visitors and users of the Midlothian reservoir.
Lidl has opened its new store at Straiton Retail Park in Midlothian.
Here are the Scottish Liberal Democrats' candidates for the Scottish local elections which take place on 5th May.
As the Masters tees off today, novice and keen golfers alike can join the professionals and play a round on the famous Augusta National.
The Poltonhall Galaday Committee have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Galaday this year.
Midlothian View is teaming up with the Eskbank & Newbattle Community Council to organise a local hustings for the Midlothian East ward.
Young people in Bonnyrigg are being given the opportunity to connect with nature by planting and caring for their own ‘Wee Forest.’
A new campaign to attract visitors to Midlothian is being launched this week by Midlothian Tourism Forum.
The Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce held their Business Awards 2022 last week.
Dalkeith Rotary Club have been busy restoring the run-down garden area of a women’s refuge.
Expansion driven by significant rise in demand for returnable glass bottles from doorstep delivery customers in Edinburgh and Lothian.
Midlothian Conservative and Unionist Association have announced their candidates for the 2022 Local Government Elections on May 5th.
The Scottish National Party has announced that it will stand eleven candidates in Midlothian.
Midlothian Council’s land and countryside team is creating a new avenue of trees in Penicuik thanks to a donation by a local electronics firm
A Conservative MSP was accused of ‘inappropriate’ conduct at an Edinburgh Council meeting after she disagreed with an officer.
An investigation into plans to build houses on a former petrol station has been launched by the Scottish Government Reporter.
Seven of Midlothian’s councillors have chosen not to stand in next month’s election with one ward seeing all three of its elected members step down.
Football club set to cash in after they solve major headache for parents.
The Scottish Green Party have announced their candidates for the Scottish local elections which take place on 5th May.
Campaigners who have lost a battle to stop a rural site being turned into an ‘isolated commuter desert.’
Midlothian MP led a House of Commons debate last night on War Pensions and Armed Forces Pay.
A third of Midlothian Council-owned lock-ups are currently empty with one in five garage sites also unused.
Melville and Cycling Scotland help out with eco-friendly bench.
Midlothian Labour has announced the names of their candidates to contest the Local Government elections on May 5th.
A community council which has been fighting to help local residents for more than 30 years is facing being disbanded because of a lack of members.
A dad’s long battle to build a house in the countryside has been won by his family who took it on after he died from Covid.
Abandoned caravans left in the old Mayfield Leisure centre car park have been causing concern amongst the locals.
Children and young people in Midlothian are to benefit from a further £208,000 of Scottish Government money to support their mental health and wellbeing.
A waste recycling firm ordered to stop operations has appealed claiming the rules were too ‘vague’.
Environment minister visits Whitehill estate and encourages people to take part in community conversation.
Lidl has confirmed when its new supermarket at Straiton Retail Park will open.
A disused yard which has become a fly-tipping hotspot has been given the go ahead for housing despite warnings.
A builders yard operator has been ordered to cease operations after losing a planning appeal.
Traffic using the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge on the night of Saturday 26 March.
Tenants of Melville Housing Association are to see big improvements to their homes over the coming year
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Miners convicted of offences during the 1984-85 strike should be given an automatic pardon to help heal divides in former mining communities says committee.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Food firms in Midlothian have been warned they face a crackdown if they are caught putting profit before public health.
A public consultation seeking the views of Borderers on a proposed active travel route between those two locations is now open.
Taxi fares in Midlothian could rise by up to 20% as councillors are asked to consider the first increase in rates for six years.
Crown Estate Scotland launches next stage of community conversation on Whitehill estate.
Dalkeith Palace is set to open its doors for a selection of exciting art, design and cultural events throughout 2022.
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Hawick and Newcastleton could risk losing out on a proposed extension of the Borders railway.
The Queensferry Crossing has remained open in high winds on more than 100 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge is likely to have closed to some or all traffic.
Local MSP Christine Grahame has encouraged anyone who is in a position to do so to support the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places.
Local politicians call for corporate sponsorship pathway for Ukrainians of Midlothian company.
Local residents are being reminded to check they can vote in the next Local Government Elections on the 5th May.
Owen Thompson MP has called for the UK Government to lift visa restrictions for refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine.
An urgent action plan is being drawn up to address the criticisms outlined in a damning independent inquiry report.
Tree planted in the courtyard at Restoration Yard in Dalkeith Country Park in memory of Karen Henderson.
A brass band is taking ownership of a community hall for just £1,000 after councillors were told it needed up to £550,000 of repairs.
Provost and Conservative Group Leader Peter Smaill takes stock of last week's decision to raise Council Tax in Midlothian.
Midlothian Council is on track to meet its five year target of having 1,000 council homes either built or under construction.
A bid to build 308 houses on the edge of Gorebridge has been taken to Scottish Ministers after planners took too long to make a decision.
A bid to replace giant disused chicken sheds with housing was knocked back by officials because the owner demolished the sheds before applying.
A spokesperson for Midlothian Council said that current lighting outside school buildings was there for security reasons.
Developers have come under fire after they accused councillors of having an “unjustified prejudice” against controversial plans.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A damning report into Scottish Borders Council’s handling of allegations of attacks on vulnerable pupils with learning disabilities was made public today.
Violent crime has increased over 25% as the night time economy returns in Midlothian, police have revealed.
An Edinburgh primary school is set to ditch cartoned milk for pupils’ mid-morning break as part of a councillor’s bid to drive down waste.
More than half of homes firefighters were called to in Midlothian over the last three months of last year did not have a working smoke alarm in them.
Midlothian Council Leader, Councillor Derek Milligan has praised the “fantastic” partnership working bringing major improvements to Poltonhall Recreation Ground.
Karen's family have chosen The Loft at Restoration Yard to locate the Karen's Collection pop-up shop.
The catholic primary school which has no pupils will close and be reused for additional support need youngsters.
A bid to increase council tax by nearly 5% in Midlothian was narrowly defeated as councillors clashed over the charges.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Gorebridge and Moorfoot communities are working together on a Community Action Plan 2022-2027.
People are having to queue outside for up to an hour to pick up prescriptions in a Midlothian.
Work is now underway on a major new cycling and walking route linking the east and the west of the Capital.
The NWH Group based in Mayfield, Dalkeith, has broken ground at the site of its new construction and demolition waste recycling wash plant
Road policing officers are appealing for information after a crash involving a school bus and a car in Midlothian.
The money will be spent on a document management system for the millions of files associated with the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry.
One of the largest offshore windfarms in the world could be created.
ScotRail will be making timetable changes to the Borders Railway from May, which will see two trains per hour during the day operating.
Plans for new housing at the site of a motorhome company are set to be put out for public consultation.
Written by Ross Laird, local coordinator for the Scottish Lib Dems in Midlothian.
A giant spectator stand which has has stood on the top of a hill for more than 15 years is finally coming down.
Midlothian Council is paving the way by building 182 green council homes of the future.
Owen Thompson MP has urged MPs from all parties to get behind his bill to tackle cronyism.
The South East of Scotland Transport Partnership wants to hear people’s views on its draft regional transport strategy.
This week the Coal Authority shared more information about its latest project to protect and enhance the environment in Scotland.
Work has started to build a 40-bedroom care complex and 46 extra care flats alongside a day-care unit.
The future of Scotland’s town centres and how the changing nature of retail and e-commerce has impacted them is to be investigated
Dalkeith Country Park, including Restoration Yard, is embarking on a new two-year charity partnership with secondary breast cancer charity Make Seconds Count’s Karen Henderson Legacy Fund.
Edinburgh Council is set to issue Compulsory Purchase Orders for several plots of land in West Edinburgh as part a new active travel route.
The Edinburgh Low Emission Zone gets Green support despite no changes.
Midlothian Chair of the Police, Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Board calls for the end of the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements by Police Scotland.
A Borders village shop which has provided a lifeline to the community it serves is set to have its lifespan extended
Parents urged the council to consider further options for a dedicated city centre campus.
Work to establish the real impact of Brexit on council services has been commissioned by Midlothian Council.
A site visit to a former school at the centre of a controversial housing plan is to be be carried out as part of an appeal.
Little more than half of Edinburgh’s council houses have been upgraded to meet new fire safety regulations coming into effect from next month.
Scottish Labour have won a decisive council by-election victory as it was claimed Conservative voters stayed away from polling stations.
Specialists tackling pollution in the River Esk in East Lothian have brought in a tanker to try and remove the waste.
West Lothian Council is facing an additional £12.5m of cuts as a result of the Scottish Government’s draft budget.
Melville Housing Association achieve the Scottish National Standard for Information and Advice Providers for a fourth time.
DTP Print merges with Southfield Stationers to create Edinburgh’s largest digital print and gift producer
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has called for an independent inquiry into failures of the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation schemes.
He was speaking as the cross party working group of councillors face a budget gap of £13.5 million for the year ahead
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
A bid to build a two-storey extension rejected after its design was ruled not “bold enough” by planners.
The leader of Edinburgh City Council says he has been inundated with thousands of “blatantly racist” emails.
The Coal Authority has been developing proposals for a treatment scheme in Dalkeith to remove metals from the mine water in the South Esk.
Wildlife experts have urged planners to ensure new fencing at a house in Eskbank includes hedgehog holes to allow access through the garden.
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets out of a polluted river after five swans were taken to a rescue centre for treatment.
A new Costa drive-thru is set to be developed as part of a small business development near Sheriffhall Roundabout.
A Cross-Party Group on beer and pubs has been established by Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Midlothian Council is asking local people to fill in a short survey about how to encourage more people to walk and cycle.
The Pharmacy Practices Committee’s decision has rejected the appeal of the application for a pharmacy in Rosewell.
New laws which will stop sex clubs opening in East Lothian could be in place by January next year.
A further 221 homes have been given the go ahead at a housing development in Penicuik.
The High Court rules the use of the ’VIP lanes’ for awarding lucrative Covid contracts to be unlawful.
Musselburgh has been named as the best place to house sex clubs and adult entertainment venues in East Lothian.
Plans to build a “new village” on a former school site in the countryside have been rejected by councillors.
Sarah Boyack, Labour MSP for the Lothian Region, writes her first monthly column for Midlothian View.
Owen Thompson MP has called for the Prime Minister to “do the decent thing” and resign.
First facility in Scotland for Disabled people to access bespoke personal training has opened in Straiton, Midlothian.
Registration is now open for the council’s charged garden waste service in 2022.
A bid to replace timber frames with plastic on a modern house in a conservation area would have been allowed if the design had been better.
Concerns about a country lane being used to access a dog park were dismissed by councillors after a virtual drive up.
Anyone aged 21 or under in Midlothian can now apply for a new card to allow them to travel on the bus for free.
The locations of the most and least thoughtful people in the UK have been revealed and it's good news for Midlothian.
More than 7,500 people have been told of a partner’s abusive past since the launch of a scheme six years ago to help tackle domestic abuse.
The father of a teenage student who died after his drink was allegedly spiked has called for a national approach to tackle the crime.
Plans for a 5G mast in the middle of a residential area have been thrown out by Edinburgh City Council.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Christine Grahame MSP has raised issues facing town centres, particularly the blight of empty and decaying shops with untraceable landlords, in parliament.
Scouts launch campaign to recruit volunteers in Midlothian to help young people recover from the pandemic.
Delays on a decision for a new housing estate in the countryside have sparked an appeal to Scottish Ministers.
The Edinburgh Boiler Company has reported a record turnover of £4.4 million following a year of unprecedented growth as it moves into its new headquarters in Hardengreen.
An attempt to stop Edinburgh pupils being asked about sex and relationships in a controversial school survey has been blocked by city councillors.
Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh asked the Scottish Government if they could provide an update on the proposed works.
Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has made donations totalling £2,800 to charities that help struggling households.
The latest update on the location of a new secondary school in Midlothian has again been heard in private because of “commercial confidentiality”.
The name of a council’s new finance boss sparked an unusual debate during a meeting – after one councillor said he could not use her title.
The money will be invested in replacing town centre CCTV cameras after it was revealed nearly one in three do not work.
Detectives at Dalkeith are appealing for information after an elderly woman in Penicuik was targeted by a fraudster.
Dalkeith Country Park’s Spectacle of Light and Santa Fun Run are set to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) this Christmas
Ross Laird, Midlothian Scottish Lib Dems, writes his column for Midlothian View.
Local charity Play Midlothian, which started in 1996, is celebrating 25 years of play.
Supermarket giant Tesco has lost a bid to avoid paying interest on a £400,000 overdue payment towards new schools in Musselburgh.
After Covid delay, Patrick Henderson finally receives apprentice of the year award from SJIB and Edmundson Electrical.
Plans to build a drive-through coffee shop in a supermarket car park have been rejected.
Midlothian residents’ efforts to recycle increasing amounts of household waste have been commended following a recent study by Edinburgh University
New ‘smart’ wind turbines which could save the lives of wildlife and produce more power are set to be trialled.
Owen Thompson MP is today bringing the long-fought campaign to restore Midlothian’s historic Mavisbank House to Westminster.
Ross Laird, Midlothian Scottish Lib Dems, writes his column for Midlothian View.
SELECT issues reminder as February deadline approaches for launch of new legislation on heat, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
The Scottish accordionist will dazzle residents at a Loanhead care home every month.
Penicuik’s community owned and volunteer run shop and café opened its Christmas local makers fayre on Saturday.
Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s graphic communication industry, has elected Susan Graham, managing director of Dalkeith based FLB Group.
A bid to turn a ‘troubled’ greenbelt site into housing will go before Scottish Ministers for a final ruling.
The Scottish Government has come under fire for pushing ahead with proposals for the biggest overhaul of social work services in more than 50 years during the pandemic.
Vital new affordable homes, all for social rent by Melville Housing Association.
Police Scotland is advising the public to be vigilant after a recent telephone bank scam in East Lothian.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has signed up to the campaign to introduce paid leave for families who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks.
Trial aims to divert traffic if the Queensferry Crossing has to close.
Domestic abusers could face eviction from council houses under tough new measures to protect their victims in Midlothian.
Midlothian councillors support the development of a new strategy to tackle and ‘eradicate’ violence against females.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Motorists are being advised not to drive and members of the public not to travel.
The 19th century town hall has been brought up to date with green technology at the heart of its £700,000 restoration.
BEAR Scotland is warning road users ahead of Storm Arwen's arrival on the east coast of Scotland.
Early bird tickets now on sale for festival including headliners The Kooks and Ministry of Sound Classical plus Shed Seven, Circa Waves, Sister Sledge, The Magic Gang, The Futureheads, Callum Beattie and many more.
The first named storm of winter is on its way and BEAR Scotland is primed to tackle whatever weather conditions Storm Arwen brings.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, has today announced that the UK Government has u-turned on the decision to close Glencorse Barracks.
West Lothian Council is to write to Nicola Sturgeon demanding the February deadline for fitting new interlinked fire and smoke alarms be pushed back.
A decision on controversial plans to build a housing estate on a former residential school in the countryside has been delayed after officials failed to send the paperwork to councillors in time.
BEAR Scotland and its well-loved team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle Scotland’s infamous winter weather as temperatures drop.
Angela McShane, who survived a serious road incident over ten years ago, will share her powerful story to help raise awareness of the risks of drug and drink-driving.
Almost £1.5m is to be spent across West Lothian through a Covid recovery fund.
Ash Dieback disease could cost West Lothian up to £12 million over the next 18 years.
A homeowner who wanted to replace his beachfront windows with plastic frames has won an appeal after claiming they were better for the environment.
The cost of educating pupils in East Lothian has been revealed with the county’s cheapest and most expensive schools in the same town.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Pubs will be warned they face losing their licence if they fail to stop spiking incidents on their premises in a new campaign.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson MP launched a scathing attack on the chronic cronyism and corruption at Westminster and called for root-and-branch reform.
Police were called in to investigate claims of harassment and intimidation attempts targeted at councillors in Midlothian.
Jonathan Heawood asks whether Scotland has found a smart new way to fund public interest news.
Calls for an all-weather football pitch in Loanhead have been rejected amid concern it would lead to more communities demanding help.
Phil Gooding – Senior Statistician for Consumer Prices Inflation, Office for National Statistics - explains how inflation is measured.
Councillors have approved school session dates for the three academic years from August 2022 to the end of June 2025.
AM Bid, Scotland’s leading bid and tender specialist, has reported it has exceeded forecasts in recording a £1 million turnover.
Calls for an all-weather football pitch in a Midlothian town are being made after the local club had to cancel games because of rain.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Questioned by South of Scotland MSP Craig Hoy, the Deputy First Minister of Scotland has admitted that there are “a number of issues” with the booster vaccine appointments system in Midlothian.
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A £20 million ‘green’ energy project which will have the same carbon impact as taking 1200 cars off the road has been given a boost after planners waived the need for additional reports.
Jim Muirhead, Midlothian Council Deputy Leader, gives his view.
Local MSP Christine Grahame has welcomed news that Scottish Borders Council has admitted liability in the civil case brought against them by parents of children who were abused by a teacher.
A new service to ensure cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support has been launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians today.
Plans to build 134 affordable houses on a former high school’s playing fields in Midlothian have been lodged.
Owen Thompson MP has called for a return to a proxy voting scheme for MPs who cannot attend the House in person for legitimate health reasons.
The number of fly-tipping complaints in West Lothian has plunged over the last three months, reversing years of soaring costs to tackle the problem.
The Newtongrange Guerrilla Gardeners have been recognised by Action Earth for their hard work transforming the Midlothian village.
Woodburn Primary School playground has been transformed thanks to a collaboration with the arts group, Dalkeith Arts.
On the first anniversary of a ground-breaking Midlothian Council project, nine care-experienced young people are being supported to live independent, fulfilled lives.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has joined the charity Sepsis Research FEAT on a visit to the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute in Midlothian.
Midlothian Council is continuing to progress with its innovative new build housing programme which is funded through the Housing Revenue Capital Account.
A green-fingered tenant from Mayfield in Midlothian has won this year’s ‘Baxter Keiller Award’ for her outstanding Melville Housing Association garden.
Shirley-Anne Somerville said new qualifications will be developed to ensure learners’ achievements are fairly recognised.
Tributes are being paid to East Lothian Council leader, Councillor Willie Innes, who has died following a long illness.
Cabinet Secretary welcomes latest phase in £7.7m Bilston project
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured following an incident in Bonnyrigg.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, reacts to the horrific murder of fellow MP Sir David Amess.
There is no place in Scotland for flat roofs councillors warned this week, after plans for a new care village included them in the design.
Families of primary school children who are still missing out on hot school meals should be given food packages rather than cash to support them, a councillor has said.
Letter to the Editor from Laura Kerby, Myeloma UK Chief Executive
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Ross Laird, Midlothian Scottish Lib Dems, writes a column for Midlothian View.
Plans for a new council-owned care village on the site of a former primary school received just one objection over a lack of fencing.
Officials were accused of holding councillors “to ransom” after a string of late reports were provided for a Midlothian council meeting.
Lidl has confirmed that its supermarket at Newmills Road, Dalkeith, will re-open on 28 October 2021 at 8am.
Yesterday after a legal challenge by the UK Government the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish Parliament could not enshrine the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scottish law.
The application for Planning in Principle for Melville Gate is due to be placed before Midlothian Councillors this week.
Pensioners and families are living in fear in Midlothian communities because of a rise in antisocial behaviour, councillors have been told.
At the full Council meeting today, Midlothian Council’s Depute Leader Councillor Jim Muirhead explained why Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan was unable to attend.
NHS Lothian has said that a number of second vaccination appointments have been mistakenly scheduled for 16 and 17-year-olds.
The Queen officially opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
Travellers will see more relaxed rules.
In light of the Sarah Everard murder Police Scotland offer to public.
Edinburgh based Royal Scots Association unveil two national memorials.
Melville Housing Association’s two dedicated Welfare Benefits Advisers play a crucial role in maximising tenant income
Midlothian Council wants to hear your views on proposals to close St Margaret’s RC Primary School in Loanhead.
The risk Brexit poses to Scotland’s fastest growing council has been upgraded as the impact on services and supply begins to appear.
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a fresh bid to avoid paying interest on £400,000 overdue in contributions towards schooling in Musselburgh.
A homeowner is appealing a decision to stop him replacing windows at his beach front home with plastic frames.
Fresh calls for the reintroduction of community safety officers to tackle antisocial behaviour problems across Midlothian are being made.
Midlothian Council is preparing to welcome five Afghan families, with the first family due to arrive at the end of October.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership’s flu vaccination programme for 2021 gets underway on Monday 27 September.
Aldi is set to open its brand new store in Dalkeith tomorrow (Thursday 23rd September) at 8am.
Midlothian Council invites you to take part in a consultation for the proposed A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road.
A series of weekday overnight slip road closures will be implemented on sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.
Hot meals are still not being served to older children in schools across Midlothian despite being reintroduced by neighbouring councils, it has been revealed.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Developers of a multi-million pound business park have been ordered to produce reports on the impact noise from it will have on nearby houses and schools.
Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her first monthly column for Midlothian View.
Councillors have expressed ‘grave’ concerns over plans to turn an empty house into flats.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has called on the UK government to deliver a clear roadmap to capitalise on the “immense” potential of geothermal energy in Scotland
A bid to turn a vacant car showroom into new retail units has been rejected amid concerns over its impact on Penicuik town centre.
Claims a new house would ruin the views from a “well-used” footpath have been dismissed.
Brexit and a lack of drivers has forced a local authority to delay introducing a new recycling scheme after bags were held up in port.
Supporters of a man trying to build a house on a disused yard warned turning him down would be a “travesty” as they backed the plans.
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian Council are improving the B7003 Roslin Glen road for the safety of motorists and cyclists.
A former rail yard used in the construction of the Borders Railway could be turned into housing under plans first put forward 13 years ago.
Edinburgh’s World of Football and bowling alley are set to be bulldozed.
A minute’s silence was held in tribute to union stalwart Tom Waterson by health and council colleagues today as new of his sudden death was announced.
The story of a campaign to stop pesticides being used in a tight-knit community has been captured in a new book to raise money for a children’s memorial.
Nearly 200 new homes at the new town of Blindwells have been approved despite a bid by developers to delay improving access off the A1 for a second time.
Work on a huge 1700 home development ‘designed around the happiness and success of its people’ has been delayed amid a struggling over £1.9m of developer contributions.
Scotland’s first carbon neutral waste centre has been given the go ahead to operate on Sundays for one year so it can win lucrative new contracts.
Fears a new railway station will become a “white elephant” have been raised as councillors gave it the go ahead despite not knowing how many trains would use it.
Owen Thompson MP has called for a rethink of the UK Government’s plan to raise National Insurance.
Midlothian Councillor and Provost, Peter Smaill, writes his new monthly column for Midlothian View.
Newly released national statistics show that 93.7% of young adults in Midlothian were in work or had enrolled in further or higher education or training during 2021.
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The much-anticipated redevelopment of the A720 Sheriffhall roundabout will not be complete until 2027, transport chiefs have revealed.
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A section of the A720 between Straiton and Lothianburn is set to benefit from upgrades to emergency laybys next week.
Hundreds of new jobs could be created if the warehouse gets the go ahead outside Dalkeith.
The Coal Authority raised no objection to the housing but said the site fell “marginally” into an area designated high risk for hazards.
Midlothian is to welcome the UK’s most prestigious stage race on Saturday 11th September.
A new ‘secret’ location for a secondary school is set to be acquired by Midlothian Council in a matter of weeks.
Spaces for people is making it “impossible” to teach learner drivers safely and creating more dangers on town roads, instructors have claimed.
A cottage extension would look more in place on a Malibu beach house than a conservation village, councillors were told at a meeting this week.
A new holiday retreat on a landfill site could bring more than £4 million to the economy.
Health chiefs were today warned that medicine and drugs will not help people who are suffering from Long Covid.
Efforts to recruit a business manager for councillors were put on hold after it was claimed the salary could be used to fill “1,000 potholes”.
More than half of Midlothian Council’s workforce are now equipped to work from home.
A review of CCTV coverage in Midlothian’s communities is being carried out amid concerns the deteriorating system is putting public safety at risk.
Harrowing footage of desperate families trying to flee Afghanistan was described as deeply moving by councillors as they pledged to support refugees.
Midlothian Council is considering bringing in private contractors to target people responsible for blighting town centres and the countryside with rubbish.
Christmas will come early for pupils in East Lothian this year after term dates were changed to avoid any Covid case clash with Christmas Day.
Talks at advanced stage to take over at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh facility.
The oldest surviving miner in a Midlothian village has unveiled a new welcome sign paying tribute to its mining heritage.
S6 Newbattle High School pupils Beth Aitken and Iona Westaby are among the first in the county to get a free iPad or Google Chromebook.
A state-of-the art women’s health centre which aims to tackle Scotland’s low birth rates has taken a step closer as detailed plans have been revealed.
Detailed plans are now being drawn up for Destination Hillend, including a new carbon neutral main building.
Edinburgh’s ‘Just Eat’ cycles are set to disappear from the capital’s streets next month.
A date has been announced for the Foundation of Hearts to become majority shareholders of Heart of Midlothian.
Drivers who put others at risk by drug driving will be the focus of a campaign over the next few weeks.
Details of school holidays 2021-2022.
Afghan refugees who worked for the British Armed Forces are expected to be offered homes in Midlothian as part of a national scheme.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Craig Hoy for South Scotland is urging the SNP to back his party’s plans for a Local Policing Act.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian’s first pump track for BMX bikers, scooter riders and skateboarders has opened at Auld Gala Park in Gorebridge.
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A second substation to bring offshore energy into the National Grid is set to be given the go ahead at the former Cockenzie Power Station.
A fresh bid to build houses on a ‘troubled’ greenbelt site has been rejected by Midlothian planners over a lack of garden space.
Householders in East Lothian are to have a sixth recycling container added to their homes next month
Council chiefs have been accused of ‘consistently ignoring warnings’ after risking the council’s finances and reputation over Spaces for People schemes.
As pupils across Midlothian receive their exam results today, new figures show significant improvements in attainment levels across the county compared with the five year average.
Normally Midlothian View confines itself to local news but this bit of international news impacts the world everywhere, including Midlothian.
It had been home to advice services for young people in Dalkeith before being closed down by the pandemic, but the 17th century Tolbooth has a much more famous place in local history.
Easter Road and Tynecastle Stadiums' roar to return as Council grants full capacity crowds
‘Mindless thugs’ have been blamed for a decision to introduce a £100 deposit to a publicly funded e-bike hire scheme.
Horrified residents have complained after a blocked sewer left a stream of raw sewage running down a village street during this week’s summer heat.
An historic palace is set to open its doors to the public for the first time in it’s 300-year history.
Concerns have been raised about the environmental damage being caused by campers pitching up on protected areas of Scotland’s coastline.
A £20million ‘green’ energy project which will have the same carbon impact as taking 1200 cars off the road now looks set to be built next to a recycling plant in Midlothian.
Six times as many men now dying from drugs related deaths compared to a decade ago.
The shop chain wants to build a new store at the business park, despite already having a branch just over 800 metres away.
Customers are now able to buy and download Single including Advance and Return tickets straight to their smartphones using a brand new ScotRail app.
All residents in Scotland under the age of 22 will be eligible for free bus travel from 31 January 2022.
Visitors to a busy beach resort were left crossing their legs at the weekend after the toilets had to be closed because of blockages.
Following attempts to gain access to sheds, garages and houses in Midlothian recently Midlothian Police would like to remind residents of a few simple hints to assist in securing your property.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Necklace of Days is a participative arts project launched on 1st January 2021 with the intention of telling the story of the year as it unfolds.
Petrol station owners have been dealt a double blow after they were refused permission for a drive-thru coffee shop and ordered to cut their grass at the same time.
McDonald’s has lost its fight to open a drive-thru in Musselburgh after an appeal to Scottish Ministers was thrown out.
Every Member of the Scottish Parliament is being asked to nominate one of their constituents.
Concerns for the safety of women over plans for outside tables at a Loanhead restaurant have been dismissed by officials but permission was still denied.
A bid to bring wild salmon back to a stretch of river made famous by hit show Outlander is moving forward.
A ban on fans in Scottish care homes has been reversed by public health officials in Scotland after providers challenged an order to remove them from rooms during a heatwave.
"Many of the factors which contribute to poor health and health inequalities such as housing education, work and income, are the same as those which contribute to the risk of offending, reoffending and becoming a victim of crime."
It has been announced that The Tour of Britain cycle race will come through Pathhead, Dalkeith, Eskbank and Lasswade as part of one of two Scottish stages that will round out the weeklong Tour.
Ombudsman's report confirms failings in the way the UK Government communicated about the State Pension age rise.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Midlothian Council held a meeting in private to decide on a new location for the long awaited replacement for Beeslack High School.
A Midlothian distillery will be able to produce five times more gin than it currently can after being given the go ahead to expand.
Craig Hoy MSP, South of Scotland, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Colin Beattie MSP refutes claims made that plans to deliver improvements to Sheriffhall Roundabout are to be scrapped.
Local MP urges a rethink and vows to support any campaign to save the centre.
Dandara East Scotland applied for a change to conditions to allow them to add the extra ‘new Scottish House type” homes to their site at Eskbank North.
Calls for permanent tribute have been made after a local community group unearthed part of their history.
Officers warned not to get "carried away" with town centre regeneration plan v.1
Adoption UK is warning of a mental health emergency amongst some of the UK’s most vulnerable children, caused by failings in a system that is not set up to meet their needs.
A document to be discussed at the full council meeting next week proposes radical changes to or the demolition of council buildings in Dalkeith.
Campaigning trade association SELECT has welcomed a number of new additions to its Wall of Support which promotes its ongoing crusade for regulation of the electrical industry.
Edinburgh City Council has voted to retain its Spaces for People schemes for at least another 18 months.
Additional car parking, entrance paths, cycle parking and toilet facilities are to be created in the Pentland Hills Regional Park after two separate funding bids to Visit Scotland were successful.
His family were on a picnic and didn't know the people who had been there earlier had doused a fire with sand.
A bid by housebuilders to double the number of new homes set to be built in East Lothian over the next decade is being opposed by councillors.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
If you are have a retail, hospitality, leisure or aviation businesses impacted by COVID-19 then you can can apply for 100% business rates relief during 2021-22.
Owen Thompson writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Auditors have called for more scrutiny to be given to Midlothian Council’s investment policy after it put £13million into a local authority which ran out of cash.
Health in Mind, a Scottish mental health and wellbeing charity, looks to spark creative connections at the end of Loneliness Week.
New plans for a warehouse and business units on a site previously earmarked for a film studio are expected to be lodged with Midlothian Council.
Council takes next steps toward polluting car ban but Spaces for People decision delayed
External auditors produce review report of Midlothian Council’s treasury management.
Retired East Lothian MSP Iain Gray has revealed his biggest regret is not being able to become Scotland’s First Minister.
Taxpayers are being made to foot the bill after Marketing Edinburgh has been fined for failing to file its accounts two years in a row.
Frustration over the lack of progress towards a flyover at Sheriffhall Roundabout has sparked concerns over a new business park plan for Midlothian.
East Lothian’s police chief has warned that a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Musselburgh will lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour and public nuisance.
Local MSP Craig Hoy has welcomed the announcement of the National Mining Museum in Newtongrange as the Midlothian Climate Beacon for the COP26 summit.
The Green Apple Gold Award for Environmental Best Practice was presented to Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association.
A farm owner has won the right to turn holiday cottages into homes after arguing that the Covid-19 crisis has wiped two years of bookings out.
Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region.
Over the coming months we will be publishing videos about Midlothian, news, views, things to do and places to visit.
Police Scotland is investigating the high-value theft of e-scooters from a business premises in Loanhead.
Older vehicles that produce higher emissions are set to be banned from the city centre, with heavy fines for drivers who fail to comply.
Spaces for People measures around the city’s shopping districts are set to be scrapped but some of the more controversial schemes are set to be retained for a further 18 months.
A private nursing home that was been given weeks by the Care Inspectorate to improve its fire safety procedures or lose its registration has decided to close.
Buccleuch Property is to bring forward proposals for the construction on the land at Sheriffhall South, Gilmerton Road / Melville Gate, Dalkeith.
CJ Lang who operate SPAR stores throughout Scotland have announced that they intend to close 31 of their Post Office branches which includes the Woodburn branch in Dalkeith.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Craig Hoy has criticised the SNP Government for failing to secure sustainable long-term employment opportunities for people in Midlothian.
Midlothian Council is set to receive £252,000 from the Scottish Government to encourage children to play and socialise as part of the recovery from the pandemic.
Sending a carrier pigeon would be easier than trying to book anything online on Midlothian Council’s website, one of its councillors has said.
Crops in every field farmed in Scotland have been recorded by satellite imagery to create a new interactive map to helping to breakdown agricultural land use.
People aged 40 and over, who require a first or second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine, can drop-in to Gorebridge vaccination centre in the leisure centre.
The impact of Covid lockdowns on East Lothian’s pupils will continue for years to come, councillors have been warned.
Edinburgh Council is looking to develop 20-Minute Neighbourhoods to meet Edinburgh residents’ needs better locally.
Craig Hoy, MSP for the South of Scotland, writes his first column for Midlothian View.
A police sting operation, targeting antisocial behaviour and violence towards Lothian Buses drivers, has resulted in 38 children and young people being charged with offences.
Work starts next week on the latest phase of the building work and will last 38 weeks.
Police Scotland has today released its Q4 Management of Information data for the end of March 2020, to the beginning of April 2021.
Controversial plans to build housing between two communities have been thrown out after it was ruled they would lead to “significant erosion of the green belt”.
Midlothian will not move into Level 1 restrictions on Saturday after cases in the county remained higher than average.
Police Scotland has joined forces with partners in the Lothians and Scottish Borders in a scheme to help trace vulnerable missing people, such as those with dementia.
With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year NatureScot is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road.
Police sent a decoy bus out at weekends in Midlothian to catch youths who had been targeting local bus services.
The brave mother of Christopher Nelson, who sadly drowned in 2015, has tackled her fear of water by completing a swimming relay in the loch where her son’s ashes are scattered.
Road named to recognise the courage and sacrifice of Jane Haining, a Church of Scotland missionary, who died in Auschwitz concentration camp in 1944.
Police Scotland officers across the country took part in a UK-wide week of activity targeting County Lines drugs dealers.
The strategic document for housing in the area sets out the key housing issues to be addressed across all accommodation in Midlothian.
Dog-free zones to protect wildlife could be introduced in East Lothian’s countryside under new rules to protect the county’s coastal landscape.
Coastal car park charges across East Lothian will increase by 20 per cent from August 16th.
MYPAS receives a multi-year National Lottery award from The National Lottery Community Fund to support young LGBT+ people of East Lothian and Midlothian.
The club met His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge, to discuss the club's Mental Health Programme.
East Lothian MP Kenny MacAskill has called on the UK and Scottish Governments to act over the “shameful” rise in child poverty revealed in new research.
Council is set to close the book on the controversial ‘statutory repairs’ saga, by admitting it cannot recoup £2.3m of debt owed to the council by affected homeowners.
Concern that new housing near an industrial estate could create a “rod for the back” of future councillors has been raised.
Dalkeith, Danderhall, Newtongrange and Penicuik Libraries are now open to the public for bookable limited browsing.
Local businesses have been affected as people have stayed away from Dalkeith whilst South Street is closed.
The daily cost of using coastal car parks in East Lothian could go up by 25 per cent from August.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo announces the cancellation of its 2021 Show.
Christine Grahame MSP has called for an independent inquiry into Scottish Borders Council’s handling of abuse allegations at the Tweeddale Support Unit in Peebles
First and second year pupils at a Midlothian high school have been told to stay home as Covid cases continue to rise in the county.
Colin Beattie MSP, Midlothian North & Musselburgh, writes his monthly column for Midlothian View
Identical holiday cottage bookings can cost hundreds more depending on the booking site, Which? finds.
The official countdown is on to celebrate the UK’s sporting legacy for National Sporting Heritage Day.
Dalkeith Police Station will no longer have lock-up facilities under new plans to downgrade its custody centre.
A primary school closed after a Covid outbreak is to remain shut for another week as cases continue to increase.
Children and young people in Midlothian are to benefit again in 2021 from extra Scottish Government funding.
A public consultation is underway to help inform a new three-year Community Learning and Development Plan for Midlothian.
Lothian MSP, Alison Johnstone, has been elected as the Scottish Parliament’s sixth Presiding Officer.
Councillor Margot Russell has been appointed as Midlothian’s first Older People’s Champion.
An outbreak of positive Covid-19 cases at a popular beauty spot has seen the numbers in Midlothian go from just two to 33 in the space of one week.
People are being urged to return to Dalkeith town centre after a decision to reintroduce car park charges was suspended.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has been confirmed as the SNP Chief Whip on a permanent basis.
Midspace is an online place containing local information about mental health and wellbeing services.
A Homeless Prevention Fund will be trialled by Midlothian Council offering support to people facing eviction or losing their homes.
Residents did not receive the pain medication they needed when they were dying because of “incompetent” nursing staff.
This View has been written by Dominic Ashmole, the Scottish Green Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
Mosaics depicting everything from a Minecraft character to 'Caring Cats' are brightening up Woodburn Primary School playground.
Communities will take part in 10 consultations over the future of their schools in the next three years.
Council workers could be given an extra day’s holiday to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee next summer.
The acceptance speech of Colin Beattie, SNP, the successful candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Stephen Curran, the Scottish Labour Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
The SNP held Midlothian North and Musselburgh as incumbent MSP Colin Beattie was returned to the post by voters.
The turbines have been given the go-ahead, despite objections, after Scottish Ministers agreed it would take an impact of “overwhelming importance” to stop them.
The owners of former council houses are terrified Edinburgh City Council is trying to take their homes from them.
This View has been written by Stephen Curran, the Scottish Labour Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
Karen Henderson Legacy Fund and ‘The 500 mile challenge’ launch in aid of Make 2nds Count.
This View has been written by Michael Banks, the Vanguard Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
The prospect of a hard border has alarmed community leaders either side of the Scotland/England dividing line.
Penicuik resident, renowned scientist and human rights activist, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, has today been named the new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University.
A former supermarket’s first floor could be converted into flats under new plans for Penicuik town centre.
This View has been written by Shona Haslam, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Colin Beattie, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
Pandemic fundraising will pay for day trips and activities.
This View has been written by Christine Grahame, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Katherine Sangster, the Scottish Labour Party's and Scottish Co-operative Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Iain Whyte, the Scottish Conservatives and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by AC May, the Scottish Liberal Democrats's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
Contractors sprayed weedkiller around a primary school, despite a council pledge to make it a no-go area amid concern over the use of glyphosate in the community.
This View has been written by Michael Banks, the Vanguard Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
Temporary toilets are set to be installed on the Meadows and in Portobello, to combat the public urination and defecation witnessed during the recent sunny weather.
This View has been written by Colin Beattie, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
A new course, which launched this week, will provide people in the region with a direct progression route into a health care support worker role.
This View has been written by Alison Johnstone, Green lead candidate for the Lothian Regional List.
This View has been written by Stephen Curran, the Scottish Labour Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
Plans to use Newtongrange to recreate the car park where the remains of King Richard III were discovered have been given the go-ahead.
This View has been written by Christine Grahame, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Katherine Sangster, the Scottish Labour Party's and Scottish Co-operative Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Shona Haslam, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
More than 30,000 vaccination appointments have been missed since NHS Lothian set up mass vaccination centres in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
This View has been written by Iain Whyte, the Scottish Conservatives and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
Residents concerned about the use of toxic weedkiller in their community have come together to adopt public land and stop council workers spraying it.
Plans to introduce two giant jumping pillows in a country park’s adventure playground have been given the go-ahead.
The return to school after the Easter break was all the more exciting for pupils at Danderhall Primary with the opening of their new building.
This View has been written by Charles Dundas, the Scottish Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by AC May, the Scottish Liberal Democrats's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
Rapid COVID-19 testing sites for people with no symptoms of coronavirus are set to be rolled out across Midlothian in the coming weeks.
Window experts CR Smith have won an appeal against planners who wanted them to remove PVC windows from a house in a conservation area.
This View has been written by Michael Banks, the Vanguard Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Charles Dundas, the Scottish Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Shona Haslam, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Katherine Sangster, the Scottish Labour Party's and Scottish Co-operative Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Christine Grahame, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Iain Whyte, the Scottish Conservatives and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Colin Beattie, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Stephen Curran, the Scottish Labour Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
Charity Sustrans has been given the go-ahead to build a new footpath linking Danderhall to new developments at Shawfair.
Widespread talk on social media about a surge in thefts of dogs in West Lothian is not backed up by the figures.
This View has been written by AC May, the Scottish Liberal Democrats's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
Adults, young people, MYPAS Board and staff members are joining in the virtual Kiltwalk this year on 23rd-25th April.
Health bosses have pledged £55,000 towards tackling the impact of falls on people living in Midlothian.
“He never intended to kill himself, he was so used to doing this he never thought he would probably die – he was self-medicating.”
Buckingham Palace announced today that Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99.
A state of the art leisure centre which will create up to 75 full-time jobs has been given the go-ahead by Midlothian councillors.
Members of the public can now again watch Midlothian Council meetings live online.
Nearly 13 people out of every 100 invited for their Covid-19 vaccine are not turning up every day across NHS Lothian.
Developers will be asked to provide their own eye-in-the-sky image in future applications.
This View has been written by Katherine Sangster, the Scottish Labour Party's and Scottish Co-operative Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Dominic Ashmole, the Scottish Green Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Iain Whyte, the Scottish Conservatives and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Stephen Curran, the Scottish Labour Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Christine Grahame, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Shona Haslam, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Colin Beattie, the Scottish National Party's candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
This View has been written by Michael Banks, the Vanguard Party's candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This View has been written by Charles Dundas, the Scottish Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency.
A community school will be at the heart of a new 1,000-housing development at Bonnyrigg.
This View has been written by AC May, the Scottish Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale constituency.
This year we have invited all candidates in both Midlothian constituencies to take part in the 'Midlothian View Holyrood Challenge.'
The list of candidates for Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale and the Scotland South list has been confirmed.
A Midlothian football club has been handed a financial boost by family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel.
The Social Enterprise will deliver an “eclectic” programme of projects in Midlothian with children and young people most affected by Covid-19.
Donald Trump wants to purchase Dalkeith Country Park and Palace.
The list of candidates for the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency and the Lothian List have been confirmed.
Changes to some parking restrictions will come into force in Edinburgh from Sunday, 11 April.
Visitors are being warned to stay out of East Lothian this bank holiday weekend as the local authority teams up with police to crack down on those from outside the county.
A bid to turn a former Post Office into a private home after it lay empty for 18 years has been granted on appeal after councillors were warned against “playing God”.
Local Holyrood candidate Colin Beattie has backed a pledge to support the Scots language and raise its profile if elected as an MSP in May’s election.
A Scottish Parliament hopeful has become the latest SNP candidate to jump ship and join Alex Salmond’s newly-formed Alba party.
The development would build on the farmland between Mayfield and Newtongrange so that the two communities would no longer be separated by fields.
Stuart McKenzie has become Midlothian's newest Councillor, elected for the Midlothian East Ward last Friday.
Shona Haslam candidate for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale has vowed to deliver a ‘fair funding deal’ for Midlothian Council.
The owner of a former Post Office building which has lain empty for two decades has hit out after he was refused the right to attend a meeting to decide its future.
Tenants move in as £3.5m development nears completion.
Covid restrictions mean door to door campaigning and in person events are not possible for this years’ election.
SNP candidate Stuart McKenzie has won the Midlothian East council by-election after a close-run contest with his Conservative rival.
Police Scotland has launched a national campaign to tackle the rising number of bike thefts taking place across the country.
Santander has announced that its Dalkeith branch is one of 111 to be closed across the United Kingdom.
Voters go to the polls today to select a new councillor for the Midlothian East ward.
The issue of Midlothian Council's use of the Glyphosate weedkiller is a very emotive one and the recording of yesterday's meeting is now available.
John Hackett gives his View of the five candidates standing in the Midlothian East by-election tomorrow.
Council workers went on a “killing mission” after being allowed to use a banned weed killer, it was claimed this week.
Library fines for late returns have been abolished by Midlothian Council after they were branded “outdated” and a barrier to making the service accessible.
Anne Stewart celebrates her 106th birthday today and we understand the Rosehill Care home resident is the second oldest person in Midlothian.
Children and staff at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are delighted to have been awarded their Gold level Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA) linked to their work on the Rights of the Child.
A Bonnyrigg man has been recognised for his tireless work cleaning up the local area.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Improvements across care services were described as “positive” after three inspections produced good feedback during the pandemic.
Lothian Buses today announced its intention to withdraw all services from 19.30hrs tonight (17 March) following months of incidents of antisocial behaviour.
Edinburgh City Council has approved plans to add a plaque to the Melville Monument – denouncing Henry Dundas’ role in deferring abolition of the slave trade and his role in expanding the British Empire.
A cyclist ran over the neck of a small dog as he cut through a two-metre gap between her owner and another walker on a popular pathway.
The plan is to build a new car park and entrance road into the Park and to upgrade some of its pathways.
Parents, carers, staff and pupils have been informed after Scottish Ministers agreed Midlothian Council can go ahead with plans to close Glencorse Primary School in Penicuik.
The Scottish Government has apologised after a delay to vaccine letters saw some residents in the Lothians miss their coronavirus vaccination appointments.
Stephen Curran, Midlothian Councillor and Labour party candidate for Midlothian North and Musselburgh gives his view about Sheriffhall.
The search for the remains of King Richard III is to be recreated in Newtongrange for a new movie with Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan.
Police officers in Dalkeith are appealing for information after cars were deliberately set on fire at a premises in Loanhead.
The GO e-bike hire ‘hubs’ that have been built at Jarnac Court and Eskbank rail station.
The programme on Wednesday 24th March is open to applications from members of the general public from Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Officers enquiries into a report of sexual assault in Midlothian are now complete
Sherrifhall Roundabout on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is set to be refurbished with a £100,000 package of road safety improvements.
From 8am on Tuesday 23 March, all patients and any child or young person requiring access to A&E, must go to the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People at Little France.
Dick Vets was recognised with the Host Venue Award for their dedication to hosting donation days for the charity.
The development would mean the two communities would no longer be separated by fields.
The Young Person’s Guarantee provides every 16-24 year old in Scotland with the opportunity of a job, placement, training or volunteering place.
Midlothian's MP is urging the UK government to do more to tackle the threat of so-called ‘cybertroops’
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Midlothian.
Lidl has confirmed that it has submitted a planning application to Midlothian Council for the extension and modernisation of their Dalkeith.
People are being invited to share their views on a planned new Aldi store at Straiton as a public consultation is launched online.
The pandemic has affected children in many different ways but their need for a loving, stable home has not changed.
Newly released Scottish Government statistics show that 94.5% of school leavers in Midlothian were in ‘positive destinations’ during 2019/20.
Donation from builder Dandara helps staff at Midlothian Community Hospital.
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has ramped up in East Lothian and Midlothian, with more than a third of the population receiving their first dose.
Five candidates are set to fight it out for a seat on Midlothian Council when a by-election is held on March 25th.
Owen Thompson MP is leading a drive to bring free government support to more local firms in Midlothian.
Midlothian Council has been able to lease more electric vehicles to add to its green fleet due to a Scottish Government grant of £45,600.
'Six years ago, completely out of the blue I had a sudden and life-changing stroke. I’m not alone in this'
A number of local improvement projects in Midlothian have been given the go-ahead with funding from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.
Every school age pupil in the county is to receive a learning device such as an iPad or Google Chromebook as part of Midlothian Council’s £10.5 million investment in digital learning.
Ambitious budget proposals aimed at “leading the way out of the pandemic” have been unanimously approved by Midlothian Council.
Council tax will be frozen and rent increases postponed for the coming year in Midlothian.
Last week Karen Henderson, the star of Sunshine on Dalkeith, sadly passed away at the age of 48.
The Covid vaccine rollout across the Lothians remains slower than the rest of the country although it is gathering pace, according to latest figures.
Owen Thompson has written to Sir Keir Starmer calling again for Labour to back his bill to tackle 'Tory cronyism’ in Westminster.
The private care home failed to provide social distancing and showed “significant weaknesses” in hygiene standards, despite being in the middle of the second Covid-19 lockdown.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
A transport charity is offering people with mobility challenges free trips to get their Covid-19 vaccine.
Small or micro businesses in Midlothian may be eligible for support from a newly launched COVID-19 discretionary fund.
NHS Lothian chiefs say there will be ‘lessons learned’ over the region's vaccination programme.
NHS Lothian has released further details of its coronavirus vaccination programme.
A former snooker hall will be turned into a Nepalese restaurant after planners gave the changes the green light.
Golfers can now analyse their shots in detail thanks to new technology at the Midlothian driving range.
Reader Patricia Baillie Strong encourages everyone to register to vote in the Scottish Parliamentary elections this year.
The case for a fairer funding allocation for Midlothian has been put to Scottish Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, by council leaders at a “very positive” meeting held last week.
Edinburgh City Council is set to post a balanced budget thanks to a UK Government loan repayment holiday and a rise in council tax.
The speed of the vaccine roll-out in East Lothian has been branded “unacceptable” as the county was revealed to be the third slowest council area to administer it in Scotland.
A backbench bill from Owen Thompson MP which would prevent Government Ministers giving contracts to friends and colleagues without scrutiny passed its first hurdle in the parliament today.
New figures show Edinburgh and the Lothians still have the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
The Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) Bill would require UK Ministers to answer questions about any personal, political or financial connections they may have to a company that is awarded a government contract.
A new retail park project next to Straiton could create 145 permanent jobs as well as providing additional affordable housing and care for the elderly.
The announced closure of the store has put 200 capital jobs at risk in the middle of a global pandemic.
Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, writes her March column for Midlothian View.
Tour of Britain to come back to Edinburgh but it is unknown if Midlothian will miss out again.
Politicians have expressed their dismay over the handling of the region's vaccination programme with one MSP saying some of the priorities have been ‘frankly ludicrous’.
Many of the directors of around 2 million small and micro businesses have gone ten months without any income and no support from the Government, says Midlothian MP.
Newbattle Community High is taking part in a Scottish Government pilot of the new, quicker ‘lateral flow’ Covid-19 tests in Scotland.
A homeowner who claimed that lowering his garden fence would breach his family’s human rights has lost his battle to keep it in place.
Some of the world’s best cyclists are set to grace the streets of Edinburgh once more as the Tour of Britain is set to return
Two fifths of business owners say they’re worried about their mental health, a survey of 1200 Scottish entrepreneurs has found.
Scores of local children enjoying new play equipment in Fala thanks to a community venture supported by Midlothian Council.
The closure of Glencorse Primary School had been put to a public consultation by Midlothian Council during the latter part of last year.
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following the death of a man found near Cousland in Midlothian on Sunday 17th January.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The owners of The Secret Herb Garden at Lothianburn say the expansion could create nearly 40 new jobs at the venue over the next two years.
Council flats will be built on land previously earmarked for a community hub including retail units in the heart of a residential estate, despite objections from locals.
Motor neurone disease treatments that boost energy in nerve cells could be developed thanks to new research at Edinburgh University.
Working with the community at the heart of council's policy as it moves into a new digital era
Owen Thompson MP has called for urgent investment from the UK Government to help address the backlog in cancer services during the Covid19 crisis.
The social enterprise will create much needed paid work opportunities for local arts practitioners.
Recycling centres in East Lothian will reduce opening hours in a bid to stop people crossing county borders to use them.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Midlothian South has strongly praised the UK Government for helping jobseekers in Midlothian to start up their own businesses.
A new £13.8 million Hillend Destination resort in Midlothian took another step forward this week as councillors granted planning permission in principle to the project.
A ban on hot food takeaways being allowed to open within 400 metres of schools has been lifted by Midlothian Council.
Plans to create a new mixed retail park to the west of Straiton Park and Ride could come unstuck after planners warned that the proposal spilled into the greenbelt.
The East Safety Camera Unit and Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council have been working together to improve road safety, by encouraging drivers to stick to the 30mph speed limit.
A new council flat complex in Dalkeith town centre will be as “near to zero carbon” as possible after its design was given the go-ahead by planners.
Midlothian Council has supplied around 3,800 Chromebooks and 54 4G dongles to pupils since the start of the pandemic as live lessons start where appropriate.
Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding a wildlife haven be protected from plans to build a Formula 1 race track on it.
Proposals to demolish a 19th-century hotel and replace it with student flats are set to be rejected by Edinburgh City Council.
Rainbow’s End has raised an impressive £3,100 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland during Spectacle of Light
Owen Thompson MP has urged people over pension age to check and make sure they are claiming all the grants, benefits and allowances they are due.
GP Practices across Midlothian will receive deliveries of the Covid-19 vaccine from Monday as they start offering it to over-80s across the county.
A Formula 1 race track at a site earmarked for a wildlife haven would bring more benefits to the local economy, council chiefs are being told.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson comments on the updated package of Covid19 support announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
A bid by supermarket giant Tesco to get out of paying £400,000 towards school provision in Musselburgh has been ruled ‘unlawful’ by Scottish Ministers.
Residents living in parts of Midlothian and East Lothian will receive an emergency cold weather payment after temperatures fell below zero for seven days in a row.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
How many of these Midlothian based questions set by Gordon Clayton of Black Diamond FM can you answer?
The Churches bells are ringing out over Dalkeith and Danderhall for Worldwide Santa Christmas Eve Jingle.
In order to help spread a little Christmas cheer in what has been a pretty awful year for everyone, Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has made a £3,000 donation to local charities.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Free parking will be extended till March 2021 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for staff, visitors and patients.
Midlothian Council has successfully applied for Scottish Government funding to build a new Mayfield School Campus and refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
Midlothian North and Musselburgh Labour party have selected their candidate for the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections.
Council, NHS, emergency services and planning partners join forces regarding coronavirus guidance.
A play-at-home escape room game that was designed by a Dalkeith schoolgirl will soon be on sale raising money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital charity.
The next intake of MSPs must deliver new laws designed to help Scotland’s local and independent firms recover from this year’s crisis, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Drugs deaths in Midlothian have doubled in the last 10 years, with 18 deaths recorded last year.
Teachers in East Lothian are being urged to support union calls for schools to move to remote learning.
Network Rail fined for failing to maintain and improve the railway fencing near Musselburgh.
A rural development programme covering areas of East and Midlothian has succeeded in providing more than £2.5 million in grant funding for 42 local projects over the past six years.
A decision by Midlothian Council to invest £13million in a local authority is being investigated by external auditors.
A plea for council workers to be recognised for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic was backed by Midlothian councillors.
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson called for the updating of gambling laws while using video games.
Midlothian and Edinburgh will both remain in Level 3. East Lothian is moving back up to Level 3 coronavirus restrictions.
Midlothian health bosses have been told to get ready to administer a second Covid-19 vaccine from December 21, it has been revealed.
A change to the way people shop has led developers of a new town to scrap plans for a large supermarket at its centre.
More than 500 NHS Lothian staff vaccinated but concerns remain over vaccine supply.
Council’s SNP leader calls on Scot Gov to follow ‘scientific evidence and advice’ regarding coronavirus levels.
Midlothian Council is pressing the Scottish Government to urgently reconsider the way in which it provides funding for local councils.
Midlothian Council has issued a statement in which it says it is “devastated” to be remaining in level 3 of the Coronavirus restrictions.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced that Scottish Highers have been cancelled.
Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that Midlothian Council had invested £13million in an English local authority which has declared itself bankrupt.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has informed the Scottish parliament.
Scottish mental health and wellbeing charity, Health in Mind, and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered to launch a wellbeing booklet for the festive period.
Owen Thompson MP said Midlothian's mining communities could play a central role in the "green renaissance."
Lib Dems select AC May to fight Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale for Holyrood 2021
Letter written by AC May Liberal Democrat Candidate, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
More employers across Edinburgh and the Lothians can now tap into funding to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for their staff.
Highbank, Midlothian Council’s short- term intermediate care facility for people over 65, has been rated as ‘good’ for its quality of care.
The first new attraction has opened as part of the council’s Destination Hillend project.
Marks & Spencer has today opened its largest M&S Food store in Scotland, in Straiton.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Edinburgh City Council officials have also given an update on the capital’s vaccination plan.
Edinburgh councillors are calling for more ‘transparency’ after data revealed the city is below the threshold for the majority of the level three criteria.
Midlothian will remain in Level 3 Covid restrictions for another week after the First Minister said no changes would be made to local authority tiers this week.
Demand for help from older people and their carers leapt by 15 per cent as a direct impact of Covid-19 on social services in Midlothian this year.
Local MSP welcomes free school meals for all primary school pupils.
Police in Lothians and Scottish Borders Division have launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe and deter crime over the festive period.
Bilston-based FMS Fire and Security Ltd recently donated text books to Newbattle Community High School after learning the school was struggling to afford the latest versions.
Midlothian community hospital and every care home in Midlothian will have a real Christmas tree in their grounds thanks to a new initiative by Midlothian Council.
Melville Housing Association has made a £300 donation to the Penicuik Foodbank, run by Food Facts Friends.
Girlguiding Scotland has launched their new Media Mindful campaign to support girls and young women to challenge sexism and negative gender stereotypes in the media.
The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled a ten-year delivery plan outlining the actions it will take to help eradicate poverty.
Health chiefs at NHS Lothian have refused to say how many patients were transferred to care homes after testing positive for coronavirus.
Councillors were warned not to make policy “on the hoof” in a row over an industrial estate this week.
Concern over plans for a new primary school in Auchendinny saw proposals for nearly 400 new homes in the community scrape through planning this week.
Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, has held his fourth annual Christmas Card Competition for school children.
Midlothian two constituency MPs Colin Beattie and Christine Grahame have reacted to yesterday's decision.
Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group has secured a £10.4m contract to build a new affordable housing development on behalf of Midlothian Council.
Visitors to an Dalkeith Country Park are not using its main entrance because they do not realise it is there.
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan has confirmed the Scottish Government has just informed him that Midlothian is to remain in level 3
A sharp spike in Covid-19 cases in Midlothian has put plans to move the county into a lower level of restrictions in doubt.
Thompson attends virtual school assembly to promote digital safety for kids
Council Leader urges residents to abide by the law.
Owen Thompson MP raises concerns for Scotland's Space Industry following a UK-US Agreement.
Opposition councillors have called on Edinburgh City Council’s ruling administration to ‘eat a large slice of humble pie’ over its tram extension project.
Improvement work on Penicuik Town Hall begins next week and will be completed by the end of April 2021.
The First Minister said this was due to Midlothian having seen a marked decline in infection rates.
The failure to act on a football pitch which has seen children injured has left one councillor “embarrassed and ashamed.”
East Lothian could see Covid restrictions eased this week after the First Minister hinted that at least one Level 3 local authority was being considered for a move to Level 2.
A 50/50 joint venture between Vattenfall and Midlothian Council will deliver low carbon energy projects across the area.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
The number of new homes built in East Lothian this year is three times the national average.
Colin Beattie has been selected unopposed as the SNP‘s candidate for the Holyrood elections in 2021 in Midlothian North and Musselburgh.
A collaboration between colleges in east central Scotland has published their proposals on how best to deliver skills and opportunities in Scotland to support the economic recovery.
Edinburgh City Council is set to close another through-road as part of a traffic management scheme in the the capital, despite strong opposition from residents.
A commitment to tackling all forms of domestic abuse has resulted in improved detection rates with the Lothians and Scottish Borders.
The science park in the Bush Estate near Penicuik will be a hub for this year’s Mission Christmas as part of the Cash for Kids campaign.
Plans for Edinburgh’s next Christmas Market event have been given the green light with some restrictions.
A family farm in Pathhead is set to launch a self-service butcher’s shop in time for Christmas.
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Derek Milligan says while he is disappointed, he understands the Scottish Government’s decision.
Ambitious plans to introduce public transport hubs across East Lothian have been given the go-ahead.
Overnight roadworks will take place on the Edinburgh City Bypass near to Sheriffhall Roundabout.
Midlothian Council is to offer up to 30 young people job placements of no less than six months as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Police will meet with representatives of the taxi trade and council in Midlothian to address concerns about rogue drivers.
Edinburgh becomes the first local authority in the UK to use an electric road sweeper.
Midlothian Council calls for adopters as it prepares to celebrate Adoption Week.
A fire chief has said he would ban fireworks if he could after his officers came under attack.
Taxi drivers are appealing for help in a row over rogue operators taking their business.
The council is reviewing the Midlothian Core Paths Plan so time to have your say.
Marks & Spencer has today announced its new Food store at Straiton Retail Park will be open from Wednesday 2nd December.
Midlothian’s Police and Fire and Rescue Board has warned any attempts to hamper local emergency services on Bonfire Night tonight will not be tolerated.
Hundreds of people have backed a bid to turn a pub which has been closed for four years into a ‘family-friendly’ community establishment.
Visitors to Dalkeith Country Park could be swinging from the tree tops if plans for a new activity centre get the go ahead.
Colin Beattie MSP writes his monthly column for Midlothian View.
Owen Thompson MP has called on Midlothian businesses to let him know about their experiences accessing government-backed loans and other Covid-19 support
Scottish miners convicted during the year-long strike in the 1980s are to be pardoned by the Scottish Government.
John McMorrow is to take over as the new Chief Executive of Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association replacing Andrew Noble who is retiring.
A ground-breaking project to support care-experienced young people live independent, fulfilled lives was launched today during National Care Leavers Week by Midlothian Council’s Children’s Services.
MSPs have branded the UK government’s decision to allow the temporary suspension of VAT on personal protective equipment to expire as “shocking."
The Scottish Welfare Fund made 815 crisis grant payments to people in Midlothian in the last financial quarter.
An Edinburgh landmark is set for a facelift as the owners look to establish a retractable glass roof and chic dining terrace.
A homeowner who ignored warnings to stop building his house after it breached planning permission faces having to tear it down.
Christine Grahame MSP writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.
Childminders who work from homes in East Lothian could be hit with annual fees after the local authority told them that “nappies and food waste” cannot be disposed of in domestic bins.
HM Revenue and Customs is reminding Self Assessment customers that there are just 100 days left to complete their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2021
Members of the public will be invited to take part in a virtual consultation over plans to build a David Lloyd Health and Racquets Club at Shawfair Park later this month.
Developers will be urged to set out what they will do for the community of Gorebridge as the latest phase of creating a new community moves forward.
Midlothian could see its first Aldi store open next autumn after councillors overturned planning officers’ advice.
Council Leader calls for clear direction from government regarding cafes/restaurants.
Plans for Midlothian’s first Aldi store to open in Dalkeith have been recommended for refusal by council officers.
Midlothian Council is to stop providing free electricity at its electric vehicle charging points.
Plans to turn a former police station into homeless flats have been scrapped amid growing concern at the spiralling cost.
Anger over the inclusion of East Lothian in the Central Belt lockdown.
Moving accounts of living with menopause were given to Midlothian Council by its own elected members as they were asked to adopt a new policy to support women.
